1. SONYA JONES
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: 23 years of experience in Human Resources to include
administration, training, and leadership. Recipient of four promotions, over 30 awards for
service in the U.S. Army, and two letters of appreciation signed by Generals. Strength in
developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with the capacity to motivate and
empower personnel through active listening, coaching, and mentoring. Steadfast, loyal, and
diligent professional, able to manage stress in high pressure situations and remain committed to
the mission. Creative, proactive and resourceful thinker with sound judgment, reasoning and
decision making competencies. Strong oral and written communication skills with extensive
public speaking experience on governmental committees, military boards, boards of directors,
and the media. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Access, and
Excel. Currently hold a Secret Security Clearance.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLSETS
LEADERSHIP:
 Served as the Senior Human Resources Manager for an organization consisting of over
900 personnel.
 Planned, directed, and managed all Human Resource competencies to include personal
finances, leave requests, duty assignments,
 Ensured personnel followed standard operating procedures, maintaining efficiency of
workflow.
 Coached and mentored junior military personnel, ensuring employee professional growth
and developing staff into independent critical thinkers and decision makers.
 Advised and assisted the organization director, section managers, and staff on personnel
matters.
 Oversaw the development of all HR related competencies among 25 staff as a section
lead.
 Distributed daily assignments, coordinated the activities of subordinate workers,
prioritized tasks, and determined deadlines for task completion.
OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION:
 Processed government travel requests, conducted security screening of government
officials, and performed finance auditing for the Military District of Washington (MDW)
during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.
 Developed Training Schedule Reports for various organizations within the U.S. Army.
 Reviewed and consolidated reports, analyzed statistics, and submitted personnel actions
to higher headquarters.

2.  Managed the processing and tracking of personnel actions, awards, evaluations,
promotions, finance, leaves and passes, personnel accounting, strength reporting, and
readiness of all assigned and attached personnel.
 Interpreted federal regulations and initiatives, developing and implementing Human
Resource Management policies.
 Monitored a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, utilizing various security
systems and databases to safeguard personnel, information, and equipment.
 Investigated routine and unique user complaints, taking corrective action and providing
high quality customer service.
 Maintained accountability of over $900,000 worth of equipment.
 Scheduled and placed conference calls, maintained staff calendars, and planned events
and meetings.
 Prepared personnel transactions and maintained records of personnel actions, entering
time and leave into the organizations automated system.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
 Provided instruction for over 2,000 Basic Trainees as a Basic Trainee Drill Sergeant.
 Monitored and instructed classes for future Army personnel, strengthening participant
knowledge and ensuring proper execution of staff training in life skills, first aid,
intelligence gathering, security, and surveillance.
 Conduct platform instruction and informal refresher training on operations and
maintenance of organizational equipment utilizing multimedia training materials and
leveraging knowledge of a Systems Approach to Training and Instructional Systems
Development to deliver high impact results.
 Conducted Equal Opportunity Leader and Victim Advocate trainings overseas for
military personnel.
CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION
Cisco Switching and Routing Course
Business Plan Development Certificate
Business Case Management Certificate
Senior Leadership/Advanced Leadership/Management Development Courses
Equal Opportunity Leadership Course
Financial Budget Management Course
Defense Travel Management Courses: Office Report, Travel Card Program Management,
Constructed Travel, Overview, and Training Accountable Officials Certifying Officers
Army Managers Internal Control Program Courses: Government Accountable Office Standards
for the Federal Government Internal Control, Process Internal Control, and Internal Controls
Army Regulations
General Fund Enterprise Business System Courses: Navigation and Reports, Cost Collection and
Allocation, Cost Reporting and Analysis, Cost Management, and Process Overview
Associate of Arts in General Studies, 93 credits completed, 2013