Toree Kennerly
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Dedicated Human Resources Specialist with extensive experience in enhancing employee retention through effective incentive programs and comprehensive compensation packages. Proficient in navigating employment regulations and managing records, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Demonstrates advanced technical skills in job-related software, contributing to streamlined HR processes. Aiming to leverage expertise to foster a positive organizational culture and support talent development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
Fort Lewis, United States
05.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: An active-duty service member is currently serving as a 42A Human Resources Specialist.
- Stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Fort Lewis, WA.
- Responsible for managing the in-processing and out-processing of soldiers at the brigade level.
- Using systems such as IPPS-A, I facilitate various personnel actions, including submitting absence requests, tracking awards, and handling Personnel Action Requests (PARs).
- Additionally, I update Soldier Talent Profiles (STPs) and manage assignments, ensuring that service members' job details and statuses are up to date.
- Proficient in operating the DEERS RAPIDS machine to update and issue new IDs for soldiers.
- This includes handling ID requests due to promotions, name changes, expired cards, or lost or stolen IDs.
- Active-duty service member currently serving as a 42A Human Resources Specialist.
- Stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Fort Lewis, WA.
- Expertise in Human Resources systems, particularly IPPS-A.
- In-depth knowledge of the DEERS RAPIDS system for managing CAC appointments and ID issuance.
- Strong leadership abilities, comparable to a non-commissioned officer (NCO),
- Experience managing personnel actions, including absence requests, and awards processing.
- Developed and implemented new employee onboarding process.
- Provided guidance to managers on disciplinary action and performance management.
- Reviewed job descriptions, identified necessary changes and updated accordingly.
- Managed applicant tracking system to ensure accurate records of applicants and employees are maintained.
- Conducted exit interviews with departing employees to identify areas of improvement in the organization.
- Created training materials for new hires and provided orientation sessions.
- Maintained confidential personnel files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department.
- Prepared reports related to HR activities such as turnover rate analysis, absenteeism rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Purdue University (GLOBAL CAMPUS)
West Lafayette, IN10-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Herkimer Community College
Herkimer, NY05-2014
Skills
- Data Entry
- Personnel engagement
- HR program development
- Paperwork verification
- Training development
- Talent management
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Onboarding and orientation
- Employee Services Management
- Customer Service Excellence
- Event planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Team Leadership
- Human Resources systems
- IPPS-A Proficiency
- Staff Coordination
- Proficient in DEERS RAPIDS
- CAC Scheduling Expertise
- Identification Issuance
- Collaborative Team Building
- Conducting Exit Interviews
- Conducting Employee Surveys
- Employee Supervision
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Examplesofwork
- As a Human Resources Specialist, I am responsible for managing the inprocessing and outprocessing of soldiers at the brigade level. Using systems such as IPPS-A, I facilitate various personnel actions, including submitting absence requests, tracking awards, and handling Personnel Action Requests (PARs). Additionally, I update Soldier Talent Profiles (STPs) and manage assignments, ensuring that service members’ job details and statuses are up-to-date.
- Another example of my work involves the management of CAC appointments. I am proficient in operating the DEERS RAPIDS machine to update and issue new IDs for soldiers. This includes handling ID requests due to promotions, name changes, expired cards, or lost/stolen IDs. My attention to detail and technical proficiency in these systems ensures smooth and efficient processing for all involved.
Connectedness
Throughout my career, I have built a strong network within the Army, connecting with fellow members of the Adjutant General's (AG) Corps, including Human Resources Specialists, Supervisors, and Technicians. This network has provided valuable insights into military HR processes and has expanded my professional development opportunities.
Certification
- Human Resources Specialist Training Completion Cert
- Microsoft Office Products Certified
Accomplishments
- National Service Ribbon
- Three-time AGU Corps University Certificate of Achievement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Purdue University (GLOBAL CAMPUS)
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Herkimer Community College
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