Experience

United States Military Entrance Processing Command

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Enlisted Advisor

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Served as a senior enlisted advisor in a jointly staffed Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Omaha, Nebraska with eight military and 19 assigned personnel. Advised and assisted senior management in the daily operations of the MEPS mission: aptitude testing, medical exams, processing, enlistment, and shipment to all armed services training installations across the nation. Oversaw security, safety, and facility maintenance of assigned building, including serving as Quality Assurance… Show more Served as a senior enlisted advisor in a jointly staffed Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Omaha, Nebraska with eight military and 19 assigned personnel. Advised and assisted senior management in the daily operations of the MEPS mission: aptitude testing, medical exams, processing, enlistment, and shipment to all armed services training installations across the nation. Oversaw security, safety, and facility maintenance of assigned building, including serving as Quality Assurance Evaluator for two government contracts valued at $3.7M. Utilized exceptional technical and administrative skills to train, coach and develop team members; MEPS exceeded organizational metrics standards, involved in the daily operations of administration department, led and mentored HR management team of 10 team members. Show less Served as a senior enlisted advisor in a jointly staffed Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Omaha, Nebraska with eight military and 19 assigned personnel. Advised and assisted senior management in the daily operations of the MEPS mission: aptitude testing, medical exams, processing, enlistment, and shipment to all armed services training installations across the nation. Oversaw security, safety, and facility maintenance of assigned building, including serving as Quality Assurance… Show more Served as a senior enlisted advisor in a jointly staffed Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in Omaha, Nebraska with eight military and 19 assigned personnel. Advised and assisted senior management in the daily operations of the MEPS mission: aptitude testing, medical exams, processing, enlistment, and shipment to all armed services training installations across the nation. Oversaw security, safety, and facility maintenance of assigned building, including serving as Quality Assurance Evaluator for two government contracts valued at $3.7M. Utilized exceptional technical and administrative skills to train, coach and develop team members; MEPS exceeded organizational metrics standards, involved in the daily operations of administration department, led and mentored HR management team of 10 team members. Show less



1st Infantry Division

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Manager Human Resources Operations

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  Performed duties as a senior human resources manager in an organization consisting of over 4.9K personnel. Managed the planning and coordination of large-scale Human Resources programs focused on developing succession plans, staffing and recruitment and position management strategies. Perform review and analysis of personnel strength data versus authorizations by grade plate for the career field and branch. Participate in the compilation or analysis of a variety of military personnel data… Show more Performed duties as a senior human resources manager in an organization consisting of over 4.9K personnel. Managed the planning and coordination of large-scale Human Resources programs focused on developing succession plans, staffing and recruitment and position management strategies. Perform review and analysis of personnel strength data versus authorizations by grade plate for the career field and branch. Participate in the compilation or analysis of a variety of military personnel data needed to identify trends, deficiencies, and accomplishments. Prepare reports and present briefings to include branch reviews, promotion stats, accession issues and shortages. Utilize automated systems to generate reports, statistical analysis or briefings. Present briefings to inform management of trends, deficiencies or accomplishments identified through program analysis. Advised management on effectively ensure stringent policies in recruitment and future staffing practices and projections, ensuring sound understanding and adoption of applicable regulations, policies, and procedures at all levels. Led and mentored a HR Management Team consisting of three officers, one Warrant Officer and seven junior enlisted Soldiers in performing their daily HR duties in and out the combat theater supporting over 4.5K personnel. Show less Performed duties as a senior human resources manager in an organization consisting of over 4.9K personnel. Managed the planning and coordination of large-scale Human Resources programs focused on developing succession plans, staffing and recruitment and position management strategies. Perform review and analysis of personnel strength data versus authorizations by grade plate for the career field and branch. Participate in the compilation or analysis of a variety of military personnel data… Show more Performed duties as a senior human resources manager in an organization consisting of over 4.9K personnel. Managed the planning and coordination of large-scale Human Resources programs focused on developing succession plans, staffing and recruitment and position management strategies. Perform review and analysis of personnel strength data versus authorizations by grade plate for the career field and branch. Participate in the compilation or analysis of a variety of military personnel data needed to identify trends, deficiencies, and accomplishments. Prepare reports and present briefings to include branch reviews, promotion stats, accession issues and shortages. Utilize automated systems to generate reports, statistical analysis or briefings. Present briefings to inform management of trends, deficiencies or accomplishments identified through program analysis. Advised management on effectively ensure stringent policies in recruitment and future staffing practices and projections, ensuring sound understanding and adoption of applicable regulations, policies, and procedures at all levels. Led and mentored a HR Management Team consisting of three officers, one Warrant Officer and seven junior enlisted Soldiers in performing their daily HR duties in and out the combat theater supporting over 4.5K personnel. Show less



