CHRISTOPHER VELASQUEZ 15718 Wandering Trail Friendswood, TX 77546

832.375.4159 christopher.velasquez@outlook.com Christopher Velasquez | LinkedIn

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resources Supervisor offering over 5 years of military and civilian experience with an emphasis in supervision, human resources, and Microsoft Office Suite. United States Army Veteran who held a Secret Security Clearance and has a broad based knowledge in promoting, communicating, and implementing strategies and initiatives derived from both domestic and global operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Possess a comprehensive background in Emergency Management, Personnel Management, Security, and Training. Equipped with an extensive knowledge in change management, labor and employee relations, knowledge management, and process improvement. Recipient of notable awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army. Career supported by vast analytical and operational experience, training in the military, and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Accounting.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Leadership / Supervision Oral / Written Communication Project / Program Management

Human Resources

Strategic Planning

Training and Development

Procedure Implementation

Administrative Process

Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Rapid Tax – San Antonio, TX 2016 – 2016 Store Manager

Preparation and review of federal and state income taxes for individuals, businesses, benefit funds, real estate, and exempt organizations.

Prepares internal memoranda, written correspondence/guidance, private letter rulings and other documents for submission to the IRS or Treasury Department.

Builds new and existing client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of client business, Manages multiple clients, budgets and production goals.

Trains staff, reviews and evaluates their work.

Sandbox Bar – Galveston, TX 2014 – 2015 General Manager

Provided guidance and assigned duties to 7 employees in a high - paced customer service environment; trained subordinate employees in various personnel functions from planning weekly events to opening and closing the restaurant according to company standards

Served as the restaurant accountant in tracking daily and monthly sales and losses; responsible for coordinating the deposit of monetary sales to local bank

Recognized by senior management for boosting sales by 25%; promoted to general manager role over 6 qualified employees

Head bartender who trained bartenders in accordance to company policy and Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission requirements

U.S. Army – Various Locations 2006 – 2014 Human Resources Supervisor

Delivered personnel and administrative support; supervised human resources activities that tracked employees’ performance records

Managed, processed, reviewed, and coordinated administrative tasks pertaining to personnel accountability, strength management; notified managers when employees were eligible for evaluations, awards, and promotions

Developed and prepared reports each month related to employee promotions and team management; recognized for accuracy and timeliness in completion of reports and promoted to supervise HR department as Information Assurance Security Officer

Boosted battalion reporting standards 35%, from 60% to 95%

Motor Transport Operator

Supervised and provided technical guidance to subordinates in accomplishing assigned duties, such as performing self – recovery operations on vehicles

Organized and participated in convoys while deployed in austere conditions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Dispatched vehicles and verified vehicle logbook; received and accurately completed requests from authorized persons for transportation of designated vehicles

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EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Civilian Education

Ashworth College, Associate of Arts and Sciences in Accounting, Ashworth College, Norcross, GA, 2012 Microsoft Certified Professional, MTA, 2013

Accounting Certificate, 2012 Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC), TABC Certification, Texas Food Handlers License

U.S. Army Specialized Training

Senior Leaders (Advanced Management) Course

Warrior Leader (Basic Management) Course Combat Life Savers Course

Unit Prevention Leadership Course Master Driver Training Course

NOTABLE AWARDS

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal Combat Action Badge

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal National Defense Service Medal

Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal

NATO Medal

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010, 2013) Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook), SharePoint

Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10