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Akimo Lionel

Christiansted,C

Summary

Dynamic retired Army senior human resource non-commissioned officer with the VI Army National Guard, skilled in personnel management and training program development. Proven track record in enhancing combat readiness and fostering team collaboration. Adept at regulatory compliance and strategic planning, driving successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Over 20 years of military experience. Over 20 years of military experience. Retired U.S. Army veteran. Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, a war veteran.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Human Resource Non-Commissioned Officer

VI Army National Guard
St Croix, VI
12.2023 - 02.2025

Supervise HR office, specific human resources functions, Battalion S1 and human resources support activity. Performs duties of and supervises the functions of preceding skill levels to include quality assurance of product.

· Personnel Management:

Tracking personnel, managing deployments, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations.

· Leadership:

Leading and motivating a team of personnel officers or soldiers, providing guidance and support.

· Training and Development:

Developing and implementing training programs for personnel, ensuring they meet performance standards.

· Discipline:

Maintaining discipline within the unit, addressing misconduct, and ensuring adherence to military rules and regulations.

· Advocacy:

Serving as an advocate for their subordinates, representing their concerns to higher authorities.

Human Resources Specialist (Army 42A)

VI Army National Guard
St Croix, VI
01.2010 - 02.2025

· Human Resources Specialist / Non-Commissioned Officer, Army 42A. Major duties. The human resources specialist supervises or performs personnel and administrative functions in support of company, battery, troop, detachments at division, corps, and echelons above corps; in brigade and battalion S1's or in other similar organizations, activities and units; and advises the commander, the staff, and unit Soldiers on human resource matters. The human resources specialist also participates in occupational classification and management of human resources or supervises personnel management of human resources or supervises personnel management activities to include maintaining officer and enlisted personnel records and processing personnel actions concerning Soldiers and their families. The human resources specialist operates and manages field personnel information systems, trains and assist system users, or monitors system activities.

· The human resources specialist provides and manages postal operations. Duties for MOS 42A at each level of skill are:

· MOSC 42A1O. Prepare personnel accounting and strength management reports. Prepare and reviews personnel casualty documents. Monitor appointment of line of duty, survivor assistance and summary court officers. Processes line of duty investigations. Prepare letters of sympathy to next of kin. Prepares and processes recommendations for awards and decorations and arranges for awards ceremony. Prepares, updates, and coordinates requests for evaluations, to include responding to evaluation inquiries. Prepares and monitors requests for promotions and arranges for promotion ceremony, to include promotion declinations, reconsideration for promotions, and arrange for reduction and removal boards for Soldiers on local promotion standing lists. Processes centralized and decentralized promotions and reduction actions. Prepares and monitors requests for reductions, transfers, and discharges. Prepares and monitors requests for identification cards and tags, leaves, and passes, line of duty determination, MILPER data and information management, orders for temporary duty and travel, personnel processing, personnel security clearances, training and reassignment, retention, military and special pay programs, personnel accounting and strength management, transition processing, meal cards, training Soldier support file, and unit administration. Apply knowledge of provisions and limitations of Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts. Requisitions and maintains office supplies, blank forms, and publications. Types military and non-military correspondence in draft and final copy. Prepares and maintains functional files per Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS). Evaluate personnel qualifications for special assignment. Prepares and processes requests for transfer or reassignment. Process classification/reclassification actions. Prepare orders and request for orders. Prepares and maintains officer and enlisted personnel records. Transfer records. Process personnel for separation and retirement. Process applications for OCS warrant officer flight training or other training. Processes bars to reenlistment, suspension of favorable personnel actions. Initiate action for passports and visas. Posts changes to Army regulations and other publications. Executes and monitors automated interface with other automated systems. Monitors status of unresolved errors and initiates required corrective action. Monitors processing of feedback from HQDA and takes necessary corrective action. Monitor performance of systems users. Identify problems and discrepancies. Provides assistance or refers resolution to superiors. Conduct postal operations.

· MOSC 42A2O. Performs duties shown at preceding skill level and provides technical guidance to subordinate Soldiers in accomplishment of these duties. Review cyclic and other reports to assess systems performance. Maintain liaison with servicing data processing facility and field managers of interfaced systems. Prepares and monitors plans for supporting mobilization. Conducts postal inspections and audits. Conducts postal planning.

