Robert L. Samuels
Metairie,United States
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with extensive experience leading diverse teams of Military HR Generalists. Proven expertise in human resources management and team leadership, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and customer service. Adept in HRIS and committed to personnel training and development, fostering a culture of excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Personnel Officer
Sector New Orleans
New Orleans, USA
06.2022 - Current
- Leads a team of seven military HR technicians, ensuring high standards in personnel management, training, benefits advisement, administration, and excellence in customer service standards.
- Advisor to senior staff on a wide range of human resources matters, including pay issues, promotions, turnover, and discipline.
Personnel Officer
Base Seattle
Seattle, USA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided HR support and strategic advice to senior leadership and commands across Base Seattle's area of operations, involving all matters of Human Resources.
- Managed a diverse team of 24 military HR technicians, three civilian federal employees, and 20 to 30 transient personnel.
Chief of Administration
Coast Guard District Eight
New Orleans, USA
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Led a team of three military HR Generalists providing comprehensive HR support to units across 26 states within the district's jurisdiction handling pay issues, discipline, promotions and separations
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve efficiency and support mission readiness and customer service across the district.
Company Commander
US Coast Guard Training Center
Cape May, USA
08.2015 - 04.2018
- Led, instructed and mentored up to 120 recruits per company, ensuring their successful transition from civilian life to military service
- Delivered training in military customs, physical fitness, manual of arms, and leadership development
Yeoman “A” School Instructor
Training Center Petaluma
Petaluma, USA
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Instructed incoming Human Resource Generalists on military correspondence, HR Information Systems (HRIS) entries, military pay, leave management, and customer service using skill and lecture-based teaching methods
- Attained national EMT certification and served on the base Fire Department, further enhancing emergency preparedness.
Education
Professional in Human Resources -
Human Resources Certification Institute
Senior Leader Professional Development Course -
New London, CTSkills
- Human Resources Management
- Human Resource Information System
- Team Leadership and management
- HR operations and compliance
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Personnel Training and Development
Accomplishments
- Achieved accountability of 25,000 Coast Guard members and dependents by introducing Microsoft TEAMS for creating a centralized repository to share information and tasks amongst the various accountability teams located throughout the country.
- Collaborated with team of five fellow Chief Warrant Officers in the development and implementation of in-depth training on the application and completion of Chief Warrant Officer packages. Resulted in seven successful promotions.
Awards
- Enlisted Person of the Quarter — Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma & Sector New Orleans.
- Multiple Commendation and Achievement Medals for Leadership and Excellence, Service-wide recognition for Hurricane Ida accountability system.
Timeline
Personnel Officer
Sector New Orleans
06.2022 - Current
Personnel Officer
Base Seattle
07.2021 - 05.2022
Chief of Administration
Coast Guard District Eight
05.2018 - 06.2021
Company Commander
US Coast Guard Training Center
08.2015 - 04.2018
Yeoman “A” School Instructor
Training Center Petaluma
05.2013 - 07.2015
Professional in Human Resources -
Human Resources Certification Institute
Senior Leader Professional Development Course -
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