Kimberly Birdsong

• Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.

senior advisor on Military Human Resources (HR), responsible for providing critical advice to the Garrison Commander, Installation Senior Commander,
Tenant Organization Commanders and Leaders, and their Staffs on supported personnel matters.

· Managed 7 program managers who oversaw several key installation functions to include, but not limited to: In and Out Processing, Personnel Processing, Identification and Common Access Cards, Awards Recognition and Sponsorship

· Executed a budget of over $10,000; provided analysis of budgetary needs and justified monetary request(s) based upon operational need for critical mission needs for continued operation

• Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.

· Served as a Team Lead within the Military Personnel Division; provided daily oversight of 2 employees and 4 programs that supported the military community

· Provided authoritative interpretation and instructions on laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and develops command policies and procedural guidance

· Provide regular support and encouragement to keep team members motivated and working toward a common goal while setting strategies and monitoring progress towards goals

· Conducted policy reviews to evaluate effectiveness of current policies and practices to ensure consistency in their applications

· Prepared and created multiple products using the full Microsoft Office suite of applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other software

· Routinely coordinated with internal and external local and higher headquarter staff on the planning and execution of programs for transitioning Soldiers and job readiness; formed cohesive relationships to maximize resources available to them and their Families

· Provided guidance and expertise in the planning and formulation of local policies that were used to support and provide military personnel administrative services, staff planning, programming, training, and a variety of other support services for internal and external activities

· Performed analysis of data available for trends, issues, potential problems, and provides results with recommendation on corrective actions/improvements and resolve issues/improve the performance of processes.

Supervises contract staff; schedules and directs work; performs orientation, training, and quality assurance activities regarding staff performance; recommends personnel actions.