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• Implemented, managed, and evaluated the Long Beach VA Privacy and Freedom of Information Act programs.• Performed all steps of the FOIA request fulfillment process independently, including a review and analysis of all materials requested under the FOIA/PA, redacting protected information when appropriate, applying skilled knowledge to properly identify appropriate FOIA/PA exemptions to records with slight errors.• Forecasted interrelated issues that affect FOIA/ Privacy program, providing oversight and guidance to ensure an overall level of operational compliance.• Fulfilled all duties required for case management of FOIA/PA requests such as: accurately tracking request, performing detailed review of records prior to release; complete responses to requests within time limits set forth by law; reviewing responses to records in accordance with FOIA/PA guidelines and ensuring they are accurately processed/redacted under applicable statutes.• Provided certification of all necessary reviews prior to releasing materials and maintaining accurate records within the case management system.• Created and implement policy-based processes, identifying opportunities for process improvement in the formulation, collection, use, storage, and destruction of data within the organization.• Represented the Long Beach VA Privacy and FOIA programs within facility committees, teams, work groups; continuously analyzing and evaluating Privacy Program needs.• Reviewed facility level agreements for appropriate privacy language and identifiable security measures to protect personally identifiable information.• Assisted services, departments, and committees within the Long Beach VA with risk mitigation and remediation activities.• Provided orientation for new employees, as it relates to Long Beach VA’s FOIA and Privacy Programs.• Ensured Long Beach VA complies with the completion and submission of the quarterly FSAs.

• Used numerous data sources and reporting tools, to create or improve existing strategies, which impact the operations of Long Beach VA and other VA program offices.• Assumed responsibility for project deliverables, scheduling and technical performance.• Applied earned value management concepts to government projects.• Reviewed risks versus opportunity for assigned projects.• Coordinated with multiple stakeholders to ensure that workload, staffing plans, work processes, and procedures were aligned for facility wide projects.• Assisted in managing projects through various phases of the project cycle, from proposal preparation and submission, understanding of contract processes, monitoring and deliverables. • Prepared and presented detailed status updates to executive leadership and stakeholders/• Received training on forecasting and budgeting, as it relates to project management.• Participated in evaluation of project proposals, cost/ benefit analysis and project requirements.• Analyzed data trends to include budget and fiscal operations in preparation for budget and committee meetings.• Continuously researched laws, policies, and regulations, related to budget and fiscal management, to develop knowledge of VA Medical Center operations.• Collaborated with project teams, acting in a lead or supporting role, to help identify and improve operational processes which impact various services within Long Beach VA health care system.• Exhibited strong knowledge of the VA Health Care System’s priorities and mission, making recommendations regarding policies, process improvements within administrative and budget operations.• Observed, analyzed, and reported in areas of discipline, rewards and recognition, reassignment, staff adjustments and realignments, labor/management relationships, affirmative employment, and alternative dispute resolutions and grievances to understand processes for conducting projects and studies.

Provided experience and expertise to teach, mentor and model the highest standards in the training of new officers, in policies, procedures, officer safety, customer service, evidence collection, traffic stops, arrests, and application of law.Conducted primary and follow up investigations relating to alleged crimes, using investigative techniques, evidence collection, reviewing of surveillance footage, and interviews.Carried out appropriate arrest procedures for violations of state and federal law, to include advising suspects of their constitutional rights and executing proper search and seizure procedures.Developed relationships with administrative staff, Nurses, Nurse Managers, Physicians, ER staff, and Social Workers and provide support and expertise to address various issues with patients, family members, and conflict resolution.Collaborated with hospital partners to address disruptive and volatile situations, gaining voluntary compliance from patients and identifying underlying causes motivating patient behavior, such as mental health and substance abuse.

Supervised lower ranking soldiers, I delegated tasks and provided education and training on various soldier skills. Counseled soldier's regarding their performance and initiated disciplinary action and made recommendations to the platoon sergeant when needed.While assigned to a combat engineer unit, conducted continuous training on: route clearance operations for American and coalition forces, maintaining security of tactical check points and setting up cordon for dangerous or sensitive areas, security patrols, vehicle and personnel searches for weapons and improvised explosive devices, house-to-house searches for area clearance and or the locating of high value targets, interviewing local populace for insurgent activity, safe houses, and weapons caches, detaining and question persons of interest, and providing security at entry points for military areas.Conducted vehicle maintenance checks, identified, and inventoried damaged equipment for repair. Assisted in sensitive items inventory to include unit's personal protective equipment, optics, radios, and GPS devices. Assisted armory sergeant in weapons inventory, securing weapons.

Monitored closely, inmates within housing units which have been identified as having a history of mental health challenges, substance abuse, aggressiveness, and contraband into institutions.Communicated professionally at all times, while directing tasks of inmates, enforcing of rules, obtaining verbal compliance and de-escalating inmates in mental health crisis or under the influence.Advised and counseled inmates on various prison programs and fostered internal motivation in using prison resources for self-improvement.

Responded as crisis intervention for elderly and dependent adults in cases of self-neglect, abuse by other, and absence of food or shelter. Conducted initial mental health, cognitive, and ability for self-care assessments.Responded as crisis intervention for elderly and dependent adults in cases of self-neglect, abuse by other, and absence of food or shelter. Conducted initial mental health, cognitive, and ability for self-care assessments.Responded as crisis intervention for elderly and dependent adults in cases of self-neglect, abuse by other, and absence of food or shelter. Conducted initial mental health, cognitive, and ability for self-care assessments.Worked closely with family members and supportive agencies such as law enforcement, Department of Consumer Affairs, Office of Public Guardian, and District Attorney’s Office.