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Wiesbaden, He, De

Fort Riley, Kansas, United States

- Serve as the chief of Workforce Development for Fort Riley Army Garrison, Directorate of Human Resources. Serve as staff advisor to the Garrison Director of Human Resources (DHR) on matters relating to civilian workforce development management and initiatives.- Evaluate, advise on, coordinate and monitor development and implementation of training and education programs related to the support of the Army Civilians. Work contributes to the improvement of productivity, effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of training and education programs for the civilian population of Fort Riley.

Fort Carson, Co

- College Programs Manager for the Fort Carson Education Center, CO.- Generated, delivered, managed, and evaluated portfolio of educational programs from conception to completion, meeting requirements for professional accreditation. Administered, executed, and analyzed wide range of activities to implement Army Continuing Education System (ACES) programs of Fort Carson Education Center and allocated demographic areas. Oversaw career counseling to Retirees, Service members, DoD civilians, U.S contractors, and adult family members of stations, based on space available for development of realistic objectives. Performed multiple activities for Education Center, including Functional Academic Skills Training program, Multi-Use Learning Facility, testing (ATCO), college programs, and classroom/facility management. Supervised given tasks, activities, and initiatives to guarantee goals of education services and credentialing program, IAW policies, and Department of Defense guidelines following priorities, time constraints, and financial circumstances. Communicated with unit commanders to assess program needs and unit involvement in educational development initiatives. Reviewed/revised assigned program info and SOPs annually in compliance with standards, providing revision to Operations Manager for approval.

Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

- Monitored full spectrum of general education, including academic, professional, and career development counseling to military Service Members, DoD civilians, and adult members of families seeking undergraduate/graduate, occupational, technical, and professional development opportunities at different levels. Informed Service Members with data on college entry requirements, MOS, military training and education possibilities, VA benefits, Tuition Assistance (TA)/Credentialing Assistance (CA), and education financial assistance programs. Contributed to gathering and analyzing triennial survey data on education requirements to determine trends in offered programs. Oversaw training of Education Services Specialist and two new Army Guidance Counselors to ensure thorough understanding of resources available for career and academics.

Schofield Barracks, Hi

- Supervised and tracked whole range of activities to execute all Career Skills Program (CSP) responsibilities for local facility. Streamlined and managed all assigned tasks, including communicating with industry partners and transferring military personnel. Implicated stakeholders in negotiating programs that meet installation demands and Service Member's job skills. Developed and delivered weekly reports to management to keep leadership updated regarding internship results, program participants, legal reviews, new partnerships, and exit surveys of trained members.

Poughkeepsie, Ny

- Analyzed data to identify students' requirements, develop and implement new instructional strategies, assess students' growth and behaviors, and meet targeted goals. Counseled college students individually or in groups regarding educational and professional development and suggested career growth opportunities in the community. Addressed and resolved students’ academic challenges by meeting with students on bi-weekly basis to enhance institution’s efforts for student success, retention, and graduation. Ensured graduation of students with advanced academic plans by guiding students in developing realistic academic, career, transfer, and course enrollment plans.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

- Oversaw and accomplished services of tutoring program and tutor staffing for Disabled Students Services Office, comprising 100 participants with many former Service Members/Veterans, and family members while acting as workforce management specialist for DSS TRiO office. Partnered with director in completing Annual Performance Report (APRs) to track program progress. Composed and published articles for workplace newsletter on quarterly basis. Completed all managerial and supervisory tasks related to human resources for tutoring program, such as evaluating, terminating, and rehiring tutors and mentors. Coordinated students’ educational demands and services by organizing and managing work schedules for all tutors of TRiO program.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

- Provided direct education counseling services and professional guidance to veterans, active-duty members, their family, and civilian personnel by assisting them in graduating from a community college and transferring to a 4-year institution.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

- Coached active-duty Service Members, dependents, Veterans, and civilian employees seeking undergraduate, technical, and professional job opportunities by providing general educational and professional development counseling. Counseled students regarding degree and education issues, such as college course selection, admission criteria, financial scholarship opportunities, and educational allowances throughout semester to support degree programs. Observed terms and conditions of local MOU in between college and Fort Carson Education Center. Offered general educational and professional development and transfer counseling to active-duty military members, dependents, and civilian employees obtaining undergraduate, technical, and professional development opportunities. Selected to pursue first military programs academic, career, and transfer advisory services at college. Managed and maintained student records following legal requirements, school rules, and administration guidelines. Delivered placement assistance and support to supervisor while hiring new employees for empty job placements.

Aviano Air Base, Italy

- Performed as an Academic Education Advisor and delivered counseling sessions. Guided active-duty military personnel of all ranks, related dependents, and civilian personnel with varied targeted fields, regarding complete range of general education consisting of informational, diagnostic, and academic education counseling.

Master'S Degree, Counseling Psychology

Business/Management

Education Specialist (Ed, S.) Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

High School Diploma, Social Sciences/Math

BAC ES Math appliquees

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology