Ginger Wietholder

Providing compliance and project management support for Verizon's Global Workforce Solutions Program.

Served as the senior advisor to the Personnel Policy Director and led the execution of daily activities and tasks for five cross-functional personnel programs with 68 employees. Represented the department and the Director when necessary and throughout extended vacancies. • Analyzed statistical information and prepared reports and briefings for decision-making. • Initiated and published 23 personnel policies that enhanced employee life cycle management and quality of life for over 324,000 employees nationwide. • Reviewed and authorized 65 correspondence items, five congressional responses, and two policies weekly. • Addressed inquiries from 54 personnel offices to optimize workforce management.

The subject matter expert on promotions, reductions, exceptions, and religious accommodations for a program of 268,000 personnel nationwide. Led a dedicated team of nine personnel, interpreting and applying personnel laws, regulations, and policies to devise effective solutions for complex personnel scenarios. Provided vigilant oversight and guidance to state personnel offices to assist in fostering a competitive, productive, and educated workforce. • Developed policy guidance and system procedures for processing 7,200+ immunization exemption requests for Coronavirus vaccination, reporting status updates to senior leadership bi-weekly. • Collaborated with senior leaders nationwide to create and distribute 40 Personnel Policy Operational Memorandums, optimizing readiness and talent management. • Advocated for legislative changes to support career management and longevity of 56,000 employees within agency-specific programs at federal and state levels.

Conferred with subject matter experts on programs and policies such as sexual harassment/assault prevention, crime prevention, incident management, extremism, culture, and accountability to identify agency specific gaps, concerns, and requirements. • Consolidated analysis and provided recommendations for improvement to higher headquarters for implementation. • Evaluated leadership and training programs to maximize effectiveness. • Presented weekly updates to immediate leadership and quarterly updates to senior leaders.

Synchronized the execution of daily activities and tasks for 45 employees across four cross-functional programs. Acted on behalf of the Director when necessary. • Spearheaded the documentation and reporting of manning requirements to the Assistant Secretary of the Army by conducting workload assessments across various areas of expertise at each echelon. • Analyzed, forecasted, and allocated resources for 57,713 personnel across three programs totaling $6.5B. • Secured approval from the Secretary of Defense for a two percent full-time manning increase, exceeding authorized end strength by law - two consecutive years.

Conducted gap analysis, prepared job announcements, interviewed and hired employees, and executed recruitment, relocation, and retention initiatives to create a positive, productive, and cohesive team. Focused on change management, talent acquisition, process improvement, relationship building, and genuine appreciation to cultivate a more positive work environment. • Reduced organization turnover by 20% through strategic hiring practices resulting in improved productivity, office morale, and customer engagement. • Established the Configuration Change Board and Charter for the IT program to drive efficiency and satisfaction. • Led weekly meetings to discuss initiatives aimed at enhancing network and software programs for improved efficiency and productivity.

Brigade Support Battalion Commander. Served as the senior logistics advisor to the Director. Accountable for the training, performance, promotions, disciplinary actions, and daily activities of 450 part-time and 25 full-time employees. • Managed and maintained 275 pieces of organic rolling stock valued at over $1.15M. • Executed an annual budget of $1.75M for training, contracted life support, maintenance, medical supplies, and talent retention. • Achieved a 95% retention rate by cultivating a positive, present, and committed work environment centered on teamwork.

Senior logistics manager for an Infantry Combat Team with 3,800 employees. Coordinated the logistics integration and priorities of supply, maintenance, transportation, and services for the brigade. Managed equipment and supply readiness. Coordinated with the operations team to ensure all activities were logistically supported. • Forecasted and managed an annual budget of $6.5B. • Supported the mobilization of three battalions and their separate pre-deployment training events. • Planned, organized, coordinated, and controlled all aspects of logistics support for 9 classes of supply and all contracted life support services for an Exportable Combat Training Capabilities exercise. • Executed a comprehensive inventory assessment resulting in a reduction of 693 overdue equipment transactions and rectification of 146 records valued at $330K. • Recovered over $225,000 in organizational clothing over 4 years.

Premobilization Training Assistance Program Manager, Transportation and Supply Manager / Company Commander for 180 employees, Operations Manager for a Special Troops Battalion with 600 employees, Executive Officer, and Platoon Leader for a Signal Company with 135 personnel.