VIDA ADDO
Naples, Italy
Summary
Dedicated and results- oriented HR professional with experience providing staff leadership advisory, civilian personnel planning, technical guidance in labor relations, performance management, administrative grievances, strategic career development and Security administration. I have experience and success in overseeing operational and organizational activities abroad. Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and foster high-performance teams. I am committed to delivering clear, accurate , and timely HR advisory support that strengthens organizational decision- making.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Analyst
NAVFAC EURAFCENT, GS-12
2023 - Current
- Performed as principal advisor to management on labor relations, performance management, conduct issues, discipline, leave administration, administrative grievances, and workplace conflict matters.
- Provide authoritative guidance on handling conduct and performance deficiencies, applying Douglas Factors, selecting appropriate redress avenues, and implementing corrective or disciplinary actions.
- Prepare Designated Deciding Official (DDO) case files and advisory packages to support management in grievance responses, disciplinary actions, misconduct reviews, and pre‑decisional analyses.
- Conduct research and interpret labor policies, foreign national employment regulations, and third‑party case law to inform management decisions and mitigate risk.
- Advise management on bargaining obligations, impact and implementation requirements, and proper use of official time for union representatives.
- Provide consultative support for CEAP referrals, OWCP cases, and drug‑free workplace program requirements, ensuring compliance with federal and host‑nation regulations.
- Act as liaison with foreign labor partners and provide guidance on labor statutes, collective agreements, and international workforce issues.
- Offer structured guidance on administrative investigations, MDR matters, and employee medical situations; recommend appropriate corrective strategies.
- Support organizational restructuring and workforce shaping efforts through analysis of billets, staffing plans, and position management requirements to achieve 100 percent compliance.
- Support workforce shaping efforts by analyzing organizational structures, billets, and manpower systems (TWMS, HRLink, OCHR systems).
Command Security Manager GS-0800-12
NAVFAC EURAFCENT
07.2025 - 06.2026
- Applied adjudicative guidelines to produce written recommendations for suitability decisions and sensitive position determinations.
- Investigated security‑related misconduct, drafted mitigation reports, and provided management with recommended corrective actions aligned with policy.
- Coordinated case documentation, interviews, and investigative reports relevant to personnel actions.
- Liaised with multiple agencies and stakeholders, supporting negotiation and resolution of cross‑functional workforce issues involving foreign nationals and contractors.
- Reviewed and initiated background investigations, supporting adjudicators with field recommendations using 13 Adjudicative Guidelines.
- Investigated incidents related to employee conduct and delivered written mitigation options for management review.
- Prepared leadership briefs recommending preventative and disciplinary actions consistent with regulatory guidance.
- Ensured due process, confidentiality, and proper recordkeeping on cases involving employees, contractors, and foreign labor partners.
- Ensured accuracy of personnel eligibility and access documentation in support of HR decision‑making
Program Support Specialist/ Asst. Security Officer
NAVFAC EURAFCENT, GS-09/11
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided policy guidance to managers on travel regulations, conduct expectations, employee readiness, and operational compliance.
- Delivered briefings to employees traveling into high‑risk regions on behavioral expectations, safety, policy compliance, and reporting requirements.
- Supported HR‑related adjudication and onboarding processes for U.S. and foreign national employees, ensuring compliance with labor and suitability standards.
- Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions. Managed over 1200 travel transactions.
- Recommended operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of civilian travel data.
- Account manager and component adjudicator of Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
Administrative / HR Support Assistant
US Navy GS-07
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Supported employee relations activities, including foreign national hiring, onboarding, personnel actions, and documentation for background checks.
- Identified process improvements and wrote standard operating procedures to strengthen administrative and HR workflows.
- Supported timekeeping, scheduling, and personnel accountability programs; maintained accuracy of personnel records and supported managers in employee-related decisions.
- Developed SOPs to improve accuracy, consistency, and compliance in HR administrative operations.
- Strengthened communication with internal stakeholders related to staffing, funding, and personnel support.
Human Resources Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
01.2015 - 2017
- Managed employee relations, performance issues, investigations, grievances, and conduct cases for a workforce of over 400 employees.
- Resolved complaints, investigated harassment and performance‑based disputes, and advised supervisors on corrective actions.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state labor policies and organizational standards.
- Conducted investigations and advised management on corrective actions, performance‑based issues, harassment claims, and disciplinary outcomes.
Skills
- Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
- Multi Lingual
- Analytical research
- Contract Management
- Employee relations
- HR policies and procedure
- Policy analysis
- Legal compliance
Timeline
Command Security Manager GS-0800-12
NAVFAC EURAFCENT
07.2025 - 06.2026
Program Support Specialist/ Asst. Security Officer
NAVFAC EURAFCENT, GS-09/11
03.2022 - 12.2023
Administrative / HR Support Assistant
US Navy GS-07
02.2019 - 07.2021
Human Resources Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
01.2015 - 2017
Management Analyst
NAVFAC EURAFCENT, GS-12
2023 - Current