Ernestine Smith
Covington,TN
Summary
Highly qualified, motivated, and multifaceted Human Resources (HR) specialist with proven track record of excellence and superior achievements. Excellent customer service, team building, and stress management skills. Superior decision-making, supervising, administrative, and overall managing skills. Over 15 years experience in a supervisor position Very skilled in communication, delegation, coaching, and counseling. Proficient in MS Office 9X/2003/XP (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Possess strong work ethic, determination, and ability to plan, develop, implement and administer the installations/activity information.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Administrator
U.S. Army Reserve Command
03.2016 - 05.2022
- Serve as the Unit Administrator responsible for performance of a variety of technical, analytical, advisory, liaison, and coordinating duties for the USAR Unit Commander in accomplishing the overall functions of the unit
- Responsible for planning, directing, and managing all Human Resources competencies; supervise and manage the processing and tracking of all Personnel Actions, Awards, NCOERs, Promotions, Flags, Leaves and Passes, and Military Pay
- Advise, assist, and counsel the Commander, NCOs, and all Soldiers on personnel matters
- In charge of the accountability and readiness of all assigned and attached personnel; responsible for timely Personnel Accounting and Strength Reporting
- Ensure management of all assets to complete mission requirements
- Conduct day to day operations and functions of the detachment IAW higher headquarters guidance
- Provide support to ensure that management controls are in place and operating effectively
- Routinely coordinate with battalion concerning suspense items
- Ensure all eligible NCOs who require NCOES are enrolled timely and accurately in Army Training Requirements and resources System (ATRRS)
- Input RFOs in a timely manner to meet Bn/Bde goals
- Proficient in all Army and Army Reserve systems and applications such as Regional Level Application Software (RLAS), Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO), interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS), Human Resource Packet Accountability Site (HRPAS)
- Accurately process a variety of pay actions utilizing Defense Joint Military Pay System-Reserve Component (DJMS-RC), Automated Drill Attendance Reporting Software (ADARS) systems and process request for orders (RFO) and pay utilizing the Reserve Active Duty Automated Reporting Software (RADARS)
- Serve as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Holder, Government Travel Card (GTC) Agency Program Coordinator, Defense Travel System (DTS) Reviewer and Defense Travel Administrator (DTA)
Unit Administrator
U.S. Army Reserve Command
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Serve as the Unit Administrator responsible for performance of a variety of technical, analytical, advisory, liaison, and coordinating duties for the USAR Unit Commander in accomplishing the overall functions of the unit
- Responsible for planning, directing, and managing all Human Resources competencies; supervise and manage the processing and tracking of all Personnel Actions, Awards, NCOERs, Promotions, Flags, Leaves and Passes, and Military Pay
- Advise, assist, and counsel the Commander, NCOs, and all Soldiers on personnel matters
- In charge of the accountability and readiness of all assigned and attached personnel; responsible for timely Personnel Accounting and Strength Reporting
- Ensure management of all assets to complete mission requirements
- Conduct day to day operations and functions of the detachment IAW higher headquarters guidance
- Provide support to ensure that management controls are in place and operating effectively
- Routinely coordinate with battalion concerning suspense items
- Ensure all eligible NCOs who require NCOES are enrolled timely and accurately in Army Training Requirements and resources System (ATRRS)
- Input RFOs in a timely manner to meet Bn/Bde goals
- Proficient in all Army and Army Reserve systems and applications such as Regional Level Application Software (RLAS), Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO), interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS), Human Resource Packet Accountability Site (HRPAS)
- Accurately process a variety of pay actions utilizing Defense Joint Military Pay System-Reserve Component (DJMS-RC), Automated Drill Attendance Reporting Software (ADARS) systems and process request for orders (RFO) and pay utilizing the Reserve Active Duty Automated Reporting Software (RADARS)
- Serve as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Holder, Government Travel Card (GTC) Agency Program Coordinator, Defense Travel System (DTS) Reviewer and Defense Travel Administrator (DTA)
- Serves as the key point of contact regarding recruitment and retention for the unit
- Interviews, counsels and explains benefits to prospective reservists and reenlistees; maintains liaison with local Army recruiting personnel; monitors unit strength to assist the Commander in meeting end strength objectives and retention goals
Human Resources Non, Supervisor
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Far East District
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Responsible for planning, directing, and managing all Human Resources competencies; supervise and manage the processing and tracking of all Personnel Actions, Awards, NCOERs, Promotions, Flags, Leaves and Passes, and Military Pay
- Advise, assist, and counsel the Commander, NCOs, and all Soldiers on personnel matters
- In charge of the accountability and readiness of all assigned and attached personnel; responsible for timely Personnel Accounting and Strength Reporting.
Military Human Resources Sergeant
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
08.2004 - 05.2012
- Provided support to active duty and reserve soldiers assigned to Northwestern Division (NWD), USACE in the area of in-processing, pay and travel inquiries, and preparation of Temporary Change of Station (TCS) orders, Standard Installation and Division Personnel Reporting System (SIDPERS) strength accountability
- Prepared and processed award recommendations
- Coordinated with the Human Resources Command (HRC) Points of Contacts (POC) on military personnel issues relating to assignments
- Responsible for monitoring Soldiers personal data through eMILPO database
- Made recommendations to change or resolve problems in administrative policies and procedures
- Prepared various recurring and one-time report
- Managed personnel, finance and automated systems activities
- Provided technical review of completed personnel actions
- Performed record management duties of personnel in accordance with regulations and policies
- Provided administrative support to the Executive Office, and the Seattle District in various administrative areas, i.e
- DE letters to employees, set-up for executive meetings, awards ceremonies, etc
- Provided continued support to the HQS, USACE - Reserve Component Mobilization Team (RCMT) to ensure all tracking rosters are maintained and updated as needed
- Assisted in the preparation of End of monthly briefings to update the Commanding General on Reserve personnel dispositions
- Assisted in maintaining the RCMT Personnel Management Database using MS Access.