US Embassy, Asuncion Paraguay

• Asuncion Paraguay

• Chief of Operations

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  Serves as Operations Chief in a joint command office of Defense Cooperation working at the US Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay; serves as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attache (SDO/DATT) to Paraguay; As the Senior Human Resources Manager, manages and directs all aspects of office operations; responsible for overall administration, communications, logistics, human resources and record management; advises the commander on QOL issues for DoD military, civilian… Show more Serves as Operations Chief in a joint command office of Defense Cooperation working at the US Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay; serves as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attache (SDO/DATT) to Paraguay; As the Senior Human Resources Manager, manages and directs all aspects of office operations; responsible for overall administration, communications, logistics, human resources and record management; advises the commander on QOL issues for DoD military, civilian personnel, and all NCO related matters. Responsibilities include the identification of specific security cooperation activities to be conducted; Gather training requirements, establish timelines, financial requirements, manage overall security cooperation processes and assist in the development of assessment, monitoring & evaluation plans. Developed and Implemented the Mission Commander’s five-year country training plans in support of USSOUTHCOM TCP, AF MAJCOM, and SCO SSCI’s. Responsible for managing projects from concept draft through execution while validating authorities to be utilized and the manner in which they will be synchronized, measurable and time-bound objectives in order to prepare performance management plans in accordance with DOD guidelines. Show less Serves as Operations Chief in a joint command office of Defense Cooperation working at the US Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay; serves as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attache (SDO/DATT) to Paraguay; As the Senior Human Resources Manager, manages and directs all aspects of office operations; responsible for overall administration, communications, logistics, human resources and record management; advises the commander on QOL issues for DoD military, civilian… Show more Serves as Operations Chief in a joint command office of Defense Cooperation working at the US Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay; serves as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attache (SDO/DATT) to Paraguay; As the Senior Human Resources Manager, manages and directs all aspects of office operations; responsible for overall administration, communications, logistics, human resources and record management; advises the commander on QOL issues for DoD military, civilian personnel, and all NCO related matters. Responsibilities include the identification of specific security cooperation activities to be conducted; Gather training requirements, establish timelines, financial requirements, manage overall security cooperation processes and assist in the development of assessment, monitoring & evaluation plans. Developed and Implemented the Mission Commander’s five-year country training plans in support of USSOUTHCOM TCP, AF MAJCOM, and SCO SSCI’s. Responsible for managing projects from concept draft through execution while validating authorities to be utilized and the manner in which they will be synchronized, measurable and time-bound objectives in order to prepare performance management plans in accordance with DOD guidelines. Show less



United States Department of Defense

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Talent Acquisitions and Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2016

  Served as the Talent Management and Acquisition for the Nominations Branch at Human Resources Command. Managed the planning and coordination of recruiting and staffing projections through coordination with project managers, job analysis determining applicant qualifications by providing interpretation of policies and procedures. Excelled in supporting the United States Army Human Resources Command on the talent management lifecycle requirements and quality of assignments. Provided career… Show more Served as the Talent Management and Acquisition for the Nominations Branch at Human Resources Command. Managed the planning and coordination of recruiting and staffing projections through coordination with project managers, job analysis determining applicant qualifications by providing interpretation of policies and procedures. Excelled in supporting the United States Army Human Resources Command on the talent management lifecycle requirements and quality of assignments. Provided career guidance to a population of over 7.5K personnel; nominated and placed personnel into special careers (including Instructor, Recruiter duty and other special assignments) by applying staffing and recruitment and position management strategies, the recruitment and staffing projections rate increased by 20%, its first improvement in over 10 years. Show less Served as the Talent Management and Acquisition for the Nominations Branch at Human Resources Command. Managed the planning and coordination of recruiting and staffing projections through coordination with project managers, job analysis determining applicant qualifications by providing interpretation of policies and procedures. Excelled in supporting the United States Army Human Resources Command on the talent management lifecycle requirements and quality of assignments. Provided career… Show more Served as the Talent Management and Acquisition for the Nominations Branch at Human Resources Command. Managed the planning and coordination of recruiting and staffing projections through coordination with project managers, job analysis determining applicant qualifications by providing interpretation of policies and procedures. Excelled in supporting the United States Army Human Resources Command on the talent management lifecycle requirements and quality of assignments. Provided career guidance to a population of over 7.5K personnel; nominated and placed personnel into special careers (including Instructor, Recruiter duty and other special assignments) by applying staffing and recruitment and position management strategies, the recruitment and staffing projections rate increased by 20%, its first improvement in over 10 years. Show less



