JEROME A. HARMONNewnan, GA 30263

(803) 840-7068jerome.a.harmon@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-harmon-5071b73bPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources Manager and Military Veteran with over 17 years of proven leadership and professional expertise. Led cross-functional teams operating in high-risk environments, directed over $8M in government construction projects, and developed training programs for over 250 personnel. Possesses a comprehensive background in talent management and personnel administration derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Career supported by a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Human Resource Management (2015).

Human Resources Team Building Employee Relations

Safety / Risk Management Personnel Management Operations Management

Training and Development

Written & Oral Communication

Records Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Effectively and efficiently allocated manpower and tracked personnel to fill staffing

requirements insuring mission accomplished and adhering to established matrix and milestones

Conducted and tracked performance evaluations for 21 personnel; administered one-on-one career and personal counseling sessions to provide coaching, mentorship, and career planning for junior leaders

Oversaw promotion boards and submitted, reviewed, and processed awards to recognize exceptional effort

Developed, implemented, and managed the military training program for 100+ personnel; trained on tactical and technical skills, workplace safety, equal opportunity, and sexually harassment/assault response and prevention

Managed personnel files, records, and data in accordance with Air Force information assurance policy; conducted monthly and quarterly training records review of 50 personnel for accuracy and discrepancies

Advised senior leadership on personnel status and unit capabilities; advised personnel on leave, medical time off, family support, and other benefits; ensured compliance with all federal, state, safety, and Air Force regulations

Oriented and trained new employees; managed employee relations and morale to develop a safe, secure work environment with personal and professional growth opportunities to improve retention and productivity

Project Management Directed $8M in airfield construction projects, acting as liaison between contractors and

base agencies; developed project phase plans, established work zones and airfield criteria, and trained workers on airfield environment and policies

Directed the movement of 40,000 tons of sensitive cargo and 20,000 personnel to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom

Managed the developed of an aircraft-parking plan for 58 search and rescue helicopters during a hurricane evacuation mission

Reviewed airfield construction and repair project priorities for impact to airfield operations to support project funding.

Ensured Airfield Management (AM) was provided adequate staffing, equipment, and facilities to provide safe, efficient, and effective AM services to the base and transient flying mission.

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Managed multiple ongoing projects and work activities in accordance with construction safety plans

Presented clear and concise briefing information during Airfield Operations Board (AOB) meetings to the squadron, group, and wing commanders

Training Management Conducted and documented annual review of the training operating instruction, initial

evaluation checklist, and newcomer indoctrination program. Developed airfield driving directives, procedures, and training material for 37 units and

250 personnel, expediting training process by 80%, which contributed to zero runway violations during tenure

Supervised, trained, and mentored over 40 personnel in three locations using standardized curriculum and conducted monthly review boards to track training status

Developed and administered practical and written tests monthly to maintain high standard of proficiency.

Ensured military personnel completed all required Airfield Management development training requirements.

Operations Management Managed 24/7 operations at the Air Force’s largest F-16 team is support of homeland

security alert force Supervised a 5.7 million square foot airfield. Oversaw aircraft and personnel operations,

airfield construction, and maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, and effective airfield operations

Developed monthly schedules for 30 personnel to ensure the effective utilization of manpower within the section

Conducted annual self-assessment of Airfield Management functions and services using checklists and operating instructions for compliance

Developed checklists, procedures, and operating instructions (OI) to establish procedures for inspecting the airfield for safety and compliance with airfield planning and design criteria; conducted review of 347 checklist items, 36 emergency action procedures, 3 regulatory directives, and 9,000+ airfield driver credentials

Reviewed and initialed flight plans, traffic logs, daily record of events, and other supporting flight data information for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established directives

Conducted annually review of wing, base, and local policies and procedures that impacted or affected airfield operations

Created a customer quality feedback questionnaire to solicit customer feedback on the quality of Airfield Management services, airfield facilities, and aircrew support; implemented feedback into continuous process improvement efforts

Leadership Organized multiple special events for more than 650 personnel improving morale and

personnel effectiveness Mentored and aided individuals to win 11 unit awards, two group awards, two wing

awards, and six Headquarter awards with consistent guidance, direction, and appropriate follow up

Completed Air Force Advance Leadership Course (35 days) consisting of training in human behavior, standards of discipline, effective counseling techniques, personal management skills, problem-solving techniques in management

Awarded Unit Safety Award of Distinction and Ground Safety Award of Distinction 2009 for selfless act for extinguishing a fire in sleeping quarters after evacuating 30 personnel

Awarded “20 Operations Support Squadron Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2007” for outstanding rating during an Operational Readiness Inspection

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WORK HISTORY

2012 – 2015 Full Time Student, University of Phoenix Newnan, GA2011 – 2012 Assistant Airfield Operations Manager, United States Air Force Shaw Air Force Base, SC2010 – 2011 Airfield Operations Manager, United States Air Force

Shaw Air Force Base, SC2009 – 2010 Section Operations Manager, United States Air Force

Shaw Air Force Base, SC2006 – 2008 Airfield Management Training Manager, United States Air Force

Shaw Air Force Base, SC 2004 – 2006 Airfield Management Supervisor, United States Air Force

Shaw Air Force Base, SC

EDUCATION / TRAININGBachelor of Science in Business Administration - Human Resource Management - University of

Phoenix - 2015Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society

Air Force Train the Trainer CourseInformation Assurance Awareness training

Human Relations trainingSexual Harassment trainingSupervisor Safety training

Equal Employment Opportunity Awareness trainingInformation Protection trainingSuicide Intervention training

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