Posted on: 2007-03-12
JILL BRANDON BENNETT 1316 BARGE VIEW DRIVE (315) 510-3274 CHITTENANGO, NY 13037 [email protected] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY__________________________________________________________ Over 20 year’s progressive experience in the fields of Personnel Administration and Program Management. Familiar with performance management, compensation, organizational effectiveness and employee relations. Ability to interpret directives, regulations and policies of higher echelons as well as local polices and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance at all levels. High energy level and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management. Loyal, dependable and maintains confidentiality. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS _________________________________________________________ 2003-2006 Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command. Newport News, VA.. Military Personnel Technician Directed the day to day implementation of polices and practices in the areas of employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee recognition, training, payroll management and organizational development. Provided staff support, advice and guidance to all management/supervisory levels on human resource management principles, techniques, regulatory and procedural requirements. Conducted new employee orientation and other necessary training/employee programs. Capacity to assess issues and develop solutions which incorporate all relevant facts and variable. Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals or government regulations. Responsible for headcount tracking and reporting to executive leadership. 2003 Virginia Department of Education. Richmond, VA. Veterans Education Specialist Evaluated and approved new and revised application packets for institutional approval and approval of educational programs of study for Veteran’s education benefits. Conducted on-site reviews to ensure institutions complied with Federal and State approval guidelines. Interpreted Federal Statutes and regulations. Investigated Veteran’s complaints and conducted outreach activities to Veterans. 2000-2003 U.S. Department of Defense. Syracuse, NY. Education Services Specialist Managed Department of Defense career exploration program serving 20 counties and 78,000 students in Central New York. Collected, compiled and analyzed data to measure progress and generate statistical reports based on program performance. Established customer alliances, anticipated and fulfilled customer needs, and translated these needs to program/projects. Identified and optimized resources to accomplish goals with in established guidelines. Facilitated meetings, seminars and sessions as required. Prepared written communications for mass distribution and delivered presentations to various audiences. 1995-2000 Burton Ramer Career and Technical Career Center. Mexico, NY. Coordinator, Oswego County Workforce Preparation Partnership Provided leadership and direction to 10 school districts in the area of career preparation, exploration and planning. Managed program budget, conducted fund raising activities and wrote grants to secure funding for continuation of program activities. Worked effectively in a collaborative team environment where results were achieved through influence and the incorporation of many points of view. Excellent organization, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to work independently. Anticipated prioritized and managed multiple projects in the most efficient, timely manner. Worked effectively in an environment of shifting issues and priorities. Created an on going evaluation and assessment system to continuously fine-tune the program and make strategic recommendations. Worked collaboratively with business leaders to develop workplace experiences and integrate workplace skills in the class room and curriculum. 1982-2006 U.S. Army. Military Personnel Technician (Human Resources) Rank: CW3, Retired Experience: Served 24 years as both an Active Duty Officer and as an Officer in the Army National Guard at various duty locations. Served in positions of increasing responsibility managing and performing functions supporting the Army’s Human Resource and Personnel Management system. Recommended resolutions and implemented solutions to benefit soldiers. Made decisions based on available information, personnel, and command requirements. EDUCATION________________________________________________________________________ Bachelor Degree, 1986, Psychology, Oswego State University, Oswego, NY. Distinguish Military Graduate (DMG), 1984, Army ROTC, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY. Associate Degree, 1984, Business Administration, State University of New York @ Canton, Canton, NY.