Kevin Hawks

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 1986 - Mar 2012

  • Served as mentor to a 500+-person workforce; solely responsible for relationship building and gaining support and commitment of new and innovative ideas; promoted ideas with enthusiasm • Utilized organizational climate assessments to diagnose problems and formulate recommendations--with leadership--to drive improvements to best meet the needs of the organization • Senior leader advisor; presented options to balance HR management practices with organizational objectives to include areas such as morale building, recognition programs, and professional development • Utilized conflict resolution, change management, and process improvement techniques to resolve issues impacting productivity, readiness, and mission accomplishment• Networked with various internal and external agencies such as payroll, medical benefits and personnel management to ensure employees received pay and benefits commensurate with their skills and abilities• Assessed employee needs and referred to a specialized helping agency if appropriate Show less • Taught first-level supervision, leadership and communication skills using various forms of instructional styles • Evaluated both written and verbal communication skills assessments; provided constructive feedback to enhance employee supervisory skills and evaluations• Managed student scheduling, curriculum control, feedback and analysis, budgeting and instructor hiring, training and certification• Managed development and modification of all course curriculum media including examinations, study guides, lesson plans, and presentations for the only Air Launched Cruise Missile maintenance course• Lead nine instructors in effective instruction and training of over 300 entry-level, Air Force technicians on the basics of a 3-month electronic missile maintenance systems course• Hired, trained, certified, and scheduled all instructor staff• Evaluated feedback from worldwide supervisors on effectiveness of training provided and adjusted curriculum to meet needs of customers Show less

  • First Sergeant (Human Resources Manager)

    May 2003 - Mar 2012

  • Commandant/Flight Instructor

    Jun 1998 - May 2003

  • Instructor Supervisor

    Jun 1994 - Jun 1998

  • Missile Systems Maintenance Specialist

    Jun 1986 - Jun 1994
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  University of Phoenix

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

  Adjunct Instructor

  Taught various courses for MBA program.

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  USAF

  Oct 2012 - May 2015

  Work/Life Specialist

  • Managed all aspects of a Congressionally mandated Transition Assistance Program • Prepared over 750 personnel annually for transition from active duty military while facilitating financial counseling, employment assistance and benefit information • Provided services to meet the requirements of the Veteran’s Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011• Consulted with clients to assess their capacity to re-enter the civilian sector then offers guidance and recommendations to improve their chances for success • Evaluated resumes, post-service budgets, and transition plans to determine if further preparation or referral is required • Conducted basic personal financial management training, including the importance of budgeting, maintaining good credit, personal savings and investing, predatory lending, and large purchase buying- Managed section's Information Technology Equipment account, controlling purchasing, maintenance and disposition of over 200 accountable items. Show less

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  PEOPLEASE and PLC Services

  May 2015 - May 2016

  Client Services, Human Resources Director

  Founded in 1994, PEOPLEASE is a full-service Professional Employer Organization (PEO) headquartered in beautiful Mount Pleasant, SC. The company serves hundreds of transportation and logistics customers nationwide, managing the administration of their tens of thousands of employees. With a large company presence, PEOPLEASE has a nationwide reach allowing for cost effective payroll, healthcare, workers’ compensation insurance, and human resource administration solutions, ensuring its customers can focus on their core business operations. Why PEOPLEASE? Innovation you can count on. People you can trust. For some, a PEO is an unfamiliar concept. However, a PEO is simply a relationship in which we become your dedicated Workers’ Compensation Management, Payroll, Human Resource Transportation and Logistics expert partner. We deliver our services through a Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO) model, meaning you are not facing the threat and impact of changes to the laws, regulations and other compliance requirements alone. We are here to assist and provide you information and guidance in these areas. You retain the day-to-day control over how you manage your employees and PEOPLEASE handles the administrative support burdens so you can focus on what you do best. Employee BenefitsBenefits are not one-size-fits-all and do have an effect on retention and recruiting. Human ResourcesWe’ll take on HR challenges and complexities allowing you to focus on retention and recruiting. Payroll & Tax AdministrationTasking us with your payroll processing offers relief from a time consuming task.Safety & Risk ManagementPrevention is the best cure. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 2016 - now

  • Chief, Military & Family Readiness Center

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Flight Chief, Airman & Family Readiness Center

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Community Readiness Consultant, Airman & Family Readiness Center

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
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  Ozark Leadership Solutions

  Oct 2024 - now

  Small Business Owner

  Provide organizations with entry-level leadership training and team development facilitation utilizing Training Wheels experiential learning system.