Jade Little
Alexandria,Virginia
Summary
Proud Army Veteran, offering 15+ years of experience as a high-performing administrative professional. Results-driven Executive Assistant/Human Resources Manager with proven success in streamlining processes, reducing administrative costs, and enhancing office efficiency. Expert in travel management, expense tracking and schedule coordination. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills.
My core competencies include scheduling, calendar management, time accounting, travel support, correspondence control, communications management, meeting coordination, briefings preparation, security and public affairs coordination, action tracking, and office infrastructure support. Skilled in Microsoft Office, labor relations, strategic human resource planning, and army relations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Assistant
Booz Allen Hamilton | EVERWATCH | Azimuth Corp
06.2018 - Current
- Managed schedules, events and travel plans for conferences, meetings and seminars, as well as domestic and international trips for three executives.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Managed travel itineraries and logistics for accommodations for over 40 employees.
- Maintained professionalism while handling sensitive information by adhering to strict confidentiality protocols at all times.
Human Resource Manager
U.S. Army
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted in coordination with other Army Staff agencies, the Joint Staff, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Presidential nomination approval and Senate confirmation.
- Initiated, tracked, and prepared adverse reports and reports of investigation for colonel promotable and above.
- Managed complex HR projects, leading to increased organizational effectiveness and collaboration.
- Analyzes on-site incident support issues, builds dashboards as requested by senior personnel, maintain lessons learned, and manage user permissions.
- Provides direct support to The Chief of Staff, Army and his Staff.
- Supervised human resource functions such as personnel actions, promotions, reductions, special pay contracts, retirements and separations.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Evaluated HR policies and procedures regularly, making recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
Senior Human Resource Manager
U.S. Army
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Consistently managed over 3,500 military personnel as the administrative focal point, serving as primary adviser and consultant to other directorates regarding career life cycle plans, programs, and policies on all Human Resource matters.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing requirements, resulting in improved workforce planning and reduced turnover rates.
- Served as a key point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external partners on matters relating to resource availability and allocation, fostering strong relationships built on trust and transparency.
- Analyzed historical data to forecast future resourcing needs, enabling proactive planning and adjustments as needed.
- Promoted a culture of sustainability within the company by advocating for responsible use of resources and implementing greener procurement policies.
Senior Enlisted Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense
U.S. Army
12.2011 - 07.2014
- Executed Executive Assistant, Human Resource Manager, and administrative support functions for the Immediate Office of the Secretary of Defense comprised of over 20 military personnel and 15 civilians.
- Provide labor relations consultative service on the Secretary of Defense’s strategic schedule and calendar while creating and maintaining the Secretary of Defense’s day book.
- Direct the formulation of policies for the inner office to support highly sensitive officer and enlisted personnel management actions.
- Establish internal control procedures to increase the effectiveness of processing over 4,000 personnel actions.
- Planned, coordinated, and reconciled over 75 official trips with zero deficiencies while serving as the Senior Military Assistant’s Aide to the Secretary of Defense.
- Revised, staffed, and processed personnel actions for the Secretary of Defense’s approval while providing support on a variety of military related matters of the highest sensitivity and confidentiality.
Senior Human Resources Manager
U.S. Army
08.2007 - 12.2011
- Executed Human Resource Manager and administrative support functions for a unit comprised of over 800 military personnel geographically dispersed throughout the world.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Managed complex HR projects, leading to increased organizational effectiveness and collaboration.
- Mentored junior HR professionals on best practices within the field, contributing to their professional development journey as future leaders in the industry.
- Facilitated open forums between employees and management to foster trust-building dialogue and promote transparency.
- Developed promotional paths and succession plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration and Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama06.2016
Advanced Leaders Course
08.2010
Basic Leaders Course
07.2009
Skills
- Process improvement strategies
- Calendar Management Proficiency
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Effective problem solving
- Excellent active listener
- Adaptable to change
- Expert Time Management
- Travel Arrangements and Coordination
- Skilled in Office Technology
- MS Office
Timeline
Senior Executive Assistant
Booz Allen Hamilton | EVERWATCH | Azimuth Corp
06.2018 - Current
Human Resource Manager
U.S. Army
01.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Human Resource Manager
U.S. Army
08.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Enlisted Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense
U.S. Army
12.2011 - 07.2014
Senior Human Resources Manager
U.S. Army
08.2007 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Business Administration and Management
Columbia Southern University
Advanced Leaders Course
Basic Leaders Course
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