LaShawn Thomas
Louisville,KY
Summary
Well-qualified Human Resources Specialist with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Specialist/Strength Manager
Army Human Resources Command
12.2012 - Current
- 84 000.00 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 40
- Series: 0201 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11, (This is a federal job)
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Performs duties as the Senior Staff Level HR Specialist; aides the Chief, SGM/CSM Branch, Sergeant Major Management Division (SMMD)
- Enlisted Personnel Management Directorate (EPMD), Army Human Resources Command
- Provides specific, detailed knowledge and expertise of military personnel practices and programs including strength management, unit readiness, personnel readiness, replacement operations; records management, separations, personnel actions, the SGM Military Personnel Exchange Program (MPEP), the Nominative Sergeant Major Program, centralized promotion board membership and SGM/CSM assignments
- Conducts detailed examinations of strengths for several Career Management Fields (CMF) and formally presents to senior leadership
- Attends annual Selection Objective Requirement (SOR) training and recommends increases and decreases of requirements
- Leads the Strength Management Team and performs as a Strength Manager for CMF's 13, 14, 31, 42 and 74; operates as the subject matter expert in reviewing and analyzing military personnel strength data versus authorizations
- Conducts complex analyzes of dynamic force structure changes; applies extensive knowledge of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A) to build requisitions required for assignment management
- Satisfies Unit Status Reports (USRs) against the Division database and generates them in order to perform an in-depth analysis for CMF reviews or as needed
- Uses FMSWEB daily in order monitor and oversee any additions or reductions to authorizations within the various CMFs that I manage; updates Division data base accordingly
- Generates worksheets according to priorities established by Army Chief of Staff Manning Guidance and ensures Talent Managers/Assignment Managers fill according to established guidelines
- Manages the SGM MPEP program for seven different countries; works closely with stakeholders, Army G3/5/7, and host nation countries in order to identify qualified candidates, build packets, gathers data and process nominations
- Serves as the SGM/CSM Assignment Manager for the
- Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), responsible for processing reassignments for all SGMs/CSMs in CMFs 18, 37 and 38; executes assignments for all USASOC slated positions
- Works closely with the
- Nominative Sergeant Major Program, Office of the Sergeant Major of the Army and processes all NOM SGM/CSM assignments Army-wide
- Leads the Board Membership Team, serves as the point of continuity; reviews SGM/CSM records, including DA photos, IPERMS, NCOERS, etc and selects the most highly qualified to sit on all DA centralized promotion boards
- Provides training to Talent Managers and routinely briefs senior leadership on the process
- Participates in and oversees the execution and implementation of DA policy on military HR services programs
- Provides Army Staff and MACOMs with personnel strength requests as needed
- Composes correspondence as necessary to higher headquarters or other agencies
- Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge of all EPMD data systems and in particular with computer programs within the strength review and assignment process
- Provides accurate and timely guidance to requests for information received from various inquirers
- Composes correspondence as necessary to higher headquarters or other Military agencies to clarify distribution decision
- Drafts correspondence detailing final decision to concerned individuals or commands; compiles and analyzes military personnel strength data such as assigned, authorized, and projected strength, transient, and student personnel, actual gains and losses, and promotions
- Validates collected data and initiates necessary adjustments to source documents
- Notes errors in data by comparison of historical information, reports and other data elements; determines causes of inconsistencies when figures conflict
- Coordinates and verifies accuracy of corrections with the specific Career Branch, and other action- officers
- Initiates actions resulting from higher headquarters and/or field inquiries regarding actions, past decisions or other non-routine circumstances
- Provides information, data, interpretations, explanations, and/or analysis needed to fully respond to the inquiry; participates in staff conferences and meetings to present related information as directed
- Provides support and assistance to various offices and/or agencies
- Makes biannual field trips to provide technical advice regarding the Army message, strengths and assignment policies and procedures
- Ensures all procedural and administrative tasks are monitored and performed for the timely and correct completion of actions, individually or by other staff members
- Fully analyzes the Assignment Validation Review (AVR) and responds daily
- Manages strength related tasks for daily operations of the Divisions Assignment Managers.
