Benjamin Brink, PHR

Experience

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  US Army

  Oct 2014 - Jul 2018

  Led planning and execution of distribution and resupply operations, overseeing material management, sustainment automation, HR support, and coordinating supplies, services, transportation, and contracts.• Spearheaded the implementation of the organization’s unbreakable warrior program; resulted in reestablishing employee accountability of 169 employees, tracking progress for a 70% compliance rate. • Developed and implemented a leadership development program, training over 700 employees in a single quarter. The program's effectiveness was evident in the following quarter's 10% promotion rate.• Demonstrated strong supervisory abilities by managing a housing database for the organization, encompassing over 400 units, conducting regular audits resulting in maintaining an occupancy rate of 93%.• Implemented major initiatives using robust project management techniques for two improvement projects for $500,000+. Enhanced the organization's environment, fostering a sense of employee belonging.• Advised on capabilities and supervised the training, health, welfare, discipline, mentorship, and professional development of 4 senior managers and 2 middle managers, resulting in 4 being selected for promotion. Show less Directed all operational and administrative functions for 697 employees, including talent review, onboarding, HR training, performance management, employee relations, human resource compliance, human resource policy development, employee engagement initiatives, and all office operations.• Selected as the Senior Advisor by 10th Mountain Senior Executives, utilized key partnership abilities to exercise diplomacy between management and employees, resulting in performance increasing by 50%. • Functioned as a strategic partner to management, providing guidance, interpreting, and explaining policies, procedures, standards, and legal requirements to facilitate a positive and productive work environment. • Utilized my ability to effectively communicate to develop a team, that launched and spearheaded a thriving toy drive, enhancing community involvement. Collected 800+ toys, benefiting residents in need.• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail by revamping the employee HR metric identification process by pinpointing gaps through data analysis, resulting in a 90% increase in accuracy by minimizing errors.• Utilized superior communication skills that successfully implemented a performance evaluation and employee recognition tracking system, achieved 100% accuracy, and eliminated late submissions. Show less As the 1SG (Senior Advisor) of the 514th Maintenance Company I was the enlisted soldiers' champion and the commander's right hand. I focused on soldier well-being, ensuring a positive unit environment and proper training. I also oversaw the company's operations, keeping it prepared for missions and deployments. This involved managing logistics and administration, along with ensuring equipment readiness and soldier qualifications. In a maintenance company specifically, I had a strong grasp of the equipment and procedures, I was involved in managing maintenance flow and repair timeframes. It's a leadership role demanding excellence in soldier care, administrative proficiency, and understanding the intricacies of keeping the company running smoothly. Show less

  • Operations Support Manager

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Senior Advisor / HR Business Partner

    Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Senior Advisor

    Oct 2014 - Sept 2016
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  25th Infantry Division

  Aug 2019 - Apr 2022

  Senior Maintenance Supervisor

  Oversaw maintenance for 5 subordinate organizations of 14,000+ employees and $500 million in equipment, provided guidance and professional development for senior employees, and ensured fleet readiness. provided Data analysis to advise executive leadership, led the development of operating procedures, and managed recognition programs for maintenance excellence.• Led the revision of the organization's maintenance handbook, the first update in over 3 years, and distributed it across the entire organization.• Developed a form facilitating corrosion mitigation for subordinate organizations during services, while offering comprehensive guidance to maintenance managers.• Instrumental in establishing an independent inspection team and standardizing maintenance inspections across the organization, achieving 100% organizational compliance from a previous 20% level. Show less

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  1st Armored Division

  May 2022 - Oct 2022

  Senior Maintenance Supervisor

  Managed logistical and maintenance operations for 17K employees and $1.2B in assets. Orchestrated multi-level support teams, optimized facility layouts, and contributed to company policy development. • Revolutionized the organization’s data management with an innovative Power BI semantic model to answer questions, resulting in the timely delivery of data pulls by 60% and ensuring accuracy.• Instrumental in establishing a cross-functional inspection team that standardized inspections across the organization; achieved 100% organizational compliance, with continuous performance improvement.• Maintained elevated levels of credibility by identifying a knowledge gap through data analysis, developed training for 128 employees in equipment assessment, and increased proper identification by 90%. • Provided data analysis for executives that built rapport, influenced plan development for an excellence recognition program, and prioritized reviews to measure the effectiveness of programs. Show less

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  US Army

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Advisor / Human Resources

  Dynamic leader of a 1,276-employee organization managing Labor Relations for HR functions, technical maintenance, supply, transportation, and facility management across 10 companies, with 4.5K pieces of equipment and $10.6B in assets. • Led talent acquisition and career development for ten company managers overseeing 1,200 employees resulting in a 20% increase in targeted personnel placement achieving organizational goals.• Implemented a real-time employee HR system for 400+ employees, boosting transparency, streamlining decisions, and optimizing efficiency; achieved a 10% reduction in employee unavailability. • Demonstrated strong proficiency in workforce planning and problem-solving by leading a team of 10 to refine policies and procedures that improved clarity by 20%, resulting in 60% error-free closure reports.• Provided counseling and coaching expertise to company leaders on inclusion, driving new strategies, and promoting a positive work environment as evidenced by a 15% increase in the DECOS results.• Spearheaded HR process improvement by revamping onboarding, ensuring clear expectations and valid data, resulting in a 20% reduction in onboarding time.• Displayed a high level of adaptability in managing diverse team members by increasing clarity on goal setting and professional skills that cultivated a performance culture, increasing employee performance by 15%. Show less