Leta Schmaldinst
7424 Gardenview Pl, Dublin,OH
Summary
In search of an advocate or liaison position that will allow me to utilize my leadership and organizational skills in efforts to support and safeguard human rights. A passion of mine is producing and maintaining environments conducive to work and achievement. Additionally, I am an experienced Human Resource & Prisoner Administrative Manager, proficient in Microsoft Office, and Google drive. Adeptly took charge of supporting large organizations and managing teams of 15+ in dynamic, fast-paced, stressful environments. Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
42A Human Resources Specialist
Ohio Army National Guard
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving HR-related inquiries and concerns.
- Enhanced team performance through effective training and mentoring on operations procedures.
- Provided expert guidance on employee benefits, improving overall understanding and utilization of available resources.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Managed logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and equipment to support mission requirements.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve successful completion of complex missions and projects.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure high levels of accuracy in all administrative tasks performed by personnel within the unit.
- Optimized resource allocation, utilizing personnel strengths to maximize overall team effectiveness.
- Streamlined administrative workflows by automating manual processes using available technology tools.
GS-7 Human Resources Temporary Technician
Ohio National Guard
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Transitioning and seeking employment that aligns with skill sets and passion
- Currently serving in Ohio National Guard as well as a temporary Human Resources position with the Ohio National Guard
- Processing promotions and utilizing the DEERs/RAPIDs information systems.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
Staff Manager
US Army
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Directly supervised 3+ HR Specialists that supported 60+ Guards at the 42nd Military Police Brigade that managed Inmates at the NWJRCF and its Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA, Detachment
- Provided HR support to both the Prison's Staff, Guards, and 150+ Inmates that focused primarily on pay, financial, and legal issues. -Managed organizational equipment and systems valued in excess of $1M and executed a $1K logistics and consumables budget. -In response to COVID-19, collaborated with management to ensure proper safety regulations were understood and enacted to ensure team members were safe; efforts facilitated both social distancing and allowed the organization to continue to function during the pandemic -Developed and maintained 5 different HR trackers that were synchronized daily; effort completed 400+ personnel actions, processed 1,000+ pay transactions, and revitalized the organization's awards program that improved turnaround time by 50% -Submitted transactions to update the Electronic Military Personnel Office (eMILPO) database; supervised and managed the processing and tracking of all personnel actions, awards, promotions, leaves and passes, and pay; managed the organization's personnel accounting and strength reporting and accounted for all assigned and attached personnel to include both Staff, Guards, and Inmates -Oversaw personnel accounting and strength management for the unit and the processing of transfers, onboarding of new employees, and administration required to maintain the unit within U.S
- Army regulations and standards -Coached, mentored, and positively influence employees with complex professional and personal issues such as divorce, financial concerns, and disciplinary matters using conflict management skills and leveraging available resources to resolve employee concerns in high stress environments -Ensured organization readiness was a priority; effort resulted in organization maintaining a less than 2% delinquency rate for all required metrics that was well below the U.S
- Army's mandate
42A Human Resources Specialist
US Army
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Served as the lead Human Resource (HR) advisor and managed a staff of 5+ HR Specialists that supported 120+ employees of a Company at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
- Organization supported the staff of the Northwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility (NWJRCF) that was capable of housing 400+ Inmates. -Supervised staff's daily workload that provided administrative support to include training, professional development, personnel actions, promotions, financial issues, awards, evaluations, and legal issues. -Managed organizational equipment and systems valued in excess of $1M and executed a $5K logistics, consumable, training, and travel budget. -Cross-trained staff to leverage unique skill sets, training, and experience; fostered positive staff relationships through effective communication, training, and developmental coaching; implemented a Quality Assurance (QA) program for HR staff that ensured critical work completed by junior staff was inspected by senior staff to ensure it was completed in accordance with U.S
- Army Regulations and Standards -Trained, mentored, and empowered junior employees with the skills and knowledge required to excel within the HR career field; provided 3 employee hands-on mentoring that included one-on-one coaching; 2 employees advanced in rank and were moved to positions of great responsibility -Created efficient work schedules for staff to meet tasking and repair deadlines; managed daily logistics, maintenance, and administrative requirements for employees; maintained 90% compliance with mandatory training, readiness, and administrative requirements -Earned a 'commendable' rating during the organizations Initial Command Inspection; inspectors rated the HR Work Center the best run Work Center in the organization
42A Human Resources Specialist
US Army
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed 15+ HR Specialists that provide administrative and operational support to 600+ employees of the 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion in Pyeongtaek, South Korea
- Organization conducted intelligence collection with RC12 Guardrail and RC-7 Airborne Reconnaissance aircraft across southwest Asia
- Performed mail operations to 1000+ employees and families.
