Shametra Cash
Human Resources
Hutto,TX
Summary
Seasoned leader with extensive in military program management experience, enhancing team efficiency and performance through strategic process improvements. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Enlisted Leader| Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Directed staffing allocation, succession and career path planning, training and development, policies and procedures, and performance management that impacted 500+ employees.
- Created and enforced HR policy and managed employee relations programs.
- Investigated and resolved complex problems within regulatory boundaries.
- Served as a strategic advisor on all matters related to the morale, welfare, recreation, family, and human resources programs directly supporting 97 senior executives.
- Provided keen oversight for a $16M budget, 115 facilities, 12K personnel, 11 divisions, and 60 activities delivering human resources and support services for 68K customers annually.
- Introduced continuous process improvement events to eliminate staffing and routing backlogs and reduced squadron- level suspense/labor requirements by 50%, ultimately amplifying squadron execution rates.
- Designed and launched the organization’s first-ever DEI shared experiences forum to highlight leadership and human equity initiatives.
Sustainment Services Flight Chief| Team Leader
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed diverse division of military, civilian, and government contractors supporting the Air Forces largest war-fighting training location.
- Responsible for providing vital mission support through fitness and sports, food service management, postal, lodging and contingency operations.
- Leads, supervises and trains a diverse flight of 300+ employees who provide quality of life services to 500K patrons annually.
- Oversaw 13 facilities, $130M in assets and $2.1M in revenue, which supports wartime and peacetime missions.
Senior Human Resources Manager | Training and Development Lead | Instructor
United States Air Force
06.1999 - 08.2016
- Served as the senior HR representative for U.S. personnel in Al Udied, Qatar and Gunan South Korea; led a team of 7 HR professionals through staffing, benefits administration, learning management, and succession planning activities; efforts led to being named Senior HR Manager of the Year.
- Led 6 instructors in the execution of Head Quarters Air Force $83M training course; expertly delivered 4K instructor hours, graduating 2.1K students annually.
- Orchestrated 8 instructor certifications, eliminated training redundancies, and streamlined instructor certification processes which resulted in a 30% decrease in the instructor training timeline.
- Graduated from rigorous Instructional System Development and Basic Instructor course; utilized certifications to develop 27 new trainings and overall course re-write.
- Excelled in resiliency Training Assistant and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response courses; utilized certifications to facilitate 12 trainings; helped the organization navigate one of the Department of Defenses’ most complex issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Brandman University
Fairfield, CA08-2016
Professional Manager Certification -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08-2012
Instructor Certification Level III -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Leo University
Hampton06-2010
Associates Degree - Instruction & Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07-2008
Skills
- Program management
- Employee relations
- Change management
- Leadership development
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Human resources
- Personnel management
- Project management
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Leader| Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2024
Sustainment Services Flight Chief| Team Leader
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Human Resources Manager | Training and Development Lead | Instructor
United States Air Force
06.1999 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Brandman University
Professional Manager Certification -
Community College of The Air Force
Instructor Certification Level III -
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Leo University
Associates Degree - Instruction & Technology
Community College of The Air Force