Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Present

Career Counselor

• Jun 2013 - Present

• Supervised the training and daily activities of 6 retention specialists for an organization of 800+ personnel • Counseled employees on retention incentives and benefits, to include cash bonuses, education, retirement and medical benefits. • Provided strategic and tactical HR leadership to upper management and team members. • Researched and analyzed retention metrics to identify root causes and developed and executed retention action plan, reducing attrition by 20% in 4 departments. • Supervised the training and daily activities of 6 retention specialists for an organization of 800+ personnel • Counseled employees on retention incentives and benefits, to include cash bonuses, education, retirement and medical benefits. • Provided strategic and tactical HR leadership to upper management and team members. • Researched and analyzed retention metrics to identify root causes and developed and executed retention action plan, reducing attrition by 20% in 4 departments.

Human Resources Director

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

• Oversaw the Human Resources department, including the guidance and supervision of other HR Employees and staff for an 80 employee company. • Recruited and interviewed candidates for various positions throughout the company in three states, growing the company by 20% in 1 QTR. • Developed and implemented various new-hire training programs in compliance with company standards and safety policies. • Directed staff in the areas of: organizational structure, compensation, employee database maintenance, payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, orientation/training/development, and policy/procedure development. • Assessed and created detailed evaluations of employees to address issues and implemented corrective changes or accommodations. • Conducted investigations to resolve employee complaints, policy violations, and to maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and OSHA standards. • Reduced average time-to-hire by seven days Show less

Operations Manager/Platoon Sergeant

• 1987 - 2012

• Supervised the training and daily operations of 6 supervisors and 15 additional personnel to include identifying and resolving resource and personnel issues all within a $719,000 budget. • Managed the daily movements of personnel and equipment throughout Afghanistan in coordination with multicultural agencies. • Primary logistical/property adviser to the commander of a 250 personnel unit, responsible for approximately $25 Million of equipment. • Wrote and executed the unit’s Emergency Action Plan for business continuity. • Served as the unit’s Equal Opportunity Representative. • Maintained detailed records and supervised the receipt, storage, and distribution of classified materials. Show less

Shift Supervisor

• Oct 1992 - Oct 2001