LAVETRICE HUMPHRIES-PARKS
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dynamic and strategic HR Leader with over 15 years of experience managing large-scale personnel operations for the U.S. Navy. Proven expertise in overseeing high-volume employee populations (up to 6,000+), specializing in workforce planning, compliance, and process improvement in rapid-growth environments. A creative problem solver with a track record of building credible partnerships with operating leaders to drive employee engagement and organizational culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager (Personnel Specialist Chief)
U.S. NAVY
Norfolk
12.2008 - Current
- Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and culture for a multi-functional HR team, managing individual performance expectations and holding teams accountable to exceed operational targets.
- Large-Scale Population Support: Direct HR functions for front-line employee populations exceeding 1,500+, ensuring 100% accountability and service level adherence in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
- Workforce Planning & Staffing: Collaborate with operations and finance to execute non-exempt and exempt hiring strategies, effectively managing 6,000+ manning actions to support organizational growth.
- Data-Driven Consulting: Utilize automated payroll and personnel systems to uncover core business issues, teaching operating leaders how HR decisions impact their bottom line.
- Employee Relations & Advocacy: Act as the critical link between senior leadership and employees, providing guidance on policy changes and fostering a culture of high engagement.
- Project Management: Lead complex process improvement projects, including the implementation of automated disbursing updates and records management systems.
- Compliance & Audit: Oversee the auditing of high-volume payroll and travel entries, ensuring 100% financial controls and monetary accountability.
HR Generalist / Security Operations (Master-At-Arms)
U.S. NAVY
03.2009 - 03.2013
- Policy Enforcement: Administered complex rules of engagement and use-of-force protocols, demonstrating superior performance in high-stakes environments.
- Training & Development: Organized and trained diverse personnel in law enforcement and physical security, ensuring team proficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Supervised team of 300 security personnel during shift.
- Advised management on employee relations issues, fostering a positive work environment.
- Streamlined performance appraisal processes, enhancing feedback mechanisms and employee development plans.
- Led training initiatives to improve workforce skills, resulting in increased employee productivity and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration
American Military University
06-2026
Advanced Leader Development -
Navy Leadership And Ethics Center
Command Pay and Personnel Administrator (CPPA) - HR policy and procedure
Equal Opportunity Program Manager - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) - employee wellness and behavioral health intervention
Skills
- Systems: MNA (My Navy Assignment), NFAAS, Automated Disbursing Systems, HRIS
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Expert Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Tableau
- Sales Force
- Records management
- Benefits and compensation management
- Corrective action planning
- Payroll administration
- Compliance
- Onboarding and orientation
- Performance appraisal
Timeline
HR Generalist / Security Operations (Master-At-Arms)
U.S. NAVY
03.2009 - 03.2013
Human Resources Manager (Personnel Specialist Chief)
U.S. NAVY
12.2008 - Current
Command Pay and Personnel Administrator (CPPA) - HR policy and procedure
Equal Opportunity Program Manager - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) - employee wellness and behavioral health intervention
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration
American Military University
Advanced Leader Development -
Navy Leadership And Ethics Center
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Workforce Planning: Expert in flex-staffing strategies for large front-line populations.
- Employee Engagement: Dedicated to monitoring the "pulse" of the organization and driving diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Regulatory Compliance: Deep understanding of military and federal labor laws, internal controls, and accountability.
- Leadership & Development: Proven success in leading and mentoring diverse HR teams of up to 10+ professionals.
- Data Analytics: Proficient in using advanced systems to root-cause issues and develop actionable recommendations.