Tony Guanella

Human Resources Specialist @Air National Guard

Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, US

process an average of 50 personnel actions monthly for Federal civilian employees- knowledge of Human Resource Management policies, practices, and techniques to quickly resolve complex problems and issues- in-process Federal civilian employees monthly through bi-weekly New Hire Orientation- schedule and monitor the Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT) President in-processing briefing during New Hire Orientation- serve as the initial point of contact for the Labor Organization (Union) leadership to assist with employee inquiry resolution- serve as the liaison between the ACT President and the State Labor Relations Director to ensure accurate and timely resolution of employee inquiries- train supervisors and employees on occupation information available through the Labor-Management Agreement and Technician Handbook- recommend effective and legal employee behavior misconduct options to Commanders- brief Commanders at all levels about applicable Human Resource topics, actions, and processes that directly impact an employee’s pay and benefits- develop, formulate, and present both oral and written arguments derived from research and fact-finding- maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel- maintain objectivity in highly emotional situations- achieve consensus as an advocate for units and members to resolve problems- apply conflict resolution skills to attain a positive resolution as quickly as possible- apply staffing, recruitment, and placement skills to ensure successful employee transition- organize the bi-annual Wing Supervisor’s Training Course for Wing leadership attendance

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Master’s Degree

University of Central Arkansas

Bachelor’s Degree