Nyirah Powell
Lakeland
Summary
Human resources professional prepared to contribute valuable experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and compliance. Valued for fostering teamwork and consistently achieving results through adaptability and reliability. Proficient in conflict resolution and strategic planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
05.2015 - 04.2023
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
Substitute Teacher
Terrell High School
02.2015 - 04.2015
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Taught 150 students for 90 days, keeping up with lesson plans and student assignments.
911 Dispatcher
Dawson Police Department
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted departments with special requests such as BOLOs.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by efficiently monitoring public safety field units.
- Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2025
Skills
- HR policies development
- Onboarding processes
- Job descriptions
- Performance appraisals
- Payroll management
- Organizational development
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- First Aid/CPR
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- ServSafe
Education and Training
other
Army Achievement Medal
Successfully planned and executed a yearly field exercise, determining logistical requirements for tactical vehicles, optimizing field space utilization, and coordinating meal distribution for soldiers. Awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) for exceptional performance in field operation planning.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Software
Microsoft Office Specialist
Programming (Python, Java)
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
US Army
05.2015 - 04.2023
Substitute Teacher
Terrell High School
02.2015 - 04.2015
911 Dispatcher
Dawson Police Department
05.2014 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
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