U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Talent Acquisition Recruiter

  • Feb 2008 - Aug 2011

  ARMY Ambassador within the community. Using advanced recruiting management systems and technics. Prospects, counsels applicants on available enlistment programs, determines eligibility and process qualified applicants to enlist in the US ARMY and ARMY Reserves. Implemented Community Awareness Programs throughout a 560 square miles with a population of 60,000 habitants maintains a network of influencers composed of parents educators, and community officials in 21 schools 3 colleges. Responsible… Show more ARMY Ambassador within the community. Using advanced recruiting management systems and technics. Prospects, counsels applicants on available enlistment programs, determines eligibility and process qualified applicants to enlist in the US ARMY and ARMY Reserves. Implemented Community Awareness Programs throughout a 560 square miles with a population of 60,000 habitants maintains a network of influencers composed of parents educators, and community officials in 21 schools 3 colleges. Responsible for equipment valued at over $132,000.00 Show less ARMY Ambassador within the community. Using advanced recruiting management systems and technics. Prospects, counsels applicants on available enlistment programs, determines eligibility and process qualified applicants to enlist in the US ARMY and ARMY Reserves. Implemented Community Awareness Programs throughout a 560 square miles with a population of 60,000 habitants maintains a network of influencers composed of parents educators, and community officials in 21 schools 3 colleges. Responsible… Show more ARMY Ambassador within the community. Using advanced recruiting management systems and technics. Prospects, counsels applicants on available enlistment programs, determines eligibility and process qualified applicants to enlist in the US ARMY and ARMY Reserves. Implemented Community Awareness Programs throughout a 560 square miles with a population of 60,000 habitants maintains a network of influencers composed of parents educators, and community officials in 21 schools 3 colleges. Responsible for equipment valued at over $132,000.00 Show less



United States Department of Defense

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervisor, Personnel Management

  • May 2001 - Feb 2008

  Supervised and maintained accountability of 14 military personnel, 3 DoD Civilian Professionals dispersed in 2 geographically Personnel Service Detachments in support of the Division Support Command, 1st Infantry Division and its tenants. Managed the Detachment’s personnel service section. Worked as liaison between the detachments, the supported units and representatives. Developed and supervised performance standards, and coordinated the activities of personnel, records management, promotions,… Show more Supervised and maintained accountability of 14 military personnel, 3 DoD Civilian Professionals dispersed in 2 geographically Personnel Service Detachments in support of the Division Support Command, 1st Infantry Division and its tenants. Managed the Detachment’s personnel service section. Worked as liaison between the detachments, the supported units and representatives. Developed and supervised performance standards, and coordinated the activities of personnel, records management, promotions, enlisted/ officer reassignments, enlisted/ officer retirement processing, Soldier’s deployment and redeployment readiness processing, Passport/ Visa requests Processing, Military, Family members and Civilian ID Cards, Equal Employment Opportunity, and related operations of assigned and tenant units in providing consolidated In/Out Processing command sponsorship and other services. Evaluated work performance and provided feedback to others on their performance. Advised the commander on the impact of personnel policies, provided statistical data to higher headquarters in the processing of all personnel actions. Show less Supervised and maintained accountability of 14 military personnel, 3 DoD Civilian Professionals dispersed in 2 geographically Personnel Service Detachments in support of the Division Support Command, 1st Infantry Division and its tenants. Managed the Detachment’s personnel service section. Worked as liaison between the detachments, the supported units and representatives. Developed and supervised performance standards, and coordinated the activities of personnel, records management, promotions,… Show more Supervised and maintained accountability of 14 military personnel, 3 DoD Civilian Professionals dispersed in 2 geographically Personnel Service Detachments in support of the Division Support Command, 1st Infantry Division and its tenants. Managed the Detachment’s personnel service section. Worked as liaison between the detachments, the supported units and representatives. Developed and supervised performance standards, and coordinated the activities of personnel, records management, promotions, enlisted/ officer reassignments, enlisted/ officer retirement processing, Soldier’s deployment and redeployment readiness processing, Passport/ Visa requests Processing, Military, Family members and Civilian ID Cards, Equal Employment Opportunity, and related operations of assigned and tenant units in providing consolidated In/Out Processing command sponsorship and other services. Evaluated work performance and provided feedback to others on their performance. Advised the commander on the impact of personnel policies, provided statistical data to higher headquarters in the processing of all personnel actions. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR

