Thomas Richards
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Battalion Operations and Training
US Army
Nashville, TN
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to resolve product and service issues, enhancing team cohesion and goal achievement.
- Partnered with team members to deliver project objectives on time, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Applied advanced technical skills to troubleshoot complex problems, leading to effective solution implementation.
Battalion Human Ressources Manager
US Army
Nashville
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Facilitated communication between personnel and command staff, streamlining information flow.
- Directed performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve unit effectiveness.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
Unit Readiness NCO
US Army
Nashville, Tennessee
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Division Human Resources Manager
US Army
Nashville
10.2010 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented HR policies for diverse military personnel.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts to attract qualified candidates for various roles.
- Managed employee relations, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts effectively.
- Oversaw performance management processes, ensuring compliance with military standards.
- Collaborated with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
- Maintained accurate employee records in compliance with government regulations.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Evaluated current HR processes and recommended changes when necessary to improve efficiency.
- Collaborated with department managers to develop comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of each individual team member.
- Worked with management to create performance measurement, employee development and employee compensation strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 08.2003 - 12.2006
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN 01.2001 - 05.2003
Skills
- Performance evaluation
- HR policy development
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Team management
- Quality assurance
- Analytical thinking
- Organizational skills
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Not actively lookingWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$1/yr - $100000/yrTimeline
Battalion Operations and Training
US Army
10.2023 - 07.2025
Battalion Human Ressources Manager
US Army
01.2022 - 10.2023
Unit Readiness NCO
US Army
10.2019 - 01.2022
Division Human Resources Manager
US Army
10.2010 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University
08.2003 - 12.2006
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Columbia State Community College
01.2001 - 05.2003