Anthony Williams, Ed.M., Cwo4(Ret), Usn Email & Phone Number

United States

Houston, Texas Area

As a member of the Veterans Education Coordinator Program working to enhance the scope of educational opportunities to meet the needs of Veterans and their families transitioning from military service to post-secondary education and training. Work involves planning, coordinating and advocating for educational opportunities and other programs and services for Veterans and their families. Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance to institutions of higher education, other… Show more As a member of the Veterans Education Coordinator Program working to enhance the scope of educational opportunities to meet the needs of Veterans and their families transitioning from military service to post-secondary education and training. Work involves planning, coordinating and advocating for educational opportunities and other programs and services for Veterans and their families. Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance to institutions of higher education, other governmental agencies, community organizations and the general public.* Serves as liaison with institutions of higher education to create a positive and supportive environment for Veterans students and their families.* Develops and implements operational plans which will enhance awareness of the GI Bill, Hazelwood Act, Veterans Employment Services (VES) and Claims Representation and Counseling services for Veterans and their families and all other TVC program services.* Promotes the establishment of student Veteran organizations and other support organizations on the IHL campuses.* Serves as liaison with local, state and national Veteran Service Organizations (VSO) and other similar entities to coordinate and promote educational opportunities and benefits for student Veterans.* Coordinates with education service officers at military installations to provide briefings to service members nearing separations or retirement to expand awareness of state and federal educational opportunities.* Works with and speaks to community, educational and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in the programs and services available to Veterans and their families.* Communicates verbally or in writing with school officials, internal staff, legislative staff, other state and federal agencies and the general public on VA regulations that govern Veterans Education. Show less

Austin, Texas

Served as a member of the Veterans Education Department Team, which serves as the State Approving Authority (SAA) for Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) veteran education benefits. Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance to institutions of higher learning (IHLs) including public, private, and non-college degree schools. Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance for program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations and the public.… Show more Served as a member of the Veterans Education Department Team, which serves as the State Approving Authority (SAA) for Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) veteran education benefits. Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance to institutions of higher learning (IHLs) including public, private, and non-college degree schools. Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance for program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations and the public. Performs VA compliance and risk-based surveys, site visits, and program approvals as it relates to the use and certification of VA veteran education benefits. • Evaluates applications and supporting documentation submitted by schools and training establishments seeking approval to train veterans and eligible family members utilizing VA veteran education benefits.• Determines approval/disapproval status of submitted applications and supporting documents based on federal and state law, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures.• Prepares routine and special correspondence and forms for communication and/or distribution between the schools, training establishments, and/or the VA.• Ensures appropriate transmittal of approved applications and supporting documents to the VA for processing and reporting within WEAMS (Web Enabled Approval Management System).• Updates records and databases regularly to reflect status and disposition of application materials, approvals/disapprovals, surveys and visits, and related activities.• Follows established procedures and timelines for completing reporting and administrative responsibilities.• Communicates verbally or in writing with school officials, internal staff, state and federal agencies and the public on laws, rule, and regulations that govern VA veteran education benefits and the Veterans Education Department. Show less

Responsibilities include direct support of employee relations, administration of company policies/procedures and benefits for military and civilian employees. Key accomplishments:• Managed the various organization's annual training and operations budget that consists of over $8.5M. Improved the efficiency and productivity of the Administrative Offices and ensured the timely processing of daily administrative workload and duties.• Managed and provided superior administrative… Show more Responsibilities include direct support of employee relations, administration of company policies/procedures and benefits for military and civilian employees. Key accomplishments:• Managed the various organization's annual training and operations budget that consists of over $8.5M. Improved the efficiency and productivity of the Administrative Offices and ensured the timely processing of daily administrative workload and duties.• Managed and provided superior administrative support to various Senior Executive leadership, processed correspondence, legal documents, tracked the annual financial budget and organized special events as the logistics coordinator. • Managed and led over 600 administrative and civilian personnel staff during my military career. The administrative staffs provided superior customer service and support to over 6,000 military personnel.• Analyzed the career needs of the administrative department personnel in order to design a more comprehensive training program that tailors to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful within a high OPTEMPO operational and training organization.• Managed the various organization’s civilian contractor programs making sure that all military personnel stay within compliance when working or have any direct contact with civilian contractors. • Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.• Wrote, revised, edited and proofread various companies policies & procedures and related documents as needed.• Assisted with training and change management efforts. • Supported workforce reduction and transition activities as needed.• Conducted new hire background investigation and reference checks. Show less

Masters Of Education (Ed.M.), Education Policy, Organization & Leadership (Human Resource Development (Hrd), 3.95

Currently holding 32 credit hours in the Human Resource Development (HRD) program.

Graduate Certificate, Management Of Elearning For Workplace Learning And Training

Qualified in conducting & administering training to employees and have a special emphasis on conducting the training through eLearning.

Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Development

Qualified in Training and Development; aimed to improve or develop competency or skills to employees on the job one currently holds.

Bachelor Science Degree, Workforce Education And Development