Created the Standard Operating Procedure for the Idaho National Guard Child & Youth Program.- Aligned with Department of Defense Instruction, Air Force Instruction, Army Regulation, National Guard Policy and other directives

• Lead for all Child and Youth Programs for the state; 10K + eligible children• Ensures the scope, development and direction of the program is in accordance with National Guard directives and the State Family Program Directors vision• Consistently engage in community outreach to increase a communities’ capacity to support military families• Advocate for military youth with special needs • Coordinate statewide Youth Group program, youth councils, camps, retreats and… Show more • Lead for all Child and Youth Programs for the state; 10K + eligible children• Ensures the scope, development and direction of the program is in accordance with National Guard directives and the State Family Program Directors vision• Consistently engage in community outreach to increase a communities’ capacity to support military families• Advocate for military youth with special needs • Coordinate statewide Youth Group program, youth councils, camps, retreats and trainings• Recruit, train and retain core program volunteers with proper documentation and background checks• Developed and maintain a standard operating procedure for the state wide Youth Program• Meet with youth and families to provide individual resource assistance and guidance• Consult with regional Family Assistance Center staff to meet needs of the families • Partner with Military Family Life Consultants to provide short-term assistance for emotionally vulnerable individuals • Partner with national, state & regional organizations• Work with Region 10 State Youth Coordinator counterparts in an effort to broaden youth opportunities• Develop program budget • Provide resources and oversee the Child & Youth Events for all Yellow Ribbon functions• Conduct annual survey of family members and leadership to identify program gaps• Develop and conduct gap resolution plans; incorporate into strategic planning• Market and publicize program via e-newsletter, flyers, social networking, the Public Affairs Office, partner meetings, and the Idaho National Guard website• Track youth trends and utilize findings for program development and improvement• Maintains records and databases on participants, volunteers and family members in accordance with applicable regulations• Skilled technical writer of regulations, standard operating procedures and policies Show less

• Coordinated children and youth events for Yellow Ribbon programs by developing curriculum specific to their particular cycle of deployment • Partnered with organizations to provide training to caregivers, school counselors and administrators on the effects of military life on children and youth (i.e., Zero to Three and Military Child Education Coalition)• Assisted with planning and coordination and direction of State Youth Camps• Assisted with the development and implementation of… Show more • Coordinated children and youth events for Yellow Ribbon programs by developing curriculum specific to their particular cycle of deployment • Partnered with organizations to provide training to caregivers, school counselors and administrators on the effects of military life on children and youth (i.e., Zero to Three and Military Child Education Coalition)• Assisted with planning and coordination and direction of State Youth Camps• Assisted with the development and implementation of new programs annually• Developed networks to provide support to families throughout the state Show less

• Coordinated publicity for 20+ quality of life programs and facilities at Travis AFB, California• Mastered writing press releases, newsletters and public speaking• Experienced writer of SWOT, Strategic Plans and Marketing Plans• Practiced at developing surveys, focus groups and gap analysis• Developed gap solutions and presented plan to leadership for approval and implementation• Supervised a staff of six and provided HR support• Worked within the parameters of a… Show more • Coordinated publicity for 20+ quality of life programs and facilities at Travis AFB, California• Mastered writing press releases, newsletters and public speaking• Experienced writer of SWOT, Strategic Plans and Marketing Plans• Practiced at developing surveys, focus groups and gap analysis• Developed gap solutions and presented plan to leadership for approval and implementation• Supervised a staff of six and provided HR support• Worked within the parameters of a department that operated under both appropriated and non-appropriated funds • Editor in Chief of published magazine and Force Support Squadron website• Developed and implemented a Customer Service Training Course for the squadron• Executed a variety of base-wide family events with participants ranging from 200 to 2000• A key member of the Air Expo planning team for the 2008 Air Expo: Air Power Over the Golden West air show which played host to 200,000 guests Show less

• Assisted the Marketing Director with logistics and coordination of all special events • Acted as customer service feedback analyst. Provided editing support to graphic artists• Provided graphics support • Performed as Marketing Director in absence of Director• Mastered public speaking while briefing large groups on function of the squadron and its programs to Service Members and their families• Developed cost effective processes for office automation • Trained new… Show more • Assisted the Marketing Director with logistics and coordination of all special events • Acted as customer service feedback analyst. Provided editing support to graphic artists• Provided graphics support • Performed as Marketing Director in absence of Director• Mastered public speaking while briefing large groups on function of the squadron and its programs to Service Members and their families• Developed cost effective processes for office automation • Trained new employees• Provided customer service via means of oral and written communication Show less

• Acted as editor for all graphics work. Writer for weekly e-Newsletter• Provided graphic support • Hub of work flow in and out of the Marketing Department • Developed work order tracking system providing a system for steady flow of work from start to finish which increased work flow and boosted product quality • Developed exceptional working relationships with Managers to provide top marketing support of their programs • Performed weekly briefs to the Travis AFB community… Show more • Acted as editor for all graphics work. Writer for weekly e-Newsletter• Provided graphic support • Hub of work flow in and out of the Marketing Department • Developed work order tracking system providing a system for steady flow of work from start to finish which increased work flow and boosted product quality • Developed exceptional working relationships with Managers to provide top marketing support of their programs • Performed weekly briefs to the Travis AFB community and their families Show less