Mobilization Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, USACE
10.2003 - 07.2004
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Provided support to Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers assigned to USACE in the area of in processing, pay and travel inquiries, preparation of Temporary Change of Station (TCS) orders, and SIDPERS monitoring
- Downloaded orders and tracked status of soldiers’ packets by using the Automated Orders Resource System (AORS)
- Coordinated with the HRC-POC’s on military personnel issues relating to IMA assignments and security clearances
- Responsible for monitoring soldier personal data through the Standard Installation Division Personnel System database
- Made recommendations to change or resolve problems in administrative policies and procedures
- Prepared various recurring and one-time report
- Managed personnel, finance and automated systems activities
- Provided technical review of complete personnel actions
- Perform record management duties of personnel and individual mobilization as well as medical records in accordance with regulations and policies
- Interfaced with HQDA, G3 Mobilization, HRC, as well as the USACE’s nine divisions and forty-five districts, on all personnel issues, status and resolutions
- Ensured all tracking rosters were maintained and updated as needed, prepared briefing slides to update the Commander on Reserve personnel disposition and attended Battle Staff Updates and coordination meetings
- Created and maintained RCMT Personnel Management Database using MS Access
Associate Warden/HR Manager Supervisor
Correctional Services Corporation
07.1994 - 10.2003
- Responsible for overall operation and management of the Seattle Detention Facility
- Reviewed and compared time sheets with time clock punch report each week
- Corrected all deficiencies and submitted all personnel payrolls to be processed
- Submitted benefit enrollments and changes for staff’s medical, dental, 401(k) and other benefits
- Reviewed applications for employment and submitted applications for security clearance
- Accountable for bookkeeping and management of all expenses
- Responsible for ordering supplies for the entire facility
- Additional duties as the Network administrator - maintained the network using Windows NT
- Developed and maintained the Detainee Database for personnel accountability as well as all detainee funds using MS Access
- Developed and maintained Staff database that includes all confidential personnel data
- Additional duties as the Facility Equal Employment Opportunity Representative – responsible for training and assisting staff regarding Equal Employment Opportunity issues
- Prepared monthly statistical data for Corporate Office
- Responsible for maintaining all personnel records and facility files.
Reviewer/Underwriting, History/Mail Processing Clerk
Equifax Services
05.1993 - 07.1994
- Reviewed Insurance Inspection Reports and medical records for grammar and completeness prior to underwriter’s review
- Typed reports using WP 5.1 & 5.2 and MS Word 6.0, and worked in the mailroom processing outgoing mail, interoffice distribution and faxing & copying documents
Personnel Administration Sergeant
United States Army
06.1984 - 01.1992
- Active Duty, U.S. Army
- Supervised Personnel Administration Center, which provided battalion level administrative support regarding payroll, promotions, personnel accountability.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Management
International Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle, WABusiness
Devry University
Arlington, VirginiaBusiness
University of Phoenix
Bellevue, WashingtonGeneral Studies
South Seattle Community College
Seattle, WashingtonDiploma - undefined
Allied Health Careers
Austin, Texas1993
Skills
- Office Procedures
- Customer Support Needs Assessment
- Human Resource Management
- Payroll
- Administrative Procedures
Additional Information
- HONORS AND AWARDS , Meritorious Service Medal (2) - 07/2005; 05/2012 Army Commendation Medal (6) - 07/1987; 06/1988; 03/1991; 07/2002; 11/2007, 05/2012 Army Achievement Medal (4) – 05/1987; 12/1990; 08/1995; 01/2008 Army Good Conduct Medal (2) – 08/1987; 08/1990 Reserve Component Achievement Medal – 02/1997 National Defense Service Medal (2) – 10/1990; 2/2002 Southwest Asia Service Medal – 10/1990 Global War on Terrorism Service Medal – 2/2002 Korean Defense Service Medal (2) – 10/1987; 7/2012 Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Bronze hourglass and M device with Roman numeral “2” – 10/2005
Timeline
Unit Administrator
U.S. Army Reserve Command
03.2016 - 05.2022
Unit Administrator
U.S. Army Reserve Command
09.2014 - 09.2015
Human Resources Non, Supervisor
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Far East District
05.2012 - 05.2014
Military Human Resources Sergeant
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE
08.2004 - 05.2012
Mobilization Non-Commissioned Officer
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, USACE
10.2003 - 07.2004
Associate Warden/HR Manager Supervisor
Correctional Services Corporation
07.1994 - 10.2003
Reviewer/Underwriting, History/Mail Processing Clerk
Equifax Services
05.1993 - 07.1994
Personnel Administration Sergeant
United States Army
06.1984 - 01.1992
No Degree - Culinary Management
International Art Institute of Seattle
Business
Devry University
Business
University of Phoenix
General Studies
South Seattle Community College
Diploma - undefined
Allied Health Careers
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