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Joseph Jones

Cumberland,Kentucky

Summary

Results-driven Human Resources professional offering 10+ years in achieving positive HR results. Adept in ability to oversee and drive well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across organizational environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Consultant

Workforce Nexus
02.2016 - Current
  • Built HR consulting capabilities focused on clients undergoing organizational change and development
  • Contributed to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes for organizations ranging bet
  • Participated on local and organization-wide committees that focused on projects that moved organization forward and towards meeting strategic goals
  • Partnered with leaders on HR and business functions using consultative approach to proactively identify and address issues and concerns
  • Wrote, developed and delivered successful presentations and facilitated training to individuals and groups
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications
  • Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures.

Infantry Officer

United States Army
08.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced unit readiness by implementing rigorous training programs and exercises.
  • Improved overall unit performance with effective communication and collaboration, developing relations within the organization as well as with foreign partner forces.
  • Spearheaded community outreach initiatives, fostering positive relationships between military personnel and local civilians.
  • Evaluated individual soldier performance, providing constructive feedback for professional growth and career advancement.
  • Streamlined project processes by implementing efficient coordination strategies, resulting in timely completion of tasks.
  • Conducted risk assessments, implementing safety measures to minimize potential hazards during training exercises and combat missions.
  • Collaborated with other branches of service during joint training exercises, fostering teamwork and shared knowledge across military organizations.
  • Fostered an inclusive environment that promoted respect for cultural diversity and equal opportunity for all within the unit.

Law Clerk

Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Partook in day-to-day tasks such as managing and staging a competent filing system containing a high volume of sensitive court documents
  • Enhanced legal research efficiency by utilizing advanced search techniques and legal databases.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
  • Supported attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing case materials and drafting legal documents.

Human Resources Specialist

United States Army
04.2012 - 10.2015
  • Was responsible for maintaining sensitive personnel documents and military jackets and providing soldiers with assets to assist in further advancing their careers and training, among other duties such as the document preparation, drafting of requests, and ensuring that personnel data was up to date
  • Advocated for staff members and counsel supervisors to identify and resolve conflicts
  • Improved customer service rankings by quickly resolving issues to improve overall satisfaction.
  • Mentored junior HR professionals in best practices for human resources management, contributing to the development of future leaders within the organization.
  • Facilitated open communication channels among staff members by encouraging feedback and implementing regular check-in meetings.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Managerial Analytics

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05.2024

Master of Public Administration -

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05.

Bachelor of Science -

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.2019

Skills

  • Labor Negotiations
  • Compliance
  • Leadership Development
  • Personnel Recruitment
  • Employee Relations
  • Performance Management
  • HR Analytics
  • Training and Development
  • Succession Planning
  • HR Policies and Procedures

Additional Education

  • 08/01/22, present, Managerial Analytics, Master of Business Administration, University of Louisville, Louisville
  • 01/01/20, present, Master of Public Administration & Public Policy, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 3.94
  • 08/01/17, 05/01/19, Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky, 3.94, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, President's List (twice)

Affiliations

  • Friends of Africa Volunteer Group
  • Decan Wildlife Refuge Volunteers
  • Caritas Orphanage Volunteer Group

Timeline

Infantry Officer

United States Army
08.2019 - Current

Law Clerk

Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
04.2017 - 01.2018

Human Resources Consultant

Workforce Nexus
02.2016 - Current

Human Resources Specialist

United States Army
04.2012 - 10.2015

Master of Business Administration - Managerial Analytics

University of Louisville

Master of Public Administration -

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science -

Eastern Kentucky University

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