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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Exploring career opportunities to utilize Legal, Human Resource, Consulting, Operations, Management and Communications abilities, along with an upcoming MBA degree, in a challenging Human Resource assignment actively supporting the operations of a progressive organization.

PROFILE OF QUALIFICATIONS

LEGAL

       Expertise gained in Landlord/Tenant, Wills & Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Immigration and Naturalization, Tax and Family Law, Negligence, Bankruptcy, Criminal, Personal Injury, Investigations, Research and Analysis.

       Assignments as Paralegal, Office Manager and Legal Administrative Officer.

       Possess Lexis/Nexus account and password.

       Strong record of progression in legal assignments in the legal, academic and military sectors.

       Deliver exceptional legal and administrative support to senior management.

       Knowledgeable in relationships with Texas State Bar, American Bar Association and the St. Mary s Law School Alumni Association.

       Originate drafts/final documents concerning legal opinions, text book manuscripts and scholarly papers.

       Familiarity with employee, labor and environmental law.

       Adept in standards of Texas Family Code, Universal Code of Military Justice and Texas Code of Military Justice.

       Effectively facilitate training of Paralegals and Courtroom Reporters.

       Capacity in Justice Information Management Systems and Criminal Information Management Systems.

HUMAN RESOURCES

       Background in organizational development, compensation/benefits, harassment/EEOC and performance development.

       Skilled in recruitment, training & development, coaching, team building and employee relations.

       Capacity in policy/procedure design and implementation and Human Resource IT systems, including Oracle HR.

       Upcoming Executive MBA, International Human Resource concentration.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Combined Joint Task Force, Staff Judge Advocate's Office, Djibouti, Africa                             2008 - Present

Command Legal Investigator and Employment Equal Opportunity Coordinator

       Assigned to deliver legal investigations in accordance with customary and conventional international law and domestic U.S. laws.

       Utilize Constitution, Federal statutes, Department of Defense and service directives.

       Conduct investigations covering criminal, personal injury, foreign claims, immigration, contracts and family issues.

       Source and obtain data enabling responsible authorities to correct systemic faults, take remedial action and hold subordinates accountable.

       Ensure effective administrative support to Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) and four Staff Attorneys.

       Supervise and direct one junior enlisted personnel. 

       Oversee non-judicial punishment, legal research, civil matters, claims adjudication and legal assistance. 

       Additionally serve as Equal Employment Opportunity Officer.

N2B Solutions Group, LLC, location                                                                                           2005 - Present

Owner/Operator

       Planned and launched this organizational development venture.

       Established and maintain exceptional relationships with business units and managers.

       Initiate and deliver creative solutions for growing, changing business environments.

       Orchestrate overall HR strategy covering performance management, Associate relations, benefits, compensation, Associate development and recruiting.

       Coordinate with business unit managers to balance the business priorities and of employee needs through a situational approach.

       Upgrade and improve management performance through collaborative discussion.

       Facilitate training and development efforts.

       Ensure strong focus on quality standards.

       Deliver comprehensive training in organizational development, EEOC, equal employment opportunity, dispute resolution and performance development matrix.

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       Aid clientele in policy & procedure design/implementation, and Human Resource IT systems including Oracle HR.

       Expertise in developing talent management systems.

       Skilled in assessing/developing senior Executives, Officers, Directors and Managers.

       Plan and implement change actions enhancing performance and productivity.

Texas Military Forces                                                                                                                      2003 - 2006

Reserve Office in Charge/Legal Administrative Officer

236^th Military Police Company, San Antonio, TX (2005-2006)

       Promoted to oversee employee relations, workplace issues, labor relations, policy/procedures and application of military justice.

       Effectively resolved problems while supplying technical advice.

       Coached senior officers and supervisors on effective management.

AGR Retirements Counselor, Austin, TX (2003)

       Selected to act as retirement counsel for Texas Active Guard and Reserve forces.

       Gained expertise in current retirement issues/information.

       Evaluated personnel regarding retirement pay qualifications.

Singapore Liaison, Houston, TX (2003)

       Designated to serve in critical foreign liaison role.

Manager/Owner, N2B Solutions Group LLC, San Antonio, TX                                                               2001

       Founded national on-line strategy/management consulting firm.

       Launched Texas and Florida offices to aid Fortune 500 corporations and entrepreneurs in defining target markets and developing competitive leveraging strategies.

Founder and CEO, Never 2 Busy, Inc., Houston, TX                                                                    2000 - 2003

       Developed retention/promotional tool for corporate usage.

       Focused on corporate strategic alliances.

Quest Software Inc., Irvine, CA/Houston, TX

Software Quality Engineer and Technical Manager                                                                    2000 - 2001

       Tasked to develop software quality engineering, project training, technical writing, Beta program and technical support department.

       Oversaw compensation, employee development, productivity, department/group performance matrix, departmental coaching, worldwide training coordination and policy/procedure implementation.

 

EARLIER BACKGROUND

Prior to 2000, served as Software Quality Assurance Engineer/Database Administrator, BMC Software Inc., Houston, TX; Legal Technical II, Office of the Attorney General, Houston, TX; Co-Founder/CEO, Stevens & Netherwyl Properties, Inc., Houston, TX; Pre-Screening Counselor, Small Business Development Center, Washington, DC; and Cryptologic Technician, U.S. Navy.  In these assignments, built outstanding management, legal, Human Resource, organizational, communications and problem-solving skill sets.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Park University, Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX

Bachelor of Arts, Human Resource Management, 2007

MBA, International Human Resource, January 2009

Alabama Military Academy, Ft. McClellan, AL

United States Army Officer Candidate School, Branched Military Police, 2005

Rice University Executive Management Training Program, Houston, TX, 2001

ACTIVITIES/HONORS/AWARDS

Featured in Fortune Magazine, 100 Best Companies to Work for (January 2000 edition)

Featured in Fortune Magazine 1^st Ever China Edition, 100 Best Companies to Work For

Host for the Republican & Democrat Celebration of Diversity televised live on C-SPAN

Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Mu Chapter, University of Houston

Letters of Commendation in efforts for the Saudi Arabian War from the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Awards for participating on the Space Shuttle Recovery Team

Member of the American Society of Quality (ASQ)