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PATRICIA PACHICANO

203 Faith Ln,Texas

Summary

Achieved enhanced HR effectiveness through strategic partnerships with internal executives and external organizations, including DHS, OIG, GAO, KPMG, and contractors. Improved collaboration with field HR liaisons by directing audits of HR practices for FEMA's Office of Chief Human Capital. Drove HR initiatives for federal government recruitment, benefits, payroll, and personnel actions, utilizing 9 years of experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Planning and Policy Accountability Division Accountability Branch

FEMA Chief Human Capital Office (OCHCO)
Washington, DC
12.2024 - Current
  • Assess and analyze Human Capital Programs for adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements. Partner with OCHCO Divisions on actions to correct internal deficiencies and mitigate risk. Collaborate with GAO, OIG, DHS, and OPM to negotiate findings and deliver corrective action plans that strengthen workforce accountability. Participated in an on-going OCHCO business process audit required by OMB Circular A-123 timely completion. Partner with Risk Management Compliance and KPMG auditors to review financial systems and process alignment. Evaluate accepting risks and advise on optimal methods for continuous improvement within HR processes. Draft formal responses for executive leadership to external stakeholders. Strategize the chart models for the retrieval of HR Data from NFC system to meet external partner requests as supporting evidence. Perform a quality review before formal submission. Process Request for Information (RFI) and distribute to appropriate SMEs interpreting the goal of the questions as pertaining to the audit. Lead Branch Representative for the 2025 RIF initiative guiding leaders on organizational design, retention, registers and legal documentation. Review and edit changes made to existing government RIF policy for effectiveness and efficiency.

Mission Support Division Employee Services Branch

FEMA Region 6
Denton, TX
10.2017 - 12.2024

HR liaison to regional and recovery offices across TX, LA, NM,AR, and OK, providing full cycle HR support for over 2000 employees. Directed recruitment operations by collaborating with hiring managers on job design and revisions to job descriptions. Developed job announcements and structured interview questions. Led interview panels, evaluated applications and interview responses, conducted reference checks, and managed biweekly onboarding processes.

Facilitated salary negotiations for agency hiring, ensuring alignment with budgetary guidelines.

Spearheaded semiannual Regional Hiring Events resulting inover 700 candidates and over 20 hires, enhancingoutreach. Drafted lessons learned analysis after each event.

Partnered with local universities to recruit interns throughPathways and DOD to Skill Bridge programs, strengthening

FEMA's early career pipeline.

Assisted in organizing quarterly job fairs to inform community about agency mission and services. Supported payroll processes as master timekeeper, verifying payroll accuracy and compliance with fund codes for steady state and disaster deployment operations. Aided in the investigation of EEO cases.

Monitored government travel card usage and documented transactions accurately. Assisted in reviewing delinquency reports for compliance and potential disciplinary actions. Supported payroll processes as HR specialist during disaster declarations by creating organizational charts and delegating authorities for legal review.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker
Georgetown, TX
03.2016 - 10.2017
  • Supported litigation operations, performed legal research, drafted petitions, and coordinated client communication. Conducted Client Intake and managed documentation, and case tracking, trained new staff and coordinated office operations. Developed negotiation and mediation skills foundational to later HR conflict resolution work.

Education

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Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
01-2021

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Temple College
Taylor, TX
01-2017

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal

California State University San Marcos Extended Learning
01-2014

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Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
01-2012

Skills

  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts through effective communication and negotiation strategies
  • Facilitated negotiation processes to achieve mutually beneficial agreements
  • Optimized scheduling and prioritization of tasks to enhance productivity
  • Facilitated effective communication strategies to enhance team collaboration
  • Facilitated clear communication among team members to support project goals Collaborated with colleagues to resolve issues and enhance teamwork Assisted in conveying information effectively to ensure understanding
  • Delivered engaging presentations to diverse audiences, enhancing communication skills

Timeline

Planning and Policy Accountability Division Accountability Branch

FEMA Chief Human Capital Office (OCHCO)
12.2024 - Current

Mission Support Division Employee Services Branch

FEMA Region 6
10.2017 - 12.2024

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker
03.2016 - 10.2017

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Texas Woman's University

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Temple College

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal

California State University San Marcos Extended Learning

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Coastal Carolina Community College