Lacorie Delaney
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Proven Leadership in Administration, Team Development & Program management Team-oriented, performance-driven Marine Veteran with a Top-Secret SCI Clearance with Poly and more than 28 years of proven experience analyzing business processes and providing Human Resources (HR) and Administration support to Directors. Advised Executive Leadership on administrative policy, managed command HR functions, conducted procedural analyses, and workflow barriers, implemented continuous process improvements to drive operational excellence. Known for successfully aligning corporate vision with tangible outcomes through strategic planning, empowerment, and the effective utilization of people, processes, and technology. Determined Human Resource Manager adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resource Manager to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised and directed all administrative and operational aspects of Marine Forces Pacific.
Planned, led, directed, developed, and coordinated all policies, activities, and staff for the Human Resources department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation and adherence to the company's mission and strategies.
Coordinated with various Divisions/Departments on Manpower staffing protocols and position classification, advising top-level management.
Mentored 23 Human Resources employees and identified training needs in subjects such as administration, manning/manpower, and personnel services in support of 4012 employees across seven geographical locations. - Developed plans of action for the workforce and presented findings to Headquarters, leading to organizational effectiveness via 24 structural changes in the organization, increasing talent planning management functions and position classification while implementing reductions in force for other units.
- Administrated 36 new hires, 32 transfers, and eight retirements
Managed disbursement of $125,000 as the primary point of contact for all HR policies, benefits, and procedures. - Managed the annual business travel budget of $350K for the Department of Defense, amending budgets, allocating DTS travel funds, and overseeing 3000 Citi Bank government travel employee credit cards.
- Prepared and distributed over 3,700 HR-related documents, such as transfer letters, reenlistment contracts, and correspondence policies.
Senior Human Resource Manager to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Supervised and directed all administrative and operational aspects of the Marine Forces Cyberspace Command
- Planned, led, directed, developed and coordinated the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resources department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation and adherence to the company's mission and strategies
- Lead a team of up to 26 personnel who were responsible for interpreting and implementing policies related to human interaction, morale welfare, and process personnel transaction Awards, Evaluations, Staffing, Risk, Management and Records Management
- Conduct extensive research, obtain data, analyze information, and ensured effective communication to facilitate Cyber Operations and provide strategic guidance to senior and mid-level leaders and subordinates throughout the organization
- Served as a principal consultant to a group of four Senior Human Resources leader'; deliver 20 hours per month of training, instruction and practical application
- Develop Human Resource organization-wide policies, procedures, and programs including HR development, Workforce planning, and Employee Relation focused on leading a team of 8 Human Resource Specialists while conducting transactional level Human Resources management functions.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Executive Administrative Chief to the Director of Marine Corps Intelligence
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Supervised all administrative and operational aspects of the Marine Corps Intelligence
- Examine administrative effectiveness and sought opportunities to enhance procedures
- Promptly and accurately distribute correspondence to uphold consistent communication practices across multiple military organizations
- Received, processed, and tracked more than 200 awards, 1000 correspondence, and six senior officer fitness reports
- Trained, mentored, and established accountability measures for 23 Marines to perform all tasks with exceptional quality, within strict deadlines and above expectations
- Implemented procedures for the receipt, storage protection, and dissemination of collateral classified material
- Managed the Government Travel Change Card (GTCC) and Defense Travel Systems (DTS) program and collaborated with unit fiscal departments to ensure timely authorizations and vouchers were completed in adherence with strict Department of Defense (DoD) standards
- Streamlined work operations and cultivated a strongly supported team by communicating effectively, and consistently across multiple departments and professional levels
- Championed teams to 100% task completion.
Senior Advisor and Congressional Liaison
United States Marine Corps
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Serve as a Senior Enlisted Congressional liaison to the United States House of Representatives
- Composed job descriptions to clearly define roles and establish firm standards for performance, directing and prioritizing work assigned to subordinates while responsible for disciplinary and fiscal programs
- Tracked and supervised responses to more than 200 congressional Inquiries and delegation trips
- Provided logistical support for various subordinate organizations, briefs, hearings and commemorative ceremonies on Capitol Hill
- Acted as a logistical coordinator for events, briefs, and Congressional engagements, maintaining the Marine House Liaison Office calendar to ensure proper scheduling and tracking of each event
- Facilitated communication between the Marine Corps and the House of Representatives regarding combat loss notifications, SAPR correspondence, letters of recommendation, and formal thank-you letters
- Coordinated five major events with seamless execution that attracted as many as 2000 attendees
- These events included the National Defense Forum, NATO Defense Conference, EOD Caucus, and State of the Union
- Successfully executed Congressional Delegations Travel and Staff Delegation Travel with 180 foreign embassies, 400 Congressional Offices, the State Department and DoD offices
- Worked closely with senior staff members to organize worldwide travel with members of Congress, led staff and congressional delegations to posts and stations around the world and maintained the trust of the 113th, 114th, 115th Congress.
- Executed National and International Congressional and Staff Delegations.
- Mentored and trained highly talented staff, which prepared team members for providing exemplary service to clients.
Senior Human Resource Manager
United States Marine Corps
01.2010 - 01.2013
- .Directed all human resources and administrative functions to ensure efficient operations for multiple military organizations with 500 staff across 170 local and remote locations.
- Educated leadership on various HR practices to empower them to handle employee issues independently.
- Trained teams to perform above expectations.
- Distributed correspondence to streamline communication.
- Honed on HR and operations expertise to advise top executives, support staff, and mid-level managers in the areas of administration, protocol, policy analysis, legal regulations, and equal opportunity employment.
- Trained, mentored, and coached teams to deliver quality, under-budget, and on-time projects that resulted in mission success.
- Ensured a seamless, confidential hiring and onboarding process while directing all preliminary screenings, administrative procedures, and employee documentation for more than 30 staff.
- Managed compensation, allowances, and benefits for local and remote locations
- Established clear, concise, and consistent communication across various military entities by promptly preparing and distributing correspondence to answer inquiries.
- Acted as the Program Manager for the (GTCC) Program, reducing the delinquency rate by 90% and training other military organizations on how to do the same.
- Helped department leaders devise ways to fairly assess employee performance and develop improvement plans.
- Developed promotional paths and succession plans,
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
Administrative Chief to Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Oversaw administrative operations for 1200 personnel and 20 senior personnel
- Supervised a combined staff of five senior officers and three civilians, while accounting for 50M in computer and telecommunication equipment.
Education
Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2021
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2019
Human Resources Development Graduate Certificate -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources Management with minor in Business Administration -
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Training
- Budget Management
- Program Management
- HR Operations
- Flexibility
- High Stress Tolerance
- Project Management
- Reliability
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Senior Human Resource Manager to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific
01.2023 - Current
Senior Human Resource Manager to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command
01.2020 - 01.2023
Executive Administrative Chief to the Director of Marine Corps Intelligence
01.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Advisor and Congressional Liaison
United States Marine Corps
01.2013 - 01.2017
Senior Human Resource Manager
United States Marine Corps
01.2010 - 01.2013
Administrative Chief to Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
01.2007 - 01.2010
Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate -
University of South Florida
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate -
University of South Florida
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Columbia Southern University
Human Resources Development Graduate Certificate -
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources Management with minor in Business Administration -
Ashford University