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Tera George-Brown

Mililani Town

Summary

Detail-oriented HR and Payroll Specialist with 4+ years of experience in federal and contractor environments. Expert in military pay systems (GS and SCA), regulatory compliance, and personnel records management. Proven track record of streamlining workflows and resolving complex entitlement issues for service members. Former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (E6) with a strong foundation in leadership, operational readiness, and high-value asset management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant / Medical Officer Secretary

Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI
05.2025 - 10.2025
  • Managed executive-level operations for healthcare directors, prioritizing urgent regulatory and clinical tasks.
  • Drafted formal clinical correspondence and memos, ensuring 100% compliance with HIPAA and PHI standards.
  • Facilitated audit preparation and document control for CMS standards, maintaining impeccable digital and physical filing systems.
    • Served as a primary point of contact for sensitive HR and compliance issues, maintaining strict discretion.
  • Coordinated scheduling and logistics for meetings, ensuring optimal use of time and resources.
  • Managed daily administrative tasks to support executive operations and enhance efficiency.

Pay Clerk (SCA: Accounting Clerk)

US Army Military Pay Office
Schofield Barracks, HI
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Audited and maintained active-duty pay accounts, ensuring accurate processing of personnel actions and entitlements.
  • Identified and corrected rejected transactions in automated systems

reducing pay discrepancies for service members.

  • Interpreted complex federal pay regulations to resolve high-priority inquiries and sensitive financial issues.
  • Processed military pay transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted personnel with inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies and entitlements.

CAC Operator / Verifying Official

Patriot Enterprise LLC
Fort Carson, CO
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Executed identity verification and credentialing for military personnel and contractors using DMDC systems.
  • Validated legal source documentation to ensure compliance with DoD security protocols for CAC issuance.
  • Maintained 100% accuracy in sensitive data entry while managing high-volume appointment scheduling.
  • Conducted quality checks to maintain product standards and minimize defects.

Military Pay Technician (GS-0545-5/6/7)

US Army Financial Management Command
Fort Carson, CO
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Processed financial entitlements and leave computations in accordance with federal pay policies.
  • Managed disbursement of sensitive funds, including Death Gratuities, with extreme precision and empathy.
  • Performed rigorous reviews of pay authorization documents to ensure completeness and regulatory audit readiness.
  • Processed military pay transactions ensuring compliance with federal regulations and policies.
  • Reviewed and verified payroll data for accuracy, resolving discrepancies efficiently.

Section Chief / Staff Sergeant (E6)

United States Army
Multiple Locations
06.2014 - 12.2021
  • Personnel Leadership: Directed training and mission readiness for a technical team, overseeing performance evaluations and professional development.
  • Asset Management: Accountable for the maintenance and operations of technical radar systems valued at $767M, maintaining "Full Mission Capability" for record-breaking durations.
  • Process Improvement: Developed standardized troubleshooting and maintenance workflows that enhanced efficiency during large-scale field exercises across Hawaii.
  • Regulatory Oversight: Enforced strict adherence to operational standards and safety protocols, earning formal recognition for excellence in leadership.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational readiness and efficiency across multiple units.
  • Coordinated training programs for personnel, ensuring compliance with military standards and protocols.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
11-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
12-2023

Skills

  • HR & Payroll: Federal Pay Policy, Entitlement Resolution, Personnel Actions, Leave Computation
  • Compliance: HIPAA & PHI Protection, DoD Security Protocols, CMS Standards, Audit Preparation
  • Systems: DMDC (DEERS/RAPIDS), Automated Payroll Systems, Data Tracking, Records Management
  • Leadership: Workflow Optimization, Personnel Training, Executive Support, Customer Service

Timeline

Executive Assistant / Medical Officer Secretary

Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command
05.2025 - 10.2025

Pay Clerk (SCA: Accounting Clerk)

US Army Military Pay Office
10.2024 - 05.2025

CAC Operator / Verifying Official

Patriot Enterprise LLC
07.2023 - 12.2023

Military Pay Technician (GS-0545-5/6/7)

US Army Financial Management Command
11.2022 - 07.2023

Section Chief / Staff Sergeant (E6)

United States Army
06.2014 - 12.2021

MBA - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

American Military University