Marketta Peel
Beavercreek
Summary
Experienced human resources professional with a strong background at Wright-Patterson AFB, focusing on talent acquisition and employee engagement. Successfully maintained over 80% employee retention by implementing effective operational strategies. Skilled in conflict resolution and strategic planning, fostering collaboration and innovation within teams. Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale operations and budgets, leading to enhanced efficiency and performance.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Division Chief/ Chief Human Resources Branch
Wright-Patterson AFB
03.2019 - Current
- Dual-hatted as the Deputy Division Chief/Human Resources Branch Chief assigned to supervise, plan, manage, and lead a multi-faceted team, ensuring that human resources functions to include facilities, COR activities, administrative, and GPC actions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs, for an organization of 3K+ civilian, military and contractor personnel.
- Assisted in HR operations and strategy for over 50 programs for all department of the Air Force (DAF) and foreign military sales personnel, generating over $100 million or more.
- Currently, assisting in the reorganization of Agile Combat Support Directorate to the Training PEO, aligning personnel from current organization to those presented in the new organizations, to include Combat Readiness Directorate from the Rapid Sustainment Office Directorate, as well as aligning the current Training Divisions from Mobility & Training Aircraft Directorate (WLD/Z) and the Digital Directorate (HBZ) to reorganize with the new Training PEO.
- Processed over 100+ actions to get all personnel realigned correctly and efficiently.
- Continuously working with the Center DP to ensure correct alignment and placement of all personnel assigned to new Training Directorate.
- Working with upper management (SES, division leadership, etc.), to get insight and gain needed authority.
- Part of the RIE Gate Zero Team, working with other human resources personnel in other directorates to review and update, where needed, these processes.
- Exercises the full range of supervisory personnel management responsibilities at 25% or more in all matters regarding security, human resources, training, awards, information management, facilities, contractor management, and safety by implementing the servant leadership theory and focusing on the needs of the team to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Acts as Division Chief, in Chief's absence.
- Serves as an expert advisor or reliable source to the Directorate's, Director, Deputy Director and Division Chiefs on all matters relating to manpower and military personnel requirements, and other matters that may be related to the development of the organization.
- Represents the Directorate with various installation and functional area organizations.
- Coordinates and builds great relationships with all branches of service.
- Regularly coordinates and recommends, to high-ranking officials, placement of personnel to help provide the Directorate with the best personnel to complete all tasks in Agile Combat Support; tracking all movements to fruition.
- Structures and implements programs and policies in the areas of talent acquisition, recruitment/sourcing strategies, training, pay structures, benefits, incentives, and on-boarding orientations, saving over 70% or more in recruiting costs.
- Responsible for collaborating with key executives across the AFMC Command and AFLCMC to drive employee engagement, morale, and performance in an environment experiencing both significant external and internal organizational change.
- Key member of the Management Operations Division, responsible for providing researched suggestions to the PEO/DPEO on employment selections on over 70+ acquisition personnel for highly visible positions while considering skills, qualifications, mission needs and EEO/diversity purposes.
- Oversaw the recruitment and screening of over 200+ resumes and potential personnel, creating a recruiting strategy to support a 50% growth in the employee population in six months at a recent hiring event.
- Updates business policies and procedures to maintain 100% compliance with all Federal and State Employment Law and Safety regulations to include EEO, DEIA, ADA, FMLA and HIPAA.
- Co-Chair for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Council.
- Establishes and implements short- and long-term corporate human capital plans, which include maintaining or improving employee relations, talent acquisition and development, succession planning, workforce planning, compensation and benefits, and performance management.
- Creates and maintains a positive work environment, increasing employee retention rates by over 80%.
- Establishes, revises, and reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design, as necessary, to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment.
- Provides subordinate staff with direction and advice regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines of all military, civilian and contractor personnel.
- Evaluates work of subordinates as well as the need for other resources and levels organization requests with overall mission requirements and resource interests.
- Pinpoints, studies, and translates difficult information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options.
- Works various projects requiring critical thinking and partnering with other AFLCMC personnel/organizations.
- Investigates and resolves complaints, generated through the directorate's open-door policy, from employees and upper management, reducing corrective actions and turnover by 50% each.
- Resolves conflict by identifying underlying issues causing friction, resolving 95% of the problems raised.
- Advises management and reviews various Position Requirement Documents (PRDs) for 10+ functionals assigned to directorate, over 50 Acquisition Demonstration (ACQDEMO) Pay Setting Worksheets (PSWs), as well as other pay systems documentation for quality review, accuracy, and consistency.
- Represents the assigned organization with a variety of Directorate, Installation and Functional area organizations.
- Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of management and human resources personnel, including General Officers and Senior Executive Service members at all assigned locations, Centers, and Air Force.
