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APRIL LYNN BRAVO

Vicenza

Summary

Multi-talented Human Resource Specialist/Career Counselor well-versed and highly effective at developing, executing and transitioning Active Component Soldiers to the Reserve Component. Has a solid success track record leading Command operations toward mission completion. Successful counselor not only with mission given, but successful at creating cohesive, results-oriented teams by setting clear policies and vision. Work cohesively with outside agencies and other ACOM level Commands to ensure "Mission first, People Always". Has over 10 years experience in Human resource and customer service support. Focused Payroll Specialist known for handling job tasks with poise. Highly trained in all aspects of payroll and considered dedicated team player. Looking to take on a new role with a company where attention to detail and all types of personalities will be appreciated.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Military Pay Technician

21st Theater Sustainment Command
Vicenza
04.2024 - Current
  • Performed data entry of military pay information into the Defense Joint Military Pay System.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable regulations concerning the processing of military pay entitlements.
  • Provided customer service by answering inquiries from customers regarding their pay issues and concerns.
  • Reviewed documentation for accuracy, completeness and timeliness prior to inputting data into DJMS system.
  • Process or review a wide variety of standard pay actions, which establish, maintain, adjust, or close pay accounts to adequately compensate service members, active or retired.
  • Reviews source, substantiating and supporting pay authorization documents to ensure completeness, propriety, authentication, accuracy, and compliance with applicable regulations, policies and precedents.
  • Computes and processes separation payments for active duty Soldiers.
  • Makes standard adjustments to pay accounts and processes actions to adjust accounts, if necessary.
  • Provides one-on-one assistance to service members and annuitants, explaining standard pay entitlements, answering inquiries regarding new accounts, cost-of-living adjustments, methods of computation, etc.

Senior Retention Operations NCO

Forces Command
Fort Bragg
03.2018 - 09.2022
  • With approximately 190,000 enlisted Soldiers; provides retention guidance to three Corps, nine Divisions, three Expeditionary Sustainment Commands and eight Direct Reporting Units (DRU)
  • Coordinates with HQDA, HRC and other DA agencies; provides technical supervision and guidance to over 8 RC Retention SGMs and 115 subordinate Reserve Component Career Counselors (RCCC)
  • Interprets policy and regulatory guidance; analyzes statistical data
  • Manages retention budget
  • Staff Assisted Visits (SAV), performs duties as the RC Retention SGM in his absence
  • Provided direction and coaching to direct reports through team and one-on-one meetings.

Reserve Component Career Counselor

18th Airborne Corps
Fort Bragg
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Provided retention guidance to four Divisions, one Expeditionary Sustainment Commands
  • Coordinated with HQDA, HRC and other DA agencies
  • Interpreted policy and regulatory guidance; analyzes statistical data
  • Managed retention budget; Staff Assisted Visits (SAV), performed duties as the RC Retention SGM in his absence
  • developed career and education plans based on subordinates and transitioning Soldier's needs
  • Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students.
  • Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Secret clearance
  • Facilitated and Coordinated RC Career Counselor of the Year Competition
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Collaborative goal attainment
  • Vendor Management
  • Soldier for Life Program (SFL-TAP); ACAP XXI systems
  • eMILPO, IPERMS, MEDPROS, TRANSPROC
  • GPC alternate billing official
  • Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Development
  • Annual Mission Strategy and Planning with Leadership
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation
  • Benefits Administration
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources
  • Financial Reporting

Timeline

Military Pay Technician

21st Theater Sustainment Command
04.2024 - Current

Senior Retention Operations NCO

Forces Command
03.2018 - 09.2022

Reserve Component Career Counselor

18th Airborne Corps
08.2016 - 03.2018

Some College (No Degree) -

Grand Canyon University
APRIL LYNN BRAVO