John Herman

Experience

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  IGA

  Jun 1997 - Aug 1997

  Stocker

  Organized shelves for grocery purchase.Provided customer service.

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  Tecom

  Sept 1998 - Apr 2001

  Landscaper/Painter

  Provided all landscaping needs to governmental housing on Ft. Hood Army base.Painted and refurbished governmental housing on Ft. Hood Army base.

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  Allstar

  Feb 2002 - Sept 2002

  Painter

  Led a four-employee team to paint and refurbish governmental housing on Ft. Hood Army base.

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  Taco Bell

  Sept 2002 - Feb 2004

  Taco Technician/Customer Service Guru

  Prepared delicious Taco Bell brand meals under the required time-limit, under budget, and exceeding all the safety/sanitary guidelines.

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  Tarleton State University

  May 2004 - May 2006

  Librarian (Dick Smith Library)

  Provided second-to-none customer service.Organized and updated periodicals and other library materials.Planned and executed strategic movement of materials to obtain maximum library usage during a 2004 Dick Smith Library overhaul project.

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  Allstate

  May 2006 - Jan 2007

  Intern

  Provided excellent customer service.Performed administrative functions ensuring efficient and effective office production.

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  Killeen ISD

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

  Substitute Teacher

  Ensured all educational and safety requirements were met and exceeded.

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  US Navy, USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2011

  Executive Assistant (E-3-E-5)

  • Awards Yeoman; processed and tracked awards for CVN 74 encompassing over 5,000 Sailors during deployments 2009 and 2011• Official mail manager; tracked, received and processed all official correspondence for CVN 74 managing a mailing budget of over $10,000 in costs• Member of the Multi-Cultural Committee. Trained all 6,000 Sailors onboard CVN 74 in aspects of diversity in society resulting in a more informed and cohesive workforce• Assistant Command Fitness Leader; ensured all Sailors in Administration Department for CVN 74 were physically qualified to serve in the U.S. Navy on a bi-annual basis• Safety Petty Officer; ensured all Naval Occupational Safety and Health guidelines were met and exceeded in the Administration Department onboard CVN 74• Molded 7 junior Yeomen into an efficient and cohesive team resulting in the expeditious and accurate processing of over 6,000 pieces of correspondence in support of 20 departments. This contributed to the sustained superior performance of CVN 74• Managed all manpower and administrative requirements for over 450 Sailors during a 2010 CVN 74 maintenance overhaul period Show less

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  US Navy

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2014

  Senior Executive Placement Officer / Administrative Assistant (E-5-E-6) - N00F

  Navy Flag Officer Management, Distribution, and Development (N00F) is responsible for the distribution, management, and assignment of all Flag Officers in the Navy and reports directly to the CNO on all matters pertaining to Flag Officers• Create and track General/Flag Officer Request for Nomination packages to assign Admirals into Joint Chiefs of Staff positions•Coordinate with Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of Defense, the President, Congress, and Senate on all Admiral manpower decisions• Process and track background inquiries using Inspector General, Naval Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Naval Criminal Investigative Services, and Judge Advocate General on Admirals in order to approve promotions, manpower adjustments, and retirements• Hand selected to be the Chief of Naval Personnel (N1) Assistant Command Security Manager during a crucial move from the Navy Annex to Naval Support Facility Arlington utilizing the Lenel Security system to ensure building clearance and access for 250 military, contractors and civilian personnel • Oversees a $1.7 million budget for N00F ensuring all supply requirements are met• Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Treasurer; manages a budget of over $9,000 for the enjoyment of N1 staff• Trainer for the History and Heritage Committee; gives training and instructs Sailors of N1 on naval history and heritage Show less

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  Herman Household

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

  Transitioning Veteran

  Seeking the next challenge that will help me complete my dream of assisting active duty military, veterans, and their families utilizing my skills in human resources and administration.

