Tara Burke
Manchester,NH
Summary
Experienced with leadership and strategic planning in high-stakes environments. Utilizes strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to drive operational success. Track record of effective team leadership and conflict resolution, ensuring mission objectives are met. Skilled in data analysis and adaptability, adept at delivering impactful training and fostering an inclusive culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Equal Opportunity Officer
Vermont Army National Guard
02.2024 - Current
- Manage the Equal Opportunity Program for the Vermont Army National Guard.
- Investigate complaints of discrimination and work with Commander's to come to a resolution.
- Develop and evaluate the effectiveness of our State's program and training methods.
- Plan and provide training and advise Commanders up to the O6 Level on the complaints process.
- Conduct research and collect and track information to identify trends and patterns within different Commands.
- Coordinate and monitor complaint process with Commanders and our legal team.
Human Resources Operations Specialist
Boston Children's Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Incorporated employee feedback to improve processes and strategize long-term business plans.
- Streamlined HR operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures through usage of SmartSheet and other Microsoft programs.
- Enhanced organizational culture by promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Worked with both managers and employees to discover and resolve complex problems that affected management and business decisions.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Worked with department heads to onboard over 50 pre-identified interns for this summer.
Battalion Personnel Officer
Vermont Army National Guard
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Oversaw Battalion evaluation reports.
- Managed Battalion Awards Program.
- Advised Battalion Commander on Personnel Issues
- Oversaw Equal Opportunity & Safety Programs Within the Unit
- Worked with Brigade S1 As Needed
- Oversaw & Manage Personnel Records
Brigade Assistant Personnel Officer
Vermont Army National Guard
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed the personnel tracking of over 1,000 US and Multi-National Soldiers while deployed to Kosovo.
- Provided weekly briefings to the Brigade Commander regarding personnel, awards, and redeployment operations.
- Assisted the Brigade S1 and the Brigade Commander with personnel management, including discipline, morale, welfare, and replacement operations while deployed.
- Assisted with managing policies, procedures, and programs for the Brigade to support its goals and objectives.
- Assisted with managing the Brigade's personnel and administration requirements.
- Provided human resources assistance such as dealing with pay issues, civilian personnel actions, and awards processing
- Assisted with deployment orders, task organization structure, and strength reporting.
- Mentored junior soldiers.
Brigade Strength Manager
Vermont Army National Guard
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Kept track of the strength of officers, enlisted personnel or warrant officers in the brigade.
- Created new ways to improve the strength of officers, enlisted personnel or warrant officers.
- Assisted Brigade S1 and AS1 with any tasks they were managing.
- Mentored junior soldiers.
Educator
Lululemon
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided guests with world-class education and guest experience in areas of product, culture, and community by speaking authentically about product use through experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Police Science
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI05.2019
Skills
- Work Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Adaptability
- Report Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Innovation and Creativity
- Briefing and Training
Accomplishments
- Briefed the Chief of the National Guard Bureau on personnel operations while deployed in Kosovo.
- Tracked over 1,000 US and Multi-National Soldiers while deployed to Kosovo.
- Built and implemented a new HR Business Partner tracking method, a new pre-identified intern process, and reformatted benefits enrollment forms by introducing SmartSheet to improve productivity and efficiency at Boston Children's Hospital.
- Commissioned as a Human Resources Officer through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps in 2019.
- Started my Master's degree in Human Resources Management while deployed to Kosovo.
Awards
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Non-Article 5 NATO Medal
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device
- National Defense Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
Timeline
Human Resources Equal Opportunity Officer
Vermont Army National Guard
02.2024 - Current
Human Resources Operations Specialist
Boston Children's Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Battalion Personnel Officer
Vermont Army National Guard
07.2022 - 02.2024
Brigade Assistant Personnel Officer
Vermont Army National Guard
06.2021 - 05.2022
Brigade Strength Manager
Vermont Army National Guard
08.2020 - 06.2021
Educator
Lululemon
09.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Police Science
Salve Regina University
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