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Travis Afb, Ca

TAP PROGRAM MANAGER: I deliver the best Transition Assistance Program on the West coast with guidance from policies, procedures and instructions from OSD, DOLEW, AFPC, DOD, Veterans Affairs and Local County federal and state run programs. Coordinate additional workshops with Small Business Administration office. Workshops are marketed to other bases and DOD agencies. Conduct outreach at different bases letting them know the services and resources they get in our program.STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOPS: Set-up yearly workshop schedules for Department of Labor and their contractors. Communicate issues, concerns and inform of any changes to upcoming scheduled classes. Designed and developed 2-year schedule to ensure transitioning population of all the DOD branches are well informed and catered to their needs.SCHEDULE BRIEFINGS AND WORKSHOPS: Coordinate weekly congressionally mandated Pre- Separation briefing. Schedule and manage weekly 5-Day TAP GPS workshop, schedule all entities of transition to brief pieces of their programs to education and inform veterans of their benefits.

VETERAN AFFAIRS SCHEDULING: Organize and manage Mandated VA Briefings, Coordinate the Veteran Service Officer to brief the disability claims process and review medical records to all TAP participants. Scheduled VA Healthcare representative to brief entitlements and earned benefits. Arranged Vocational rehabilitation representatives to come and brief their program and entitlements. County and state veteran representative brief on local vet centers and state benefits.MARKETING MATERIALS: Order yearly DOL Books, printed forms form DAPS/DLA documenting services, employment opportunities, referrals for employment, and maintain an information board on TAP related services.TRANSITITION MANAGER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:+ Scheduled additional classes each month to balance the waiting list for the TAP GPS Course, there was a waiting list of 3 weeks. Transitional members were taking the course multiple times and causing a backlog of members to be put on waiting lists for upcoming GPS courses. Remedy was scheduling an additional standalone VA Benefits I & II course each month, this decreased the waiting list and focused on direct needs of the customer.+ Assessed and researched the Vocational Rehabilitation Process and saw a need for the TAP GPS participants to be better informed of the benefits, qualifications and program dynamics of Vocational Rehabilitation. Evaluations of participants have increased 100% and climbing.+ Managed 5-Day Transition Program conducting 36 classes a year maintain 100% occupancy of 38 seats, assisting 1,368 individuals Separate and retire from active duty.+ Directed 62 Capstone events meeting one-on-one with 1050 military members from Air force, Army, Guard, Navy, Coast Guard and Marines.+ Monitored 587 personnel ensuring their Career Readiness Standards were at 100% Compliance with the VOW order of 2011+ Managed the Pre-Separation Program going from 2 weekly classes to one class cut manning by 100% saving 208 man hours a year.

COMMUNITY READINESS CONSULTANT: Consult and assist Commanders In the development of solutions for the overall health and welfare of their personnel management and military communities. The Model promotes Informal community connections, consultation with formal unit leadership, and collaboration with other agencies. Worked with CAIB, IDS and AFS0-21 to assist in necessary changes. The CRC model is a delivered strength-based, results-focused strategy to building personal and family readiness and resiliency by delivering services to meet the immediate and long-term needs of Airmen, families, units, and communities.COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT: Effectively communicate in writing and orally with leadership, immediate supervisor and coworkers. Delivering the upmost respect and incessantly building Interpersonal relationships with all contacts. Building efficient communication improves relationships, teamwork and productivity within the workplace. Brief dignitaries on programs, services and resources. Encourage staff members input for change or improvement in processes or programs. Well trained in briefing, supporting and building resiliency in supporting Commanders with Issues and concerns. Communicate with Commanders and Squadron leadership in implementation, execution and out briefing of commanders on results and support that the Airman and Family Readiness Center Implements within their units. Communication In done through email correspondence, one-on-one conversations, and monthly meetings.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Subject Matter Expert in all Airman and Family Readiness Center programs. Program Manager in Transition, Personal Financial Readiness, Employment, Relocation, Family and Work/Life services.• Supervised, trained and managed contractors and NAF and GS employees. Trained and mentored work/life specialist and consultants in all AFRC program work/life issues.

CAREER FOCUS PROGRAMS EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE: Developed the most sought after job fairs In Northern California. Established relationships with over 200 Human Resource Managers In the local businesses, county jobs, state and Federal agencies. Worked closely with local businesses and organizations to bring the highest available job opportunities to the military member's and their families. Connected relationships with Federal agencies, State, County, City, Large Commercial Industry and startup companies.EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Professional manner with appropriate business attire at all times. Invited on several VIP tours from Tesla Electric Cars, Ball Corporation, Chevron, Mariana dried fruit and many smaller companies. Building lasting and professional relationships with over 400 human resource managers. Networked hundreds of jobs with human resources setting up members with networking with the human resources representative usually setting them up with an Interview.EMPLOYMENT METRICS: Tracked services rendered for 2-month period on employment seeking personnel such as, Active Duty Separating or retiring, Veterans, Retirees, Spouses and Dependents. Employed 52 individuals with Resume building one-on-one assistance, Job Referral, mock interviews, networking. Impeccable record of getting employment for those needing assistance.OUTSTANDING EMPLOYMENT MANAGER ACCOMPLISHMENTS+ Job fairs attract 250+ retired and separating active duty members and their families. Over 40 agencies come and hire on the spot to including "Direct Hire" from federal agencies US Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife, VA Hospitals, IRS, NSA, CIA, Homeland security and FBI.+ Established a great rapport with over 350 Human Resource Specialist in the Bay Area. Employers send on an average of twenty jobs a day for Veterans to fill. Employers send announcements for dissemination throughout Travis AFB rather than opening them to the public.

Bachelors Of Science, Psychology

Masters In Human Relations, Human Relations In Business Management

Masters In Human Relations

Masters, Organizational Management