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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic, high-energy professional who leads companies through change and challenge to progressive growth. Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency across all levels of the organization. Hands-on leader with international experience who is able to keep teams focused and productive. Outstanding strategist that is able to deliver record breaking operations growth in highly competitive business markets. Skilled in negotiating partnerships, alliances, and other business transactions. Keen ability to forecast industry trends, capture opportunities, and catapult new ventures. Skilled in multiple areas of human resources, including operations, benefits and workforce planning.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Training & Development ~ Change Management ~ Organizational Development ~ Performance Management ~ Warehouse
Strategic Management ~ Executive Coaching ~ Project Management ~ Leadership Development ~ Conflict Management
Information Resource Management ~ EEO & Benefits Programs ~ Budget Control & Planning ~ Process Improvement ~ HRIS
Material Management ~ Force Plan Analysis & Structure ~ Complex Employee Management ~ Customer Retail & Sales

CONSULTING HISTORY

MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING, South Bend, IN 2003 - 2009
Leading HR consultancy providing training, coaching, HRIS reporting and performance management solutions.

Management, Human Performance, Training and Force Structure Planning Consultant/Advisor/GDIT, 2008-2009

Specialist in human resources management directing all initiatives in the Middle East including staffing, training and organizational development. Leveraged extensive knowledge of HR practices and laws to effectively support all programs and material implementations for the Royal Saudi Air Force Director, Human Resources and control departments.

Operations Management, Schneider National/APS, Wal-Mart Import Distribution Center, 2006-2008

Brought on board to solidify the organizations distribution and logistics standards. Fully responsible for handling all facets of storage, cross-docking, safety, quality, quantity, housekeeping standards management for two 1M square foot warehouses. Managed and supervised over 400 permanent and temporary associates.

Operations Management, Exel Logistics/Kraft Retail Distribution Center, 2006

Strategist in the management and supervision of over 300 permanent and temporary associates. Continually performed best-practices to identify and improve all phases of distribution and logistics operations within an 870K square foot warehouse.

HR/Administrative Manager, DOT/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 2005-2006

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HR policies, regulations and standards to effectively provide interpretation for management and staff. Acted as key advisor, with respect to complex HR management issues, to the Regional Administrator, Division Administrators’ and staff.

HR/Training, Management/Employee Relations and Administrative Manager , Titan Corporation, 2003-2005

Fully accountable for the establishment and management of a satellite office supporting over 600 exempt US and 3400 foreign employees of the Multi-National Forces in Iraq. Provided expert strategic and tactical knowledge during “Enduring” and “Iraqi” Freedom Operations.
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MILITARY EXPERIENCE

US NAVY
HR and Administrative Officer

Progressive record of positions with increasing responsibility spanning over 20 years, culminating as Human Resource, Administrative Officer, Resource and Material Management Assistant, managing the Kuwait City, Kuwait joint-service office. Coordinated the efforts of 20 military, civil, Foreign Service and government contracted personnel. Oversight of eight in-country offices and two out-of- country higher headquarters challenged with maximizing crucial intra-agency relationships with the US, local government, the US Embassy and State Department.

Key Military Achievements

 Processed over 400 recruits through initial processing daily and managed a staff of 75 base-wide active duty and reserve personnel as Master Trainer, Instructor, Personnel and Administrative Manager for US Navy Recruit Training Command.
 Oversaw and processed over 500K applicants for enlistment into the Armed Forces per the Department of Defense including physical, aptitude and moral fitness servicing to meet peacetime and mobilization requirements for the US Military Entrance Processing Command.
 As Executive Administrator, Assistant Disbursing Officer, Training, Organizational and Development Manager, managed administrative and procurement operations including the oversight of information security, legal matters, classified equipment, sponsor indoctrination program, EEO issues and staff coordination.
 Facilitated stress management, safety, sexual harassment and rights responsibilities' classes for personnel support activities.
 Administered training, consultative, technical and implementation assistance in all facets of organization, management, pay, personnel and administration as Master Trainer, Administrative/Personnel/Finance Consultant, Training & Organizational Development and Implementation Specialist for Afloat Training Command Headquarters.
 Honorably Discharged, 2003.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Rochville University

Master Trainer, Instructor & Facilitator designation, Naval Training Command
Advanced Administrative/Financial/Personal Trainer designation, Naval Training Command
Navy Yeoman (Administrative Specialist) designation, Naval Technical Training Command
Active SSBI Top-Secret clearance
Equal Employment Opportunity Trainer and Assessor
Total Quality Leadership and Development Trainer
Financial Management and Career Information Counselor