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Quantarius Burns

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Mission-driven professional with over 21 years of distinguished service in senior Army leadership roles—skilled in the strategic development and execution of global sustainment and support plans across joint and interagency domains. Adept at integrating AMC equities into Joint and Army Campaign Plans, providing advanced operational analysis, and executing planning efforts aligned with COCOM requirements. Trusted advisor to senior leaders on all aspects of organizational design, readiness, resourcing, and functional operations. Proven record of supporting high-tempo, high-visibility missions with precision and effectiveness under real-world contingency and campaign plan scenarios.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plans & Operations Specialist/ Security Manager (Internship)

411th Contracting Support Brigade
02.2024 - 07.2024

• Supported COCOM-aligned contracting operations across contingency and exercise environments, contributing to Theater Support Planning and Annex development.

• Authored operational orders and executed taskings tied to OPLANs and CONPLANs across USFK.

• Served as Security Manager initiating TS/SCI investigations, supporting battle rhythm cycles, EOC readiness, and classified access rosters.

• Participated in joint synchronization meetings, integrating AMC equities into higher-level planning and readiness strategies.

Senior Division Senior Retention Advisor

2nd Infantry Division
01.2020 - 02.2024

• Directed strategic force shaping initiatives affecting 13,000 Soldiers across the division; translated HQDA plans and HRC directives into tactical execution.

• Briefed and advised Division-level General Officers on key campaign alignment and readiness metrics.

• Oversaw internal task management, planning conferences, assessments, and senior VIP engagements—ensuring AMC equities remained synchronized within joint-force operational timelines.

Senior HR/Director of Talent Acquisition

US Army
07.2017 - 12.2019

• Developed strategic workforce plans and doctrine-aligned policy guidance across complex, mission-critical HR systems—affecting sustainment and staffing readiness.

• Leveraged Lean Six Sigma and data analytics to increase recruitment efficiency and support AMC’s enterprise-level HR strategies.

• Coordinated long-range staffing forecasts in direct alignment with Army modernization and readiness initiatives.

Senior Human Resource & Strategic Integration Lead

32nd Medical Brigade
01.2015 - 06.2017

• Provided strategic HR counsel on cross-functional campaign plan activities supporting Army Medical Command operations and alignment with AMC logistics and sustainment planning.

• Developed SOPs, readiness reports, and ISR data directly informing joint planning processes and performance reviews.

• Liaised with HQDA on continuity and command readiness programs.

Human Resource / Personnel Strategy & Systems SME

A Company
08.2012 - 12.2014

• Oversaw enterprise-level personnel system operations and supported force structure readiness via IPPS-A, EDAS, eMILPO, and DEERS systems.

• Co-authored strategic policy and readiness doctrine on Soldier life cycle management and cross-functional campaign support.

• Developed operational briefs supporting General Officer decision-making in contingency operations and HR readiness.

Education

Masters of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
09-2020

Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Post University
Waterbury, CT
05-2017

Skills

Theater Campaign Planning

AMC Mission Alignment & Sustainment

Operational & Contingency Planning

Interagency & Joint Coordination (HQDA, COCOMs, HRC)

DoD Policy & Doctrine Integration

Force Management & Readiness Reporting

Strategic Analysis & Resourcing Strategy

Knowledge Management & DoD Systems Expertise

Briefing Senior Leadership & Executive Communication

Accomplishments

• 3x Meritorious Service Medal

• Army Commendation Medal

• Army Achievement Medal

• Senior Leader HR Badge | DA Level Strategic Advisor

Security Clearance

Top Secret w/SCI (Active)

Certification

• Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt

• Defense Travel System (DTS), ETMS2, DISS

• MS365 Suite | SharePoint | Power BI | Joint Staff Tools

• Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A)

• AMC Strategic Planner Workshop (pending)

Timeline

Plans & Operations Specialist/ Security Manager (Internship)

411th Contracting Support Brigade
02.2024 - 07.2024

Senior Division Senior Retention Advisor

2nd Infantry Division
01.2020 - 02.2024

Senior HR/Director of Talent Acquisition

US Army
07.2017 - 12.2019

Senior Human Resource & Strategic Integration Lead

32nd Medical Brigade
01.2015 - 06.2017

Human Resource / Personnel Strategy & Systems SME

A Company
08.2012 - 12.2014

Masters of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Columbia Southern University

Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Post University
Quantarius Burns