- Serves as the expert in human resources management policies, programs, and processes and their application to complex situations encountered.
- Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies effective human resources processes, procedures, and Center/Directorate policies; and provides management advisory service on a continuing or as needed basis.
- Prepares, and delivers oral presentations, training sessions, and briefings (high-level briefings/senior leader announcement packages/consultations/strategy sessions) to help upper management personnel deal with workplace conflict, and to send data to proper personnel of pertinent changes in various programs within the organization.
Management Analyst
Wright-Patterson AFB
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Applied best practices or experience in developing new approaches for HR employment, recruitment, and placement principles, practices, and analytical techniques that could improve the use of the overall workforce (civilian/military) programs.
- Provided consultant management services on change management, the development, impact, and adjustment of organizational structures, policies, procedures, and management systems to continually improve performance and efficiency.
- Worked closely with OM Chief and other upper management personnel in analyzing, developing, and assessing thorough plans, prepping for succession planning goals and objectives and implementation of OM human resource management programs.
- Possessed considerable knowledge of administrative systems including general systems, programs, and practices.
- Performed research and advises on a variety of issues of a sensitive nature that concern hiring policies and procedures and related legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Tracked and established actions in the Resource Management Information System (RMIS) to report vacancies, change of Manpower Control Numbers (MPCN), create Request for Personnel Actions (RPAs) for retirements, & hiring actions, establishes org charts to be presented to management, and other human resource duties.
- Worked closely with the OM Chief in securing placement of all trainees, journeymen, and management personnel.
- Applies requirements determination skills to analyze data and make decisions to maximize the efficiency of overall workforce activities.
- Manipulated, and or synthesized various data systems and sources of information to cross-correlate data and metrics to evaluate data within the context of operational environment, developed COAs to better support mission objectives.
- Recommended internal placement and external recruitment duties including conducting job analyses.
- Advises on placement products, issuing certificates or registers.
- Guided and suggest ways forward for all 711 personnel on the correct APDP certification levels.
- Provides a thorough spreadsheet of all DAU courses and available dates for accomplishing specified levels of certification.
- Led mentoring program within Division.
- Designated mentor of two mentees.
- Serves as the advisor to the 711 HPW/FOG/OM/XP/FM management on all human resources objectives and goals.
- Actively advised upper management on placement, training, and retention of its workforce.
- Gives upper management an apparatus to strategically plan, select and coordinate with appropriate parties of interest, and champion organizational opportunities for the best applicant.
- Met and advised management to discuss work status, plan time phasing of placements, and to stay informed of functional issues, new workloads, long-range personnel end-state needs, problems encountered, and other matters that would impact recruitment and placement of civilian employees.
- Consulted and advised managers and supervisors on a variety of difficult and complex technical issues or problems of a sensitive nature that concern all phases of hiring, merit promotion, priority placement, policies and procedures, and related legal, regulatory requirements or entitlements.
- Advised, analyzed, and researched training development of the OM, IR, and XP workforce to ensure correct placement.
- Works closely with upper management to ensure correct levels of acquisition training are given to specified personnel.
- Prepared, and delivered oral presentations, training sessions, and briefings (high-level briefings/senior leader announcement packages/consultations/strategy sessions) to help upper management personnel deal with workplace conflict, and to send data to proper personnel of pertinent changes in various programs within the organization.
Management Analyst
Wright-Patterson AFB
12.2014 - 07.2018
- Applied best practices or experience in developing new approaches for HR employment, recruitment, and placement principles, practices, and analytical techniques that could improve the use of the overall PK workforce (civilian/military/contractor) programs.
- Provided continuing reviews, evaluation, qualitative, and quantitative, and data-based recommendations for improvement of operations, policies, and procedures to achieve efficiency, balance, and coordination of workforce programs.
- Strategically set up guidelines for the new DPMAP appraisal system.
- Worked closely with PK's Chief of Resource Management in analyzing, developing, and assessing, prepping for succession planning, and training goals and implementation of PK's human resource management programs.
- Budgeted all training courses for the PK workforce to ensure all training dollars were spent in a timely manner and the appropriate course was taken by the appropriate individual.
- Tracked and established actions in the Resource Management Information System (RMIS) to report vacancies, change of Manpower Control Numbers (MPCN), create Request for Personnel Actions (RPAs) for retirements, & hiring actions, establishes org charts to be presented to management, and other human resource duties.
- Guided and suggested ways forward for all PK personnel on the correct APDP certification levels.
- Advises on DAU courses needed and dates available.
- Aided the Chief in the decision making to get proper training courses, and proper data for updating all human resources systems.
- Provided spreadsheet of budget to give a factual amount of dollars left to spend.
- Worked closely with the Division Chief in securing placement of all trainees, journeyman, and management personnel.
