JOChavarin Consulting Group provides a host of services to include Professional Development Trainings, Business Consulting, and Educational Services. -Provided training and or workshops on business topics such as understanding Business Environment, Business Models, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Culture, Business Operations, Labour Management, Human Resourcing to name a few.-Conducted numerous one-on-one business consultations that focused on different facets of the business (e.g. streamlining processes, business structure, business start-ups). -Keynote speaker o topics of leadership and management.

Provide leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations. Responsible for a wide variety of initiatives to include planning and execution of goals, budget oversight, public relations, providing customized professional development training and connecting Veterans with resources. -Co-Chaired the strategic plan designed to meet organizational goals. -Assisted with the forecast of the annual budget. -Spearheaded numerous strategic partnerships resulting in a positive extension of the organization’s mission and brand. -Oversaw the design and execution of business-related workshops (e.g. Business Environment, Business Plan, Financial Statements, Strategic Planning, Culture, Operations, Human Resourcing, Project Management) and benefits associated with gaining State, Regional and Local Business Certifications (SB, DVBE, MBE, LSBE, VOB. -Keynote speaker on topics including Veteran Benefits, leadership, and management.

-Provided departmental leadership and mentored faculty for the Graduate School of Business and Management Department and College of Arts and Sciences Department. -Screened and hired adjunct faculty for Graduate School of Business and Management and College of Arts and Sciences.-Hand-picked by the National Dean of Graduate School of Business and Management to assess and provide guidance for the overhaul of the Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership. As such, evaluated existing curricula, made recommendations, and ensured institutional learning outcomes aligned with program outcomes. -Served as a Dissertation Chair and Dissertation Committee Member responsible for guiding candidates through the doctoral process, providing mentorship and ensuring original scholarship was submitted in the topic area. -Executed the duties of Student Conduct Committee Chair responsible for investigating and awarding disciplinary action, if warranted, to students suspected of violating university policies or ethical misconduct.-Established and served as the Advisor to the Student Veterans Association Chapters in San Diego and Inland Empire.-Committee member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Inland Empire Campus, responsible for disseminating information on seminars, community service projects, scholarships, and mentoring high achieving students.-Developed Academic Success Plans for students deemed at-risk and served as their mentor. -Proven capacity to communicate effectively in an on-campus role engaging in synchronous participation in course-related activities. -Developed curricula that complimented and supported existing course outlays. -Counseled students on how to receive college credit for non-traditional learning (e.g. military cred-it, CLEP, DANTES) and ensured they understood transfer credit.

• Provide consultation to customers of the Professional Development Center who are charged with developing the skills and knowledge of the local workforce and businesses. As such, conduct needs assessments and identify skill gaps and develop and present curricula to support such action.• Developed and presented custom tailored curricula that focused on accounting principles and the following: how to read the Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Income Statement (Profit and Loss Statement) and Retained Earnings; how these financial statements interact with one another; how to use the information on the financial statements to conduct a financial analysis or audit the business; how to use the information for better decision making; how to use the information as the basis for a business strategic plan that would facilitate growth.• Utilized a variety of instructional strategies and made presentations in order to engage students in an on-ground environment.• Developed and presented curricula focusing on Process Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Theory to clients scheduled to undertake Workforce Development Courses.

-As the International Director: -Oversaw the day to day operations of the Training and Development Department to include management of personnel and their performance evaluations. -Supervised the development and presentation of professional development courses as identified by customer needs assessments. -Developed and implemented the logistics plan associated with movement of personnel and equipment dispersed throughout the United States to the United Arab Emirates. -Ensured resources were properly allocated to ensure coverage of simultaneous training sites throughout the United Arab Emirates. -Co-responsible for the planning, development, and evaluation of a custom training program that focused on leadership development, crisis management, and effective negotiations. -As a business consultant: -Provided expertise in all facets of business to include monitoring existing business practices and providing solutions that streamline processes, increased revenues and reduced unnecessary costs -Developed and implemented a plan that integrated transportation vehicles into current operations for a private company in Abu Dhabi. -Coordinated with management, analyzed financial statements, and provided advice that increased profit margins by 15%. -Identified gaps in current business practices, streamlining processes and eliminating unnecessary operational costs resulting in an annual savings of 8%.

Facilitate a positive learning experience for undergraduate students by utilizing active learning techniques, introducing real-world scenarios and implementing the latest technology that prepare students to think critically, enhance their communication skills and work efficiently in a collaborative environment. In addition, kept accurate records of class attendance, assignments/exams, and promptly submitted academic standing of each student as required. Lastly, managed and advised between 20-35 students per course. Taught Organizational Behavior.

-Oversaw the daily operation of 9 departments which consisted of over $200 MM in assets and multiple budgets that provided support to 6 subordinate companies dispersed throughout 3 states.•Directed the preparation of the annual budget, monitored expenditures and analyzed budgetary and financial data to ensure accountability and financial control.-Advised the CEO on issues relating to staff, operations, compensation, EEO, community outreach and related organizational issues.-Twenty-four years of military service in the areas of providing consistent leadership, strategic planning, senior advising, statistical analysis, technical expertise, training and professional development, budget preparation, and control, and project management.-Oversaw all human resources activities that included recruitment/retainment of personnel, training, professional development, and performance evaluations.-Interpreted and advised on rules and regulations, state and federal policies and assured compliance.•Developed an outreach strategy that resulted in partnerships and strengthening marketing and public relations with numerous local foundations and high profile organizations such as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade Committee, LA Dodgers, Pasadena Police Department and Staples Center.•Ensured operational goals were met through the development, implementation and supervision of long and short term plans and activities and organizational governance. -Negotiated maintenance contracts with local vendors toinclude landscaping, plumbing, electrical, flooring, and general housekeeping.-Ensured facility compliance with OSHA regulations, e.g. storage of hazardous materials, PPEs available, Material Safety Data Sheets, permits and water/oil separators.2