  • Aug 1999 - Apr 2001

  Responsible for providing Human Resources and Personnel Services. Managed Evaluations, Awards and Promotions Programs.as well as the staffing and manning of the organization, coordinated the activities of personnel, records management, promotions, enlisted/ officer reassignments, enlisted/ officer retirement processing, Soldier’s deployment and redeployment readiness processing, Passport/ Visa requests Processing, Military, Family members and Civilian ID Cards, Equal Employment Opportunity, and… Show more Responsible for providing Human Resources and Personnel Services. Managed Evaluations, Awards and Promotions Programs.as well as the staffing and manning of the organization, coordinated the activities of personnel, records management, promotions, enlisted/ officer reassignments, enlisted/ officer retirement processing, Soldier’s deployment and redeployment readiness processing, Passport/ Visa requests Processing, Military, Family members and Civilian ID Cards, Equal Employment Opportunity, and related operations of assigned and tenant units in providing consolidated In/Out Processing command sponsorship and other services. Show less Responsible for providing Human Resources and Personnel Services. Managed Evaluations, Awards and Promotions Programs.as well as the staffing and manning of the organization, coordinated the activities of personnel, records management, promotions, enlisted/ officer reassignments, enlisted/ officer retirement processing, Soldier’s deployment and redeployment readiness processing, Passport/ Visa requests Processing, Military, Family members and Civilian ID Cards, Equal Employment Opportunity, and… Show more Responsible for providing Human Resources and Personnel Services. Managed Evaluations, Awards and Promotions Programs.as well as the staffing and manning of the organization, coordinated the activities of personnel, records management, promotions, enlisted/ officer reassignments, enlisted/ officer retirement processing, Soldier’s deployment and redeployment readiness processing, Passport/ Visa requests Processing, Military, Family members and Civilian ID Cards, Equal Employment Opportunity, and related operations of assigned and tenant units in providing consolidated In/Out Processing command sponsorship and other services. Show less



Puerto Rico Police

• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• POLICE OFFICER

  • Apr 1996 - Aug 1999

  Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws & regulations; Proactively patrols assigned areas. Responds to calls for police service. Conducts preliminary & follow-up criminal and traffic investigations. Conducts interviews. Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities. Arrest and processes criminals. Testifies in court. Emergency duties required during adverse weather conditions. Ability to exercise judgment in determining when to use force and… Show more Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws & regulations; Proactively patrols assigned areas. Responds to calls for police service. Conducts preliminary & follow-up criminal and traffic investigations. Conducts interviews. Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities. Arrest and processes criminals. Testifies in court. Emergency duties required during adverse weather conditions. Ability to exercise judgment in determining when to use force and to what degree. Operate a law enforcement vehicle under emergency conditions day or night. Comprehending legal documents including citations, affidavits, warrants and other documents. Commanding emergency personnel at accident emergencies and disasters. Takes an active role in Community Oriented Policing on campus. Self initiate traffic and/or criminal investigations. Show less Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws & regulations; Proactively patrols assigned areas. Responds to calls for police service. Conducts preliminary & follow-up criminal and traffic investigations. Conducts interviews. Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities. Arrest and processes criminals. Testifies in court. Emergency duties required during adverse weather conditions. Ability to exercise judgment in determining when to use force and… Show more Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws & regulations; Proactively patrols assigned areas. Responds to calls for police service. Conducts preliminary & follow-up criminal and traffic investigations. Conducts interviews. Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities. Arrest and processes criminals. Testifies in court. Emergency duties required during adverse weather conditions. Ability to exercise judgment in determining when to use force and to what degree. Operate a law enforcement vehicle under emergency conditions day or night. Comprehending legal documents including citations, affidavits, warrants and other documents. Commanding emergency personnel at accident emergencies and disasters. Takes an active role in Community Oriented Policing on campus. Self initiate traffic and/or criminal investigations. Show less



EL CONQUISTADOR HOTEL & CASINO, WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT

• FAJARDO PUERTO RICO

• CASINO DEALER

  • May 1993 - Apr 1996