Patricia Moore
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Seasoned HR leader with deep expertise in policy writing, executive compensation, workforce planning, and performance management. Led organizational change, advised senior leaders, and managed complex HR operations across USDA agencies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director,Executive Resources
USDA - Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
Washington, DC
12.2010 - 11.2017
- Oversaw the reorganization of Executive Resources, which included all political employees, Senior Executive Employees and Departmental Administration employees across USDA lines, which included 26 different agencies reporting to the Secretary
- Managed the full range of HR policy and operations, including staffing, recruitment, classification, benefits, pay and leave, performance management, personnel security, and personnel action processing.
- Coordinated executive briefings on staffing, hiring, and personnel actions, ensuring leadership was informed for strategic decision-making.
- Led Secretaries Performance Review Board, overseeing evaluations that determined executive pay increases and bonuses annually.
- Supported the Secretary of Agriculture as Human Resources Director.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and engagement initiatives for 50 staff members, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Advised leadership on policy interpretation and organizational change initiatives
- Developed HR procedures supporting performance management and compliance requirements
- Managed the Secretaries detail including all physical fitness requirements and governing policy
Policy Director
USDA - OHRM
Washington , DC
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Led development and issuance of USDA-wide HR policies on employment, staffing, classification, pay, leave, and performance management.
- Drafted policy briefs, memos, and recommendation papers for leadership, while informing strategic decisions.
- Evaluated legislation and regulatory changes for compliance and policy impact.
Pay and Leave Program Manager
USDA - OHRM
Washington, DC
10.2003 - 04.2010
- Developed and issued USDA-wide policy for effective pay and leave program management
- Created briefs, reports, and updates for OHRM leadership to support informed decision-making.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings with human resources and program partners.
- Managed program files, tracking systems, and official documentation to ensure compliance and accessibility.
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
USDA - Farm Service Agency
Washington, DC
04.1983 - 09.2003
- Supervised USDA Farm Service Agency Human Resources staff, ensuring accurate personal action processing for diverse personnel needs.
- Coordinated onboarding, transfers, and separation actions, streamlining processes within Farm Service Agency personnel systems.
- Acted as the Agency Customer Service Unit, providing comprehensive HR support across the Agency.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Executive And Management Development
Federal Executive Institute
Charlottesville, VA01-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
USDA Graduate School
Washington DCSkills
- HR policy writing
- Compensation strategy
- Performance management
- Pay management
- Benefits management
- Staffing management
- Personnel actions
- Classification management
- Workforce planning
- Change management
- Strategic leadership
- Executive communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership development
Timeline
Executive Director,Executive Resources
USDA - Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
12.2010 - 11.2017
Policy Director
USDA - OHRM
05.2010 - 11.2010
Pay and Leave Program Manager
USDA - OHRM
10.2003 - 04.2010
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
USDA - Farm Service Agency
04.1983 - 09.2003
Certificate of Completion - Executive And Management Development
Federal Executive Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
USDA Graduate School