Jenny O'Rourke Email & Phone Number

Carlisle, Pa, Us

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Area

Dedicated facilitator empowering transitioning Service Members and military spouses through dynamic and comprehensive Transition Assistance Program (TAP) workshops in collaboration with the Department of Labor. Expertise spans career selection, self-marketing, and salary negotiation.Key Accomplishments:• Delivered 150+ engaging 1-day and 2-day TAP workshops to more than 2000 transitioning Service Members, both in-person and virtually. Earned the distinction of being "by-name-requested" at multiple installations, underscoring exceptional facilitation skills.• Chosen as 1 of 6 facilitators out of a pool of over 200 to lead a groundbreaking pilot program for military spouses, offering invaluable insights and feedback for enhancing workshop delivery.• Proficiently trained to facilitate four distinct curriculum sets encompassing over 20 specialized areas of career transition and progression, showcasing versatility and dedication to addressing diverse career needs.

Fort Hood, Texas

Committed to empowering Service Members and their families through the creation of personalized action plans and strategic partnerships with local and national resources to facilitate successful military transitions.Key Accomplishments:• Crafted 150+ tailored action plans for Service Members and their families, guiding them toward successful transitions from military service, and ensuring their smooth integration into civilian life.• Delivered impactful briefings to thousands of Service Members, spanning diverse audiences from senior leaders to junior personnel, effectively conveying the program's benefits and opportunities.• Distinguished as one of only 10 original Scouts for the USO's transition pilot program, contributing to the establishment of a foundational framework of goals and objectives to enhance the transition experience for Service Members.

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo

Facilitated workshops to ease new family members into the unique Army lifestyle. Assisted with the development of a better understanding the changes would have on them and their family. Prepared them with realistic expectations of the military environment allowing them to become self-reliant and self-sufficient.Key Accomplishments:• Helped over 100 families develop the skills and resources they need to cope with the unique challenges of military life effectively.• Consistently received positive feedback from students and administration.• Developed strong partnerships with other agencies to increase the effectiveness of the AFTB program.

Collaborated with community resources to meet the behavioral health, faith, legal, and financial needs of Soldiers and Families geographically dispersed from traditional Family Support facilities. Key Accomplishents:• Negotiated a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), establishing a framework for awarding continuing education credits to counselors, thereby expanding professional development opportunities within the field of mental health.• Cultivated robust partnerships with an extensive network of over a hundred programs and services, spanning behavioral health, financial counseling, legal assistance, and faith-based support, to proactively address and holistically serve the multifaceted challenges unique to the military community, fostering a synergistic approach to well-being.• Delivered dynamic and informative briefings to an extensive audience of Service Members, encompassing active duty, guard, and reserve components, effectively elucidating the diverse array of benefits accessible through the Army OneSource (AOS) program and other vital resources, empowering military personnel to maximize their support networks and opportunities.

Recognized as the trusted advisor to the Brigade Commander on matters regarding family readiness during operational deployments. Provided administrative support, event management, and mentorship to leaders at all echelons whenever needed.Key Accomplishments: • Pioneered the creation of a groundbreaking family deployment handbook, subsequently adopted as the official standard for more than 45,000 Soldiers across the installation, revolutionizing the deployment support process and ensuring consistent, comprehensive guidance for military families.• Cultivated strategic alliances with key service organizations, facilitating seamless connections between Service Members and their families with essential resources and support networks, thereby enhancing the overall well-being and resilience of the military community.• Designed and executed highly effective marketing collateral, driving increased participation and utilization of vital resources by crafting engaging promotional materials that resonated with Service Members and their families, resulting in heightened awareness and accessibility of critical support services.

Fort Irwin, Ca

Supervised 12 program managers, numerous volunteers and 6 soldiers in Army Community Service. Programs included, Army Family Team Building, Army Emergency Relief, Community Outreach, Consumer Affairs and Financial Readiness, Installation Volunteer Program, Employment Readiness, New Parent Support Program, Family Advocacy Program, Women, Infants and Children, California Commodities Program, Emergency Food Locker, Information and ReferralKey Accomplishments:• Elevated Army Community Service operations to meet stringent FORSCOM accreditation standards and achieved the prestigious ISO 9000 certification, showcasing an unwavering commitment to quality and efficiency in delivering critical support services to the military community.• Initiated and executed a highly effective cross-training program among staff members, ensuring seamless referrals for soldiers and their families to the most relevant programs and agencies, resulting in improved access to tailored support services.• Demonstrated exceptional fiscal responsibility by overseeing assets valued at over one million dollars in furniture, fixtures, and equipment while meticulously managing a yearly budget exceeding half a million dollars, skillfully balancing both appropriated and non-appropriated funds to sustain essential programs and operations.