Kareem Hazard Email & Phone Number

Oakland, California, United States

• Interprets and advises veterans and their dependents in obtaining local, state, and federal benefits, establishing rights related to filing claims for benefits such as pensions, compensation, insurance, rehabilitation, education, hospitalization, medical care, burial, and in presenting evidence to prove veteran’s disabilities. • Gathers evidence, makes assessments on veterans’ and their dependents’ needs to determine and initiate appropriate service plans.• Secures documentary evidence such as military, medical, birth, marriage and divorce records, and other required legal documents for veterans and their dependents.• Advises veterans and/or their dependents of their rights on benefits conferred by federal, state, and local legislation including educational, vocational training, medical, financial services, and other benefits. • Advises veterans and their dependents of the provisions of the applicable federal, state and local laws, and regulations and researches, reviews, and explains legislative actions and regulatory changes. • Prepares and completes appeals in cases where claims are denied.• Makes referrals to state, federal, and community-based programs for services and other resources.• Provides outreach and services to veterans experiencing homeless and veterans with disabilities.• Prepares correspondence to other agencies or clients regarding claims or benefits, and also as related to denials or appeals.

San Francisco Bay Area

Provides counseling to Veterans on obtaining access to Education, Employment, Housing and Medical resources available. Conducted weekly check-ins with Veterans to monitor progress of goals and tasks. Coordinated with Veterans on creating resumes, cover letters and conducting mock interviews. Provided Veterans with direction and assessment of personal Individual Develop Plan for their careers and personal development. Coordinate with other agencies (Local and Federal) to ensure veterans services offered still were viable to Veteran clients’ needs. Provided Veterans with information on Montgomery GI Bill, 9/11 GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation resources available. Provided advocacy to Veterans Affairs for Veterans searching for housing referral services.

Fremont, California, United States

Assists unemployed and underemployed disabled veterans, special disabled veterans and other eligible persons (e.g., spouses) who seek services to overcome significant barriers to employment (SBE) as defined in the most current Veteran Program Letter (VPL) issued by the Department of Labor (DOL). Provides intensive services to veterans identified with SBEs; address employment needs and facilitate placement into a suitable position. Conducts virtual workshops and meetings via Zoom, Adobe Connect and other virtual meeting software to service veterans. Assists veterans in locating resources for a One-Stop facility (those in homeless shelters, VA Hospitals, Veterans’ Centers, half-way houses, or other community-based facilities). Provides case management services to clients and Chapter 31 referrals; perform outreach services to identify, promote and provide employment and training services to veterans and organizations; work collaboratively with other partners in outstations and the community to provide intensive services.

Palo Alto, California, United States

Served as the Logistics department support liaison for the roll out of several projects at the three main campuses (Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Livermore) and several Community Based Outpatient Clinics: VECNA patient kiosk system, Barcoded Cart Medicine Administration System, and Real Time Location System. Provided feedback on best practices, pitfalls and remedies to supervisors as well as contractors on projects under my charge. Processed receipt documentation and monitored non-expendable inventory items at VA Palo Alto Health Care System totaling $65 million. Maintained an accurate accounting and reporting of non-expendable property using computers system, logs and Microsoft Outlook. Operated computer terminals to perform record searches, data input, and data corrections for non-expendable property. Provided training to Property Custodians on how to use equipment to collect data on non-expendable property in area of responsibility. Drafted reports using Microsoft Excel and Power Point to provide the status of programs and training during department meetings.

Hayward, Ca

Provided information about veteran’s benefits at post meetings, AMVETS functions and any inquiring veterans. Referred veterans to an AMVETS National Service Officer, AMVETS State Service Officer, County Veterans Service Officer or an accredited representative for assistance in filing for veterans benefits. Assisted Veterans with the application forms necessary for preparation and the proper filing of claims for benefits. Knowledgeable about the requirements for veterans in need of medical attention to obtain VA hospitalization and medical care, both under emergency and normal conditions. Assists Veterans with accessing various resources when homeless.

Alameda, Ca

Conducted market research for contracts up to and exceeding $1M. Created and modified Statements of Work and Performance Work Statements for operational training service contracts. Analyzed awarded contracts for compliance with project specifications. Created Advance Acquisition Plans via the Acquisition Planning Forecast System and fielded acquisition plan questions from prospective contractors. Provided post-award functions as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (monitoring contracts, interpreting provisions, providing guidance and conducting close-outs) for mission critical training contracts.

Portsmouth, Va

Entered in additions, modifications and deletions to Oracle Property database. Managed over $6M in property assets in area of responsibility. Supervised and provided training on property procedures to over 36 Property Custodians in area of responsibility. Provided quarterly and annual reports to Coast Guard Headquarters on the status of property assets for area of responsibility. Served as the liaison by maintaining, coordinating and providing technical support for over 30 conference events held in the Portsmouth Federal Building.

Alameda, Ca

Created and monitored contracts with other federal agencies totaling more than $4M. Performed end of fiscal year closeouts for purchase requests and service maintenance contracts totaling over $8M. Provided information and assistance to the public on housing matters. Entered customer data and utilized Housing Management Information System for generating weekly, monthly and annual reports. Directed and managed fleet service for 4 branch offices containing 8 vehicles using GSA Fleet Management System. Created, updated and provided webmaster support for office website. Served as a Systems Administrator installing new terminals and application software for office personnel.

Alameda, Ca

Created, posted and updated solicitations for purchase requests and service maintenance agreements on Federal Business Opportunity website. Managed the daily planning, coordination, and supervision of 4 staff members that provided logistical and procurement support for 40 units ensuring proper distribution of cargo worldwide 24-7. Created weekly reporting summaries that extracted and analyzed formatted data utilizing relational database tools. Performed end of fiscal year closeouts for purchase requests and service maintenance contracts. Served as a Local Systems Administrator for an office that contained 25 personnel.