SFC Justin Karalfa

Army | Human Resources Specialist

Dates of Service: Aug 2004 - Jan 2025

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Military veteran with 20+ years of service and Top Secret/SCI clearance. Proven leader in HR, team management, IT, recruiting, EO, SHARP, and customer service. Skilled in analytics, records, compliance, and handling classified material. Proficient in Microsoft tools and SharePoint with expertise in strategic planning and process improvement.

Military Experiences

Jun 2023 - Jan 2025

Commandant Noncommission Officer in Charge

SOUTHCOM HQ, SOUTHCOM | Doral, FL

Commandant NCOIC, USSOUTHCOM (6/2023–1/2025). Led training, mentorship, and leadership for 1,800 personnel. Oversaw education programs, equipment accountability ($100K+), promotions, and DTMS. Managed logistics, SHARP, Joint Reception Center, and acted as primary liaison to USAG-M. Coordinated facility ops and digital workflows via SharePoint. Briefed 4-star leaders, processed 1,300 HR actions, and supported 39 high-level events. Implemented Agile, maintained 100% ACFT compliance, and improved continuity through policy updates and KM strategies. Rated top performer in emergency preparedness. Skills: policy planning, digital ops, SharePoint automation, leadership, security, Agile, KM, records keeping.

Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

Director of Operations

SOUTHCOM Embassies, SOUTHCOM | Paramaribo, Suriname

Operations Manager, USSOUTHCOM (8/2022–6/2023), Paramaribo, Suriname. Managed $1.5M in training funds and coordinated DLI testing for foreign military. Led public affairs and logistics for high-level visits and humanitarian missions. Delivered 104 security briefs and helped launch Suriname's first NCO Academy. Designed SharePoint sites, streamlined Knowledge Management, and applied Agile for operational improvement. Enhanced records keeping and cybersecurity. Facilitated Leahy vetting, produced regional continuity resources, and organized community support projects. Rated top-performing SCO by Command IG and commended by Suriname’s president for outreach efforts. Key skills: budget oversight, cross-cultural leadership, IT integration, security operations, and strategic planning.

Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

Senior Human Resources Sergeant (Paratrooper)

50th ESB, 35th SIG BDE, FORSCOM | Fort Bragg, NC

Senior HR Operations Lead, 50th Expeditionary Signal Battalion (Enhanced) (10/2021–8/2022). Directed personnel and admin functions for 560+ Soldiers, mentoring 8 staff. Oversaw promotions, awards, legal matters, equipment ($100K), and mail ops. Advised command on HR policy; managed SharePoint platforms and Office 365 tools to automate workflows. Delivered SOPs and training within 60 days; improved readiness summary by 500%. Supported 82-Soldier deployment, hosted 1,700-member AG Ball, and led Best Warrior event. Streamlined HR via KM and records keeping, boosting output and accuracy. Skills: HR strategy, Office 365 automation, KM, SharePoint, training delivery, leadership, security management.

Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

Senior Human Resources / Operations Manager (Paratrooper)

XVIII ABN Corps, FORSCOM | Fort Bragg, NC

HR Ops Director, XVIII Airborne Corps (3/2020–10/2021). Led personnel support for 89K Soldiers, managed $1M+ in equipment, and enforced SHARP/EO initiatives. Directed EPS, HR Ops, and served as SharePoint Manager for enterprise systems. Presented briefs to senior leaders, drove warfighter readiness, and led HR competitions, boards, and PME courses. Created COVID-19 tracker (100% accountability), automated workflows (cut manual effort 50%), and earned AGCRA-Iron Mike Webmaster honors. Mentored AG Soldier of the Year. Oversaw KM and tech lifecycle strategies to scale ops. Skills: HR strategy, KM, SharePoint, Office 365, automation, Agile, data analysis, training delivery, leadership.

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