Evelyn Wallace
Chula Vista
Summary
Experienced with strategic HR leadership, organizational development, and labor relations. Utilizes comprehensive HR strategies to enhance employee engagement and streamline operations. Track record of driving compliance and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Human Resources Officer
Commander Fleet Logistics Multi-mission Wing
Coronado, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with organizational goals to enhance workforce performance.
- Led talent acquisition initiatives, optimizing recruitment processes to attract top-tier candidates efficiently.
- Designed employee development programs, fostering skill enhancement and career progression across all levels.
- Established performance management systems, ensuring alignment of individual goals with strategic objectives.
- Managed employee relations efforts, resolving conflicts and promoting a positive workplace culture.
- Directed compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigating risks associated with HR practices and policies.
- Analyzed workforce data to inform strategic decision-making and drive organizational effectiveness improvements.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing innovative HR policies and programs.
- Established strong relationships with external partners, CHROs, and professional associations, to expand talent pools.
- Managed labor relations by facilitating open communication between management and employees, fostering a collaborative work environment.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, PERSONNEL, AND TRAINING
USN, Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 50
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by leading workshops and training sessions on best practices and innovative operational strategies.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing series of employee engagement programs and personalized career development plans.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
- Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences by implementing strategies focused on meeting evolving needs and expectations.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity.
- Partnered with department heads to address staffing needs, optimizing talent acquisition efforts.
- Managed employee relations issues effectively, resolving conflicts professionally and efficiently.
- Conducted internal audits to identify areas for improvement in HR policies, practices, and compliance measures.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management by conducting regular town hall meetings or roundtable discussions.
- Coordinated company-wide training programs to enhance workforce skills and promote professional growth.
Director of Operations and Personnel
USN, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two One
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Led cross-functional teams to address critical operational challenges, fostering collaborative approach that leveraged diverse skills and perspectives.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Achieved company-wide recognition for leadership excellence, mentoring high-performing team that consistently exceeded operational goals and objectives.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
Director of Training, Development, and Logistics
USN, Afloat Training Group San Diego
San Diego, CA
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Collaborated with compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Partnered with external organizations to source relevant industry expertise for specialized workshops and seminars.
- Evaluated training effectiveness by analyzing feedback and adjusting content accordingly for optimal results.
- Developed customized training materials for various organizations, improving overall productivity.
- Championed an ongoing professional development culture within the organization that encouraged continuous learning opportunities for staff members.
- Promoted a supportive environment that fostered collaboration, creative problem-solving, and a shared commitment to professional excellence among all team members.
- Collaborated with company leadership to align training goals with organizational objectives.
- Facilitated effective communication between trainees and company management, fostering open dialogue about individual progress and areas of improvement.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth integration into the company culture.
- Optimized budget allocation by diligently tracking expenses for all training events and resources.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Streamlined recruitment processes to improve time-to-hire, employing innovative sourcing strategies and technologies.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, fostering positive work environment and maintaining high levels of staff morale.
- Enhanced employee career paths through development of clear progression plans and continuous learning opportunities.
- Optimized talent acquisition strategies to attract high-caliber candidates, focusing on employer branding and competitive positioning.
- Improved organizational culture by initiating diversity and inclusion programs.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
Director of Logistics and Personnel
USN, USS JOHN PAUL JONES
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives for increased efficiency across all areas of the supply chain.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious project goals within time constraints, resulting in successful project completions.
- Established effective communication channels among team members for improved collaboration and decisionmaking.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas of improvement in the supply chain, leading to measurable success markers.
- Coordinated procurement activities strategically to secure optimal pricing from vendors while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Managed transportation networks effectively, improving on-time delivery rates while minimizing transportation costs.
- Identified bottlenecks in logistics processes and implemented targeted solutions for smoother operations.
- Designed training programs tailored for staff development needs, enhancing overall team skills and expertise in logistics management.
- Created a culture of accountability within the logistics department for increased employee motivation and engagement levels.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to forecast demand accurately and plan inventory accordingly, minimizing stockouts and overstocks.
- Assessed risk factors in the supply chain proactively, devising contingency plans to minimize potential disruptions efficiently.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with efficient inventory management and timely order fulfillment.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Developed logistical checklists to guide activities support.
- Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
- Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
- Provided support to commander and executive staff members.
- Generated payments for program-related activities to keep accurate records of financial expenditure.
- Coordinated mission details and communicated with unit to convey changes.
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Leading Logistician
USN, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Four Zero
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Coordinated import/export activities, ensuring compliance with all regulations and minimizing delays at customs checkpoints.
- Developed risk mitigation strategies for potential supply chain disruptions, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen events.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive logistics plans for new product launches.
- Streamlined order processing and fulfillment, increasing customer satisfaction rates.
- Ensured the accuracy of inventory records by conducting regular audits and reconciliations.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Columbia, MO08-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Major General Studies, Minor Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Columbia, MO02-2017
Associate of Arts -
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL08-2009
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Operations oversight
- Relationship building
- Process improvement
- Leadership training
- Human resources
- Performance analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Employee relations
- Strategic planning and execution
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HR Certification Institute.
- Associate Professional in Human Resources (APHR)-HR Certification Institute. 2025
- Postsecondary Instructor Certification-2018
- Conflict Resolution- Certificate Cornell University-2026
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chief Human Resources Officer
Commander Fleet Logistics Multi-mission Wing
02.2025 - Current
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, PERSONNEL, AND TRAINING
USN, Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron 50
06.2023 - 01.2025
Director of Operations and Personnel
USN, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two One
09.2020 - 05.2023
Director of Training, Development, and Logistics
USN, Afloat Training Group San Diego
10.2018 - 09.2020
Director of Logistics and Personnel
USN, USS JOHN PAUL JONES
02.2018 - 08.2020
Leading Logistician
USN, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Four Zero
09.2012 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Bachelor of Arts - Major General Studies, Minor Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Associate of Arts -
Florida State College