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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.