- Securing & handling Confidential Mail.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to be effective leaders and ensured personnel performed at or above standards
- Supervised staff's daily workload, U.S
- Army HR systems, and equipment valued over $5M
- Executed a $60K+ travel and training budget. -Developed a weekly, monthly, and quarterly training program to prepare employees for semiannual individual proficiency certification; mentored, developed, and evaluated staff both personally and professionally; training resulted in 10% decrease in processing errors for all administration -Managed HR systems to include Digital Training Management System (DTMS), Defense Travel System(DTS), eMILPO, and rating scheme for the organization; developed a battle rhythm that decreased processing times and errors across all systems by 30% -Managed the Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP) for 300+ employees who transfer into the organization during tenure; made contact with each newly assigned employee and provided them a local sponsor; welcomed and onboarded each employee and ensured all required administration and issue was completed that included equipment issue, weapon qualification, Army Physical Fitness Test, chemical mask fitting and issue, driver's license qualification, and the completion of Emergency Deployment and Readiness Exercise (EDRE) procedure training; coordinated with the Family Readiness Group for family welcome and lodging upon arrival to South Korea.
Education
No Technical Degree - PHR Certification
HRCI
Online03.2025
Associate's degree - General Studies
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA03.2022
Advanced Leadership Course
Soldier Support Institute NCO Academy
Ft Jackson, SC09.2019
Basic Leadership Course
Wightman NCO Academy
Camp Jackson, 4111.2017
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Records Management
- Time Management
- Legal Compliance
- Technical Report Writing
- Presentation Preparation
- Confidential Document Control
- Training and Mentoring
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Surveillance
- Top Secret US Government Security Clearance
- Data review
job related training
- SAPR Trained- April 17 & 18 2024
- Suicide Prevention Trained February 5 2024
- Tasked with Gate Guard Duty
- Communication
- Organized
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Army Correction Information Systems
- Centralized Operations Police Suite Systems
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI
availability
Permanent, In-Person, Full-time, Telework
references
- Jesus Cabrera, U.S. Army Correctional Officer, 253-240-5602, jesus.j.cabrera.mil@army.mil
- Ashley Patton, Ohio National Guard, 614-323-1415, ashley.w.patton.mil@army.mil
- Andrew Agredano, UNFI Operations Manager 1, 360-552-5930, Andrew.D.Agredano@unfi.com
- Mark Henry, Ohio Nation Guard, 740-507-4243, mark.a.henry94.mil@army.mil
Timeline
42A Human Resources Specialist
Ohio Army National Guard
07.2023 - Current
GS-7 Human Resources Temporary Technician
Ohio National Guard
09.2022 - 06.2023
Staff Manager
US Army
09.2018 - 05.2022
42A Human Resources Specialist
US Army
09.2017 - 05.2022
42A Human Resources Specialist
US Army
06.2015 - 09.2018
No Technical Degree - PHR Certification
HRCI
Associate's degree - General Studies
Pierce College
Advanced Leadership Course
Soldier Support Institute NCO Academy
Basic Leadership Course
Wightman NCO Academy