Karen Dinca
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Talented professional with solid academic foundation and cross-functional training in business, Human Resources, management, and administration. Seventeen years of military human resources experience in United States Air Force operations. A self-starter who thrives on challenges and excels under pressure to accomplish tasks. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to build instant rapport with diverse individuals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
NCOIC, Force Management (AGR)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE
Barksdale, LA
01.2020 - Current
- Manages Unit Management Personnel Roster (UMPR), position moves, and assignments in RMVS
- Utilize AFRISS-TF to coordinate and process inbound assignments for non-prior service, active duty transfer, wing to wing transfer, and IRR transfer to the 307 BW
- Process Sanctuary waivers and clear AROWS-r hard holds for members entering sanctuary zone
- Manage awards and decorations program, review, verify and make updates for timed awards and decoration in MiLPDS
- Manage EPB/OPB and decoration review and finalization via myFSS
- Provide guidance to members regarding the available retraining opportunities. Collaborate with the Talent Management Consultant to encourage employee retention
- Manages Workflow/TMT taskers and CMS Management System (CMS) tasks
- Performs program MICT self-inspection identified and created a detailed and comprehensive reports of program deficiencies, corrected deficiencies and implemented corrective action plans
- Process personnel documents for Air Reserve Personnel Center input into Personnel Record Display Application (PRDA) updates.
Human Resource Specialist (ART)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE
Homestead, FL
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided assignment/separation action support to 1.7K members assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing; perform updates in MilPDS
- Managed overall accuracy and reliability of data entered in MilPDS; review TRs and HAF purges and rejects
- Managed and updated personnel programs: assignments, separations, retirements, adverse actions, and promotions
- Monitored TR participation, receive/review unsatisfactory RIPs, forward to commanders, receive RIP/decision packages, initiate appropriate action as required
- Accomplished DD Form 214 for member TDYs greater than 90 days
- Trained 3F0X1 TRs in upgrade training while on seasoning training program (STP) orders or Annual Tour
- Notified members 14 to 24 months prior of High Year Tenure or Mandatory Separation Date
- Pulled and distributed enlisted promotion eligibility/ineligibility rosters, sort, and forward to applicable units; updated enlisted promotions in MilPDS
- Managed Enlisted Evaluations and Awards and Decorations program.
Personnel Specialist (TR)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE
Homestead, FL
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Prepared and processed administrative support actions relating to unit programs such as, UTAPS, AROWS, MilPDS, and in/out processing actions
- Served as immediate supervisor over employees and subordinate supervisory personnel; planned, organized, assigned, and reviewed work relating to personnel functions
- Inspected personnel activities for compliance with policies and directives; reported discrepancies and recommended corrective action
- Tracked EPR/OPR SCODs, ensured unit evaluations were processed and routed for closure in a timely manner.
Contracting Officer Representative
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Homestead, FL
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Ensured compliance with benefits of workers under the Base Operations Support Contract
- Monitored data quality to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of data in addition to identifying and resolving data discrepancies
- Liaison and business partner to leadership in the identification of trends, concerns, and resolutions to ensure a work environment conducive to high productivity, employee engagement, and compliance with governmental regulations
- Conducted investigations when customer complaints or concerns were brought forth.
Assistant Airfield Manager
SATELLITE SERVICES, INC
Homestead, FL
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed personnel, including HR functions of hiring, interviewing, and training new employees on policies and procedures
- Scheduled employee work hours
- Handled problems quickly, discreetly, and efficiently.
Airfield Management Shift Lead
SATELLITE SERVICES, INC
Homestead, FL
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed personnel, including HR functions of hiring, interviewing, and training new employees on policies and procedures
- Scheduled employee work hours
- Handled problems quickly, discreetly, and efficiently.
Airfield Management Operations Supervisor
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Homestead, FL
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Managed airport grounds inspections; identified deficiencies and hazards to ensure safety of airport operations
- Created procedural manual with daily operating and emergency instructions with checklists for airfield management and emergency response agencies
- Served as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Airfield Management Trainer; provided training and daily supervision to 13 personnel
- Airfield Driving Program Manager: Temporary duty; trained over 1,000 personnel in various deployed locations, eliminated unsafe airfield conditions
- Eliminated filing backlog; created new filing systems and procedures that ensured critical material were easily accessible at all times
- Managed unit accountability, readiness reporting and deployment UTCs; utilized SORTs/ART Tool for monthly updates
- Selected as “Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year” for 15th Operations Group, Hickam Air Force Base.
Airfield Management Journeyman and Coordinator
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Homestead, FL
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Coordinated flight data support functions for aircrews including transportation, dining, and overnight accommodations
- Flight Publications Officer: Redesigned flight publication system, improved distribution by 50%
- Served as Security Monitor; provided security briefings to 50 personnel on proper security operations
- Accountable for the distribution of five units’ Air Force equipment worth $5M
- Streamlined airfield management’s evacuation kit, maintained efficiency by organizing information.
Education
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -
01.2024
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -
01.2020
Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning Execution Segments -
01.2020
AS, Human Resources -
01.2019
Advanced Airfield Management Course -
01.2018
Personnel Apprentice Course -
01.2015
Air Force Risk Management Fundamentals Course -
01.2014
Unit Safety Representative Training -
01.2014
MS, Christian Ministries; Counseling -
01.2013
MBA, Human Resource Management -
01.2011
BS, Human Resource Management -
01.2008
Supervisor Safety Course -
01.2007
Airfield Management Craftsman Course -
01.2005
AS, Aviation Management -
01.2005
Airman Leadership School -
01.2004
Airfield Management Apprentice Course -
01.1998
Basic Military Training -
01.1998
Skills
- HR Policies and Procedures
- Benefits Administration
- Interviewing Skills
- New-Hire Orientation
- Staff Recruitment & Retention
- Employee Relations
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Orientation & On-Boarding
- Training & Development
- Performance Management
- Organizational Development
AWARDS & DECORATIONS
- Air and Space Training Ribbon
- USAF NCO PME Graduation Ribbon
- AF Longevity Service with four oak leaf clusters
- Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border with two oak leaf clusters
- Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short
- Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
- AF Good Conduct Medal with two oak leaf clusters
- AF Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster
- Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
- Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Timeline
NCOIC, Force Management (AGR)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE
01.2020 - Current
Human Resource Specialist (ART)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE
01.2018 - 01.2020
Personnel Specialist (TR)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE
01.2012 - 01.2018
Contracting Officer Representative
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2010 - 01.2018
Assistant Airfield Manager
SATELLITE SERVICES, INC
01.2009 - 01.2010
Airfield Management Shift Lead
SATELLITE SERVICES, INC
01.2007 - 01.2009
Airfield Management Operations Supervisor
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2004 - 01.2007
Airfield Management Journeyman and Coordinator
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1998 - 01.2004
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -
Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning Execution Segments -
AS, Human Resources -
Advanced Airfield Management Course -
Personnel Apprentice Course -
Air Force Risk Management Fundamentals Course -
Unit Safety Representative Training -
MS, Christian Ministries; Counseling -
MBA, Human Resource Management -
BS, Human Resource Management -
Supervisor Safety Course -
Airfield Management Craftsman Course -
AS, Aviation Management -
Airman Leadership School -
Airfield Management Apprentice Course -
Basic Military Training -
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