Shannon Julian

• Optimized executive workflow with proactive problem-solving efforts that identified potential challenges early in the process.
• Managed a wide range of sensitive and confidential special assignments of personal interest and concern to the Field Office Director.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams on various initiatives to drive company-wide improvements. This included leading the coordination of duties encompassing resource management, budget formulation and execution, security, facilities, logistics support, workload analysis, performance monitoring and records management.
• Developed and coordinated the delivery of major projects and initiatives spanning various operational lines in the Field Office.
• Developed strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize collaboration and achieve common goals.
• Supported executive leadership with timely research, data analysis, and strategic planning for informed decision making.
• Developed new approaches to problems and program requirements that had no precedent.
• Able to communicate effectively with diplomacy and persuasion and presented well-considered and sound suggestions.
• Developed criteria to measure the success, efficiency, and effectiveness of new processes as they were implemented.
• Obtained information for upper management of critical, sensitive and confidential nature from sources outside the Field Office Directorate.

• Served as Senior Specialist and recognized expert in recruitment and placement of for Bureau of Navy Personnel by assisting in the management and administration of the recruitment and placement program.
• Provided guidance to management on recruitment and staffing options, merit systems principles, prohibited personnel practices, development and use of selection criteria and other approaches to enhance recruitment and improve employee productivity, morale and retention.
• Oriented new employees on civil service and agency policies, regulations, rights, benefits, services and related human resource matters.
• Served as team leader on command assistance visits to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and consistency with prescribed policies and practices.
• Lead and served on special projects to identify deficiencies and recommend changes to resolve recurring problems.

• Served as Senior Specialist and recognized expert in recruitment and placement of for the Department of Labor by assisting in the management and administration of the recruitment and placement program with regard to complex and difficult staffing situations.
• Translated existing information regarding known or suspected deficiencies into specific corrective actions via new or revised procedures around program compliance, training and guidance for staff.
• Ensured all policy, regulatory and program issues were properly integrated with other staff areas and HR functional areas.
• Developed and implemented multiple recruitment strategies utilizing multiple sources.
• Trained and advised managers, supervisors, and employees regarding various staffing topics and their roles in the HR management program.
• Provided information to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigators, HR leadership and other agency officials to investigate and resolve EEO cases

• Served on a team of analysts for the systems used by the HR offices providing expert assistance and advice on how to best utilize those specific systems.
• Formulated and ongoing comprehensive work plan in which customer needs are identified, objectives are defined and approaches are recommended.
• Planned, initiated and conducted various Service Wide studies; organized and coordinated inter-functional and/or inter-regional task forces comped of management officials.
• Led and conducted special projects, developed project plans, conducted fact finding analysis and presented recommendations and conclusions to management officials.
• Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Enhanced internal communication strategies, resulting in improved information flow across departments.

• Provided technical assistance and advice throughout the Bureau of Navy Personnel in the development of solutions to complex problems of program improvement.

- Implementation/administration of HR programs

- Interpretation / clarification of complex controversial policies

- Interpretation of regulatory guides and laws

- Development of strategic plans for the enhancement,

improvement, maintenance, and future development of HR

programs

• Advised management on staffing issues and recommended resolutions regarding workforce shaping/reduction-in-force, special placement programs, recruitment methods, and special pay incentives.
• Developed and conducted formal and informal civilian personnel-related briefings and trainings

Provided a range of HR services in the following specialties:

- Staffing/recruiting and Placement

o Provided technical services involving the identification and

cultivation of recruitment strategies and sources

o Assist management in developing crediting plans and other

documentation necessary for recruitment and placement of

well qualified candidates in internal and external

competitive staffing actions

o Conducted rating and ranking panels

o Coordinated management and subject matter expert

participation

o Issued referrals

- Administered and advised management on special

employment programs that emphasize affirmative action

o FEORP

o VRA

o Persons with Disabilities

o Military Spouse and Program S

o DoD Priority Placement

- Mentored lower graded employees by providing Human

Resources expert-level advice to resolve a full range of

operational problems as they moved through their training

programs.

• Provided a range of HR Services in the following functional specialties: classification, recruitment and placement, employee and labor relations to customers around the world.
• Developed, evaluated and certified position descriptions and interpreted those and used to assign a candidate that met those requirements to the hiring manager.
• Designed organizational structures, evaluated functions and operating needs, and made recommendations regarding appropriate title, series, and grades withing the proposed organizational design. Assessed and advised management on the impact of proposed reorganizations and recommended alternative position management structures.
• Diffused and resolved situations or disputes over decisions by providing technical input as appropriate.
• Conducted rating and ranking panels, coordinated management and subject matter expert participation and advised management on special employment programs.
• Assisted the Labor Management Specialists in coordinating concepts with Union regarding changes in regulations, policies, and procedures as it relates to personnel practices and provided services to supervisors regarding contract interpretation, processing grievances and handling individual cases.

Federal Positions/Grades

Human Resources Assistant (DLA) GS-0201-06/7 05/29/2016-09/03/2016

Credentials Technician (Meddac Army) GS-0301-06 11/02/2015-05/28/2016

Human Resources Assistant (CHRA Army) GS-0201-05 11/03/2014-11/01/2015

• Built strong relationships with clients to understand their staffing needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Developed successful recruitment strategies that resulted in reduced time-to-hire rates across all business units.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively screening and selecting candidates for various job roles.

• Successfully managed tight deadlines by skillfully balancing limited timeframes against available human capital while still achieving quality results.
• Maintained detailed records of all allocated resources, facilitating accurate reporting and forecasting for future projects.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization through regular review meetings focused on optimizing processes related to resource management.

• Supported account management processes by organizing documentation and resources.
• Coordinated with various departments to resolve client issues and inquiries.
• Assisted in preparing account reports and presentations for internal team meetings.