- Applies requirements determination skills to analyze data and make decisions to maximize the efficiency of PK workforce activities.
- Advised and provided guidance to ISR management on all human resource policies such as telework, appraisals, grievances programs.
- Served as the advisor to the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Contracting Division on all human resources objectives and goals.
- Actively advised upper management on placement, training, and retention of the PK workforce.
- Gave upper management an apparatus to strategically plan for the best applicant.
- Served as a human resources focal point for assigned units.
- Helps other manpower, pay pool administration, budget, contracting, and personnel analysts regarding civilian personnel matters.
- Green Dot Implementer - provides briefings to entire PK workforce to include Director, and Deputy Director.
Management Analyst
Wright-Patterson AFB
10.2008 - 12.2014
- Member of AFSAC Strategic Planning Team-compiled data of education, training, policy, and guidelines for to advise General Officers in making an informed decision in AFSAC's future as an organization.
- Advised, analyzed, and researched training development of the AFSAC workforce to ensure correct placement.
- Served as training liaison between the Base Education and Training Flight and AFSAC.
- Managed all training systems used by AFSAC to include Education and Training Management System (ETMS), Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS), Command Human Resources Intelligence System (CHRIS).
- Prepared training metrics and excel spreadsheets for briefing management on training status.
- Planned, coordinated, and tracked all Ancillary/Mandatory Training for 500+ military, civilians, and contractors.
- Manually input and track Security Cooperation/Security Assistance training for all AFSAC personnel.
- Worked closely with the Deputy Director to ensure all appraisals are given fairly and appropriately.
- Established policies and guidelines for Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate (AFSAC) training program.
- Identified short- and long-term training needs of AFSAC personnel, based on knowledge of functions and processes.
- Attended colleges and university job fairs to advise management in recruiting and hiring of eligible personnel for AFSAC's Palace Acquire (PAQ) and Pathway Programs.
- Planned created, and facilitated AFSAC's Training Advisory Board (TAB), training board established to ensure all AFSAC training needs were met, and funds were provided appropriately.
- Created AFSAC Functional Training Plan for the 343 series Training Development career- the first civilian OJT plan.
- Prepared and kept track of budget on financial spreadsheet the amount of dollars spent as well as left to plan for meeting end of year closeout.
- Budget spent to $0 to increase budget for next fiscal year.
- Processed all awards (recognition, honor, special, etc.) for AFSAC (i.e., suspenses, Award boards, etc.).
- Briefed the Q12 process to the new AFSAC General for advisement of engagement.
- Supervised AFLCMC/WFOD during supervisor's absence.
- Prepared briefings, rosters, and certificates of completion for all attendees.
- Facilitated/Hosted the AFSAC Newcomers Orientation for all new entrants to AFSAC, so that each will have an idea of where his or her job fits in with the AFSAC structure.
- Worked with each briefer to ensure his or her schedule was accommodated.
Unit Training Manager
Wright-Patterson AFB
04.2007 - 10.2008
- Assisted in establishing policies and guidelines for HQ AFMC training program.
- Established HQ AFMC Training Operation Instruction for HQ AFMC/CSH training program.
- Enforced policies and procedures that govern all aspects of on-the-job training (OJT) per AFI 36-2201.
- Managed career development courses (CDC) for personnel in upgrade training (UGT).
- Provided guidance to commander, supervisors, and trainees on all matters pertaining to training.
- Prepared training metrics, OJT rosters and excel spreadsheets for briefing the commander on training status, transforming the process for tracking and reporting training for the Center.
- Planned, coordinated, and tracked all Ancillary Training for 700+ mil, 160+ reservists and 2000+ civilians in 4- star HQ.
- Served as the training liaison between the Base Education and Training Flight and HQ AFMC.
- Conducted work center visits to ensure training programs satisfy mission needs.
- In sync with Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) to ensure Airmen readiness for wartime role; scheduled deployment related training; deployed 50+ Airmen and civilians.
- Transformed HQ AFMC training program by ensuring completion with each individual member to increase all training compliances 30% in first year of employment.
Training Manager
Wright-Patterson AFB
04.2006 - 04.2007
- Proactively managed the A7 directorate training program.
- Scheduled and tracked completion of mandatory AF training and reported progress to management.
- Also scheduled and tracked prioritized training submitted by the divisions in support of mission requirements.
- Routinely briefed Director/Deputy Director and Division Chiefs on status of scheduled training, training budget, and expenditures.
- Transformed A7 training program by actively satisfying training suspenses levied by HQ in support of AF or AFMC mandatory training, resulting in the program being used by the entire HQ AFMC.
Secretary
Wright-Patterson AFB
01.2005 - 04.2006
- Scheduled all meetings for Division Chief.
