Suimai Nelson
Tacoma,United States
Summary
High-performing individual with 17 years as a Human Resources Specialist in the Washington Army National Guard. Transitioned and became a Culinary Specialist for the last year to prepare for transitioning to civilian life. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to learn and take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Specialist
Washington Army National Guard
2022.10 - 2024.02
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality meals and maintaining timely food service.
- Reduced food waste through efficient inventory management and proper rotation of ingredients.
- Operated flattop grill and fryer which produced 150-200 entrees per day.
- Monitored and maintained precise food service schedules and distributed to various service sites on time and ready-to-eat.
- Adhered to procedures and regulation in relation to food preparation and maintaining proper temperature.
- Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
- Assisted with ensuring the line was fully prepped and stocked for the day
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health department regulations.
Human Resources Specialist
WA Army National Guard
2021.04 - 2023.01
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing streamlined HR policies and procedures.
- Provided HR consultation services to leadership and department heads.
- Identified operational weaknesses to improve or innovate people, programs and processes.
- Safeguarded patient records, managing data transfers in compliance with HIPAA standards and organizational regulations
- Updated and maintained personnel records for a company of 200.
- Ensured pay issues were tracked and handled in an efficient and timely manner.
Human Resources Specialist
WA Army National Guard
2019.12 - 2021.03
- Coordinated employee training programs to boost skills development and improve overall performance.
- Identified operational weaknesses to improve or innovate people, programs and processes.
- Conducted classes to train new hires on Human Resources processes and regulations.
- Maintained and updated administrative records for 500 plus personnel
- Reduced turnover rates by conducting thorough exit interviews and addressing employees'' concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hudson's Bay High School
Vancouver, WAAdvanced Leadership Course
Advanced Leader And Management For HR
Camp Parks, CA2016
Basic Leadership Course
Basic Leaders And Management
Camp Williams, UT2012
Skills
- Menu development
- Food Service
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Recipe creation
- MS Office Proficiency
- Personnel Information Systems
- Problem-Solving
- Regulatory Compliance
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Strong Interaction Skills
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Project Manager- 2024
- HIPPA Privacy and Training - 2023
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
Washington Army National Guard
2022.10 - 2024.02
Human Resources Specialist
WA Army National Guard
2021.04 - 2023.01
Human Resources Specialist
WA Army National Guard
2019.12 - 2021.03
High School Diploma -
Hudson's Bay High School
Advanced Leadership Course
Advanced Leader And Management For HR
Basic Leadership Course
Basic Leaders And Management
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Project Manager- 2024
- HIPPA Privacy and Training - 2023
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