Mark A.

Sowell

SKILLS:

 Over 17 years of experience in Human Resource Personnel Management. Specializing in

records management and training. Operated and maintained personnel databases to
include; Electronic Military Personnel Office (EMILPO) and Enlisted Distribution and
Assignment System (EDAS) to track employee information, training and promotion
eligibility. Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Microsoft Word and Excel. Able to
communicate effectively orally and in writing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

March 2016 – Present Totalis Consulting Group

Eastover, SC

General Clerk II

 Responsible for maintaining and updating military personnel records. Prepares and
monitors leave transactions. Ensures all procedural and administrative tasks are
performed in a time manner. Responsible for reports unique to the organization and its
higher headquarters. Performs mail handling duties; to include transporting, safe and
proper storage and distribution to all necessary personnel. Provides administrative
guidance to office staff and military personnel. Perform duties of the Unit Prevention
Leader (UPL) in-accordance with the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) guidance.

October 2012 – February 2016 Data Solutions and Technology

Lanham, MD

PERSONNEL ASSISTANT I

 Responsible for maintaining and updating military personnel records. Prepares and
monitors finance transactions. Ensures all procedural and administrative tasks and
performed in a time manner. Responsible for reports unique to the organization and its
higher headquarters. Performs mail handling duties; to include transporting, safe and
proper storage and distribution to all necessary personnel. Provides administrative
guidance to office staff and military personnel.

June 2011 – September 2012 Cubic Omega Training Group Fort Jackson, SC

SOLDIER READINESS PROCESSING ADMIN CLERK

 Responsible for in-processing of Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) and retiree recall
Soldiers. The inputting of personnel data utilizing the Reception Battalion Automated
Support System RECBASS). Track Soldier’s process through the Soldier Readiness
Processing (SRP) stations (Medical, Dental, Finance, ACS, Red Cross, Legal, Retention,
Clothing Issue and ID cards). Perform duties of the Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) in-
accordance with the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) guidance.

May 2010 – May 2011 U.S. Army Fort Campbell, KY

PERSONNEL MANAGER

 Managed updating of personnel records by inputting personnel information in EMILPO.

 Prepares, updates, and coordinates requests for evaluations. Monitors and tracks leave
requests to be submitted to the Office of Finance. Monitors and disseminate MILPER
(Military Personnel) messages to units. Monitors Human Resource actions to ensure
suspense is met. Assist personnel with the process for separation and retirement. Monitor
and track personnel departing for training and deployment. Audits personnel records to
ensure compliance regarding military policies and procedures. Made recommendation for
streamlining in-processing of military personnel which increased efficiency.

March 2008 - April 2010 U.S. Army

Tbilisi, Georgia

OPERATIONS AND PERSONNEL MANAGER

 Managed English Language testing for the local nationals. Prepared orders for personnel
traveling and confirmed reservations for transportation and accommodations, using
telephones, faxes, mail, and computers. Assisted in coordinating training, travel and
lodging of Mobile Training Teams. Initiated documents for passports and visas for
military and local personnel. Monitored and inventoried the use of U.S. sensitive items
used for training. Managed the transfer of U.S. Government property. Performed as
Liaison between Georgian students and U.S. Military Academies to ensure admission
requirements were met. Served as a link between management and employees by
handling questions, relocation, and facilitating transitional housing needs. Assisted in
setting up business, governmental and military conferences for U.S. Dignitaries.
Gathered official documentation from personnel requesting entry to U.S. Embassy in
accordance with policies and procedures.

July 2006 - February 2008 U.S. Army

Fort Jackson, SC

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

 Provided and audited training requirements for military personnel. Monitored MILPER
data and information management to ensure accuracy. Monitored suspense actions, and
training that provided knowledge of biochemical testing procedures, policies and
regulations. Maintained quality control procedures and extensive automated information
and reporting systems. Trained Unit Prevention Leaders (UPLs), and coordinated DOT
testing. Instructed and maintained updated comprehensive training courses for UPLs.
Served as a technical expert on biochemical testing requirements. Coordinated and
scheduled the collection of specimens with UPLs and shipped specimens to Forensic
Drug Testing Laboratories (FTDTL).

July 2000 – June 2006 U.S. Army

Mons, Belgium

PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR

 Processed recommendations for awards and decorations. Monitored MILPER data and
information management to ensure accuracy. Reviewed military and special incentive
pay programs. Evaluated personnel qualifications for special assignments to reduce
processing time. Processed actions for personnel classification and reclassification.
Processed applications for candidates requesting selection to Officer Candidate School
(OCS), and Warrant Officer School. Prepared identification cards and identification tags,
leaves, and passes.
EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Health and Wellness, Kaplan University, Soon to be Purdue University Global,
February 2018