Kayden Witherspoon
Killeen,TX
Summary
Passionate Veteran with over 12 years of experience in the Army 5 as a (42A) Human Resources Specialist and 7 years as a (92A) Logistical Supply Specialist. With 8 years of leadership experience this has led to being very resourceful. Adept at learning at a fast pace. Some great qualities are, being driven and dedicated to the work and committed to delivering the overall best to those in need of assistance and presenting passion, experience and great work ethic to better serve any organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
On-Site Coordinator
USAG Bavaria Education Center
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed 16 personnel
- Managed schedules for the location
- Managed the time cards for personnel in 2 locations
- Conducted interviews
- Hired over 6 personnel with the company
- Coordinated with Education Services Officer to provide better service to clients
- Ensured a smooth transition during employee turnover periods by managing recruitment processes, conducting interviews, and overseeing onboarding procedures.
- Increased safety awareness among employees through regular training sessions and adherence to regulations.
- Managed daily onsite operations for seamless workflow and improved productivity.
Education Counselor
USAG Bavaria Education Center
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted with establishing clients' education goals, developing plans to achieve those goals, and monitoring progress toward those goals
- Examined educational transcripts to evaluate credit recommendations
- Follow clearly detailed and specific procedures IAW site Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or similar written directive provided by the Government
- Provided educational program information to military and civilian personnel
- Advised military members on technical MOS related educational opportunities
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions via face to face or electronic methods (e.g., live video/live chat,etc.) to authorized clients (counselor support services will be IAW current Army policy/program guidance, and other pertinent policy)
- Ensured all counselor support sessions, participation, progress, TA issues, and grade resolution are accurately documented in clients' education records within Army Ignited in IAW AR 621-5 and/or current written directives
- Provided information and advice on veterans' education benefits
- Conduct educational briefings to promote Army Continuing Education System (ACES) programs and services, local academic and self-developmental programs IAW AR 621-5 and/or current written directive
- Provided education transition counseling to meet the interests and needs of transitioning Soldiers and Families
- Perfected the use of many systems such as Army Ignited and Joint Service Transcripts
Human Resources Assistant
United States Army
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Diligently collaborated with management to help promote a climate conducive with Army Values
- Processed over 100 awards
- Instrumental in processing paperwork to ensure retention of the best qualified candidates
- Developed training plans, as well as secured training facilities
- Maintained personnel records in accordance with ARIMS
- Process personnel paperwork for retirement
- Prepared personnel paperwork for schools and other trainings
- Initiate personnel actions
- Monitor, track, and process military actions
- Utilize military systems i.e
- EMILPO
Supply Specialist
US Army
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Implemented an accounting system to better track incoming and outgoing ordered items
- Created a storage facility for over 1500 property book items
- Maintained unit records
- Prepared unit supply documents
- Operated unit systems PBUSE, SAMS-E, GCSS-Army
Human Resources Assistant
US Army
12.2012 - 07.2016
- Maintained personnel records
- Processed recommendations or awards and decorations
- Initiated actions
- Maintained the unit office
- Prepared separation documents
- Implemented a program in accordance with AR 600-9 to retain personnel
- Process personnel evaluations
- Managed personnel records using eMILPO
Automated Logistical Specialist
US Army
07.2006 - 12.2012
- Maintained military equipment records
- Maintained work orders
- Replenished organization supplies
- Received and processed over a million dollars of worth of military equipment and supplies
- Certified in SAMS-E, GCSS-Army and forklift experience
- Conducted 100% inventories
- Issued and replenished mission essential supplies
- Supervised over 50 personnel
- Implemented training on unit systems
Education
Masters - Psychology
Troy University
Phenix City12-2026
Bachelors - Psychology
Troy University
Phenix City12.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Multitask
- Computer Skills
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Task delegation
- Scheduling coordination
- Meeting facilitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: New Orleans
- Place of Birth: LA
- Date of Birth: 05/01/88
Timeline
On-Site Coordinator
USAG Bavaria Education Center
02.2024 - 10.2024
Education Counselor
USAG Bavaria Education Center
04.2023 - 10.2024
Human Resources Assistant
United States Army
01.2018 - 04.2018
Supply Specialist
US Army
07.2016 - 01.2018
Human Resources Assistant
US Army
12.2012 - 07.2016
Automated Logistical Specialist
US Army
07.2006 - 12.2012
Masters - Psychology
Troy University
Bachelors - Psychology
Troy University
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