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RAF Mildenhall

Provide professional and specialized assistance in the development and operation of voluntary education and training services programs.Support DoD goals for maintaining a high quality force and enhancing professional and personal development.Advise personnel and their family members regarding educational opportunities and requirements for participation.

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Assessed individuals needs in their transition from active duty military. Assist service members in all steps of DoD mandated program from initial counseling, pre separation until final separation or retirement. Coordinate connection to resources based on status of transition. Supported servicemembers with their SkillBridge process

Joint Base Charleston

COORDINATION of SERVICES: Manage, coordinate and administer testing to Airmen during annual promotion cycles. Also administer monthly sessions of Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and Electronic Data Processing Test (EDPT)ADMINISTRATIVE: Perform all administrative tasks related to testing including ordering and maintaining inventory of tests.

Norfolk, VA

ADVISING: Counseled service members on education goals in relation to career opportunities. Assisted them in achieving career objectives including undergraduate, graduate, vocational and technical training Advised on tuition funding ($4500 annually) scholarships, financial aid and state assistance programs. Provided guidance on all available resources such.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

PROGRAM DELIVERY: Provided oversight and support for the unit’s family readiness program including a team of family readiness volunteers. Worked closely with Family Readiness Case Managers to resolve issues and provide resources. Ensured unit was deployment ready with trainings and pre deployment events. COMMAND CONSULT: Ensured command leadership was.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

SALES: Provided excellent customer service to accounts. Reviewed customer orders to ensure accurate delivery of product Maintained ongoing knowledge of portfolio to be able to speak on and educate on various wineries, regions and production. Tracked all sales and administrative reports. OUTREACH: Coordinated in store tastings and other wine events to.

Joint Base Charleston, Goose Creek, SC

ADVISING: Served as a consultant on a variety of work & family life topics and issues. Provided informative advice, assistance, and instruction to address customer concerns, needs and requirements associated with military life (deployment/separation; relocation, transitioning from military to civilian life, etc.). Represented the Readiness Center at.

Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia Area

PROGRAM COORDINATION: Managed all aspects of installation’s DoD mandated program including program delivery, administrative reporting and documentation and client care. Responsible for the coordination and completion of special projects such as ongoing awareness campaigns. Co-chaired monthly case management review board with installation commanding.

Naval Support Activity Monterey, Monterey, CA

TRAINING: Delivered a wide variety of education services to customers through workshops, trainings and command briefs. Planned, implemented and administered education programs to include various Life Skills and Relocation workshops. Coordinated DOD mandated programs and trained command appointed volunteers. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: Developed and implemented.

Marine Corps Community Services- Lifelong Learning USMC Air Station, Yuma AZ

Advised active duty military personnel and their dependents regarding educational goals, testing, military funding and other resourcesManaged, planned and administered voluntary off duty education programs to Marines and their dependents Assisted in development of military education and continuing adult education programsAdvised military personnel.

Naval Air Station, North Island Coronado, CA

Manage afloat/ ashore education for Naval carriers and squadrons. Advise military personnel regarding individual education goalsProvided academic and vocational counseling to Navy personnel and their family members Assisted active duty personnel in developing an individual education plan as well as enrolling in SOCNAV/MAR system Conducted educational.

Naval Base Coronado, CA

Provided academic and vocational guidance to military personnel Designed educational plans suited to student academic goals and/or military experience Conducted individual assessments through review of SMART and placement testsProvided counseling regarding tuition assistance regulations and degree options Counseled service members on DSST and CLEP tests to.

M.S., Counseling Psychology- Higher Education

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant for Academic Development Program and Office of Services for Students w/ Disabilities

Bs, Communications And Information Technology