BRADLEY BARNES
Summary
Dynamic Senior HR Director and Lean Six Sigma certified professional with over 10 years of experience in personnel and crisis management. Proven track record in building high-performing teams and optimizing organizational operations while driving impactful HR initiatives. Expert in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management, leveraging military leadership to address complex challenges and enhance employee engagement. Committed to fostering a positive workplace culture that aligns with strategic business objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Director
United States Air Force
Honolulu, HI
06.2021 - Current
- Oversaw 130 civilian and military Human Resource specialists across 7 organizations for 1800 employees
- Developed and ensured alignment of HR strategies with organizational goals
- Partner with senior leadership to drive business success through development of employee workforce
- $120K saved in employee turnover costs through improved operational performance.
- Facilitated resolution for affected individuals by providing expert guidance to leaders on critical matters.
- Oversaw a $200K training initiative, slashing external training expenses by 30% and boosting skill levels.
- Boosted employee retention rates by fostering workplace efficiencies.
- Revamped employee onboarding process, cutting start time by 40% and boosting new hire retention by 27%.
- Integrated cutting-edge HR platforms and refined training materials to foster a more efficient and satisfying work environment.
Senior Director of Operations
United States Air Force
Osan AB South Korea
11.2018 - 07.2021
- Supervised 273 personnel in maintenance tasks across assets valued at $2.7 billion, ensuring no loss and damage.
- Led a team of 20 senior professionals, establishing individualized advancement programs aligned with their objectives and proficiencies.
- Mentored and supported talent development over three performance review cycles, achieving top-tier advancement for six employees.
- Facilitated the execution of 14,000 annual hours of mentorship and instruction for emerging professionals across teams.
- Coordinated the deployment of global positioning technology on support assets across different sites for full-time accountability.
- Led process improvement initiatives for the organization's largest operation, streamlining the standard workflow from 21 to 14 days
- Recognized by a Goldratt Consultant as the 'Air Force's best KC-135 isochronal inspection process' for its efficiency and effectiveness
Production Manager
United States Air Force
Mildenhall
- Ensured 24/7 maintenance support for global response operations.
- Ensured completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions through effective prioritization.
- Led a team of 22 production supervisors to achieve the organization's recognition with the 2020 Secretary of Defense’s Award for Maintenance Excellence.
- Coordinated delivery and take-off of aircraft every 1.15 hours, resulting in zero maintenance delays.
- Optimized scheduling processes, boosting mission readiness by 15% and cutting maintenance delays by 20%.
- Enhanced supply discipline by developing workflows supported by trained staff, achieving a downtime reduction of 23%.
Department Manager
United States Air Force
Mildenhall
- Organized and managed resources for 24/7 maintenance tasks undertaken by a team of 192 members globally.
- Responsible for serviceability and accountability of 1.1K pieces of equipment valued at $22M with zero loss or damage
- Managed personnel shift distribution, balancing qualifications to meet production requirements, optimizing workforce efficiency
- Supervised $200K annual budget for operations, travel, and equipment acquisition expenses.
- Directed strategic planning and global deployment of 750 personnel and 1,500 pieces of equipment across 11 missions.
- Managed recruitment and training of top technicians, securing high proficiency for off-site assignments.
- Provided support for 537 missions, leading to a 20% increase in success rates.
- Recovered $90K in warranty claims by evaluating product quality and deficiency programs, analyzing maintenance repairs.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) - Emergency Management
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Human Resource
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Skills
- Process Management
- Efficiency Enhancement
- Budget optimization
- Workforce Development
- Resource allocation
- Workforce planning
- Strategic planning
- Risk mitigation
- Cross-functional coordination
- Operational efficiency
- Effective Recruitment Techniques
- Staffing optimization
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Collaborative Team Development
- Corrective action planning
- Conflict resolution
- Operational budgeting
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Multi-stakeholder asset management
- Milestone Achievement Oversight
- Process improvement
Certification
- Active Security Clearance, 03/01/24
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, AIGPE
- European Security Studies, The Oxford Exchange
- Senior Leadership and Management Course, Air University, Montgomery Alabama
- Human Resource Specialist Academy, Air University
- Leadership Development Course, Air University
Timeline
Human Resource Director
United States Air Force
06.2021 - Current
Senior Director of Operations
United States Air Force
11.2018 - 07.2021
Production Manager
United States Air Force
Department Manager
United States Air Force
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) - Emergency Management
American Military University
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Human Resource
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force