Margarita Lohman
Antioch,CA
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Officer with a proven track record at the 2-350th Training Support Battalion, adept in organizational development and HR policies. Streamlined recruitment, enhanced staff retention by 90%, and spearheaded cross-functional projects for organizational improvement. Skilled in conflict resolution and mentoring, demonstrating exceptional leadership and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Officer
2-350th Training Support Battalion
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency in hiring top talent.
- Conducted thorough performance evaluations to identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback to employees.
- Assisted in workforce planning efforts by analyzing staffing needs based on organizational goals and growth projections.
- Participated in cross-functional projects aimed at improving overall organizational performance.
- Reduced employee turnover by addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and providing support for staff members.
- Partnered with departmental managers to maintain Soldier readiness.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Maintained an updated disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
- Coordinated and executed mass medical screening services, to maintain 90% medical readiness.
Current/Future Operations Officer
642nd Regional Support Group
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Delivered critical decision support by providing accurate, timely information on operational status and potential risks.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of current operations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in daily operations without sacrificing quality or mission outcomes.
- Presented findings using the military-making decision process to senior leadership, informing key decisions related to future operations strategy development.
- Fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation, empowering team members to contribute their best ideas for organizational growth.
- Led the planning of brigade level cross-functional exercises, with successful execution, and achieving significant required objectives for unit readiness.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through effective communication of strategic vision and goals.
- Coordinated with external partners to ensure seamless integration of joint initiatives and shared resources.
- Optimized resource allocation by conducting thorough analyses of operational requirements and capabilities.
- Established performance metrics and monitored progress towards goals, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Oversaw contingency planning efforts to prepare the organization for a range of possible scenarios impacting operations.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats to operational objectives.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Operations Officer
Military Entrance Processing Station
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the MEPS; applicant morning brief, administering oath of office, oversee medical screenings, QA/QC of all medical specimens before shipped off to lab.
- Oversee the training of the medical, processing and testing staff.
- Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) using stakeholder, customer and employee input and feedback resulting in clearer and more useful instruction for users.
- Provided excellent customer care to maintain and improve relationships with recruiting stations, and counselors.
- Implemented processes that simplified procedures and reduced average processing time.
- Coordinated visits and provided briefs to very important personnel (VIPs) improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs and offerings.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional development and enhancing overall team performance.
Education
Logistics Management
Captains Career Course
08-2018
Transportation Operations
Basic Officer Leadership Course
Ft. Gregg-Adams, Virginia 08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2011
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School
Livingston, CA05-2003
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- Organizational Development
- Report Writing
- Records Maintenance
- Records Management
- Payroll Administration
- Retention Strategies
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Officer
2-350th Training Support Battalion
08.2018 - 07.2022
Current/Future Operations Officer
642nd Regional Support Group
03.2015 - 01.2018
Operations Officer
Military Entrance Processing Station
10.2013 - 10.2014
Logistics Management
Captains Career Course
Transportation Operations
Basic Officer Leadership Course
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fresno
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School
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