Jim J. Jones has over 30 years of experience in management and human resources, including serving as a Command Master Chief in the U.S. Navy for 10 years and managing a senior living community and an organization with 200 employees. He has a variety of skills in areas such as leadership, counseling, legal services, payroll processing, benefits administration, and recruiting. Jones has received numerous military awards and has completed extensive training programs throughout his career.
1. Jim J. Jones
4308 CentralSt,Sioux City, IA 51108
Phone: (712) 209-0072 E-Mail: jim.j_65@yahoo.com
Objective
To obtain a challenging position in a fast-paced environment where my skills and experience can be utilized to their
fullest possible extent.
Professional Experience Overview–Management andHR Administration
Command Master Chief and Personnel Specialist (Human Resources) in the United States Navy Feb 1985-Mar 2015
Distinguished 30-year performance. Spent the last ten years of service as a Command Master Chief, or Senior
Enlisted Advisor reporting directly to the Commanding Officer. Responsible for maintaining discipline;
accountability; training; scheduling; the management of 525 Military Housing units; Base maintenance, Ships and
Base repairs and grounds keeping; remodeling and new construction projects; base security postures, fundraising
events, VIP/Special Events, and Emergency Management.
Completed accurate calculation and processing of payroll, managed bills, proposals, instructions and directives,
Courts-Martials and Non-punitive legal actions, and associated files. Maintained timely and accurate financial
reporting and general Human Relations and Legal Services Administration, including accounts payable and
receivable, Personnel accounting for as many as 22,000 accounts at one time.
Family Advocacy Determination Board member, 2012-2015. Handled cases involving child and/or spousal abuse.
Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commanding Officer with regards to all matters effecting Sailors (employees), to
include: suicide prevention; family advocacy mediation, drug and alcohol prevention, leadership development,
career counseling, award recognition, OMBUDSMAN Program, and discipline.
Secret Security Clearance maintained for 30 years.
Village Cooperative of Sioux City – Senior Living Community May 2015-Nov2015
Managed a 44 unit Senior Living Complex. Hired during the final six months of the construction process. Worked
with the general contractor and subs through the final punch listitems and ultimate project acceptance.
Responsible for daily operations, monthly financial collections and services payments, and supervised one
housekeeper and one maintenance technician in the execution of this position.
Opportunities Unlimited – Human Resources Director May 2016-Oct 2016
Manages Human Resources for a staff of 200.
Responsible for daily HR operations, Bi-monthly Payroll, Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Benefits Plan
management, 401K, ACA Reporting, EEOC Reporting, Workman’s Compensation Program management, Medical
Flex Spending Plan, Dependent Care Spending Plan, Discipline, Incident Investigations, and Training.
Recruiting and Hiring specialist – Manages advertising, interviewing, job fairs, background checks and hiring.
Also responsible for company marketing and image projection.
Maintains, updates, and creates company policies.
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Education
Navy Recruiting and Sales Course May - Jul 1995
Training in Sales and Persuasive Communications.
Navy (Judge Advocate General) Legal Justice Officer Course May - Jun 2000
Upon completion of course, acted as the Command Legal Officer. Responsible for preparing and executing all Non-
judicial punishment documentation and processing, Powers of Attorney, and Will preparation, as well as assisting
with Judicial Legal procedures for Military Courts-Martials.
Navy Senior Enlisted Academy Jul – Sep 2006
The Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) provides senior enlisted leaders with education and training in
communication skills, leadership and management, national security affairs, Navy programs and physical fitness. It is
the only military education institute for its senior enlisted force.
Navy Command Master Chief Course Apr – May 2007
Command Master Chief’s are the senior enlisted leaders who report directly to their respective Commanding Officers.
They formulate and implement policies concerning morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, recognition, conflict
mediation, utilization and training.
Joint Services Transcript
Designed to provide conversion of Military Schooling. During the past 30 years of Military Training, earned 188 credit
hours of comparable college credits; plus 44 additional course completions not accredited in the ACE Guide.
Certifications
Navy Surface and Air Warfare Specialist Qualifications 2002/1999
Journeyman in Data Processing, issued by Department of Labor 1995
Journeyman in Counseling, issued by Department of Labor 1999
Journeyman in Office Management, issued by Department of Labor 2003
CPR Certification 2016
Accomplishments
Received numerous Military Awards to include: Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards); Navy Commendation Medal (6
awards); Navy Achievement Medal (7 awards); Good Conduct Medal (9 awards); several other individual and unit
awards from 30 years of Military Service. In addition, earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
Skills
Computer skills include: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and outlook; Internet Explorer; QuickBooks
(basics); Typing 50+ WPM. Fifteen years of experience in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention; Eight years of
experience in Suicide Prevention; Efficient multi-tasker; Exceptional interpersonal communication skills;Constantly
meets goals; Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution Skills; training, course development, staff development, and
team building skills.