VALENCIA BELTON
Blythewood,USA
Summary
Strategic Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience in workforce planning, organizational development, and employee relations. Provides senior leadership with expertise in talent strategy, performance management, and culture transformation. Designs HR programs that enhance retention and engagement while aligning human capital strategy with organizational goals. Leads cross-functional teams and implements data-driven improvements to optimize performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2022 - Current
- Provided leadership and oversight for employee relations and compliance within a large, fast-paced environment.
- Partnered with senior leadership to enhance culture, performance standards, and engagement initiatives.
- Led workforce of 52 employees and one junior manager through operational cycles, achieving 13 award nominations and five promotions.
- Supervised 41 employees and two junior supervisors during restructuring, earning multiple performance recognitions.
- Designed employee development programs, mentoring five junior staff members to an 89% aggregate performance score.
- Administered two organizational climate assessments for 300-340 personnel, facilitating focus groups that identified key engagement improvements.
- Led EEO program, advising on workplace equity and implementing strategies that improved employee morale.
- Directed inventory planning and financial oversight for $80k retail stock, generating $212k revenue and allocating $100k to enhance employee welfare.
Human Resources Operations Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided leadership, workforce development, compliance oversight, and operational coordination within a high-accountability organization.
- Supervised and developed a team of 7 employees through a full operational cycle, achieving 100% retention and advancing high performers into competitive promotion programs.
- Supported employee advancement, organizational readiness, financial stewardship, and cross-functional program execution in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
- Managed $795K in retail inventory procurement, logistics, and financial controls with zero loss, generating $535K in revenue and earning enterprise-wide recognition for operational excellence.
- Qualified and trained 80 team members in compliance and safety standards, ensuring operational security in high-risk international environments.
- Delivered structured professional development programming to 200+ personnel and facilitated 6 evaluation panels, resulting in 28 professional certifications awarded.
- Led 76 scenario-based emergency preparedness exercises impacting 260 personnel, strengthening crisis response capability and earning top organizational performance recognition.
- Oversaw procedural compliance program for 47 personnel across multiple departments, ensuring adherence to preventive maintenance and accountability standards.
Workforce Administration Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw workforce administration, policy compliance, employee development, financial accountability, and operational support within a highly regulated environment.
- Led administrative coordination and provided guidance to ensure organizational standards, personnel readiness, and resource integrity were consistently maintained.
- Directed a high-volume employee services operation processing 1,200+ service requests and managing distribution of 9,200+ inventory items valued at $35,000, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely fulfillment.
- Supervised and developed team, achieving 100% certification completion, supporting continuing education, and enhancing workforce retention and engagement.
- Rewrote and standardized four policy and procedure manuals, aligning organizational practices with regulatory and accreditation standards and securing full compliance across 11 audited benchmarks.
- Temporarily assumed a vacant financial operations role overseeing $55,000 in managed funds, implementing workflow improvements that reduced processing time by 25% while maintaining 99% audit accuracy.
- Managed payroll-equivalent funds and association accounts totaling $2,400+, ensuring 100% financial accountability while organizing employee engagement and fundraising initiatives.
- Oversaw requisition, tracking, and distribution of $18,000 in operational inventory, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and internal controls.
- Coordinated workforce scheduling operations, developing and maintaining monthly staffing rosters to support operational coverage during personnel shortages.
Talent Development & Retention Specialist
U.S. Navy
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Oversaw workforce support operations, enhancing employee engagement, compliance, and professional development across multi-functional team.
- Provided leadership in talent retention, policy adherence, and organizational effectiveness during high-demand operational environments.
- Led 25+ structured employee development reviews, processed 15 career progression applications, and facilitated 5 retention agreements, contributing to a 95% departmental retention rate.
- Managed retail and operational budgets exceeding $150K, generating $45K in net proceeds to fund employee engagement and workforce morale initiatives.
- Coordinated 15+ workplace compliance testing events and full-organization audits, achieving 100% adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
- Mentored and supervised a 6-person team, driving performance improvements that resulted in a 93% operational assessment score and multiple employee recognition nominations.
- Organized 15+ professional association meetings and employee engagement events, fostering team cohesion and cross-functional collaboration.
- Directed employee morale initiatives supporting 50+ families, raising over $1,000 in charitable contributions through coordinated fundraising efforts.
- Maintained oversight of $97K–$150K in inventory and operational assets, sustaining 95% inventory accuracy during high-tempo operational cycles.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration, Human Resources
Strayer University
Herndon, VA06-2021
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
06-2020
Skills
- Financial planning
- Performance management
- Leadership and team building
- Training and development
- Organizational development
- Performance evaluation
- Organizational design
- Change management
- Strategic analysis
- Policy compliance
- Effective communication
- Recordkeeping
- Career development
- Compliance training
Technical Competencies
Microsoft Office Suite 365, Google Docs, HRIS, Mac, Microsoft Windows
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2022 - Current
Human Resources Operations Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2021 - 01.2022
Workforce Administration Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.2018 - 01.2020
Talent Development & Retention Specialist
U.S. Navy
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration, Human Resources
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University