Nicholas Kuffel Email & Phone Number

United States

Veterans Service Representative (VSR) in the Benefits Eligibility Support Team

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Obtains required evidence of disability through personal interviews with claimants, physicians, veterans' families and other involved persons or through correspondence or analysis of official records.Formally presents veterans claims with the necessary supporting evidence before the Veterans Administration, the V.A. Adjudication Board, local appeal boards and the National Board of Appeals.Maintains close liaison through correspondence and telephone contacts with other veteran organizations to obtain information necessary for presentation of a veterans claim.Informs claimants of the facts which must be established before compensation, insurance, hospitalization, out-patient treatment and similar assistance can be granted.Consults with physicians and other medical authorities with respect to medical disabilities claimed by veterans.As a member of the department's Eligibility Board, determines eligibility and amount of financial assistance for disabled veterans.Supervises and instructs veteran’s assistance officers in securing evidence through field investigations or preparation of budgets in accordance with authorizations by the Eligibility Board.

West St Paul, Mn

Kuwait/Iraq

-Headquarters Platoon Sergeant/Company Operations Non Commissioned Officer In Charge.-Supervise all logistical needs and responsible for soldiers lives and wellbeing for an entire platoon (25 soldiers).-Responsible for training entire platoon to US Army standard on all tasks combat related and administrative.-Responsible for the tracking of entire Companies (124 Soldier) sensitive items worth over $10,000,000.-Tracks and reports all Company combat and administrative missions in Kuwait and Iraq.-Operationally tracked over 210 shifts at Khabari Border Crossing with Iraq without incident or failure to report.-Developed and integrated a series of standard operating procedures for a company command post.-Strategically planned required training for entire platoon and mission completion in an operational environment.-Made critical decisions for company command post with little to no supervision. -Handles, secures and delivers highly sensitive Military documents and equipment without loss, damage or incident.

Eagn, Mn

-Develop and maintain positive customer relations by understanding brand needs and contract terms.-Develop and implement plans to meet those needs and demonstrating excellent customer service principles.-Work effectively in a team environment within the department and the various brands.-Take the initiative to escalate potential transportation issues to the leadership team.-Ensure that all policies, procedures and controls are followed and that all reports are completed accurately and submitted on time.-Coordinate logistics with suppliers, forwarders, carriers and government agencies.-Determine cost effective freight solutions and service levels for all brands.-Monitor transportation issues for delivery requirements in support of operational requirements and complete monthly analysis.-Timely coordination/scheduling of pick-up and deliveries to/from factories, Suppliers, Customers.-Routing methods for each type of cargo related to costs and transit time.-Knowledge of terminologies used for insurance, transportation and customs-Reports any issues or concerns immediately with Program staff and follows agency protocol.

St Paul, Mn

-Represented U.S. Army as Drug Demand Reduction Facilitator for 6,500 middle/high school students and state and federal law enforcement agencies -Coordinated support of approximately 12 community organizations including D.A.R.E., Edina Safety Camps and Youth Camps through state and federal law enforcement agencies -Developed and implemented course curriculum for state drug education courses used to teach students the dangers of illicit drug use -Collaborated with D.E.A., military air assets and local celebrities in support of Red Ribbon Campaign to reach 4,000 of Minnesota’s youth with a drug free message

Kosovo

-Responsibility for four soldiers lives and wellbeing and one interpreter.-Led 75+ patrols and participated in 200+ missions to ensure peace in a volatile region of Eastern Europe.-Planned and managed rifle marksmanship training for 92 soldiers with a 100% qualification record.-Responsibility for over $1 million of military equipment with no loss or damage -Conducted several missions in mountainous terrain under severe weather conditions.-Responsible for secret military documents and intelligence.

Dayton, Mn

-On call volunteer that performed fire rescue and operations in addition to emergency medical services-Provided additional volunteer activities in community as needed