Fitness (Weight-lifting, Cardio)
John Padagas
U.S. Army - Human Resources Sergeant
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Goal-oriented Human Resources Sergeant with 8 years of experience in the Department of Defense. Participates in occupational classification and management of human resources; supervises activities including maintaining personnel records and processing personnel actions for service members and their families. Prepares reports on staffing levels and status of personnel; evaluates personnel qualifications for special assignments; prepares and processes requests for transfer or reassignment; processes classification/reclassification actions; prepares orders and requests for orders; prepares and maintains officer and enlisted personnel records; prepares and reviews personnel casualty documents; monitors suspense actions; initiates, monitors, and processes personnel evaluations; transfers records; processes soldiers for separation and retirement; processes and executes personnel service center level procedures and actions; processes applications for officer candidate school, warrant officer flight training, and other training; processes recommendations for awards and decorations; processes bars to reenlistment and suspension of favorable personnel actions; initiates applications for passports and visas; monitors appointment of line of duty, survivor assistance, and summary court officers; processes line of duty investigations; processes deployment forms; prepares letters of sympathy to next of kin; types correspondence and forms in draft and final copy; posts changes to Army regulations and other publications; prepares and maintains files on an automated data processing system; applies knowledge of provisions and limitations of Freedom of Information and Privacy acts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Human Resources Sergeant
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
03.2014 - Current
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop HR policies and procedures.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Maintained current knowledge of military regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV 10.2015 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - (Pre-Nursing)
South College
Knoxville, TNSkills
File and records management
Training and mentoring
Company organization
Talent management
Team Building
Certification
CNA 1 - Certified Nurse Assistant
Additional Information
My Short - Term Goals
- Finish my pre-requisites for the ADN RN Program at CVCC (TEAS & Chemistry).
- Attend the ADN RN Program at CVCC in 2024/2025.
- Obtain CNA 2 License/Certification.
My Long - Term Goals
- Obtain AHA-BLS Instructor Certification to teach BLS-CPR/First-Aid.
- Graduate CVCC and become an RN.
- ADN-BSN route.
- Become an RN in one of the listed specialties (Travel Nurse, Oncology Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, Nurse Administrator, CRNA).
Interests
Cooking
Traveling
Timeline
CNA 1 - Certified Nurse Assistant
12-2022
AHA BLS/CPR Certified
07-2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
American Public University System
10.2015 - 02.2021
Human Resources Sergeant
US Army
03.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - (Pre-Nursing)
South College