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..
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.