OBJECTIVE
Human Resources, Training, Management

RELOCATE
IN

OBJECTIVE
A challenging and rewarding position in a Human Resources Department that will allow me to utilize my experience and skills

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

* Several years of experience in a variety of professional office environments and providing leadership and support
* Solid background in providing personnel and organizational management and accomplishing training objectives
* Continually monitoring ways for improvement of organizational development and seeking ways to reduce budgets
* Excellent time management, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizational and communications skills at all levels
* Able to learn quickly, make effective decisions, keen instincts for problem resolution as an effective team member

EXPERIENCE
Resource Management

* Directed all office operations, multiple projects and supervised the support of five administrative personnel along with supervising a supply specialist to maintain all logistical assets and inventories of the organization
* Provided services and support to senior management, administration, 200+ employees and 75+ additionally assigned personnel
* Responsible for organizational management and manpower to ensure fulfillment of commitments and contracts to branch agencies
* Acted as liaison and applying experience to resolve and handle a variety of HR functions, to include; benefits, payroll, awards time/attendance, disciplinary actions, counseling/evaluations, conflict resolution, retention efforts, and management of files
* Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance with all government and personnel policies, procedures and regulations with the responsibility of ensuring all contracts, reports and forms were completed properly and on time
* Managed all transitioning personnel actions for transfers, retirements, promotions, separations, temporary duties and deployments
* Conducted employee evaluations for strength and weakness and performed cross-training exercises for competency and efficiency
* Recognized by senior management on numerous occasions for exceptional performance, project management, development of an employee recognition and awards program, arranging new employee orientations/briefings and sponsorships for personnel

Training

* Responsible for identifying, planning and executing needs for training, performance, educational programs, while locating and recommending available resources to attain organizations objectives and enhance employee development
* Integrated newly revitalized training and safety programs to meet government standards and monitored the progression designed to maximize employees response, performance and knowledge
* Prepared short and long-term training schedules utilizing a database for scheduling and tracking progress of participants to ensure that the learning objectives are being met while checking for compliance and completion of all requirements for assigned personnel
* Managed multiple projects while working closely with different agencies to execute training programs to provide required support resources; ensuring for proper personnel, equipment, supplies and making transportation arrangements for deployments
* Recognized for designing a challenging training program resulting in team members achieving higher proficiency ratings during periodic skills testing, evaluations and promotion scores

Recruitment

* Conducted evaluation and assessment interviews to obtain knowledge, skills, and abilities of veterans seeking employment
* Assisted other local employment agencies, companies and businesses with staffing and referrals of qualified individuals
* Provided case management, file maintenance, and developed a database for tracking of 1,500+ locally registered veterans
* Responsible for assisting veterans with job searches, applications and registrations, work history assessment, resume development, and basic computer training
* Advised on laws concerning veteran rights and responsibilities, benefits, educational opportunities, training, and other community and governmental resources

WORK HISTORY

2004-2005 Department of Veterans Affairs, Police Officer, Danville, IL

2003-2004 Illinois Department of Employment Security, Veterans Services Assistant (internship), Danville, IL

2001-2003 Vermilion County Probation Department, Probation and Detention Officer, Danville, IL

1999-2002 United State Army, Resource Manager and Training Coordinator, Fort Knox, KY

EDUCATION

Currently working towards B.S. in Human Resources, Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio

B.S. in Criminology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

A.S. in Criminal Justice, Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN