Andre Daigle Email & Phone Number

Veterans Service Offices (VSO), the NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) provides the state's Veterans and their dependents with information and guidance in filing claims. Trained Veterans Service Officers at these offices also assist Veterans with issues pertaining to employment, education, burial, counseling, housing, social and medical services, and other areas of concern to Veterans and their families. DMAVA also conducts outreach events in the community where VSOs are present to help and assist any Veteran.

Cape May County One Stop Career Center

Delivers employment-directed services using a case management approach to the subset of military service veteran job seekers with significant barriers to employment as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Vineland, New Jersey

Assesses the education and training needs of participants and assists in their motivation. Provides and/or makes referrals to appropriate work experience and training services, as a means of improving the employability of participants. Participates with other staff in the development of individual employability plans. Assigns individuals to appropriate phases of work experience and training programs after reviewing educational records, employment histories, and other related information. Counsels project participants on matters relating to training, work habits, motivation, and relations with instructors or employers. Monitors progress of participants. Maintains essential records and files.

Vineland, Nj

Under the direction of the Veterans’ Service Officer, is responsible for the dissemination of information relating to the rights and benefits of war veterans; interview veterans and their dependents to provide them with clear and accurate information relating to the various benefits provided under national and state laws; conduct field investigations relating to benefit claims cases and prepares the necessary forms required by the Veterans’ Administration; collect and distribute information of varied types concerning veteran’s rights and benefits; establish and maintain records and files; other related work as required.

Vineland, New Jersey

Assists in providing entitlement information and advocacy assistance to military personnel, Veterans and their dependents in matters relating to Veterans law.Assists in the following areas:* Compensation for service-connected disabilities* Pension for non-service connected disabilities* Compensation to family members for non-service-connected deaths* Burial benefits* Federal grave markers* Insurance* Education and vocational rehabilitation* Home loan guaranties

Galloway, New Jersey

Graduated with Bachelors of Social Work Degree to obtain employment assisting fellow Veterans.

Cumberland County College

Graduated with Associates of Social Science/ASW degree.

STOREROOM OPERATIONS: Oversee/coordinates storeroom activities, ordering, receiving, and storing inventory of supplies. Ensures stock levels are adequate to support production requirements. Enforce health and safety procedures and control Hazardous Materials in accordance with environmental regulations.PLANNING AND COORDINATION: Identifies goals and establish realistic plans to reach them, allocating required resources and allowing for contingencies. Collect information for assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches, remaining focused on objectives. Apply understanding of program intentions, activities, and results, addressing obstacles to achieve results within established timelines. INVENTORY PROCESSING AND CONTROL: Perform Material Requirements Planning to meet production needs; ensure the efficient layout of the storeroom; consider stock turnover, size, and weight; and communicate with management to make recommendations regarding reducing cost of inventory. Perform periodic inventory cycle counts, ensuring accuracy and proper inventory levels.INVENTORY QUANTITY AND COST REDUCTION: Initiate actions to reduce on-hand quantities in the storeroom, working with corporate manager/leaders and reviewing minimum and maximum quantity requirements with each department to reduce stock and eliminate obsolete items. Research and locate alternative vendors and suppliers to reduce costs, determining economic order quantities and coordinating with vendors to negotiate pricing. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate ongoing awareness of budget levels and the ramifications of exceeding approved expenditures. Continually track expenses against budget projections to control spending levels, initiating adjustments to stay within budget. Ensures new policies are understood, communicating new policies and procedures to employees and providing supports with adequate and timely resources.

PRICING ANALYSIS: Specialized in the study pricing of shipping, with the goal of determining the best prices for the company. Analyzed industry standards, playing close attention to the pricing strategies of competitors and tracking pricing trends. Analyzed Land-to-Land routes for pricing issues and initiated adjustments, as necessary, to ensure proper cost.RECORDS AND REPORTS: Entered and maintained cost and analysis data and provided management with detailed cost analysis of established routes. Used word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software to compile information, prepare reports, and perform administrative activities. Maintained files and records, ensured the proper completion and updating of documents, and responded to requests for information.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT: Managed, coordinated, and planned inventory control and warehouse operations, including the storage and distribution of supplies and material. Supervised the activities of administrative and Material Handling personnel engaged in shipping, receiving, storing, and accounting for inventory.INVENTORY PROCESSING AND COORDINATION: Managed the receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment. Coordinated material and supply requirements for daily production and projects, ensuring the availability of needed items in accordance with daily schedules. Ordered and inventoried material and supplies, ensured proper processing and storage, and accounted for daily usage.MATERIAL CONTROL: Applied thorough knowledge of the policies, systems, regulations, and procedures for management and control of inventory. Planned, coordinated, and evaluated supply actions to ensure maximum support. Participated in periodic cycle counts to ensure accountability of supplies and equipment. Identified discrepancies and took corrective action to ensure appropriate material was on hand. Performed research and determined the proper action for supply transactions, authorizations, and requisitions.INFORMATION AND REPORTING: Compiled and maintained supply and equipment data. Operated computer system to prepare supply documents and maintained inventory information for accounting of supplies and equipment.

OPERATIONS AND PERSONNEL SUPPORT: Provided high-level admin support to ensure needs of personnel by providing administrative assistance to manage/organize sailors lives. Performed personnel recordkeeping; provided guidance on career field, benefits, and education; maintained personnel files. Liaised closely with Headquarters and Fleet Command Administrative departments, ensuring timely and accurate completion of correspondence, awards, directives, evaluations, and fitness reports.LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION: Interviewed personnel, administered tests, and provided individual counseling related to career path choices and requirements for promotions. Provided legal support, education, and advice on personal hardships and family matters. Consistently strived to improve administrative processes; personally developed a detailed correspondence tracking system, resulting in significantly fewer errors and quicker turnaround time. Mentored personnel in all matters pertaining to successful career progression. Leadership resulted in a 100% retention rate. Managed Government Travel Card program; instrumental in a Government Credit Card Delinquency Rate Report of “zero” delinquencies.ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Recognized administrative expert, meticulously prepared and tracked all retirement and separation packages and orders, personally ensuring the seamless transition of all detaching personnel. Provided office and administrative advice, guidance, and assistance and served as Point of Contact for information support. Determined needs and submitted requests for adequate supplies and equipment. Processed detachment awards, evaluations, and fitness reports. Coordinated the tracking of Permanent Change of Station orders, retirements, and separations by implementing an innovative database, enhancing the detachment’s ability to meet all administrative requirements.

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work, 3.59

Associate'S Degree, Social Sciences, 3.70

Hs Diploma

Activities and Societies: Millville Soccer Alumni Member