Darien Davis
Owings Mills
Summary
Results-driven HR professional with 6+ years of U.S. Army experience. Expertise in personnel management, data analysis, and HR metrics optimization. Skilled in complex project management, including large-scale relocations and detailed accountability reporting, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance in HR functions. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for developing effective tracking systems. Army veteran bringing leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to excellence to a Human Resources Generalist role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Relocation Project Manager
Jones Lange Lasalle
07.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded occupancy planning initiative, successfully decommissioning 2 buildings and efficiently relocating over 1,000 employees into 4 other facilities.
- Led a vacancy verification project across 4 buildings to identify vacant and assigned desks, providing senior managers with detailed vacancy reports for informed decision-making.
- Oversaw department relocations in Maryland, Colorado Springs, San Francisco and New York, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal operational disruption.
- Played a key role in reducing work order times to a historic low by ensuring the efficient closing of tickets within the PlanOn system.
- Successfully managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements.
- Effectively managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Human Resources Generalist
United States Army
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Orchestrated a comprehensive record update initiative, leading to the promotion of 80% of eligible employees to the next rank within a department of the company.
- Cross-managed HR functions for 4 different military branches, overseeing a total of approximately 600 employees.
- Successfully reviewed and processed 22 retirement awards, ensuring timely and accurate recognition of retiring personnel.
- Oversaw the tracking of overdue dental and medical care for employees, providing key leaders with detailed reports identifying required actions and deadlines.
- Ensured that all staff members remained in compliance with mandatory annual training requirements.
- Advised key stakeholders on staffing to ensure optimal instructor-to-trainee ratios in each classroom.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
United States Army
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained comprehensive personnel files for 40 team members, ensuring compliance with standards for weapons qualification, physical fitness, and medical appointments, achieving 100% compliance during inspections.
- Ensured smooth onboarding experience for new hires by designing comprehensive orientation programs.
- Provided essential administrative support to senior leadership, streamlining communication and scheduling to enhance operational efficiency.
- Organized travel arrangements for senior leadership, ensuring timely and cost-effective logistics for official engagements.
- Managed the unit's property book as the designated property book owner, overseeing all electronic equipment and military vehicles, resulting in zero discrepancies during audits.
- Coordinated the ordering and distribution of supplies, achieving a 15% reduction in costs through effective vendor negotiations.
- Scheduled and facilitated training sessions and meetings, contributing to a 20% increase in training completion rates within the HR support team.
- Drafted and distributed official correspondence, ensuring timely communication of critical information across the team.
- Supervised a junior associate, enhancing team productivity through effective mentorship and delegation.
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
07.2016 - 04.2019
- Flawlessly managed staffing and personnel duty assignments for 5 organizations, encompassing a total of over 3,000 employees.
- Managed the enhancement of HR metrics across 5 organizations by developing and implementing tracking systems using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Successfully prepared 2,500 employees for deployment across the U.S. European Command (Romania, Germany) and U.S. Central Command (Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria).
- Managed unit accountability reports for 5 battalions, ensuring accurate location tracking of all personnel; reviewed reports for precision and consolidated them into comprehensive documents for the division head.
- Addressed and resolved pay-related issues for 89 employees by meticulously reviewing earnings statements and examining policies and regulations to determine necessary corrective actions.
- Assisted senior managers with adverse actions by providing guidance on proper procedures and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Assisted in recruiting and onboarding new hires, setting them up for success within the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD07.2025
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
Neptune Beach, FL06.2016
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Project planning and development
- HR policies and procedures
- Onboarding and orientation
- Benefits administration
- Talent acquisition
- Payroll administration
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
Accomplishments
- U.S. Army Commendation Medal x2
- U.S. Armed Forces Commendation Medal
- U.S. Army Achievement Medal
- U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal x2
Timeline
Assistant Relocation Project Manager
Jones Lange Lasalle
07.2022 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
United States Army
04.2020 - 12.2022
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
United States Army
04.2019 - 04.2020
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
07.2016 - 04.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
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