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Karen Jordan

Human Resources Manager
Harker Heights,TX

Summary

Experienced Human Resources clerk with over 22 years of experience in Human Resources and Administration. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Equal Opportunity Advisor

United States Army
Fort Hood, Texas
09.2018 - 03.2022
  • Performed audits and deep document reviews on 12 fully manned organizations to verify compliance with applicable laws.
  • Took notes on interviews and other workplace investigations, compiled records and organized documentation for cases.
  • Investigated employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.

Senior Leadership Instructor

United States Army
Fort Hood, Texas
09.2018 - 10.2020
  • Performed over 800 hours of classroom instruction ensuring understanding of challenging leadership material.
  • Optimized instruction based on feedback and met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
  • Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.

Senior Human Resources Manager

United States Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
06.2015 - 09.2018
  • Forecasted expected personnel demands and developed forward-thinking approaches to achieve objectives for organizations of over 1,800 personnel.
  • Evaluated training program success and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
  • Educated management on successful policy implementation and enforcement actions to prevent employee legal entanglements.
  • Developed promotional paths and succession plans.

Executive Administrative Assistant

United States Army
Wiesbaden, Germany
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Coordinated over 150 complex annual meetings involving high valued individuals, remote location arrangements, and senior executive accommodations.
  • Responded to hundreds of emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Used software to coordinate meetings, appointments and tasks senior executives.
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.

Operations Manager

United States Army
Brunssum, Netherlands
08.2011 - 06.2013
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimized procedures for higher efficiency by 75%.
  • Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
  • Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Executive Administrative Assistant

United States Army
Fort Hood, Texas
08.2008 - 02.2011
  • Coordinated over 100 complex annual meetings involving high valued individuals, remote location arrangements, and senior executive accommodations.
  • Used software to coordinate meetings, appointments and tasks senior executives.
  • Screened calls, transcribed phone and email messages, and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.

Office Administration Manager

United States Army
Fort Hood, Texas
02.2005 - 08.2008
  • Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
  • Kept accounts and records current by actively pursuing error resolutions and independently correcting problems for organization of 1000 personnel.
  • Trained 15 new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.

Community Life Manager

United States Army
Fort Hood, Texas
07.2003 - 02.2005
  • Managed and inspected communities of over 1,000 homes monitoring living conditions and safety adherence.
  • Maintained professional relationship with family members to enhance supportive community culture.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

Administrative Assistant

United States Army
Camp Casey, Korea
07.2002 - 07.2003
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial, and service-related functions such as correspondence management, recordkeeping, and online communications.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Event Coordinator Specialist

United States Army
Fort Riley, Kansas
11.1999 - 07.2002
  • Planned and managed administrative logistics of over 100 large-scale events such as historical ceremonies, conferences, and meetings.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Administration/Management Studies

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
12.2022

No Degree - Equal Opportunity Advisor

Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute
Cocoa Beach, FL
03.2021

No Degree - Master Leader Course

United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
Fort Hood, Texas
12.2018

No Degree - Senior Leader Course

Soldier Support Institute
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
05.2011

No Degree - Advanced Leadership Course

Soldier Support Institute
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
07.2008

No Degree - Primary Leadership Development Course

United States Army Sergeants Major Academy
Camp Jackson, Republic Of South Korea
05.2003

No Degree - Advanced Individual Training (Human Resources)

Soldier Support Institute
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
11.1999

High School Diploma -

Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami, FL
05.1999

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Relationship Building
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Policy Improvement Recommendations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Problem Solving
  • Employee Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Equal Opportunity Advisor

United States Army
09.2018 - 03.2022

Senior Leadership Instructor

United States Army
09.2018 - 10.2020

Senior Human Resources Manager

United States Army
06.2015 - 09.2018

Executive Administrative Assistant

United States Army
06.2013 - 06.2015

Operations Manager

United States Army
08.2011 - 06.2013

Executive Administrative Assistant

United States Army
08.2008 - 02.2011

Office Administration Manager

United States Army
02.2005 - 08.2008

Community Life Manager

United States Army
07.2003 - 02.2005

Administrative Assistant

United States Army
07.2002 - 07.2003

Event Coordinator Specialist

United States Army
11.1999 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Science - Administration/Management Studies

Excelsior College

No Degree - Equal Opportunity Advisor

Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute

No Degree - Master Leader Course

United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

No Degree - Senior Leader Course

Soldier Support Institute

No Degree - Advanced Leadership Course

Soldier Support Institute

No Degree - Primary Leadership Development Course

United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

No Degree - Advanced Individual Training (Human Resources)

Soldier Support Institute

High School Diploma -

Miami Jackson Senior High School
Karen JordanHuman Resources Manager