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As the Peer Navigator Team Lead in Working Wardrobes' behavioral health program, co-located with the County Veterans Service Office (VSO), I am dedicated to supporting Veterans, Active-Duty Military Personnel, and their families in connecting to essential behavioral health services. In this role, I provide compassionate, peer-led support through both phone and face-to-face interactions, utilizing active listening, motivational interviewing, and empathetic guidance to assess and address bio-psycho-social barriers. My responsibilities include screening, enrolling, and guiding clients through the service system, ensuring they access the resources they need to achieve stability and wellness. Through proactive check-ins, follow-up assistance, and advocacy, I help streamline the path to appropriate, short-term behavioral health services, bridging the gap between our clients and the vital support they deserve.

Orange, California, United States

As a graduate assistant, supervised and trained a team of five at Panther Pantry, coordinating donations and providing essential support to students.Highlights:• Supervised and trained a team of five, including one food pantry lead and four food pantry assistants, ensuring effective support and service to 993 students over 2598 visits.• Coordinated with Student Engagement and Second Harvest Food Bank, resulting in the successful delivery of 18,840lbs of donated goods, also ensuring proper inspection and stowage of goods for safe consumption.• Acted as a key communicator between the Department of Student Engagement, holding weekly meetings to address their needs and concerns.• Responsible for scheduling and managing pantry staff hours and training. This role allowed me to demonstrate my organizational and managerial skills, ensuring efficient operation over 312 hours of service and 10 hours of training.

Orange, California, United States

As a graduate assistant, assisted in recruiting, training, and evaluating of over 50 student staff, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of fitness facilities, and organizing wellness events.Highlights:• Teamed with management in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of over 50 student staff members, resulting in the safe and efficient operation of 2 fitness facilities serving 4,016 guests, a 6% increase from the previous year.• Collaborated with campus departments to address facility-related emergencies and ensure student and staff safety.• Coordinated 6 fitness and recreation events serving 131 Chapman students, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures contributing to Chapman’s overall goal of promoting wellness among its diverse student population.

Patuxent River, Maryland

As a Second Class Petty Officer in the United States Navy, I led maintenance teams, managed public affairs, and ensured safety operations, resulting in significant improvements in readiness, operational safety, and sailor recognition.Highlights:• Led 12 sailors in the completion of 1,526 maintenance actions with an 88% readiness rate and a 99% ready-for-issue rating.• Evaluated and wrote award packages for four sailors, leading to advancements and recognition for 2 sailors.• Managed photography and publication for over 30 command events, reaching an audience of almost 300• Ensured the safe operation, maintenance, and upkeep of 10 weapons elevators by supervising 45 sailors, resulting in the efficient handling of multiple weapons onloads and enhancing operational readiness.• Improved operational safety by conducting 48 hours of Operational Risk Management training for 45 sailors, resulting in enhanced awareness and reduced risk during operations.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Leadership Development

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication Studies, Senior