DIEGO K. SMITHdiegosmith1974@gmail.com149 River Mews Dr., Apt. ENewport News, VA 23608

912.570.7020 (mobile)757.369.1207 (home)

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a Human Resources (HR) position at an organization that will capitalize on his skills, professional integrity, talents, and indispensable capabilities; while assisting the organization obtain and fulfill their objectives.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

A HR Mid-Level Manager qualified by over 16 years of experience in daily HR operations in the U.S. Army and record of excellence achieving superior performance objectives in an executive office setting. A learner who is quick, flexible, adaptable, and desires to expand his HR career with a company acquiring his services

EDUCATION:

College Education: Currently pursuing a BS in Human Resource Management February 2017 TRIDENT UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL, Cypress, CA

Dean’s List, Fall 2014Dean’s List, May 2015

AAS – Administrative / Management Studies August 2014 EXCELSIOR COLLEGE, Albany, NY

GPA: 3.50

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

J35 Future Operations (FUOPS) Newport News, VA

Human Resources Mid-Level Manager /Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge (NCOIC), March 2012-present:

Currently improving organizational efficiency through best practice methods and the development of Microsoft Excel-based spreadsheets to ease the evaluation tracking system; resulting in all evaluation actions being processed in a time-saving manner of 30 Executive Officers from all branches of military service. A HR Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the Division Director providing high-level HR support pertaining to personnel attendance, activities, evaluations, and employee payroll actions; via direct phone contact or Microsoft Outlook.

Planned, developed, implemented, and coordinated an excellent comprehensive evaluation Microsoft Excel spreadsheet currently utilized in this organization. Directly increasing timely submission of evaluations mandated by Department of Defense (DOD) Regulations, which assist service members acquire prompt promotion to the next pay-grade.

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Applied substantial knowledge in coordination of sensitive evaluation reports and analyzed these reports for accuracy. Directly resulting in 100% compliance with Army Regulations allowing for expedited processing of evaluations documents for 25 Army Executive Officers.

Supported, strongly committed, to diversity and equality in the present culture. Directly resulting in a professional and unbiased workplace.

Recipient of the Joint Service Commendation Medal in 2014 for exceptional meritorious service. As a direct result of setting up, coordinating, and initializing allocated space during a major exercise creating a seamless exercise.

3 rd Infantry Division Ft. Stewart, Hinesville, GA

Human Resources Mid-Level Manager/Assistant Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge (ANCOIC), January 2008- March 2012:

Planned, managed, and coordinated HR functions in support of 500 staff personnel at fast-paced high tempo deployable unit. Confidential employee forms updated, tracked, filed, and processed electronically via Army Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

Managed financial documents concerning pay rates and payroll; initiated investigations on claims of unpaid wages or unpaid wage rate increases. Effectively reducing financial issues keeping under the mandated 10% threshold set by higher headquarters for 100 staff members, directly mitigating any undue financial hardship.

Supervised, mentored, and exceptionally communicated to eleven human resource administrators; on the importance of their assigned duties and evaluated performance, directly resulting in 500 staff personnel vacation requests being processed in a timely manner during all holiday periods.

Attended and completed an intensive 8 weeks HR Mid-Level Manager Course, directly increasing my knowledge of HR applications in Army human resource data-bases.

Recognized with the Army Commendation Medal (2010) for positive attitude, dedication to getting the job done, meticulous attention to detail, and selfless service.

Languages: Proficient knowledge in speaking and reading elementary Spanish.

References:

Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Email Address:Daniel Manrique Colleague Cell: 407-202-1797 Manrique5@hotmail.comJames Damazyn Colleague Cell: 757-232-7036 James.a.damazyn.civ@mail.milAriesus Preston Colleague Cell: 318-572-4829 Ariesus.r.preston.mil@mail.mil