Shannon Vernagallo
Hope Mills,NC
Summary
Well-qualified HR Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges. Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Multi-talented Human Resources Executive successful at streamlining costs and maximizing company profile in job market. Versed in EEOC and other relevant compliance statutes. Excellent organizational and time management skills coupled with task prioritization. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Coordinator
United States Army National Guard
03.2020 - Current
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for two employees.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Recruiter (79R)
United States Army National Guard
05.2016 - 02.2020
- Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
- Displayed exemplary personal and professional appearance, attracting local populace to inquire about military experience and opportunities.
- Exceeded mandated quota from headquarters based on military needs and availability.
- Traveled to schools in area to speak to students about military careers and provide students with materials and literature about military careers.
- Filtered interested candidates by eligibility and disqualifying factors.
- Escorted recruits to Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for evaluation and in-processing.
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
Human Resources Manager
United States Army National Guard
05.2006 - 04.2016
- Performed various military human resources (HR) administrative support duties to include applying military personnel rules, procedures, and operations to provide a full range of administrative and technical military support.
- Reviewed Officer Records Briefs and Enlisted Records Briefs utilizing eMILPO and DPRO database systems.
- Accurately reviewed materials to include correcting format, grammar, and punctuation
- Queried military personnel databases while maintaining strength and accountability; inputted personnel action and prepare reports for command.
- Evaluated training program success and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Briefed new hires on essential job information, such as company policies, employment benefits and job duties.
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
03.2001 - 08.2004
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Analyzed issues and employed improvement processes.
Education
No Degree - Human Resource Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Accountability
- Clerical
- Time management
- Information gathering
- Customer Service
- Technical Competence
- Communications management
- Scheduling
- Branding
- Documentation and control
- Workflow planning
- Policy and procedure modification
Timeline
Public Affairs Coordinator
United States Army National Guard
03.2020 - Current
Recruiter (79R)
United States Army National Guard
05.2016 - 02.2020
Human Resources Manager
United States Army National Guard
05.2006 - 04.2016
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
03.2001 - 08.2004
No Degree - Human Resource Management
American Military University
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