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Credentialed D-SAACP Victim Advocate: PP-4433-2684. Served as the single point of contact for coordinatingappropriate and responsive care for sexual assault victims. Advised the TAG, ATAG and COS on SAPR related cases. Managed and Co-chaired the TAG's monthly CaseManagement Group (CMG). Created State command policy on sexual assault prevention and response. Maintained State sexual assault data in DSAID. Supervised/ Managed 16 subordinate SARC's and 36 VA's. Collaborated with Wing SARC on case management for ANG.Collaborated with NGB SAPRO on State sexual assault programmanagement. Coordinated/ facilitated State sexual assault awareness,prevention, and response training. Coordinated/ facilitated State sexual assault continuing educationtraining. Coordinated and advised expedited transfers for victims withcommand teams across the State.•Addressed survivors/ victims safety needs, by conducting non-clinical safety assessments. Helped survivors navigate the reporting options, servicesavailable, and navigate the military/local law enforcement criminaljustice process. Provided victim referral assistance for medical care, counselingservices, legal, and spiritual services•Collaborated with law enforcement and the Attorneys General'sOffice to improve services for sexual assault victims.•Provided limited sexual harassment services to victims of sexualharassment. Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection ofevidence and employ treatments. Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims. Advised Commanders throughout the State on the needs ofclients. Collaborated/ coordinated with Special victims counsel (SVC) forvictim needs. Collaborated and trained JAG/OCI personnel on the SAPRprogram. Supported victims, family members and witnesses through lawenforcement, healthcare, and social services. Collaborated with multiple county law enforcement jurisdictions. Conducted crisis intervention for victims and command teams.

Trained in CISM and serves as a PEER Support Coordinator. Provided spiritual resiliency guidance, emotional support and direct care.Advisor to TAG and Senior Leaders, service members,family members and staff. Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist inemergency situations.•Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry. Oversaw teams planning, implementing, and realigning field andbase operational strategies. Handled administrative requirements, maintained records, andsubmitted operational reports. assignedat the strategic level. Plan, develop and supervisebattle focused trainingfor echelons abovebrigade. Develop plans, orders and annexes for strategic religious support in the JIIMenvironment. Supervise religious data management in the Joint Operations Area (JOA).Recommend policy to Army Command, DA and DOD for religious support operations. Manageforce structure and assignment processes for Army Commands and echelons above brigade.Manage and update the Joint Manning Document and requisitions replacement for JointOrganizations.

Assist in decreasing Soldiers' high-risk behaviors thus increasing Soldier and mission readiness. The Risk Reduction Program's tools track, assess, and act on several Soldier high-risk behaviors; deaths, accidents, self-harm, suicide attempts, absent without leave or AWOL, drug offenses, alcohol offenses, traffic violations, crimes against persons, crimes against property, crimes against society, domestic violence, child abuse, financialproblems, and positive urinalysis tests. Equipped National Guard community to prevent suicide, successfully intervene to help community members experiencing suicidal thoughts or planning, and support community members grieving the loss of someone to suicide. Established and Maintained a Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program for 9122 personnel.Performed in-depth research and investigations and recommended strategies to resolve problems and prevent further concerns. Devised new systems and specific processes to handle ongoing monitoring needs for potential risks. Coordinated ongoing efforts to strengthen risk culture and finetuned risk appetite for lending and funding activities. Cultivate relationships with international, national, and local Community Partners

Currently on Military Leave. Collaborated/supervised w/State, tribal and local government, and certain types of private nonprofitsorganizations. Leading the day-to-day work activity and production of ateam of 10-20 FEMA Public Assistance Site Inspectors.• Ensuring accurate reporting of quality and quantification ofSite Inspection results to include scope of work and compliance with policy, procedures, codes, and regulations. Verified data integrity and accuracy. Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing. Obtained documents, clearances, certificates, and approvals from local, state, and federal agencies. Maintained project quality with a hands-on management style. Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections. Completed documentation and updated trackin each day. Maximized new employee performance and satisfaction through proper training. Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work. Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees. Organized work to meet demanding production goals. Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections. Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain a deep understanding of project plan and objectives. Wrote grants as a Project Specialist.

Trained officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, Department of Army civilians, and selected contractor personnel in: Fundamentals of Adult Teaching and Learning, Foundations of Adult Learning (Knowles's assumptions and principles; techniques for motivating adult learners), Foundations of Instruction (Experiential Learning Model), Formative Practicums, Applied Critical Thinking Tools; Groupthink Mitigation techniques; Cognitive Theory. Created a positive learning environment; effective communication techniques; effective questioning techniques; methods of instruction; preparing lesson plans. Collaborative/interactive instruction; group development; group learning. Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities. Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness. Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons. Trained and developed future leaders and command teams in the Company Commanders and First Sergeants Pre Command Course. Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout the training process.Mentored and developed leaders by focusing on Army doctrineand the foundations for tactical planning and execution. The course learning outcomes span ten subject areas: Unified Land Operations, Operational Graphics, Terrain Model, Offensive Operations, Defensive Operations, Combat Orders, Small Unit Tactics, Movement Techniques, Troop Leading Procedures, and Indirect Fire Planning.

Maintained $3.5 million worth of equipment for 9 years with zero losses. Trained over 2,000 personnel on Infantry procedures and safety. Audited and recommended changes to Infantry programs, systems, and functions to meet regulatory compliance. Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders. Tracked personnel and supplies within the company. Directed the day-to-day logistical operations for a platoon size organization. Kept up to date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand their significance in the geopolitical context. Led mulitple fire teams during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises. Supported senior ranking officials in logistics decision making. Expert in tactical and technical guidance. Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence. Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly situational reports for higher headquarters. Served as liaison between SCEMD and SC National Guard during State of Emergency to ensure the welfare of enlisted personnel and make officers aware of any potential situations that could affect mission preparedness. Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of 20+ personnel. Mentored and trained 25 direct and 2,000 indirect personnel. Operated and maintained field communications equipment. Planned and briefed personnel on missions. Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat. Executed comprehensive Infantry training programs by applying expertise in Mortars and evaluating personnel-readiness. Supervised, encouraged, and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering team members to meetproduction goals. Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows. Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks andobjectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.