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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

West Point, New York, United States

Oversee all aspects of the Employment Readiness Program. Meet with clients, analyze resumes and job outlook. Schedule appointments, provide in-depth employment counseling, advise on best practices and steps, counsel on career facilitation, assist with resume, cover letter, and interview skills. Inform clients of pathways, data, and statistics for specific jobs and careers. Develop and design information sessions and seminars. Instruct seminars, providing training to both small and large groups consisting of military and civilian personnel. Coordinate with other program managers to enhance client experience and satisfaction. Work with marketing department to coordinate outreach of events and services. Communicate and network with outside recruiters and representatives. Organize job fairs. Coordinate arrangements with attending agencies to include travel, planning, and maintaining records. Link up clients with prospective job opportunities. Conduct information interviews with recruiters and representatives to find good fits for client base. Vet all outside agencies. Plan visits to local job fairs and hiring events. Work closely with state and local county employment agencies. Build and maintain effective working relationships. Staying within specified budgets, procure program materials. Develop strategies to increase program efficiency and effectiveness based on assessments of statistical data. Record all data through ACS Client Tracking System. Complete monthly reports. Perform in-depth analysis on monthly and yearly reports, seeking out areas of improvement and implementing different strategies in efforts to increase engagement and efficiency.

Twentynine Palms, Ca

Provided in-depth one-on-one counseling and classroom instruction about various educational and career programs to include the GI Bill, tuition assistance programs, and additional scholarships. Developed professional learning and training plans by identifying professional learning gaps and exploring professional learning pathways.Interpreted guidance from higher to ensure necessary objectives are being accomplished. Administer ASVAB testing. Interpreted ASVAB test results to aid in student career decision-making processes. Serve as testing coordinator. In the absence of the Education Services Officer, serve as supervisor for the Education Center (GS-12 duties). Collected program data and analyzed for program effectiveness. Implement new training technology and tools and analyze how they can effectively be usedAdvised personnel on education theories, principles, procedures and practices of secondary, post-secondary, adult, vocational and continuing education. Researched education and occupational trends to create handouts and informational pieces as well as update regular presentations and workshops. Implemented adult training theories and methodologies. Opened and maintained communication lines with school recruiters and professional representatives. Maintained records of all visiting schools. Briefed school representatives on military installation policies and regulations. Promoted education and training programs by incorporating career information at meetings, conventions, and conferencesContinually analyzed training requirements, instructional materials, instructional technology, and teaching methods. Assisted patrons with vocational related skills such as resume writing and interview skills. Develop, implement, and assess training programs to ensure maximum learning and efficiency. Delivered regularly scheduled information sessions.

Served as a primary counselor for voluntary education programs and career resource programs for active-duty Marines, sailors, and their families. Reviewed, corrected, and authorized Tuition Assistance requests for Marine Corps Personnel. Established liaison with education officials and employment representatives to raise awareness of professional and educational development pathways for Marines, Sailors, and their families.Developed professional learning plans, identified professional learning gaps, and explored different professional learning pathways.Managed the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) test site to support operations.Provided counseling on Tuition Assistance, G.I. Bills, Skillbridge, Military Academic Skills Program (MASP), Marine Corps Credentialing Opportunities online (COOL), and the United States Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP).Provided general college counseling. Certified military test administrator for ASAB, DLPT, DLAB, ASVAB, AFCT and TABE tests. Pearson VUE certified test administrator.Designed and delivered resume-writing workshops. Promoted best practices in standards-based instruction, assessment, student-centered learning environments, learning outcomes, shared leadership, facilitation skills, and reflective practice. Conducted educational needs assessments to develop installation educational programs, plans, and services. Regularly presented briefs and information sessions on all voluntary education benefits, this includes delivering out-briefs to units on an on-call basis. Designed, developed, and reviewed courses, instructional materials, and lesson plans to provide training in support of the organization.Designed and developed PowerPoint presentations and Smart Notebook presentations to ensure that they are tidy, up-to-date, engaging, and effective. Reviewed, designed, and developed new standard operating procedures to ensure maximum program effectiveness.

Joshua Tree, Ca

Classroom instructor of English and Social Studies to adult students pursuing a GED. Assessed learning outcomes, design, and effectiveness of curricula. Collected and analyzed data from courses to improve program effectiveness and effectiveness of instructional methods. Supervised the operations of the student success center, to include serving as the direct report for student workers and ensuring operations run smoothly and satisfactorily. Implemented knowledge of program certification standards so that the schools and program can maintain all relevant certifications, to include VA certification.Developed professional learning and training pathways and plans. Assisted adult learners with literacy, everyday life skills, career preparation, and financial literacy. Proctored and monitored computer lab for self-paced study sessions. Instructed English as a second language students. Stayed up to date with current technological trends and seek to implement relevant technology into the program. Assisted the program supervisor with the development of a vocational development program. Review courses, instructional materials, and lesson plan to ensure the achievement of learning. Identify learning trends among students to maximize classroom efficiency.Developed and supported professional learning communities for school educational teams and teachers that build shared and collective understanding of content/curriculum knowledge. Worked with computer systems, including ASAP, CASAS, and Gradpoint, to monitor student records and success. Implemented new teaching strategies while incorporating tried and true methods. Coordinated with other faculty to ensure organizational needs are all being met. Provided job-embedded professional development such as analyzing student data, using standards-based curriculum tools, conducting research to improve instructional practices.

Palm Desert, Ca

Primary tutor for college students who are military veterans. Advised enrolled students on academic matters as well as successfully transitioning from a military career to a college career. Developed and presented regular workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and occupational pathways.Maintained a database of job postings and various scholarship and other educational opportunities. Stayed up to date with new and previous adult learning theories. Identified different learning techniques and strategies to accommodate individual students. design and implement new methods of teaching and learning as needed.Periodically reviewed learning tools and materials to ensure they are up to date. Stayed up to date with current academic coursework. Researched potential scholarships and employment opportunities for military veterans.Maintained exceptional communication standards in both oral and written communications.

Poughkeepsie, Ny

Twentynine Palms, Ca

Served as an Infantry Team Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader. Deployed to Sangin, Afghanistan- Sept 2011-April 2012. Conducted over two hundred security and reconnaissance patrols. Conducted route and patrol planning before each patrol. Conducted pre-patrol inspections of members of the squad before each patrol. Maintained and safeguarded classified and sensitive materials. Reviewed various data to screen for favorable and unfavorable information. Received a Certificate of Commendation for actions performed in the line of duty. Monitored entry control points to ensure proper personnel were awarded entry. Worked with members of the Afghanistan National Army. Conducted training and joint operations with them to help train allied forces. Performed inspections on vehicles, uniforms, personnel, various operating systems, and security operations on a regular basis. Mentored and trained junior Marines on topics that included personal struggles, financial management, preventative maintenance, security procedures, and general infantry and Marine Corps knowledge. Properly disposed of classified information that was no longer needed.

Master'S Degree, Adult Education

Bachelor'S Degree, English And Communications