TERRY L. THOMAS

• Extensive use of the Microsoft Office Suite to communicate, prepare reports, and memorandums; research, interpret, and apply concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of human resources management (HRM) based on Army policy and regulations to process bonuses and student loan repayments; provided accurate implementation of policy with recommendations to management relating to the legal obligation of appropriated funds; developed training resources and presented formal training presentations and guidance to state personnel; utilized various interactive systems to process and research cases to ensure the proper appropriation of government funds; provided exceptional customer service.

• Prepared yearly budget projections and accounted for over $500,000 in non-appropriated funds; Routinely distributed approximately $80,000 annually; Responded to inquiries, provided advice, assistance, and guidance to unit Commanders regarding procedures and criteria for the proper use of non-appropriated funds; Reviewed bank statements and accurately reconciled all expenditures; Prepared records and reports for audits; reported to higher for accountability of non-appropriated funds; Tracked all training for GPC Cardholders and Billing Officials.

• Provided comprehensive data for domestic operations policy and guidance; briefed the staff and the Adjutant General (TAG) on personnel status in support of domestic operations; prepared a presentation of findings, briefings, and recommendations to top leadership and the Governor of Tennessee; assisted senior leaders in providing accurate personnel manning and accountability; coordinated with Emergency Operations staff, incident commanders in conjunction with FEMA/TEMA, and professionals on the ground to provide authoritative recommendations and potential courses of action (COA) to resolve personnel issues; prepared and tracked federal awards and processed state active duty packets for pay, travel, and medical reporting.

• State G1 Plans and Operations NCOIC, tracked and planned all events for G1 support operations, such as Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) and various administrative events; prepared correspondence and reports for headquarters, including drafting and editing operation orders to QC prior to being published; analyzed and collected data as it pertained to mobilizations and soldier readiness; built and maintained the G1 personnel roster and produced orders in DAMPS for G1 soldiers attending annual training; coordinated with the state to conduct reverse admin events for soldiers returning from deployment; managed personnel in the Army Disaster Personnel (ADPAAS) accounting system; received a TAG coin, recognized for the accomplishment as one of the top states for ADPAAS compliance.

• Processed Enlisted Personnel actions for the state: promotions, transfers, Interstate transfers; Prepared memorandums and waivers; Processed over 200 personnel actions and assisted section in completing over 800 promotions; Verified Soldier data and provided quality assurance for promotion lists; Contributed to internal policy guidance, resulting in a Standard Operating Procedures; Assisted with the implementation and training of Human Resource personnel on new Integrated Personnel and Pay System (IPPS-A).

• Accountable for the well-being and personnel actions/training for 265 Soldiers in state and various international training missions during a four-year period; Primary Unit Pay Representative; Prepared correspondence for the Commander; Records manager; Medical administrative representative for the unit; Prepared extensions and bonus addendums; Researched and compiled data for promotion packets, transfer, and discharge actions; Managed the Soldier and Officer evaluation program; Produced travel orders and submitted travel authorizations for Soldiers traveling internationally; Supervised and mentored three employees; Regularly conducted meetings and presentations on behalf of the Commander.

• Unit Administrative/Supply Specialist; managed and accounted for the Commander’s facilities maintenance fund (SCUMF); implemented operations and training programs; solely responsible for all weapons and vehicles at the Armory; facilities key custodian; medical records manager for 66 personnel; managed the Physical Security program.

• Selected to be the primary Administrative Sergeant during pre-deployment serving as the Battalion Human Resource Sergeant during deployment; provided administrative support and personnel actions for 193 personnel; prepared and submitted memorandums, awards, evaluations, promotions, and various strength reports to higher command; accountable for deployment computers and printers; maintained all medical files and personnel records for the unit; advised the commander on policy issues and briefed the battalion commander during daily command unit briefs.

• Submit payroll for the (CFMO) State Active Duty Soldiers; submitted requests for orders and travel expenses for Soldiers; Supervised and trained two Soldiers in the project audit of the construction and building expenses, contributing to the overall success of the Contract Management Branch’s reconciliation of 72 state projects, accounting for approximately $93,288,029.07 of Federal funds.

• Middle Region Office Administration Assistant:

Team Leader: Supervised and led a six-member team of soldiers to successfully perform honors for veterans; Responsible for all equipment for services.