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Paul Gardner

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dynamic Senior Human Resources Manager with extensive experience at the Nevada Army National Guard, excelling in payroll administration and complex problem-solving. Proven track record in enhancing Soldier care and compliance, while effectively managing employee relations and performance appraisals. Committed to fostering a productive workforce through strategic HR program development.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Human Resources Sergeant

Nevada Army National Guard
06.2008 - 07.2026
  • Senior administrator for an armored reconnaissance squadron with a total of approximately 630 Soldiers. Plans, resources, and executes monthly administrative mandates associated with mobilization readiness, command-directed priorities, and Soldier care issues.
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Discovered and resolved complex Soldier issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
  • Worked with Commanders to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.


Loss Prevention Officer

Sears
02.2007 - 04.2009
  • Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible, and directing shoppers to safety.
  • Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
  • Supported audits, shortage control initiatives, apprehensions, and disposition by preparing and reviewing associated paperwork.
  • Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
  • Observed video surveillance systems for prompt emergency response.

Pharmacy Technician

University Medical Center, UMC
01.2006 - 02.2007
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Worked in a Sterile environment compounding IV medications to include Chemo therapy treatments.

Education

No Degree - Pharmacy Techican National Certifaction

High Tech Institute
Las Vegas, NV
06-2006

High School Diploma -

Western High School
Las Vegas, NV
06-2003

Skills

  • Payroll administration
  • Employee relations
  • Performance appraisals
  • HRIS management
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Workforce planning
  • Talent management
  • HR program development
  • Policies implementation
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Management development
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • PeopleSoft

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 7 staff members to oversee human resources for over 600 Soldiers .

Affiliations

  • Veterans of foreign wars

Certification

  • CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Human Resources Sergeant

Nevada Army National Guard
06.2008 - 07.2026

Loss Prevention Officer

Sears
02.2007 - 04.2009

Pharmacy Technician

University Medical Center, UMC
01.2006 - 02.2007

No Degree - Pharmacy Techican National Certifaction

High Tech Institute

High School Diploma -

Western High School

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