Qiana Turner
Marion,AL
Summary
Resourceful Human Resources Assistant known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in employee relations, recruitment process management, and HR policy implementation. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operation within human resources departments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
Department of the Army ROTC
Marion, Alabama
10.2020 - Current
- Determining enrollment eligibility for prospective Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets.
- Processing applicants into CCIMS for enrollment, scholarships, Basic Camp, Advance Camp and other cadet actions.
- Utilizing pertinent laws and Cadet Command regulations to manage and award scholarship incentives.
- Processing applicants to get them medically qualified through DoDMERB.
- Contacting potential applicants for admission to the Army ROTC program.
- Interviewing prospects to obtain eligibility information for admission into the ROTC program.
- Process and submission of Personnel Actions such as Medical and Civil Convictions Waivers for applicants to become eligible for ROTC.
- Process military cadre personnel actions and manage the unit personnel and medical readiness programs.
- Developing and implementing actions to meet mission enrollment and contract requirements.
- Screened directives and regulations carefully and brought those of significance to the Professor of Military Science (PMS) as well as the Admission's Director's attention.
- Assist in the development and execution of recruiting plans.
- Analyze automated recruiting systems to evaluate the recruiting and retention data.
- Maintain and leverage required recruiting systems to improve the efficiency of the recruiting process.
- Document all After Action Reviews (AARs) results of recruiting activities in the command's lead and event management application from national, regional and local events to provide direction and awareness of the overall ROTC program.
- Document and maintain all interactions with leads, prospects, and enrolled Cadets using the command's approved lead management system.
- Prepared written and oral analysis of annual recruiting and retention strategies to impact the continually changing recruiting and enrollment action plans.
- Interpret ROTC rules, regulations and policies to plan and organize all phases of the project.
- Prepare administrative reports and correspondence for submission to Cadet Command.
- Ensured program effectiveness focusing on the delivery of program benefits and services.
- Data identifies trends and program issues to provide recommendations to resolve them.
- Provide advice and guidance to Professor of Military Science on processes and procedures to address various types of pay, benefits and regulations for Cadets.
- Provide technical advice and guidance on operating plans and programs, relevant administrative tasks, and responsibilities.
- Identified recruiting program issues ensuring that the program functions effectively and effectively makes recommendations to correct deficient program issues.
- Worked closely with Marion Military Institute's Enrollment Department to ensure a smooth process for all students enrolled in the Early Commissioning Program.
- Participated in recruiting activities in an effort to increase public awareness of the ROTC program during the absence of the Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO).
- Assisted in the development and implementation of the Army ROTC program training plans and scheduling of events.
- Worked as the Acting ROO during the periods of time no ROO was on staff and/or available.
Human Resources Specialist
United State Army Reserve
Huntsville, AL
04.1998 - 04.2025
- Provides guidance to supported units on civilian and military personnel for travel coordination.
- Processing travel requests and quotes for movement of over 700 military personnel.
- Coordinated facility maintenance, contract oversight, and staff management for the Readiness Division.
- Managed key control and processed maintenance requests for the Army Reserve facility.
- Alternate Billing Official for Government Purchase Cards for the 926th Engineer Brigade.
- Timekeeper for over 100 Army Reserve Military Technicians in ATAAPS and DCPS.
- Conducted audits to verify accuracy of timecards, ensuring compliance and error-free processing.
- Prepared administrative reports and correspondence to support operational efficiency.
- Monitor the activities associated with assuring the accomplishment of program objectives.
- Draft implementing instructions to ensure compliance or uniform application.
- Interprets regulations and directives pertaining to personnel functions.
- Analyzes data to identify trends, deficiencies, and accomplishments.
- Served as the primary backup to the Supervisory Staff Administrator.
Human Resources Specialist
926th Engineer BDE United States Army Reserve
Montgomery, AL
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Quarterly Personnel and Medical SRPs.
- Processing awards, leave submissions and requests.
- Maintained and updated officer and enlisted personnel records to ensure compliance with military regulations.
- Prepares and reviews personnel casualty documents.
- Monitored suspense actions to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Initiates, monitors, processes personnel evaluations.
- Processed recommendations for awards to recognize and reward personnel contributions effectively.
- Updated personnel files to ensure accuracy, supporting compliance with regulatory standards.
- Perform staff assistance visits and inspections to ensure units are fully informed of and comply with directives and procedures in accordance with Army Organizational Inspection Program procedures.
- Review mobilization plans and directives issued by higher headquarters and monitor implementation.
