Erik Forman

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Feb 1998 - Dec 2004

  ► Managed and groomed up to 35 Marines and Sailors. Trained them on over 20 various types of certifications, qualifications, and licenses.► Performed inspections, verify subordinate maintenance tasks on 12 F/A-18 aircraft which contributed to a 96% mission completion rate during Operations Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom.► Delegated as the department Safety Manager resulting in no personnel work-related injuries on the extreamly hazardous carrier flight deck during 2002-2004.► Coordinated maintenance actions between Maintenance Control, Quality Assurance, and other departments. Show less

  • Collateral Duty Inspector

    Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

  • Basic Marine & F/A-18 Power Plant Mechanic

    Feb 1998 - Jan 2001
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  United States Marine Corps

  Apr 2005 - Apr 2009

  ◆ Managed maintenance shop tasks on over 45 aircraft, on over 100 engines, with a combined maintenance man hours in excess of 25,000 hours during a nine month period.◆ Was the senior Marine NCO for the Navy Command. Mentored and groomed all junior Marines (over 40). ◆ Successfully completed nine Ground Support Equipment licenses in a five month period.◆ Fuel Cell Supervisor qualified, was one of four in the command to be fully fuel cell certified.◆ Earned 12 qualifications and certifications during an eight month period including CPR.◆ Trained five Marines to earn Level II MATMEP for the 6217 MOS.◆ Served as the only level IV MATMEP (6217 MOS) for the Aircraft Division. Show less ☑ Processed 2,002 applicants, shipped 1,518 recruits, and maintained more than 500 enlistment packages.☑ Established and maintained a close working relationship with MEPS personnel, 13 Sub-Stations (over 60 recruiters covering the states of WI, northern IL, and Upper Peninsula MI), Ops, USIS, and OPM.☑ Contributed to RS Milwaukee's selection as a Superior Achiever for FY-2006 and being selected as the #2 RS within the 9th Marine Corps District for FY-2006.☑ Was selected as the 9th Marine Corps District Runner-Up MEPS Liaison of the Year for FY-2006 and the 9th Marine Corps District Runner-Up MEPS Liaison of the Qtr for 3rd Qtr of FY-2006.Appointed by Recruiting Station Milwaukee Commanding Officer as his personal representative, to act in his behalf at MEPS Milwaukee. Responsible for establishing a professional working relationship with other service personnel and civilian employees. Personally screened applicants for enlistment against mental, moral, and physical requirements as required by DOD, USMC regulations and MEPS instructions. Interviewed applicants to ensure their honesty and moral integrity met Marine Corps standards. Reviewed all legal and medical documents for accuracy. Prescreened and interviewed all applicants prior to final contracting and shipping to recruit training. Preformed quality control checks on all enlistment and commissioning application packages for compliance prior to processing. Maintained, updated, and serviced records in a way that increased the efficiency for processing and shipping. Show less

  • Power Plants Night Shift Manager

    May 2008 - Apr 2009

  • Military Entrance Processing Station Liaison

    Apr 2006 - Apr 2008

  • Marine Corps Recruiter

    Apr 2005 - Apr 2006
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  United States Department of Defense

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2015

  Human Resources Assistant

  ✔ A key member in the Processing Team earning the honor of the 1st Battalion "Top Processing Team" for CY 2013; technical knowledge is outstanding.✔ Always completed tasks on time or ahead of time with superior results; instrumental in the processing of over 2,200 applicants during the rated period 2013-2014.✔ Committed to excellence in all aspects of job performance; contributed to zero unclassifiable fingerprints being submitted.✔ Assisted in the training of a new HRA in the Processing Section; instilled the desire to ensure the job was performed in accordance with all applicable regulations.✔ Worked diligently to help the Processing Section earn the remark "best seen to date" during Staff Assistance Visit; zero deficiencies noted in files room. Conducts pre-enlistment and/or pre-accession interviews of applicants. Based upon review of the record and personal interview, refers applicants with additional disclosed information to the appropriate enlistment, recruiting or processing authority. Fingerprints applicants and processes fingerprints as required. Screens applicant records to ascertain that all necessary documents are present according to the requirements of each military service. Verifies information with applicant and types Emergency Data Records. Breaks down, assembles, and distributes applicant enlistment record packets for all services. Performs quality review/quality control of applicants projected to process the next day. Possesses in-depth knowledge of MIRS coding as it pertains to processing. Communicates with liaisons regarding individuals who require additional information before processing. Prepares and conducts end-of-day communications. Reviews and conducts all DEP discharges. Reviews applicant packets before filing. Purges records from the MIRS database and files room. Performs other assigned duties to accomplish the mission. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Jul 2015 - now

  Employed under the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) with the Office of Integrity and Compliance (OIC). Serving as the OIC's Liaison and COR to contracting, alternate HR Liaison, and assist with program's Financial Management.♦ Manage and oversee high level contracts that have a direct impact to VHA's policy making, audits, communication, and regulatory compliance. Procured over $31M in contract value in the past two FY's.♦ FAC-COR III certified.♦ FAC-P/PM I certified. Show less ◆ Manage over 40 contracts ranging from Physician Services, Selling Agreements, Medical Sharing, and Services with a combined total contract value in excess of $40 million.◆ Assist over 40 local Contracting Officer Representatives with their development of procurement packages and training needs to maintain certification.◆ Represent the facility for contracting needs in multiple local and regional committees.◆ Track the status of over 100 local contracts to ensure services do not lapse.◆ FAC-COR II certified Show less ► Provided administrative oversight to the Environmental Management Service (EMS) department. Maintained HR, Fiscal, Contracting, and Program Management to the department which oversaw Laundry, Interior Design, Painting, Housekeeping, and Laborer services for the Sioux Falls VA facility.► Delegated by the Associate Director as the Environment of Care (EOC) Coordinator for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. Scheduled, managed, and logged EOC discrepancies on over 120 inspections with a versatile 12 member SME team to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff. Reported monthly results to the EOC oversight committee.► Processed nearly 30 recruitment requests, conducted interviews, and provided hiring recommendations to leadership.► Managed 10 contracts with a total combined value of over $3 million.► FAC-COR I certified Show less ♦ Receive and examine complex payroll authorization documents & makes computations, and prepare proper forms for the pay of the full variety of civilian positions.♦ Review novel and unique payroll situations which affect pay, leave, entitlements, taxes, benefits, and other deductions and master pay record information for all employees during the pay cycle. ♦ Ensure all timecards are transmitted to the Austin Finance Center (FSC) within the timeframe specified and all rejects are processed timely.. ♦ Interpret customer inquiries and resolve discrepancies and complex problems based on an extensive knowledge of civilian pay rules, regulations, laws, procedures, or operations. ♦ Interpret customer’s inquiries and resolve discrepancies and complex problems based on an extensive knowledge of civilian pay rules, regulations, laws, procedures, or operations. ♦ Provide timekeeper training through one-on-one training sessions and group briefings.♦ Audit pay and leave accounts to identify and correct delinquent and/or erroneous personnel actions or time-keeping errors. ♦ Responsible for accurate and timely preparation and submission of all payroll reports required by VA, other Federal agencies, state agencies, and financial institutions Show less

  • Program Specialist (FAC-COR III)

    May 2022 - now

  • Program Specialist - Contract Liaison

    Mar 2019 - May 2022

  • Administrative Officer - Environmental Management Service

    Feb 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Civilian Pay Technician

    Jul 2015 - Feb 2018