Manages the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) and ensure program compliance. Supervises Lead LVERs that provide outreach and veteran advocacy efforts to employers and business associations to increase employment opportunities for veterans and encourage the hiring of disabled veterans and manage DVOPS that provide individualized career services to veterans experiencing significant barriers to employment, with an emphasis on assisting veterans who are economically or educationally disadvantaged. Drives established performance goals and objectives; align performance with USDOL and agency requirements; ensures Virginia veterans and eligible individuals receive appropriate services; program activities are standardized, timely and appropriate; and programmatic requirements are consistently applied and communicated. Assist Veteran Program Manager with planning and evaluating performance of JVSG program.

Launched startup entertainment and media blog (www.goingfullnerd.com). GoingFullNerd blends a mix of comedy and entertainment news focusing on Video Games, Sci-Fi, and YouTube material. Develops and creates news articles about current pop culture subjects through the use of online articles and blogs. Research and writes articles in a conversational style, which engages readers. Interface with subject matter experts, and information sources to insure content captures readers' interest. Use on-line and off-line social networking techniques for collaboration with appropriate industry contacts (Twitter, YouTube).www.youtube.com/goingfullnerd

• Serves as an advocate for all eligible veterans and individuals with business, industry and other community-based organizations in Northern Virginia covering Workforce Investment Board Areas 11 & 12. • Conducts employer outreach, including making initial contact, discussing program services, identifying employer needs, creating job placement opportunities, referring eligible veterans for consideration, and monitoring progress. Most notably serving as a direct liaison for large employers like MGM Resorts and Hobby Lobby for multiple large scale veteran hiring initiatives. • In conjunction with employers, conducts job searches and workshops, and establish job search groups. • Coordinates with unions, apprenticeship programs, businesses and business organizations to promote and secure employment and training programs for veterans. • Serves as an advisor for Federal contractors (General Dynamics, SAMS, GS5 LLC, and Fulcrum IT) on the recruiting process for veterans. • Provides regular briefings in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) to employers on the benefits of hiring and retaining their Veteran workforce. Also provided briefings in conjunction with U.S. Department of Labor personnel on the benefits of utilizing the American Job Centers.• Maintains and reinforces a strong partnership with the local One-Stop Centers, its partners, and other state agencies and service providers. • Served as the Virginia liaison for the annual DMV Veterans Strong Employment Fair working closely with the State of Maryland and District of Columbia Veteran Program Managers.

(Part Time) Develops and creates news articles about current pop culture subjects through the use of online articles and blogs. Research and writes articles in a conversational style, which engages readers. Interface with subject matter experts, and information sources to insure content captures readers' interest. Use on-line and off-line social networking techniques for collaboration with appropriate industry contacts (Twitter, YouTube, Google+).

Manages the process of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and opportunity pre-solicitations through the full life-cycle. Conducts research and analysis to determine which potential business opportunities are viable to pursue. Determines what resources are required to develop a winnable proposal for the RFPs that meet the company’s criteria. • Managed Corporate Information Technology staff, work closely with Information Technology vendors to troubleshoot and resolve issues • Managed the writing of proposals, including writing key Information Technology sections.• Served as Hiring manager responsible for negotiating salary offers and technical screening with employment candidates.• Worked closely with prospective business partners on upcoming projects and developed and maintained close relationships with corporate partners.• Managed full life-cycle recruiting and on-boarding on average 3-4 new employees per month for multiple Federal Government contracts in various locations throughout the United States.• Served as business to business (B2B) liaison between prospective customers in the federal and commercial sectors for a software development and information technology services company.• Served as Transition/Project Manager for multiple Federal Government contracts ensuring all necessary elements (personnel and equipment) were in place at contract launch.• Created detailed work plans, defined appropriate resources, and prepared initial budget breakdowns.• Supervised 25 personnel over a vast geographically dispersed area performing training, evaluations, performance reviews, raise requests, formal counseling, and disciplinary actions.• Determined which resources were required to develop a winnable proposal that meet the company’s criteria.• Managed corporate information technology (IT) staff, worked closely with IT vendors to resolve issues.

UNITED STATES ARMY FT MYER, Virginia 01/2007 - 9/2008CAREER COUNSELOR Served as Career Counselor for over 900 soldiers; advised superiors on all retention matters; provided employees and their families career guidance on benefits and options; conducted interviews, briefings, training and technical inspections for Department of the Army Agencies in the National Capital Region. Interfaced with other government agencies and maintained office automation security and provided software and hardware training for assigned personnel.

Served as Career Counselor for over 1261 soldiers; advised superiors on all retention matters; provided employees and their families career guidance on benefits and options; conducted interviews, briefings, training and technical inspections for Department of the Army Agencies in the United States Army Alaska (USARAK). Interfaced with other government agencies and maintained office automation security and provided software and hardware training for assigned personnel. Supervised and trained 10 employees to perform retention duties. Served in Iraq from Aug 05 - Nov 06

Served as Career Counselor for over 900 soldiers; advised superiors on all retention matters; provided employees and their families career guidance on benefits and options; conducted interviews, briefings, training and technical inspections for Department of the Army Agencies in the National Capital Region. Interfaced with other government agencies and maintained office automation security and provided software and hardware training for assigned personnel.

Served as Freshman and Sophomore Advisor and Instructor for Military Science Courses at Bowie State University. Maintained Leave Control Logs, processed scholarship payments, security clearances, and student classification paperwork. Also performed duties as Recruiter initiating the military accessions process and new student/recruit orientation/processing.

Processed classified and unclassified documents for delivery between government offices by courier. Managed budget and reviewed training material for Total Quality Management and Productivity Instruction courses.

Served as Administrative Supervisor of the Directorate of Logistics, Processed Report of Surveys, Maintained leave control logs, and completed inspections of subordinate facilities. Responsible for proper placement of assigned personnel according to Job Skill and Experience Levels.

Served as an Administrative supervisor in a military awards distribution center in the Pentagon responsible for timely processing of military awards paperwork, also maintained award tracking logs, leave control logs and credit card control logs. Interfaced with other government agencies and maintained office automation security and provided software and hardware training for assigned personnel.

Served as Administrative Clerk for Military Intelligence Office in support of 2400 personnel. Responsible for daily administrative duties such as answering telephones, preparing and managing correspondence and processing Security Clearance Paperwork in accordance with Department of Defense policy and procedures.

(Part Time) Served as assistant store manager responsible for safe operation of store during hours of operation. Bookkeeping and filing of daily operation paperwork, bank deposit and customer service representative. Supervised staff of six employees, ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety were met.

(Part Time) - Served as Lead Computer Service Technician responsible for basic computer repair, upgrade, and evaluation of electronic equipment for shipping to major repair depot or in-store replacement. Created work schedule and supervised 2 junior technicians.