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  Farm Bureau Bank

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  Administrative / Human Resources Assistant to Chief Financial Officer / Chief Risk Officer

  -Provide administrative/human resource support to Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President, Risk Management and Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer as well as the Human Resource Coordinator.-Coordinate national board meetings (Utilizing Board Effect) with American Farm Bureau Federation as well as record meeting minutes.-Schedule, maintain and plan all calendar events as well as travel arrangements.-Provide all administrative changes/corrections to financial documents and general correspondence. -Utilize corporate credit card to ensure supply requirements for executive staff are met, processes monthly senior executive expense reports.-Serves as coordinator for building management to maintain operational readiness at Farm Bureau Bank.-Human Resource Assistant. Processes payroll (utilizing Paycom and AsureForce), interview, train, maintain employee records, EEOC complaints and answering all questions regarding benefits. Show less

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  Coastal Management Solutions, Inc.

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Contractor (Personnel Support Detachment, San Antonio, U.S. Navy)
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  Air Force Civilian Service

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

  Supply Technician GS-06
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  HQ Air Force Personnel Center

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2017

  Civilian Personnel Palace Acquire Intern Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-07/09/11

  My first year as a Palace Acquire Intern. In this rotation, I worked on the Force Support Career Field Team, as a Career Field Administrator. My main responsibilities included a variety of personnel actions, leadership training and development, and employee tuition assistance.

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  Air Force Civilian Service

  Apr 2017 - Mar 2023

  - I develop/integrate a variety of Air Force (AF) Training, Education, and Professional Development (TE&PD) and experiential programs, along with the accompanying procedures for developmental programs, which are synchronized across the continuum of learning.- I serve as a TE&PD WG leader and advisor to all other DoD, HAF, MAJCOMS, AFPC Council, AFPC Board, and a variety of Training & Development (T&D) Working Groups.- I develop, execute, evolve, coordinate, and oversee programs, strategies, and frameworks utilized to develop the AF Total Force (TF).- As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), I manage a wide variety of Force Development (FD) programs and processes to execute the Air Force requirements. I establish, review, and validate the measures to assess the established institutional and functional competencies for the civilian workforce developed by the FD Commander (FDC).- I develop proposals for new/changes in legislation guidance, Air Force policy and operating procedures for discussion and implementation.- I pinpoint competency or training gaps and develop new approaches to identify meaningful factors and performance quality levels, and determine accurate measurement techniques and makes recommendations to management to create a highly professionalized civilian workforce.- As an advisor, I also deliver briefings to manage on study findings and recommendations and interface with colleagues to provide guidance to higher-level leadership and managers on current and future status of civilian TE&PD programs.- I partner with academia, industry, joint and international partners, and other learning agencies to coordinate, advocate, and anticipate learning requirements and apply best practices across the civilian force development enterprise. Show less

  • Senior Professional Development Program Manager, GS-0301-13

    Feb 2019 - Mar 2023

  • Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement), GS-0201-11

    May 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-11

    Apr 2018 - May 2018

  • Civilian Personnel Palace Acquire Intern Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-09/11

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
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  United States Space Force

  Mar 2023 - now

  NH-03 (GS-13) Human Resources Specialist (Human Resource Development)

  USSF/S1D's specific mission is to develop and implement policies, programs, and procedures for civilian education and professional development across the Space Force enterprise.- I develop objectives, policies and procedures affecting civilian developmental education programs that integrate Space Force mission and personnel policy. I provide advice, and policy analysis to support the development of solutions to especially complex problems of program improvement. I influence the overall strategy and processes for developmental education with emphasis on Professional Military Education (PME) and Advanced Academic Degrees (AAD) assignment and development programs.- I conduct and lead studies and initiatives to improve programs and influence policy changes for assigned functional areas that typically involve long-range, highly complex, and often sensitive topics. I develop detailed plans, goals, and objectives that align with DoD and Space Force strategic plans and also aligns with industry best practices. - I perform strategic communication to advocate for the organization. I direct the utilization of internal and external communication systems to Space Force program areas are publicized and customers remain informed. I manage the development of executive-level memoranda, letters, newsletter, and updates electronic media to ensure timely information is optimally available. - I represent Space Force with a variety of agency, command, and installation and functional area organizations. I serve as a primary advisor/consultant and establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with HQSF Staff, HAF, DoD, OPM and civilian institutions. I directly communicate with staffs of the SECAF, Office of the Chief of Space Operations (OCSO) and Vice Chief of Space Operations (VCSO), Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), and sister services on Space Force civilian developmental policies, programs, and procedures and other related personnel program issues. Show less