MATTHEW L. WILLIAMS
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dynamic operations and human resources leader with over 20 years of experience managing personnel programs, security operations, and administrative systems for large, complex organizations. Expertise in ensuring payroll accuracy, streamlining travel and financial processing, maintaining audit compliance, and preparing workforce readiness for teams of up to 800 staff members. Proven track record of enhancing processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and upholding rigorous standards of accountability and security. Recognized for adaptability, effective communication, and steady leadership in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources/Assistant Security Manager
U.S. Marine Corps
06.2018 - 11.2023
- Supervisor, manager, and coordinator of a 76 member staff of military personnel. Provided correct and prompt processing of military pay and entitlements for all staff members. Ensured the successful completion of business travel authorizations and vouchers through the Organizational Credit Card Program. Maintained a line of constant communication with the Organizational Manager regarding pay, entitlements, business travel expenses, and semi-annual company auditing. Maintained access to the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), and initiated security clearances for personnel without proper security clearance. Validated, completed, and maintained all non-disclosure agreements within the organization. Certified proper clearance levels for all visiting personnel within JPAS. Performed security checks on the interior and exterior of the compound. Monitored CCTV surveillance cameras for entry and exit of the compound. Stood 24-hour duty watch at the Company level monthly.
Human Resources/Assistant Security Manager
U.S. Marine Corps
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Provided administrative and personnel guidance to the Division Head on all things related to pay, business travel, postal operations, and personnel locations of over eight hundred military personnel. Monitored proper management of the business travel account and reviewed all business travel related documents for auditing. Ensured staffing goals were met on a quarterly basis, ensuring that all personnel were readily deployable worldwide. Successfully passed three administrative and financial inspections of pay and entitlements, business travel, and organizational policy. Maintained access to the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), and initiated security clearances for personnel without proper security clearance. Maintained security ownership over personnel within JPAS and ensured individual security clearances were up to date. Stood 24-hour duty watch at the Battalion, Regimental, and Division level monthly. Monitored CCTV surveillance cameras for entry and exit.
Detachment Commander
U.S. Marine Corps/Department of State
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Advised the Ambassador and Regional Security Officer on all matters related to physical security, protective policies, personnel, facilities, and classified materials. Monitored CCTV surveillance cameras for entry and exit of the U.S. Embassy. Read, interpreted, and executed directives; wrote and published detachment orders, maintained and accounted for all equipment and property totaling over $1.8 million dollars. Managed the detachment's budget, valued at over $900,000. Managed the detachment's local employees, ensuring the proper provision of pay and benefits.
Education
MBA - Organizational Management
Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA03-2026
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH04-2020
Skills
- Effective time management
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Human Resources/Assistant Security Manager
U.S. Marine Corps
06.2018 - 11.2023
Human Resources/Assistant Security Manager
U.S. Marine Corps
10.2014 - 06.2018
Detachment Commander
U.S. Marine Corps/Department of State
10.2013 - 10.2014
MBA - Organizational Management
Eastern University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University