Kenneth Hardin

15803 Seekers Street, San Antonio, Texas 78255

(210) 787-0259
kh64cb22@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position a Human Resource Specialist where I can make use of my many y
ears of Human Resources experience
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Over 24 years experience in Human Resources, mostly in positions of leadership
* Proven ability to interpret, apply regulations and ensure compliance
* Demonstrated ability to supervise and train personnel
* Adept at planning and presenting projects to large audiences
* Flexible, adaptable and willing to travel
* Fully fluent in Microsoft Office software; Secret security clearance
WORK EXPERIENCE
Human Resource Manager March 2006 to Present
U.S. Army, Bamberg, Germany
* Managed all human resources requirements for over 4,500 personnel in diverse e
nvironments from Iraq to multiple posts in Germany; coordinated with multiple ou
tside agencies and referenced military regulations to provide timely and efficie
nt personnel action processing, military pay and personnel evaluations
* Mentored officers and enlisted in career progression and personnel actions, en
abling over 17 officers to plan their futures and move their families in a clear
and predictable working environment
* Directed department staff in the accomplishment of their duties, to include le
gal actions, pay/benefits, awards, personnel tracking, military programs and eva
luation, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies
* Developed, implemented, and achieved long and short term goals for the human r
esources department in line with overall cooperate goals and priorities
* Coordinated a morale, welfare, and recreation program for over 500 Soldiers on
a large installation in Iraq; ensured the Soldiers received the same programs a
s all other bases along with the establishment of a state of the art gym through
coordination with multiple outside agencies and sports officials
* Proposed solutions to personnel shortages by analyzing information from multip
le sources in keeping with executive manager's priorities and individual prefere
nces

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Group Manager July 2003 to August 2005
U.S. Army, Daegu, Korea
* Provided consultation and guidance to senior management and organizational par
tners in the interpretation of human resource management policies, procedures, p
rograms and application of related rules and regulations
* Provided effective leadership in the design, development and implementation of
innovative human resource programs and policies focused on developing and retai
ning a highly effective, productive, and qualified workforce
* Experienced in consistently providing tools and information that enhance indiv
idual, departmental and organizational performance
UN HR Supervisor July 1999 to July 2003
U.S. Army, Camp Zama, Japan
* Served as senior enlisted advisor to Commander, United Nations Command (Rear)
* Oversaw all operational logistical, and human resource activities for a joint/
multinational headquarters
* Coordinated directly with Japanese foreign ministry and defense officials for
the movement of United Nations forces personnel, aircraft and ships into and out
of Japan

EDUCATION
MBA, Human Resources, Touro University International, Cypress, California, 2009
B.S., Management Studies, University College, University of Maryland, Adelphi, M
aryland, 2005
A.A., Business Management, Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas, 1991
IT Systems Certification, New Mexico University, Silver City, New Mexico, 2004