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ULLANDA THOMPSON

Greensboro,NC

Summary

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Human Resources Professional and Military Veteran with a Top-Secret Security Clearance and 23+ years of experience in directing personnel and resource management, adhering to, and enforcing standards and regulations, while balancing multiple projects and still maintaining a focus on subordinate professional development. Possess a comprehensive background in human resources management, policy development, conflict resolution, program management, quality assurance, and administrative management. Proven performance in linking corporate vision with the delivery of desired results through empowerment, development, and utilization of people, processes, and technology. Demonstrated the ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-developed program management and leadership qualities to support organizational effectiveness, reach, and overall expansion. Career supported by Equal Opportunity Training, a Bachelor of Business Administration and Project Management, and Subject Matter Expertise. Customer Service Quality Control | Assurance Process Improvement Operational Leadership Records | Metrics Training | Development Policy Implementation Organization | Communication Performance Management OVERVIEW OF KEY CONTRIBUTIONS Leadership | Laws & Regulations: Ability to prioritize and execute multiple Human Resources projects and deadlines concurrently. Provided guidance on employee relations, compensation, EO, Fair Labor Standard Act, harassment, discrimination, and employee investigations. Human Resources Planning: Created plans by adapting technology and best practices that aligned with the scope and vision of the organization. Wrote documentation for employees, which included employee handbooks and policies. Skilled at developing and cultivating key relationships and establishing effective collaborations. Training | Development: A versatile and innovative management individual who is skilled at seeing the “big picture” while focusing on the details through the entire process. Demonstrated ability to assimilate to new ideas, concepts, methods, and technologies. Dedicated and innovative team builder with a superior work ethic. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

United States Army
  • Human Resource Management
  • Responsible for all Army personnel functions to include administrative and personnel actions, leaves and passes, finance, processing, and distribution of orders, in and out processing, personnel accountability, evaluations, strength management, medical readiness, awards, legal actions and other administrative related services
  • Responsible for health, welfare, and morale of one noncommissioned officer; maintains accountability for $41K worth of equipment and assets and provided administrative support to 130+ service members assigned and attached at three locations
  • Managed inbound and outbound travel of 100+ personnel, including correspondence preparation, distribution, suspense tracking, workflow management, electronic mail management and content management
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  • Advanced strategic objectives and growth of talented and diverse workforce for organizational excellence, and ensured accuracy of information in personnel and manpower database systems
  • Analyzed project needs including project plans and delivery schedules, established project management strategies, and recommended appropriate level of planning, scheduling, and control
  • Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
  • Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements
  • Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors
  • Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives

Program Manager | Human Resource Generalist

United States Army
  • Provided guidance and coaching to 10 Human Resources Managers on delivery of talent acquisition needs, managing employee performance, compensation programs, including annual salary planning, incentive compensation and special awards programs
  • Managed administrative support for organizational personnel and manpower programs, such as personnel rosters, evaluations, decorations, supervisory data, orders, in and out-processing personnel, and manpower authorization requests
  • Responsible for personnel support for 300+ personnel, oversaw Evaluation Management System; tracked professional evaluations, personnel records, and awards and decorations from start to finish
  • Served as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Battalion Command Team on personnel strength management, responsible for the discipline, health, morale, safety, CRM, and welfare of 8+ junior personnel and $350K in assets
  • Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.

Program Manager | Equal Opportunity Advisor | Human Resources Manager

United States Army
01.1999 - Current
  • Advised Commander on all Equal Opportunity (EO) related matters that support the unit's mission assisted
  • Commanders on assessing the command climate by identifying and recommending actions to improve the overall unit climate
  • Provided direct support, services, and training to 2,500+ personnel and their family members on the EO program, policies, procedures, and issues that impact unit readiness
  • Scheduled and instructed 2 Equal Opportunity Leadership Courses that resulted in 35 trained EOLs across all workplaces; provided academic research, statistical analysis, and written input
  • Planned, coordinated, assisted, and conducted special Ethnic Observances; conducted Staff Assistance Visits (SAV) to subordinate units and other headquarters
  • Coordinated with Senior Executive Leadership to ensure members followed regional practices, procedures, and restrictions; disseminated policy and procedural direction to personnel to comply with all requirements
  • Performed audits and deep document reviews to verify compliance with applicable laws.
  • Investigated employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments

Education

Equal Opportunity Advisor Training -

Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute
Cocoa Beach, FL
04.2018

Associate of Business Administration -

Strayer University
Alexandria
06.2021

Skills

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Software:
  • Microsoft Office 365 Suite SharePoint
  • Operating Systems:
  • Mac Microsoft Windows QuickBooks
  • Change Management
  • Program Leadership

Timeline

Program Manager | Equal Opportunity Advisor | Human Resources Manager

United States Army
01.1999 - Current

Program Manager

United States Army

Program Manager | Human Resource Generalist

United States Army

Equal Opportunity Advisor Training -

Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute

Associate of Business Administration -

Strayer University
ULLANDA THOMPSON