Dennis Stevenson

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Apr 1999 - May 2005

  Chief of Weapons Safety

  Consultant to commanders on all matters concerning explosive risk management and hazard abatement actionsManages all elements of the 374 Airlift Wing and the 730th Air Mobility Squadron Weapons Safety programsEstablishes safety criteria to catalogue, store and dispose of explosives in accordance with Department of Defense regulationsPerforms operational reviews on all wing and tenant units; approves and develops instructions, lesson plans and curriculumLead authority; approves unit explosive licenses ensuring stored munitions meet all operational needsSuperb leadership; Pacific Air Force's best weapons safety program—extended mishap-free record to 25 yearsAstute; mitigated collateral damage from glass breakage be use of explosive film on building's windows located in clear zone—saved Air Force $2,000Fund administrator; ensured critical shop needs were met; fiscally responsible—$36K office budgetExcellent; strictly enforced explosive safety standards—wing awarded 2003 PACAF CAT II Weapons Safety TrophyVersatile; research/procured bird aircraft strike prevention systems—4,753 flights, no bird damage Linchpin; safe transfer of 73,700 pounds of Japanese Self-Defense munitions—12 mishaps-free missions Adroit; authored local munitions "Hands-On Training" guide--centered around mishap avoidance to eliminate operational complacenciesTop performer; attended AF weapons safety school--graduated with honors, #2 of 12; 97% testing average Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Jul 2005 - Jan 2012

  Acknowledged performer; possesses strong leadership and communications skills—appointed and accepted Materiel Fight Chief positionStrategic planner, steered three sections with 46 personnel to achieve organizational success Oversaw onboarding program; guided personnel’s workplace inductions—smoothed transition Problem-solver; ability to identify & evaluate recommended actions needed to resolve problems while maintaining the willingness to exploring available options that adhere to regulations/policiesEffective communicator; willingness to explore and accept new ideas adding to efficiencies and effectiveness techniques--ability to interpret new ideas and use tact convey importanceBuilt network outside and inside organization for flawless inventory execution—100% accuracy Authored customer agreement document; researched and developed content that met DOD and local compliance standards for all parties effected—#1 support tool for customer relations Reworked organizational training plans; validated existing and develop action training tasks covering 8 functional areas—readied 144 personnel for current and future custody support Show less Stockpile manager; 12 million line items/$1.4 billion dollars—superb accountability management Revamped shipment/redistribution process; executed 120 shipments—2-year backlog removed Identified training weakness areas; implemented 1-on-1 training approach—drove 100% QA ratings Mentored 11 personnel; challenged/empowered personnel to make decisions—improved job satisfaction and work center efficiencyCreated/utilized 20MM Adhoc Spreadsheet; precisely tracked aircraft loads—cut load times by 33% Interpreted and oversaw sys program; all equipment items loaded—beat cutoff date by 2-monthsPerformance Appraisal Manager; objectively performed feedbacks/appraisal reports—fair ratings documented Show less Handpicked to setup Creech Air Force Base’s storage area and established forward reach-support for Nellis Air Force; staffed/employed 49 personnel—solidified Air Force’s remote-piloted missions Oversaw and established manning; interpreted and coordinated new manning requirement with headquarter and manning offices—support for current mission/future deployments readied Developed/coordinated/implemented strategic plans; advisor for new construction projects/setup and established new supply account for inbound deliveries—force multiplier for mission executionFormulated controlled area escort support; created worksite workaround plan-saved 700 man-hoursSupervised cross-utilization training for 18 workers—100% pass rating on MQ-1 load inspectionsCreated new work center on-boarding program; introduced step-by-step checklists to help with new personnel indoctrination—eliminated in-processing missteps/reduce stress for smooth acclimation Facilitated Hellfire missile Technical Order rewrite; identified, validated, and fixed technical errors Show less

  • Munitions Material Flight Chief

    Mar 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Munitions Systems Accountable Officer

    Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

  • Munitions Flight Chief

    Jul 2005 - Jan 2009
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  MN Dept of Human Services

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  Human Resources Strategic Talent Aquisition Team Specialist

  Key contributor for carrying out related Department of Human Services' Mission and Values associated with HR Department. Partner with hiring supervisors to ensure optimal staffing levels are achieved and maintained. Examine and execute staffing processes to enhance productivity by reducing redundant efforts to improve efficiencies. Embrace team concept for daily duties: attending recruiting events, developing and creating job postings, screen resumes, determine compensation, improving applicant's hiring experience, . Show less

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  Minnesota Department of Human Services

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  HR Generalist

  Human Resources Generalist (Staffing) • Provides HR assistance to Department of Human Services account assigned managers and supervisors• Fosters work relationships with account supervisors; two-way communication improved productivity • Guides account supervisors on how to effectively manage, allocate and skillfully fill positions • Performs various types of timely audits on positions ensuring the appropriate job classification • Prepares internal and external postings to attract best applicants while adhering to M.S. Chapter 43A• Administers selection processes in accordance with Bargaining Unit Agreements and Plans• Meticulously review resumes prior to hiring manager preselection of applicants to interview• Verifies applicants’ state licensure when deemed as a qualification and for determining starting pay rate• Ensures account supervisors staffing concerns were mitigated or advanced up to supervision for resolve • Manages 20 organizational staffing accounts, assisted 40+ hiring supervisors to fill numerous vacancies • Tracks position requests from inception to offer acceptance; tactful follow-ups ensures timely processing Show less

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  Minnesota State Lottery

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2021

  HR Business Partner
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  Minnesota Department of Human Services

  Sept 2021 - now

  HR Strategic Talent Acquisition Business Partner

  The Talent Acquisition Specialist, Recruitment is responsible for providing best-in-class full-cycle recruiting and staffing services to the Department of Human Services (DHS). Working collaboratively as part of the Strategic Talent Acquisition Team within the Office of Human Resources, this position will execute day-to-day recruitment activities including partnering with hiring managers to understand their particular business needs, creating strategic recruitment plans, driving talent pipeline development, and providing consistent updates on recruitment progress.This position requires a highly relationship-driven approach to building and sustaining a network of connections both internal and external to DHS. This position will actively partner with hiring managers, human resources team members, and other stakeholders to recruit and retain a workforce dedicated to DHS’ mission – helping people meet their basic needs so they can live in dignity and achieve their highest potential.This position has access to labor relations information as defined in M.S. 13.37; participates in meetings where DHS and state labor negotiations proposals are discussed and evaluated; provides data and information to labor negotiations as it relates to job allocation and selection issues. The position assists in preparing written proposals for presentation at collective bargaining with other members of the HR office. Show less