Dallas Nelson, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

• Provide career coaching, resume and cover letter writing assistance, interview preparation, networking, goal and expectation setting, employment advocacy, and other support to veterans and family support members.
• Coach and mentor a caseload of over 40 active employment seekers in resume writing, mock interviews, and goal setting. Build rapport to assist in setting and accomplishing goals.
• Exceeding key performance indicators each year, totaling over $4M in economic impact and… Show more Provide career coaching, resume and cover letter writing assistance, interview preparation, networking, goal and.
• Exceeding key performance indicators each year, totaling over $4M in economic impact and placing 94 Veteran and Family Support Members in employment over the last year, 25 of which were directly and strategically.
• Follow and maintain strong case management, documentation, and SOP's by conducting required maintenance checks, documenting all interactions and outcomes.
• SME in Federal Resume writing. Provide Federal Resume Writing classes 2x's a year.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

• Provide career coaching, resume writing assistance, interview preparation, and other support to veterans and family support members.
• Assist alumni and family support members by connecting them to employers and recruiting firms while advocating and supporting career decisions.
• Collaborate with other non-profit veteran organizations, employers, and organizations to provide career services and workshops.
• Communicate and build relationships with employers and recruiters in order… Show more Provide career coaching, resume writing assistance, interview preparation, and other support to veterans and family support members.
• Communicate and build relationships with employers and recruiters in order to connect qualified warriors and family support members to employment opportunities.
• Coach and mentor a caseload of over 40 active employment seeking veterans and family support members in resume writing, mock interviews, and goal setting. Cover 4 states as well as consistently assisting other states.

Fort Campbell, KY

• Spearheaded one of the first Department of Defense Military Caregiver peer support program by developing connections with 7 military installations across 8 states while, supporting caregivers of wounded, ill, and.
• Served as a primary point of contact for the region, regarding caregiver-related matters for caregivers, care units, military treatment facilities, Installation Commands, and recovery care coordinators.
• Coordinated monthly military… Show more Spearheaded one of the first Department of Defense Military Caregiver peer support program by developing connections with 7 military installations across 8 states while.
• Coordinated monthly military caregiver peer meetings on 7 military installations; ensuring privacy was upheld and resources were shared to support the caregivers.
• Coordinated with licensed counselors, recovery care coordinators, and various installation services to establish locations and associated times to convene caregiver peer meetings.
• Communicated accurately and presented materials to stakeholders to include military leadership, agencies, and organizations to increase knowledge and awareness of the initiative.

Fort Campbell, KY

Provided safe and confidential career and transitional counseling of three to ten clients per day to discuss their Individual Transitional Plan that assesses goals and develops a plan for a successful transition from the military into the civilian sector. Coordinated with outside organizations and referred veterans to military or civilian programs and.

Clarksville, TN

Assisted clients in job searching, interview skills, and maintenance of employment. Networked with agencies, volunteer sites, and employment options to assist in placement of clients into relevant and suitable employment. Facilitated a weekly Job Club with a group of 8-18 clients which encouraged career networking, interview skills, resume building, and.

Clarksville, TN

Observed developmentally disabled individuals in their environment to implement characteristics of the individual into their Individuals Support Plan (ISP). Identified signs and addressed issues of challenging behavior for the individual in their setting while assisting with daily living skills. Also implemented particular plans that had been approved by.

Master'S Degree, Psychology- Community Counseling

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology And Human Services- Emphasis In Community Service And Law Enforcement And Probation