Bobby George

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Apr 1995 - Apr 2025

  I oversaw all aspects of HR including staffing allocation, employee relations and training and development for 284 employees. In addition, I led a team of 7 managers who directed the maintenance production, logistics and quality and safety oversight for $271M in equipment and assets, 61 facilities and a 62-vehicle fleet. Beginning November of 2024, I am available for a SkillBridge opportunity.➟ Guiding a 2-year career path and succession planning program, I mitigated staffing shortages at all organizational levels, from entry-level to leaders. ➟ Ensuring the on-time implementation of the new USAF staffing model, I created a training program and realigned 250 employees.➟ While providing oversight for leadership development and mentorship programs, I used a personalized approach that helped each employee set goals, learn and grow.➟ Prioritizing process improvement initiatives, I educated 115 leaders on how to analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and make informed decisions based on data. ➟ Employee satisfaction rates increased 37% after I created new communication programs that addressed issues from annual climate surveys. I coordinated employee recognition, promotion and team building events that built team cohesion. ➟ I advised leaders on the consistent interpretation and application of HR laws and policies. I investigated grievances and guided cases of discrimination or harassment through the legal system. Show less I oversaw recruiting, staffing allocation and candidate placement programs for 10,500 employees across the USAF. In addition to developing HR policy, I also created career paths and determined training objectives that identified required skills for placement or promotion. ➟ I created staffing allocation and training plans for the 5th largest career field in the USAF. The 2-year strategic succession plans I developed directly impacted 9K+ employees and 650+ senior managers. ➟ While leading the transition from task-based to competency-based performance evaluations, I built a rubric that standardized the way leaders assessed their teams. ➟ When I led the design of the leadership training curriculum, I identified 40+ training objectives for the 40-hour course that improved communication and critical thinking for 60 future leaders. ➟ Overseeing talent acquisition, I sourced, screened, hired and onboarded candidates at every level. I used the equivalent of Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to track candidates. After auditing 2,500 records, I identified and corrected 75 issues. ➟ I played a key role in the inventory management system replacement project by managing pilot tests and change management, training and implementation plans. ➟ Serving as project manager for a $596K data migration project, I led a team that resolved 300-500 weekly issues and completed the project earlier than scheduled. Show less I directed a team of 15 senior leaders who created policies, procedures, staffing plans and training programs for an organization with 7,100 employees at 53 global locations. ➟ Overseeing talent management, I created and implemented HR staffing allocation, recruiting and training strategies for all 7,100 employees at multiple organizational levels and specialties. ➟ After conducting a capability and gap analysis, I identified and validated the need for 176 additional positions. I introduced a plan that not only successfully recruited, placed and onboarded all new employees across 53 locations but also resulted in a 12% increase in organizational effectiveness.➟ I finalized a staffing assessment that identified and corrected a 10% staffing shortage. I developed an algorithm that calculated career field requirements at each site.➟ To ensure new programs were successfully adopted, I created project plans, outlined logistics support frameworks, developed resource budgets and established roll-out plans. ➟ I led a project that revised the inventory control course. I established objectives, oversaw curriculum design and directed the program implementation. ➟ Prioritizing employee safety, I directed a multi-tiered hazard reduction program that improved operational readiness and reduced explosive risks for 355K+ employees and local residents. Show less I oversaw all aspects of operations for 264 technicians serving in human resources, logistics and supply chain planning, production management, project management and safety compliance. ➟ By creating effective workflow plans, delegating tasks and allocating resources, I ensured almost 4K annual maintenance actions were completed with the highest standards of safety and quality. ➟ I provided leadership that fostered a positive work environment. I opened lines of communication that enabled the team to work cohesively to achieve or exceed organizational goals. ➟ In addition to consistently enforcing policies and HR laws, I coached and mentored employees and handled disciplinary actions as needed. ➟ I reduced production and delivery times up to 25% by streamlining and standardizing operations across the organization. Show less As a Command Munitions Manager, I oversaw munitions' strategic management, security, and operational readiness across USAFE. My role required precision, leadership, and coordination to ensure mission success and compliance with international regulations.- Munitions Oversight & Accountability – Managed inventory control, maintenance, and secure storage of munitions assigned to NATO forces, ensuring operational effectiveness.- Strategic Planning & Coordination – Collaborated with host nation military units to align munitions support with mission objectives and operational requirements.- Security & Compliance – Maintained strict custody and control of munitions, ensuring adherence to security protocols and international agreements.- Operational Readiness – Ensured munitions were available, functional, and ready for rapid deployment to support mission-critical operations.- Leadership & Training – Directed personnel responsible for munitions handling, providing expert guidance, and enforcing Air Force standards.My ability to lead high-stakes operations, manage complex logistics, and ensure strategic munitions readiness was key to supporting military objectives and maintaining mission success. Show less Throughout my Air Force career, I was critical in ensuring the readiness, reliability, and accountability of munitions used to support global operations. As a Munitions Systems Specialist, I was responsible for managing, inspecting, and deploying a wide range of conventional and precision-guided munitions, ensuring mission success and operational excellence.- Precision-Guided Munitions & Missile Systems – Maintained, inspected, and ensured the operational integrity of advanced munitions, including air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, bombs, and guided weapons.- Munitions Inspection & Quality Assurance – Conducted meticulous inspections to verify safety and performance standards compliance, ensuring that every munition met mission-critical requirements.- Storage, Handling, & Transportation – Managed secure storage, inventory control, and movement of munitions, supporting Air Force operations while maintaining strict adherence to regulations.- Weapons System Integration – Worked alongside aircraft maintainers and weapons loaders to ensure proper installation, functionality, and mission readiness of munitions systems.- Operational Support & Readiness – Delivered munitions to the flight line and collaborated with various units to ensure the timely and effective deployment of weapons systems.My expertise in managing high-stakes munitions operations, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence made a direct impact on Air Force missions worldwide. 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    Apr 2022 - Apr 2025

  • Workforce Development Manager - (Career Field Manager - AF Munitions Systems, Pentagon, DC)

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2022

  • HR Policy & Compliance Program Director - (Munitions Functional Manager - 7 AF & Air Combat Command)

    Dec 2015 - Apr 2019

  • Operations Manager - (AMMO Flight Chief - RAF Lakenheath, England & Langley AFB, VA)

    Sept 2011 - Dec 2015

  • Command Munitions Manager

    Nov 2004 - Sept 2011

  • AMMO Troop

    Apr 1995 - Nov 2004
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  Microsoft

  Jan 2025 - now

  In this role, I developed my focus on understanding Microsoft's Data Center Operations and the various Pathways (Military, Neurodiversity, & Communities), Datacenter Academy, and Leap programs that help sustain effective Data Center Operations. I built and fostered effective relationships and used my experience to help improve and grow the Hiring-as-a-Service team's extraordinary programs.

  • Senior Customer Success Account Manager

    May 2025 - now

  • Senior Business Program Management Corporate Fellow

    Jan 2025 - Apr 2025