Human Resources Specialist
Army Human Resources Command
04.2011 - 12.2012
- SGM (R) Sean Ward (502-613-5874)
- Day Phone: 502-613-5206
- Email: lashawn.t.thomas.civ@mail.mil
- Desired locations:
- United States - DC United States - GA United States - MD United States - NC United States - PR United States - VA Army Human Resources Command Spearhead Division Drive
- Work Schedule: Full-Time
- Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Team Lead
Army Human Resources Command
05.2008 - 04.2011
- Timothy Bergeron (502-613-5320)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes Army Human Resources Command, Salary: 60,000.00 USD Per Year
- Hours per week 45
- Series: 0201 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Developed monthly and daily production output plans to deliver on customer service and financial metrics.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Education
Behavioral Science
Ashford University
San Diego, CABachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY05.2025
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Staff Training
- File and Records Management
- Project Planning
- HR Information Systems
- Event Management
- Performance Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Presentation Preparation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Customer Service Delivery
- Collective Bargaining
- Human Resources Services
- Recruiting Support
- Microsoft Office
- Training and Development
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Database Maintenance
- HR Support
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Workforce Improvements
Accomplishments
- HR Specialist/Assignment Manager (This is a federal job)
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- ASSIGNMENT MANAGER, CAREER ADVISOR, AND POINT OF CONT NUITY in the Mi itary Police Branch with the understanding thatcustomer service is essential to achieve our mission
- Authoritative source in the nterpretat on of gu delines as they are applied to assignmentmanagement Processes multiple assignment requests, maintains a challenging workload and fac itates optimum efficiency and effectiveness
- Ndependently schedules work to meet deadlines and sensitive time lines Direct y responsib e for executing human resources pol cies for staffing,professional development, assignments, and career enhancement and accessions for personne in the Career Management Field 31 (Military
- Po'ce Branch) specialty worldwide
- Knowledge of administrative program areas to identify, ana yzes, and recommends so utions to problems
- Skilled in preparing and conducting briefings
- Performs record searches, obtains and compiles all pertinent data from automated databases anddocument files regarding unit(s) scheduled for inspection
- Plans, organizes and directs support services programs
- Interprets regulations andinstructions, answers questions and resolves problems perta ning to various aspects of office management
- Knowledge of va ous operatingmethods andprocedures and administrative practices in order to conduct detailed analysis of currentadministrat ve and internal operations
- Recommends methods to improve theeffectiveness and efficiency of work operations within specific administrative programs
- OBTAINED A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE of the Enlisted Distribution Ass gnment System (EDAS) and its capabilities
- Rev ews and accepts orrejects nominations and fills open requisitions in EDAS daily
- Makes authoritative and final selection of enlisted personnel for reassignment
- Respons b e for resetting operational forces in accordance with synchronization to meet training requ rements to support the Overseas
- Cont ngency Operations Improved morale and established great relationsh ps with customers by being professional and resourceful with myresponses to all telephonic, electronic, verbal and written inquiries utilizing a variety of software packages such as ATTRS SAM and iPERMS
- ANALYZES AND EVALUATES STATIST CAL DATA
- Determine the appropriate manning levels worldwide, based on Manning Guidance byutilizing a variety of techn ques to produce reports on personnel strengths
- Conducts analysis of personnel availab ity versus requirements,ensuring assignments are based on operational priori es
- Conducts detailed research of all unique Soldiers situations ensuring all are handled inaccordance with prescribed regulations and uses me hodology to advise on or resolve moderately complex issues Broad knowledge ofstandardized admin strative pol ces, concepts, and
- Ect ves used to identify, analyze and recommend solutions n such area as administrativehttps: www.usajobs.gov Applican rofileDashboaresumesPage 2 of 3-Print Res-6/8 2017EEtibjJob Related Training:
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Graduate (2014), book that+ Took the initiative to gain broadened experience in all functions of assignment managing
- For instance, I designed a continuityprovided basic methodologies to accomplish an error free assignment process
- Selected by the Branch Chief to act as Human Resources Supervisor/CBIS for a period of 90 days while a replacement for the outgoingsupervisor was selected
- Knowledge
- Assignment
- Management processes
- Selected to train 4 new Assignment Managers and Career Advisors based on my extensive
- Supervisor: Phyllis Neal (502-613-4219)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: YesReferences:
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- Demetria
- Jordan (
- Employer
- Department of
- Defense
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- Indicates professional reference
- Title
- HR
- Specialist
- HR
- Specialist
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (2010)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Graduate (2010)
Basic Foundation Course (DIMHRS) (10/01/08)
Certification - Strength Management Certification (06/22/2007) 40 hours
Training - Risk Management (05/08/2007) 40 hours
Training- Prevention of Sexual Harassment/Consideration of Others (11/15/2006) 40 hours
Training - Postal Operations (06/25/2006) 40 hours
Mail Clerk/Mail Handlers Certification Course
Training - Postal Operations (05/25/2003) 40 hours
Timeline
HR Specialist/Strength Manager
Army Human Resources Command
12.2012 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Army Human Resources Command
04.2011 - 12.2012
Team Lead
Army Human Resources Command
05.2008 - 04.2011
Behavioral Science
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sullivan University
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification (2010)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Graduate (2010)
Basic Foundation Course (DIMHRS) (10/01/08)
Certification - Strength Management Certification (06/22/2007) 40 hours
Training - Risk Management (05/08/2007) 40 hours
Training- Prevention of Sexual Harassment/Consideration of Others (11/15/2006) 40 hours
Training - Postal Operations (06/25/2006) 40 hours
Mail Clerk/Mail Handlers Certification Course
Training - Postal Operations (05/25/2003) 40 hours
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