- Filed suspenses and answered phones.
- Setup and organized the 78 ABW, 77 ABW, and 72 ABW Wing Commanders Orientations.
- Provided oversight to Division's training requirement and made sure personnel were aware of and fulfilled various training requirements set by the Base, HQs, and DoD.
Office Automation Assistant
Wright-Patterson AFB
04.2002 - 01.2005
- Scheduled all activities for the Base Honor Guard (i.e., funerals, awards ceremonies, change of command ceremonies, Air Force military and civilian retirements, etc.).
- Provided inventory for all Honor Guard uniforms.
- Ensured all needed items were ordered, uniformed pressed, etc.
- Right hand to Honor Guard Chief.
- Ensured all transportation was provided for all Honor Guard activities.
Mail Clerk, Contractor
Wright-Patterson AFB
08.1996 - 04.2002
- Distributed mail to all of Wright-Patterson AFB.
- Collected and mailed packages, letters, etc. for the entire Wright-Patterson AFB workforce.
- Trained new entrants on mail procedures to prepare them for their assigned duties.
- Served as Deputy Supervisor for the mailroom.
- Supervised 10+ employees when supervisor was on vacation or emergency leave.
- Created and posted mailroom work assignments for all employees.
- Scheduled cleaning and maintenance for all mailroom machinery.
- Closed out all machinery from purchases made during the day.
- Provided documents for supervisor review.
Engineering Assistant
United States Air Force
08.1984 - 09.1993
- Nine years in United States Air Force as an Engineering Assistant; performing various military duties.
Education
Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program - Leadership
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH01-2022
Master's Degree - Mil Operations
Air University
Montgomery, AL04-2018
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Ashford University
Chandler, AZ04-2014
Air Force Leadership/Supervisory Program Certificate -
Education And Training
Dayton, OHAir Force Leadership and Management Certificate -
Education & Training Flight
Wright-Patterson AFB, OHTactical Leadership Course -
Education & Training Flight
Wright-Patterson AFB, OHUSAF Emerging Leader Course -
Air University
Montgomery, ALAir Force Leadership, Management, and Mentoring Certificate -
Education & Training Flight
Wright-Patterson AFB, OHSkills
- Human resources supervision
- Personnel management
- Financial analysis
- Site evaluation
- Customer service
- Policy evaluation
- Change management
- Staff development
- Logistics management
- Recruitment strategy
- Organizational alignment
- Employee engagement
- Talent acquisition
- Performance evaluation
- Workforce planning
- Conflict resolution
- Workload prioritization
- Operational improvements
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Payroll management
- Human resources management
- Training and development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Interagency coordination
- Personnel training
- Records management
- Active listening
Evening Phone
(937)426-5936
Day Phone
(937)545-6841
Other Education Training
- Air Force Recognizing and Rewarding Certificate
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Certificate
- Air Force Interview, Techniques and Selection Assessment
- Air Force Civilian Training Force Development Specialist Course
- Air Force International Conference and Exposition Training Organizational Research and Theory
- Group Behavior in Organizations
- Veteran Employment Training
- Air Force, Roadmap to Success in Hiring and Retaining
- DPMAP DOD Performance Management and Appraisal Program
- Air Force New Supervisor Course
- DOD Performance Management and Appraisal Program
- Air Force Balancing Leadership and Management Effectively Certificate
- Air Force Security Assistance Management CONUS Course
- AFLCMC Human Resources HR Certificate
- Air Force Interview techniques and Selection Assessment
Timeline
Deputy Division Chief/ Chief Human Resources Branch
Wright-Patterson AFB
03.2019 - Current
Management Analyst
Wright-Patterson AFB
07.2018 - 03.2019
Management Analyst
Wright-Patterson AFB
12.2014 - 07.2018
Management Analyst
Wright-Patterson AFB
10.2008 - 12.2014
Unit Training Manager
Wright-Patterson AFB
04.2007 - 10.2008
Training Manager
Wright-Patterson AFB
04.2006 - 04.2007
Secretary
Wright-Patterson AFB
01.2005 - 04.2006
Office Automation Assistant
Wright-Patterson AFB
04.2002 - 01.2005
Mail Clerk, Contractor
Wright-Patterson AFB
08.1996 - 04.2002
Engineering Assistant
United States Air Force
08.1984 - 09.1993
Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program - Leadership
University of Dayton
Master's Degree - Mil Operations
Air University
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
Ashford University
Air Force Leadership/Supervisory Program Certificate -
Education And Training
Air Force Leadership and Management Certificate -
Education & Training Flight
Tactical Leadership Course -
Education & Training Flight
USAF Emerging Leader Course -
Air University
Air Force Leadership, Management, and Mentoring Certificate -
Education & Training Flight