Human Resources Assistant
Department of Army ROTC
Marion, AL
12.2009 - 11.2018
- Determining enrollment eligibility for prospective Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) cadets.
- Processing applicants into CCIMS for enrollment, scholarships, Basic Camp, Advance Camp and other cadet actions.
- Utilizing pertinent laws and Cadet Command regulations to manage and award scholarship incentives.
- Processing applicants to get them medically qualified through DoDMERB.
- Contacting potential applicants for admission to the Army ROTC program.
- Interviewing prospects to obtain eligibility information for admission into the ROTC program.
- Handled routine inquiries and solved problems involving established policy or routine matters.
- Process and submission of Personnel Actions such as Medical and Civil Convictions Waivers for applicants to become eligible for ROTC.
- Process military cadre personnel actions and manages the unit personnel and medical readiness programs.
- Provides administrative support such as appropriate distribution of mail and preparing basis correspondence duties for a variety of recurring reports, reviewing outgoing correspondence for proper attachments or consolidating/coordinating submittals of information.
- Developing and implementing actions to meet mission enrollment and contract requirements.
- Screened directives and regulations carefully and brought those of significance to the Professor of Military Science (PMS) as well as the Admission's Director's attention.
- Assist in the development and execution of recruiting plans.
- Analyze automated recruiting systems to evaluate the recruiting and retention data.
- Maintain and leverage required recruiting systems to improve the efficiency of the recruiting process.
- Document all After Action Reviews (AARs) results of recruiting activities in the command's lead and event management application from national, regional and local events to provide direction and awareness of the overall ROTC program.
- Document and maintain all interactions with leads, prospects, and enrolled Cadets using the command's approved lead management system.
- Prepared written and oral analysis of annual recruiting and retention strategies to impact the continually changing recruiting and enrollment action plans.
- Interpret ROTC rules, regulations and policies to plan and organize all phases of the project.
- Prepare administrative reports and correspondence for submission to Cadet Command.
- Used a variety of computer programs such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point, other automated data processing functions/operating systems.
- Ensured program effectiveness focusing on the delivery of program benefits and services.
- Data to identify trends and program issues to provide recommendation to resolve them.
- Provide advice and guidance to Professor of Military Science on processes and procedure to address various types of pay, benefits and regulations for Cadets.
- Provide technical advice and guidance on operating plans and programs, relevant administrative tasks, and responsibilities.
- Identified recruiting program issues ensuring that the program functions effectively and effectively make recommendations to correct deficient program issues.
- Worked closely with Marion Military Institute's Enrollment Department to ensure a smooth process for all students enrolled in the Early Commissioning Program.
- Participated in recruiting activities in an effort to increase public awareness of the ROTC program during the absence of the ROO.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of the Army ROTC program training plans and scheduling of events.
- Worked as the Acting ROO during the periods of time no ROO was on staff and/or available.
Administrative Assistant to the Commandant of Cadets
Marion Military Institute
Marion, AL
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Answering phones, faxing and filing documents.
- Used a variety of computer programs such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point, other automated data processing functions/operating systems.
- Screens all visitors and telephone calls to the Commandant of Cadets.
- Receives, schedules, refers and contacts members of the staff, agency and person outside the agency ranging from other government agency ranging from other government agencies to the general public.
- Coordinates meeting with different or multiple staff members.
- Established and maintained students files.
- Processing room assignments and changes.
- Issuing room keys and processing lost keys.
- Reviews correspondence and forms for procedural and grammatical accuracy before submission to Faculty and Staff for day to day operations.
- Arranges appointments and coordinates calendar for the Commandant of Cadets.
- Attended meetings and conferences for the purpose of recording and/or taking comprehensive notes for the purpose of generating accurate and timely minutes.
- Coordinates travel arrangements for the Commandant.
- Submission of part-time employees time cards.
- Tracking class attendance records.
Education
Bachelor's degree - History
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2005
Additional Information
Numerous cash awards and time off awards while working as a Human Resources Assistant for the Marion Military Institute Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program.
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
Department of the Army ROTC
10.2020 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
926th Engineer BDE United States Army Reserve
11.2018 - 10.2020
Human Resources Assistant
Department of Army ROTC
12.2009 - 11.2018
Administrative Assistant to the Commandant of Cadets
Marion Military Institute
08.2008 - 12.2009
Human Resources Specialist
United State Army Reserve
04.1998 - 04.2025
Bachelor's degree - History
Stillman College