OSCAR BREWER III
LAWTON,OK
Summary
Proven HR Manager with a robust background at the Department of Defense Army, adept in streamlining HR processes and enhancing workforce efficiency. Excelled in implementing performance management systems and fostering employee relations, significantly boosting morale and productivity. Skilled in HR policies and retention strategies, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Manager
Department Of Defense Army
03.2004 - Current
- Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
- Implemented performance management systems, providing constructive feedback and coaching opportunities for employees.
- Collaborated directly with department heads in executing strategic workforce planning initiatives that aligned human capital resources with company goals—reduced overtime requests by less than 40 hours for the year.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Facilitated organizational change through effective communication and collaboration with senior management. Enhanced the naturalization capabilities by 20%.
Military Science Instructor
Department Of Defense Army
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Enhanced military science curriculum by incorporating real-world examples and case studies.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for improved soldier performance and readiness. Twenty cadets were commissioned into the United States Army.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning. Resulted in a 98% cadet graduation rate.
- Evaluated individual student progress, providing targeted feedback to promote continuous improvement.
- Led physical fitness training sessions, ensuring optimal conditioning and injury prevention.
- Coordinated field training exercises, simulating realistic battlefield scenarios for effective hands-on learning.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
HR Manager
Department Of Defense Army
11.2015 - 06.2019
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency with the use of HRIS systems.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity. Achieved 100% inspection rate.
- Championed organizational health initiatives promoting overall well-being of staff members which resulted in heightened morale and productivity.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions, enhancing customer service satisfaction by 30%.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05.2001
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Trident University International
Cypress, CA07.2014
Master of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX07.2022
Skills
- HR policies and procedures
- New Employee Orientation
- HR processes
- Retention Strategies
Certification
Army Master Fitness Trainer
Army Instructor
Timeline
Military Science Instructor
Department Of Defense Army
06.2019 - 06.2022
HR Manager
Department Of Defense Army
11.2015 - 06.2019
HR Manager
Department Of Defense Army
03.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Kentucky State University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Trident University International
Master of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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