· MOSC 42A3O. Performs duties of and supervises the functions of the preceding skill levels. Supervise specific human resources functions in a personnel office, Battalion S1 and human resources support activity. Advise commanders and other staff members on Soldiers, personnel readiness and strength levels of supported reporting units. Reviews consolidated reports, statistics, applications, and prepares recommendations for personnel actions to higher headquarters. Reviews and prepares reports and data on strength (gains and losses) of personnel and makes duty assignments of enlisted personnel.

· MOSC 42A4O. Supervise HR office, specific human resources functions, Battalion S1 and human resources support activity. Performs duties of and supervises the functions of preceding skill levels to include quality assurance of product.

Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) NCO

VI Army National Guard
St Croix, VI
02.2017 - 12.2023

Prepared training schedules, calendars, and briefings for RSP UTAs to ensure effective training management.

Monitored and evaluated training requirements for optimal readiness of RSP recruits.

Performed administrative tasks to support Readiness NCO and facilitate recruit success in RSP.

  • Submitted requests for orders, awards, promotions, and personnel actions efficiently.
  • Maintained official military and financial records for RSP recruits accurately.
  • Instructed RSP Soldiers on common skills while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Acted as a role model by embodying the seven Army values throughout training.
  • Coordinated resource requirements to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.

Marketing Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)

VI Army National Guard
St Croix, VI
02.2006 - 12.2023

Marketing Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) to provide direct advertising support to RRNCOs with the primary purpose of generating awareness and leads in support of end strength mission achievement. Develop imagery and multimedia content that promotes upcoming and recent VI Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) events, highlighting Recruiting and Retention Battalion NCOs. Develop and maintain a tracker to report ROI on all events. Advise and train RRB personnel in the development and preparation of recruiter-driven material to enhance their digital footprint. Evaluate and measure the effectiveness and return on investment of state marketing and advertising efforts and materials. Use industry standard software, Adobe Creative Suite, to design print and digital advertising. Review and edit design content for spelling, grammar, composition, and accuracy before publication. Plan, develop, and coordinate the distribution of regional literature and brochures, posters, audio and/or visual materials, in accordance with the current advertising campaign and Army National Guard Graphic Standards Manual. Serve as a liaison between Battalion and the region to coordinate marketing and advertising plans and efforts with state Public Affairs and command information programs. Manages requests of RRB equipment for requested Recruiting events and coordinate maintenance.

Education

Associate of Arts - Small Group Management

Purdue Global
2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100, West Lafayet
05-2025

High School Diploma -

St. Croix Educational Complex High School
St. Croix USVI
06-2002

Skills

  • Personnel management and employee relations
  • Training program development
  • Regulatory compliance and safety protocols
  • Data analysis and documentation
  • Team building and collaboration
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Strategic planning and project management
  • Combat readiness and tactical proficiency
  • Weapons handling and firearms proficiency
  • Self-defense training and physical fitness
  • Navigational skills and urban warfare tactics
  • Team supervision and squad leadership
  • Records review and equipment maintenance
  • Marketing strategies and advertising campaigns
  • Social media management and oversight
  • Graphic design and illustration skills
  • Microsoft Office expertise

Affiliations

  • Physical fitness
  • Graphic design

Certification

  • Army National Guard (ARNG) marketing and advertising NCO class
  • ARNG unit prevention leader course
  • Marketing and advertising sustainment training course
  • Sexual harassment/assault response and prevention foundation course
  • Warrior leader course
  • Human Resources Advanced Leaders Course
  • Human Resources Senior Leaders Course
  • Human Resources Master Leader Course

Accomplishments

  • Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award)
  • Army Commendation Medal (5th award)
  • Air Force Achievement Medal
  • Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award)
  • Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
  • Global War on terrorism
  • Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Non-commissioned officer professional development ribbon (4th award)
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Overseas service ribbon
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 20-year device, silver hourglass
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device

Timeline

Senior Human Resource Non-Commissioned Officer

VI Army National Guard
12.2023 - 02.2025

Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) NCO

VI Army National Guard
02.2017 - 12.2023

Human Resources Specialist (Army 42A)

VI Army National Guard
01.2010 - 02.2025

Marketing Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)

VI Army National Guard
02.2006 - 12.2023

Associate of Arts - Small Group Management

Purdue Global

High School Diploma -

St. Croix Educational Complex High School
Akimo Lionel