Sarah Small
Summary
Highly motivated and accomplished Senior Human Resources & Administrative Manager with a proven track record while serving 26 years in the US Air Force. Excelled in leadership, spearheading personnel development, and enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in Microsoft Office and adept at fostering teamwork, I significantly improved recruitment processes and stakeholder engagement. Renowned for analytical thinking and organizational skills, consistently delivering results beyond expectations. Looking for remote work opportunities upon retirement in July 2025.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources & Administrative Manager
216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron
Vandenberg SFB, CA
05.1998 - 07.2025
- Supervised and mentored employees, providing performance feedback, career guidance, and professional development opportunities.
- Conducted performance reviews and recommended appropriate actions to improve efficiency and team effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance employee skills and operational readiness.
- Led recruitment efforts, including interviewing and evaluating candidates for key positions.
- Managed HR functions, including promotions, awards, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and separations.
- Ensured compliance with privacy regulations, such as HIPAA, when handling confidential employee benefits and security clearance documentation.
- Processed payroll documents and maintained accurate personnel records to support organizational compliance.
- Provided customer service support regarding payroll, entitlements, and benefits inquiries.
- Coordinated logistics support for mission-critical operations across multiple locations.
- Developed and implemented travel policies to optimize cost-effective resource allocation.
- Assisted in preparing detailed travel itineraries and ensured proper documentation for business trips.
- Organized and allocated resources for projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to develop and implement workflow improvements.
- Represented the organization at community events and interagency meetings, fostering relationships with key stakeholders.
- Scheduled and coordinated security interviews to support personnel clearance processes.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership And Management
University of Lavern
La Verne, CA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
University of LaVerne
La Verne, CA05-2020
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Troubleshooting
- Team management
- Dependable and responsible
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Clerical support
- Conflict resolution
- Organization
- Problem Resolution
- Computer skills
- Social perceptiveness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking
- Verbal communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Planning
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Human Resources & Administrative Manager
216th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron
05.1998 - 07.2025
Master of Science - Leadership And Management
University of Lavern
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
University of LaVerne
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