Patrick Preston, Gcdf,Tgps Email & Phone Number

Astoria

Astoria

-Teaming with Clatsop Community College We have developed a 5 day Transitional Assistance Program (TGPS), That provides Local services, Unemployment information, College information, Veterans (TGPS) and DOL (TAP) services to the United States Coast Guard This program awards 3 college credits FREE (Transcripts) upon completion. Clatsop Community College will work with all colleges assisting them in establishing this process. -Local Transportation Committee member, Work on developing recommendation to send to the Board of Directors for their approval, As a member of the Senior and Disabled Services Committee I have been able to insure that the transportation short comings assisting our veteran population in Clatsop county has been improved 75%. We have improved transportation in 2 key areas. local transport to our VA Clinic, and by working with Disabled American Veterans ( who operation the shuttle 100 miles one way to the main region facilities is Portland/Hillsboro/Vancouver) established a direct connection to improve VA services transporting veterans to and from those key facilities. This improves and updates or ability to effectively change veterans and families lives. -Founder of the North Coast Veterans Stand Down Event-Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)-Transitional Assistance Program Facilitator (TAPF)-Analyzing and Organizing Events-Utube for PGE Summit in Portland OR 2011-Reduce and eliminate barriers and to employment for veterans

Astoria/Tillamook Oregon

- We have put together a Support team for the Tillamook County Jail system that allows veterans to receive priority of Service and intensive service again the goal is to quickly react and provide support groups to assist veterans and reduce recidivism within the County corrections systems.-We know offer the GPS-TAP training to the State correctional Facilities, through this 4 phased project I was able to become an adjunct professor. The purpose is to reduce Recidivism for veterans within the Oregon State Correctional division. By identifying veterans within a year of being released we (by using old TAP manuals) provide training to re enter the civilian labor market and establish several support groups.>>> For more ask>>>- Provide intensive services and Case management opportunities for veterans that meet these qualifications: Service Connected Disability, Homeless or at risk, Ex-offender, Low income, Transitioning Service members and spouses, recently separated last 36 months & long term Unemployment, Gold Card, Spouses of a veteran rated at 100%, Wounded ill or injured service member who is being treated at a military facility or warrior transition unit and authorized caregiver, spouse or other family member

Astoria/Tillamook, Or

I assist veterans by analyzing veterans individual situation then developing a Case Management plan to meet those needs which includes areas such as: unemployment insurance benefits, supportive services, education benefits, and Veterans Affairs services. I refer veterans to; work source partners, veteran’s organizations, county and state veteran’s affairs officers. Answer questions, and interpret laws and rules, correct problems and provide case management for qualified veterans in reducing and eliminating barriers to employment. I conduct interviews for job applicants and collect comprehensive occupational information, analyze, evaluate veteran’s requests and credentials for referrals. I analyze and evaluate local market information. I maintain veteran’s records, work with employers in job placement, assist in Cover Letter Development, Resume writing, marketing, screening applicants and refer qualified veterans to employers. I am the focal point for several special programs the Veterans workforce Investment Program and the Homeless Veterans reintegration Program. I work as a committee member of the Local Transportation operation to insure our veteran population is well represented and we work to improve the transportation short comings in Clatsop CountyIAWP International Services To Veterans SubCommittee Chair

I assist veterans by analyzing veterans individual situation then developing a plan to meet those needs which includes areas such as: unemployment insurance benefits, supportive services, education benefits, and Veterans Affairs services. I refer veterans to; work source partners, veteran’s organizations, county and state veteran’s affairs officers. Answer questions, and interpret laws and rules, correct problems and provide case management for qualified veterans in reducing and eliminating barriers to employment.

Portland, Oregon Area

managed the State of Oregon, National Guard, food service operations. I supervised monthly accounts for each unit in the state that uses subsistence. Supervise 5 personnel. I develop/draft policies and priorities replacement and repair parts with an annual budget of approx. $100,000.

Portland, Oregon Area

Effectively synchronize and administer the use of army and airforce aircraft into the current operations. Advise the commander in the use of air assets. Supervise up to 15 personnel in the areas of work performance, counseling, and training. Work as a senior member of an emergency operations control center.

Oregon City, Oregon

-Provide organizational leadership (plan, direct, control and supervise) 158 personnel. -Monitor, provide guidance, in the fields of administrative, logistics, recruiting, food service and training, facility management. -Recruit personal to specific military occupational skills for selection, and placement. -Knowledge of employee recruitment, selection, placement, or military occupational skills training. -Communicate effectively in writing and orally, including effective public speaking. Convey re-employment rights, and communicate with employer USERRA laws and work with employers to resolve issues and complainants. -Develop and maintain cooperative and mutual programs with other National Guard, federal, and state agencies. -Support local community events; Octoberfest, Turkeyrama and Riverfest, and the United Way. -Conduct annual briefings on the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and VRR . -Initiate in-depth investigations and compliance reviews; identifies and document violations, provide technical assistance to bring groups into compliance, and promote resolution. -Maintain liaison and promote cooperative relationships with federal, state and local agencies to promote veterans’ programs. -Evaluate programs and activities for compliance with National Guard, federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures. -Meet performance goals and target indicators. -Use accurate cost accounting techniques. -Supervise six senior leaders and six junior leaders at a (GS 8 thru 11 levels). -Establish annual evaluation guidance, review and establish short and long term goals and objectives for subordinates. -Provide immediate feedback and counseling though out the rated period. -Conduct annual personnel reviews, make on the spot guidance. .-Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with under staffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.

-Evaluate instructor performance,provide recommendations.-Analyze and develop new training programs improve existing programs.-Conduct ongoing technical and personal development classes for staff members.-Plan, develop, and train staff on new using existing methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.-Identify training needs based on projected production processes, and other factors.-Train instructors and supervisors using train the trainer techniques.-Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.-Develop testing and evaluation procedures.-Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate personal, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.-Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.-Select and use instructional methods and procedures appropriate.-Talk to others to convey information effectively.-Teach others how to accomplish tasks.-Use active Listening techniques; take time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate. -Use current problem-solving and decision-making techniques.-Critical thinking use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.-Management of personnel, resources, motivates, develop, and direct people as they work.-Monitor/Assess performance of self, others, or organizations.-Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.-Social perceptiveness be aware of others' reactions and understand why they react as they do.-Judgment and Decision making; consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.-Negotiation bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.-Complex problem solving Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Certificate, Career Transitional Assistance Program Facilitator

Activities and Societies: TAPF Legacy TAPF DOLEWStudied Services to veterans

Certification #Gcdf12374, Global Career Development Facilitator

B.S., Management Of Human Resources

Studied Management Of Human Resources