Tania Lark
Memphis
Summary
Transitioning U.S. Navy professional with 5+ years of experience in personnel administration, HR operations, compliance, executive support, and workforce coordination within fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage administrative operations, support leadership initiatives, coordinate cross-functional workflows, and maintain confidential personnel records with accuracy and professionalism. Experienced in employee onboarding support, performance documentation, travel coordination, records management, and organizational compliance for 1,000+ personnel. Additional civilian leadership experience in retail management overseeing customer service, scheduling, and daily operations. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management at Western Governors University with an active Top Secret clearance. Seeking opportunities in Human Capital, HR Operations, Project Delivery, or Workforce Transformation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Cato Corporation
Millington
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with daily retail operations, employee scheduling, customer service management, and team support in a fast-paced environment.
- Resolved customer concerns professionally while supporting operational efficiency and store performance goals.
- Assisted in managing daily operations and staff scheduling.
- Coordinated inventory management and merchandising strategies.
- Trained team members on customer service best practices.
Administrative Operations & Personnel Coordinator
United States Navy
01.2021 - Current
- Managed personnel administration, executive correspondence, compliance documentation, and workforce operations supporting over 300 military and civilian personnel.
- Coordinated employee onboarding, personnel access management, travel administration, payroll actions, and records management to streamline processes for new hires.
- Oversaw onboarding processes, including orientation and training for new hires within the organization.
- Processed 111 performance evaluations, 60 employee recognition packages, and 800+ administrative correspondence items while supporting high-volume organizational operations.
- Maintained and organized over 600 confidential personnel and administrative files while improving workflow efficiency and reducing processing times by more than 50%.
- Prepared leadership reports, organizational directives, and legal documentation to ensure compliance with administrative policies and enhance decision-making.
- Supported leadership teams with scheduling, operational coordination, employee support, and process improvement initiatives in fast-paced environments.
- Managed personnel actions, including appointments and administrative tasks for service members and civilian employees.
- Supported supervisors in managing employee performance by providing recommendations for discipline.
- Contributed to the development of training programs aimed at enhancing staff skills and ensuring compliance.
- Created and maintained organized employee files for accurate record-keeping, supporting efficient personnel administration.
- Recognized for strong leadership, professionalism, technical performance, and operational efficiency through multiple advancement recommendations and performance evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University
12-2026
Skills
- Human Resources Support
- Personnel Administration
- Employee relations
- Onboarding support
- Compliance & Policy Support
- Workforce Coordination
- Project Coordination
- Organizational Operations
- Workflow management
- Microsoft Office
- Cross-functional communication
- Training supervision
- Confidential handling
Additional Information
Active Top Secret Security Clearance, Command Pay & Personnel Administration Qualification, Experienced in Personnel Support, Compliance Operations, and Administrative Coordination, Combat Support of the Quarter Recognition
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Cato Corporation
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Operations & Personnel Coordinator
United States Navy
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Western Governors University