ROBERT E DEMPSTER SR, MSgt (AGR)
JB CHARLESTON
Summary
Human Resources and Personnel Management leader with 16+ years of experience supporting military and civilian personnel programs across multiple wings and squadrons. Expert in personnel actions, retention operations, assignments, training management, and administrative compliance. Proven ability to advise commanders, manage high‑volume HR programs, and maintain exceptional data accuracy across enterprise systems. Skilled in MilPDS, UTAPS, AROWS‑R, CMS, MyFSS, and MyVector. Recognized for strengthening readiness, improving retention, and delivering high‑impact personnel support in fast‑paced environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wing Talent Management Consultant (AGR)
USAF
Joint Base Charleston
2022 - Current
- Led wing retention and talent management programs, supporting over 1,900 airmen across 22 units, achieving a 91% retention rate, exceeding AFRC benchmark by six percent.
- Advised commanders, supervisors, and airmen on assignments, promotions, separations, retirements, benefits, reenlistments, and career progression, enhancing decision-making and supporting career advancement.
- Managed wing’s $8.1 million incentive bonus and special pays portfolio, ensuring accurate execution through coordination with NAF, ARPC, and AFRC.
- Conducted over 900 individual and group counseling sessions on benefits, entitlements, retraining, and career development, fostering informed decisions and personal growth among airmen.
- Oversaw retirement processing and personnel actions, ensuring compliance with AFRC, DOD, and PSDG requirements.
- Reviewed and processed OPRs/EPRs and awards & decorations packages, ensuring quality control and timely routing to maintain personnel morale and recognition.
- Prepared and processed Article 15s, letters of reprimand, UIF actions, and separation packages in accordance with AFI 36-2907.
- Managed in-/out-processing alpha rosters, recall rosters, leave programs, and orders (AROWS-R).
Materiel Management Flight Chief (TR/AGR)
USAF
Davis Monthan AFB
2018 - 2022
- Led a 15-member crisis response team, supporting over 500 warfighters and 40 distinguished visitors during short-notice operations.
- Implemented master training plan to standardize training and improve supervisory oversight.
- Developed and executed annual UTA training programs that met AFSC requirements.
- Oversaw upgrade training certification tracking, enabling all airmen to achieve mission qualification.
Commander Support Staff (TR on Orders)
USAF
Davis Monthan AFB
2017 - 2018
- Coordinated personnel actions across MilPDS, CMS, UTAPS, and MyFSS, ensuring accurate recall rosters and effective accountability programs.
- Oversaw AT coordination for 58 Reservists, executing 1,000 man‑days valued at $960K with zero discrepancies.
- Directed execution of 200+ RUTAs and reallocated $368K to mission‑critical requirements.
- Oversaw unit training programs, enhancing PME, technical training, and upgrade progression for personnel.
- Delivered Green Dot training to 81 personnel, reinforcing a culture of respect and accountability.
Commander Support Staff (TR on Orders)
USAF
Davis Monthan AFB
2015 - 2016
- Delivered commander‑level briefings on personnel matters, ensuring clear communication on assignments, promotions, separations, retirements, benefits, retention, and training programs.
- Acted as AROWS-R authority, overseeing MPA, RPA, AT, TDY, and school orders.
- Executed personnel transactions across MilPDS and CMS with 100% accuracy.
- Managed ARCNet for 60 members, ensuring timely processing of orders and UTA adjustments within 24 hours.
- Developed and implemented emergency management plan, strengthening unit continuity of operations.
Assignments / Force Management / Customer Support
USAF
Davis Montahn AFB
2009 - 2014
- Processed 13,500+ personnel updates across enterprise HR systems, achieving 98% data accuracy and improving MilPDS integrity.
- Resolved complex personnel issues using expert knowledge of HR systems and governing instructions.
- Enhanced commander program execution by improving workload capture and ensuring policy compliance.
- Produced reports and directives that informed leadership decision-making.
- Coordinated OPR/EPR and Awards & Decorations processing to maintain personnel recognition standards.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources & Organizational Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY01-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2015
Skills
- Talent acquisition
- Training development
- Performance management
- Retention strategies
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Performance reporting
- Advanced Excel skills
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Personnel management
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service excellence
- Career counseling
Certification
- ACC First Sergeant Symposium (2020)
- Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (2022)
- Senior Enlisted JPME I & II (2022)
- SAF/IG REAPER MTT Course (2026)
Timeline
Wing Talent Management Consultant (AGR)
USAF
2022 - Current
Materiel Management Flight Chief (TR/AGR)
USAF
2018 - 2022
Commander Support Staff (TR on Orders)
USAF
2017 - 2018
Commander Support Staff (TR on Orders)
USAF
2015 - 2016
Assignments / Force Management / Customer Support
USAF
2009 - 2014
Master of Science - Human Resources & Organizational Development
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management
University of Arizona
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force