JOSEPH WHITMARSH

Yukon,OK

Summary

Human Resources-focused training and development leader with 10+ years of experience supporting employee relations, workforce development, and performance management in manufacturing and military environments. Proven ability to lead large-scale training programs, support recruiting initiatives, and partner with leadership to improve employee engagement and operational outcomes. Skilled in coaching, policy implementation, and data-driven decision-making. Seeking to contribute to mission success in an HR role at Tinker AFB.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Business Capabilities Manager / Training Coordinator

Anheuser-Busch Metal Container Corporation

Oklahoma City, OK

06.2014 - Current

Serve as a key member of the people team, partnering with leadership to support employee development, engagement, and performance management
Lead training and workforce development for 178 employees across four career paths, improving retention and internal advancement
Conduct coaching, performance feedback, and development conversations, reinforcing accountability and growth
Support employee relations efforts, addressing performance concerns and reinforcing company policies
Collaborate with leadership to identify workforce gaps and implement targeted training and retention strategies
Lead recruiting efforts, partnering with trade schools, military programs, and career fairs to strengthen the talent pipeline
Develop and implement training programs, SOPs, and job task standards to ensure consistency and compliance
Track training progress and workforce performance using Excel and digital systems to support data-driven decisions
Perform trend and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions to improve performance
Facilitate cross-functional communication to align teams and improve operational effectiveness

Mobile Ground Systems Technician

United States Air Force – Space Development and Test Directorate

Kirtland AFB, NM

02.2010 - 05.2014

Supported mission-critical operations for multibillion-dollar space programs
Operated and maintained satellite systems valued at $50M+, ensuring readiness and reliability
Coordinated with mission control and cross-functional teams to support system integration and logistics
Provided real-time operational data and maintained strict compliance with safety and procedural standards
Assisted in training personnel on system operations and maintenance

Maintenance Operations Center Technician

United States Air Force – 712th Air Support Operations Squadron

11.2006 - 02.2010

Monitored and reported maintenance trends across multiple units to support leadership decisions
Ensured readiness of communication systems valued at $60M+
Evaluated performance and compliance across geographically separated teams
Supported deployment coordination and mission readiness operations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK

01-2022

Associate Degree - Electronic Systems Technology

Community College of the Air Force

01-2013

Skills

Employee Relations
Training & Development
Performance Management
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Conflict Resolution
Workforce Planning

Process Improvement
Data Analysis
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
HR policies and procedures
Team leadership

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