Since settling in Tampa, Florida, I pursued my life coach certification and repurposed all of my experience in the HR field to starting a coaching business. I have a passion for helping moms like myself continue to progress, evolve, and find career fulfillment. Key Areas of Impact:♦ Coach clients on mindset and strategy to confidently pursue and achieve career transition opportunities.♦ Provide resume review, networking expertise, mock interview preparation, and salary negotiation training.♦ Incorporate developmental suggestions and feedback with training videos to explain concepts. ♦ Communicate with clients through the Zoom platform with follow-up coaching via email to achieve goals.Testimonials: "I’m in my forties and recently became a military spouse. Within our first year of marriage, we had already moved two times. Additionally, I went from not having any children to having three stepchildren part time! I have been struggling with the the new roles and responsibilities and feeling as if I’m losing my identity. Stephanie is helping me manage my new roles as military spouse and stepmom while at the same time prioritizing the career and personal goals I’ve set for myself. She is giving me encouragement, guidance and the tools I need to navigate my new, crazy yet incredibly blessed life!" - Jennifer S"I’ve been working with Stephanie for several months now, and I am very happy to say that the work with her has not only turned my mindset but also a huge part of my life around! When I started with her, my mind was quite a “jungle”. She does an amazing job of showing me the actual paths through that jungle, and she does so with genuine enthusiasm and insight. With her support, I have become so empowered that I am now in the position of guiding and mentoring other people in my own way. Thanks to her, I have truly identified my professional purpose and new motivation." -Susanne W

Greater Tampa Bay AreaAs a veteran spouse, I understand making that transition can be difficult. As part of this group, I provide training and assist transitioning military personnel on their journey to find civilian jobs. My goal is to help a fellow Veteran or spouse make the right connection which to me can make all the difference in the world.Project Transition USA is an organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of our LinkedIn group work together to utilize the powerful networking & job search technology of LinkedIn in support of this goal.Project Transition USA was the first to conduct a LinkedIn Job Search Workshop on a U.S. military base (MacDill Air Force Base, Home of U.S. Central Command -- Nov. 16, 2012). They have been conducting free monthly workshops on MacDill ever since, and plan to expand these trainings to every military base in the country.We invite you to show your support by participating in our group and hiring U.S. veterans at every opportunity!Join our group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Project-Transition-USA-4842096/aboutTo learn more about Project Transition USA, visit: www.ProjectTransitionUSA.org

Military spouses have long faced employment challenges, with an unwavering unemployment rate of 22% to an estimated increase to 38% due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic according to a recent study. At CareerSource, I had the honor of using all of my coaching, recruiting and staffing experience to assist families within our military community to find employment and improve their quality of life. Key Areas of Impact: ♦ Delivered job search and placement assistance for military family members both individually and in a group settings. ♦ Developed opportunities to interface with business partners in the community in order to promote the Military Family Employment Advocacy program. ♦ Promoted the CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Center services for at a variety of locations through both written and oral presentations and conducted outreach at military spouse events. ♦ Provided clients appropriate referrals to education, training, testing and other beneficial supportive services.

At Mediacom, I used my experience as a military spouse and recruiting background to promote the Mediacom Veteran hiring program by identifying the best resources to reach candidates in military communities.Key Areas of Impact:♦ Established strong relationships with hiring managers at 12 locations in three states to fill current and future positions. ♦ Conducted full cycle recruiting by advertising, reviewing resumes, interviewing, making offers and explaining benefits. ♦ Utilized behavioral interview techniques to ensure match with job specifications and organizational culture.

As a military spouse, I received an education in resiliency that has proven more valuable than any degree. Most importantly, as a Program Manager for Key Spouse Programs at 3 different Air Force squadrons, I became a leader myself by supporting and caring for other military families. Having the opportunity to empower others and serve in this way is the reason why I became a certified life coach.Key Areas of Impact:♦ Directed volunteer teams of 5 key spouses to provide support for up to 100 families at three special tactics squadrons. ♦ Provided crisis assistance to surviving family members of airmen killed in action and wounded warrior spouses.♦ Facilitated program meetings with unit commanders, first sergeants, family life consultants and unit psychologists.♦ Organized unit/family functions and promoted base and community events through newsletter and social media.

After relocating back to the states from Japan, I was re-hired by Robert Half International to perform specialized recruiting and placement of accounting and finance professionals. This gave me the opportunity to further hone my recruiting skills in a new niche. Key Areas of Impact:♦ Produced 75% of sales for new branch by matching the needs of the business community with those of job seekers. ♦ Earned customer service award from clients and candidates and regarded as team player by peers.♦Coordinated testing, background checks and detailed candidate information in applicant tracking system.♦Offered resume assistance and referral for training opportunities to create career advancement for candidates.

Upon following my husband's military career to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa Japan, I made the strategic decision to work for Troy State University. This gave me the opportunity to broaden my experience within the higher education field, while at the same time pursuing a Masters in Business Management. Key Areas of Impact:♦ Promoted graduate programs supporting the educational needs of the US military, spouses and civil service personnel♦ Recruited prospective students and increased enrollments 60% within the first 8 weeks of employment.♦ Served as administrative liaison between student body, faculty and director of Pacific Region in Okinawa, Japan.♦ Developed creative marketing plans to attract new students utilizing local TV, radio and print media.♦ Provided academic counseling to students to ensure maximum progress and succession throughout the program.

At the height of the tech boom, I was recruited out of a branch manager position with a generalist staffing firm to specialize in sales, recruiting and staffing of information technology professionals for Robert Half Technology. I was promoted to Division Director within 6 months for the Sacramento office, as well as relocated to manage another division in Bellevue, WA. Key Areas of Impact:♦ Directed a 6 million dollar information technology staffing division and personally generated 1 million in annual sales.♦ Managed sales teams of 5 account executives and retained 75 consultants on billing.♦ Developed a diverse group of recruiting sources through networking, internet, referrals, job postings, job/career fairs♦ Conducted in depth, personal interviews to select the best contractors to represent RHI for CA and WA offices. ♦ Marketed RHI Consultants as solution providers necessary for target company IT projects.