Kiesha D. Williams
Dayton
Summary
Experienced military professional with 15 years of senior level leadership in the Human Resources career field. Proven ability to drive results through strong team collaboration, transparency and adaptability. Skilled in strategic planning, resource management, and personnel development. Reliable and adept at navigating complex challenges to achieve mission success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Enlisted Leader
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
10.2000 - 01.2026
- Led training programs to enhance team performance and operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize resource allocation and mission effectiveness.
- Mentored 93 personnel, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, improving collaboration and efficiency.
- Advised commanders and senior leaders on Force Support strategy
- Collaborate with other Force Support Senior Enlisted Leaders across the Air National Guard to improve policies affecting the Force Support field.
- Oversaw daily operations for 10 duty sections
Military Personnel Flight Superintendent
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Consulted and advised senior leaders on HR policies
- Developed Master Training Plan for 32 HR Personnel
- Developed standards and expectations for junior personnel
- Prepared and publicized base wide communication HR policy updates
- Analyzed and managed talent management needs of the flight
- Developed and implemented streamlined personnel processes to improve efficiency of the flight
- Collaborated with other career field leaders across the Air National Guard on continuous process improvement
Human Resources Manager
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided guidance on various full time processes to unit members, supervisors and senior leaders
- Managed over 300 full time resources; assisting commanders with properly gaining human resources to accomplish the mission
- Reviewed and processed over 15 different types of technician personnel action requests
- Processed permanent and temporary AGR order requests
- Coordinated and conducted bi-weekly in-processing sessions for temporary technician hires
- Developed step-by-step continuity guidance for multi processes; made available to all unit members, supervisors, CSSs and commanders through SharePoint
- Worked closely with other MPF sections and CSSs to ensure full time policies and procedures were being followed correctly
Education and Training Specialist
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Managed Initial Active Duty Training school requests
- Processed formal school requests for prior service members
- Performed quality checks//updates to new enlistee records
- Unit Security Manager; managed/analyzed new enlistee security clearance applications to be submitted to Office of Personnel Management for determination,
- Managed testing center operations for military and civilian exams
Senior Manager, Human Resources Systems
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Provided support for various HR systems
- Ensured data accuracy of new enlistee records, promotions, evaluations, pay and benefits
- Provided HR System training on five systems
- Managed quality check products related to data inputs by HR personnel
- Produced/delivered monthly and quarterly reports to senior leadership and other base organizations
- Assisted flight superintendent with developing HR Master Training Plan and provided monthly training to HR Specialists
- Wing Inspection Team Representative
Personnel Deployment Specialist
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Managed a multitude of deployment actions working directly with the various base-level, State Headquarters, and Major Command agencies
- Managed/processed Line of Duty actions
- Developed and implemented monthly HR contingency operation training
- Executed daily quality checks on deployment transactions and reports
Military Personnel Specialist
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
01.2006 - 03.2010
- Managed retirement and separation cases
- Casualty Assistance Representative
- Processed Disability Evaluation System cases
- Monitored Career Status Bonus program
- Developed continuity guidance for various personnel programs
- Processed all enlisted accession actions
- Validated requirements, initiated and processed officer appointments
- Conducted inspections on personnel programs to help improve customer satisfaction
- Prepared and processed officer and enlisted promotions
- Developed and implemented monthly HR training
- Managed awards and decorations program
Commander Support Staff
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
10.2000 - 04.2005
- Processed monthly payroll documents
- Assisted with Unit Fitness Monitor duties
- Managed job assignment actions
- Created and managed unit personnel Information records
- Alternate Unit Deployment Manager
Education
A.S. - Human Resources Management
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL10.2006
B.S. - Organizational Leadership
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06.2004
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Task delegation
- Personnel management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Project management
- Training management
Timeline
Military Personnel Flight Superintendent
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
08.2018 - 05.2021
Human Resources Manager
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
01.2017 - 07.2018
Education and Training Specialist
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
10.2014 - 12.2016
Senior Manager, Human Resources Systems
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
04.2012 - 10.2014
Personnel Deployment Specialist
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
04.2010 - 03.2012
Military Personnel Specialist
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
01.2006 - 03.2010
Senior Enlisted Leader
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
10.2000 - 01.2026
Commander Support Staff
Air National Guard, 178th Wing
10.2000 - 04.2005
B.S. - Organizational Leadership
Wright State University
A.S. - Human Resources Management
Community College of the Air Force
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