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Isabelle Bolin

Woodlawn,TN

Summary

Accomplished Senior Human Resources Specialist with a proven track record at U.S. Army Active Duty, adept in talent acquisition and organizational development. Excelled in enhancing team productivity and readiness, ensuring 100% deployment availability. Skilled in employee supervision and delivering impactful presentations, constantly spearheaded HR initiatives that significantly improved operational efficiency and compliance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Human Resouces Specialist

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2021 - 08.2024
  • Sole HR Specialist servicing all Army personnel located on Yokota Air Base, Japan.
  • Responsible for presenting accurate HR personnel issues to the Army Commander, ensuring the Army element remained 100% readily available for deployment.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Trained new employees on company and communication standards.
  • Monitored employee performances and performed reviews.
  • Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
  • Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring, and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.

Senior Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2017 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for establishing an HR department for a newly reactivated Battalion composed of over 1,000 personnel.
  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures in order to ensure the HR department was able to function with little or no Senior supervision.
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Responsible for accurately training five junior HR specialist; resulted in the HR department being the most successful in the Brigade.
  • Developed and presented progress reports on HR department.
  • Monitored employee performances and performed reviews.
  • Trained new employees on company and communication standards.
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Maximized team knowledge and productivity in HR by training, monitoring, and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.

Senior Enlisted Assistant

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2015 - 10.2017
  • Liaison for high profile leadership and military affiliates from both U.S. and foreign military to the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) Command Sergeant Major (CSM).
  • Coordinated meetings w/other Senior Enlisted Personnel located around the globe in order to maintain regular communication with the USAREUR CSM.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.

Brigade Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
  • Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients.
  • Cooperated with coworkers and Rape Response staff to process and treat incoming patients.
  • Consulted nurses on team to improve service provided for each patient.

Brigade Victim Advocate

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare and social services.
  • Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting and service plans.
  • Liaised with members of justice system on behalf of client.
  • Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
  • Constructed referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services.
  • Coordinated individual and group counseling to meet victim service standards.
  • Attended interagency meetings and networked to create community partnerships.
  • Spearheaded awareness through public speaking to community and business groups.
  • Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.

Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2003 - 04.2012
  • Ensured 1,000+ personnel maintained readiness in order to forward deploy in the event of being called upon.
  • Constantly trained non HR personnel on all things HR to ensure documentation is accurately submitted and processed with little to no discrepancies.
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
  • Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring, and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
  • Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cibola High School
Albuquerque, NM
05.2002

Skills

  • Employee Supervision
  • Career Development
  • Presentations
  • Performance Appraisals
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Organizational Development
  • Liaison

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for diligently addressing HR issues with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved the Meritorious Service Medal for establishing the best HR department in the brigade.
  • Achieved the Meritorious Service Medal for exceptional job performance as the executive assistant to the USAREUR CSM.
  • Achieved the Army Commendation Medal due to my knowledge and presentations as the Brigade SARC and Victim Advocate.
  • Achieved the Army Commendation Medal for HR performance while forward deployed to Afghanistan,
  • Achieved the Army Commendation Medal for overall HR performance while assigned to Fort Campbell, KY.
  • Achieved eight Army Achievement Medals throughout my military career.
  • Achieved seven Certificate of Achievements throughout my military career.
  • Achieved the commandants list for both Basic Leaders Course and Advanced Leaders Course.

Certification

42A Senior Leaders Course

42A Advanced Leaders Course

Basic Leaders Course

Sexual Harassment and Response Program (SHARP)

Army Space Cadre Basic Course

Managing Employee Compensation

Managing Employee Performance

HR for People Manager

Preparing to Manage HR

Recruiting, Hiring and Onboarding Employees



Timeline

Senior Human Resouces Specialist

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2021 - 08.2024

Senior Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Army Active Duty
10.2017 - 06.2021

Senior Enlisted Assistant

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2015 - 10.2017

Brigade Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2014 - 06.2015

Brigade Victim Advocate

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2013 - 06.2014

Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2003 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Cibola High School

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