Derrick Ray

Background

About Derrick Ray

Throughout my career, I have developed a reputation as a highly analytical thinker with expertise in all facets of strategic planning, community morale and welfare, project management, and operational efficiency with the ability to conduct fair, impartial, and objective fact-finding inquiries and investigations. I have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the military, recognized by Top Generals for Dedication and Loyalty, with exceptional scores on all Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Reports. Achieved the highest enlisted rank of Sergeant Major with experience as an Inspector General Sergeant Major at Fort Hood, TX and as an Operations Analyst, Military Analyst, Business Analyst, Human Resource Manager, Retention / Recruiter Career Counselor, and Transition Assistance Counselor. I am known as an excellent communicator with progressive Human Resource Management experience across a wide range of HR functions including recruitment, talent management, employee relations, succession planning, workforce planning, program / project management, onboarding, training and development, health and safety, compliance, employment law benefits, and compensation. I am a versatile and dependable professional with strong leadership ability, excellent communication skills, a commitment to teamwork and growth, and a full grasp of the principles of quantitative and qualitative analysis and research skills leveraged to provide marketing insights, analysis, development, and evaluation. Perhaps most important, I am an inspired by big challenges with a passion for helping others succeed through shared learning and teamwork; Skilled at placing people within environments where they can succeed with proper training and experience.