Virginia Yoder Email & Phone Number

Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in National Security

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Analyzed comprehensive workforce analytics to provide client partners with customized strategies to address impending crisis of nearly 45% of workforce eligible to retire in next 5 years.Worked with individual departments to address specific concerns in development of succession planning within critical areas. Designed and recommended blended professional development program using non traditional methods, e-learning, micro learning and smart phone apps learning and delivery. Formulated front-line professional skills/leadership development program for newer employees (approximately 3500) with the intent to address career advancement opportunities, performance excellence, and employee retention. Consulted on creating a values driven culture made recommendations for changes to address business culture. Offered strategic planning and guidance in regards to design/implementation of mentor programs at various levels of organization.Authored over 100 articles for submission to supervisors and emerging leaders on teamwork, work-life integration, career transition emotional intelligence, leadership, stress management, effective communications, change, conflict resolution and other topics that enhance personnel impact and performance. Established one on one coached/mentored relationships with several supervisors addressing their unique leadership challenges, personal development, and performance excellence.

Nebraska

* I am my brothers' keeper*Assist Veterans with significant barriers to employment (homeless, service connected disability, economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, 18-24 year olds, recently separated from service, and recently released felons) to find work. Conduct comprehensive interview with veterans to compassionately elicit sensitive information to identify significant barriers to employment and determine veteran's needs and goals. Ensure needs of safe housing, food, and medical attention are immediately addressed. Provide intensive case management and assessments using individualized plans toinclude VA benefits information, employment training and placement, educational support, counseling services, medical and health care services, daily living services, personal financial planning services, temporary financial assistance,transportation, legal services, child care, and housing services.Maintain thorough documentation of case managementprogress using case notes and detailed reports in NEWorks. Provide supervisor with updates and supply data for monthly reports. Perform data entry, retrieval activities and computer operations in job specific software program and Microsoft suite. Conduct community outreach activities to identify and engage veterans who could benefit from case management services. Network and collaborate with other agencies and partner services. Plan, coordinate, attend job fairs, workshops, and special events to aid veterans and highlight available department services such as Yellow Ribbon Program and Veteran "Stand Down" events. Ensure adherence to published state and federal guidelines, meeting mandatory reporting requirements, and strict deadlines. Maintained caseload of 67 Veterans.

Boston, Mass

COMMAND CENTER SUPERVISOR/ PLANNING ASSISTANT Providing tracking or other sensor information in support of Coast Guard missions, including search and rescue, law enforcement and military missions across eight states in the Northeast including over 8,000 miles of tidal shoreline from the U.S.-Canadian border to northern New Jersey. Knowledge of the full range of concepts, principles, practices, and developing methods of strategic planning for new program objectivesAbility to effectively communicate in writing in such area as technical reports, standard operating procedures, program evaluations and/or research studies that may have no clear model or formatting.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships outside of the organization: Negotiating grievances and dealing with volatile situations: Dealing directly with co-workers, subordinate Coast Guard units, and other Coast Guard and military officials, vessel operators, and shipping agents to exchange information, provide assistance, give recommendations and directions. Addressing industry representatives, consumer groups and meetings of trade association members in forums regarding specific regulatory issues, search and rescue concerns, boating safety or other related issues. Communicating new initiatives/activities having a direct impact on public understanding and perception of agency programs dealing with Coast Guard missions. Maintaining effective relationships with and serves as liaison to officials of the city, county, state or other federal officials, industry groups; industry groups; non-governmental organizations; community groups; the news media or members of the general public.

New London, Conn

MILITARY ADVISOR, MENTOR, INSTRUCTOR,Achieved one of the first success for the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy goals of “national prominence” as Cadets under her tutelage earned the Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll during the 4 years of her tenure. Increase community service hours by 1200 total hours completed in the year 2007 to over 25,000 community service hours completed in 2012. Promoting affirmative action goals and achievement of equal opportunity requirements: Served on military academy don’t ask don’t tell repeal subcommittee to enact policies and changes to cadet regulation now effected. Requested by cadets to participate in cadet-let study on diversity by interviews. Created and organized “coffee with the chiefs” and informal gathering every week in which team members would invite stakeholders from around the base to meet face to face in an informal and comfortable environment to develop relationships and talk about ideas and exchange information to better serve the cadet population.Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, requirements of assignments, and capabilities of the employees: Daily led team of 130 personnel with full responsibility for work assignments, scheduling, performance review, disciplinary action and long-term career planning/development/promotion.Experienced in using performance appraisal systems and approaches: Conducted over 130 performance evaluations every 4 months to assess employee performance in the academic and training environment.Expert qualifications in evaluating personnel needs and developing responsive training programsSupervised development of a web based system enabling faculty, staff, and external organizations to request community service projects. The streamlined process significantly reduced response time and was able to better track accountability and information to improve the process

Kittery, Maine

COMBAT INFORMATION CENTER SUPERVISOR- SENIOR COMMAND/CREW ADVISORIdentifying and analyzing patterns and disseminating this information to other entities: Applied analytical techniques in the collection, summary and analysis of information targeted vessel in the act of Narco-terrorism the follow -on boarding of the vessel resulted in the seizure of 95 bales of cocaine worth 61.5 million dollars. Helped plan and execute rescue missions resulting in saving 10 lives over the course of the tour.Independently planning, scheduling and carrying out major processes and projects: Coordinated and orchestrated extensive pre- patrol preparations for 2 south American counterdrug patrols to include all force protection, operational security, communication security, personnel security training and briefings for all 108 assigned crew members aboard the ship.Planned and evaluated with team members complete risk management and vulnerability assessments of the ship and personnel while continued operations in foreign countries and waters.Wrote and implemented security plans using agency rules and guidelines to Coast Guard personnel deploying in the South American and Caribbean regions.Wrote and implemented internal and operations security policies. Prepared and presented all source intelligence and security updates to senior leaders and frontline employeesProviding training for employees to ensure they meet agreed upon performance requirements: Created training program for direct reports that encompassed advancement requirements, unit qualifications, and off duty education credits.Establishing guidelines and performance expectations for staff members: Evaluated 12 direct report personnel semiannually: focused on contributions, character and accomplishments; counseled on ways to increase skills and advance career. Achieved a 95 % success rate for Operations Specialist to advance to E-6. The other member was selected for officer commissioning programs.

Savannah, Georgia

COMMAND CENTER SUPERVISOR- SECURITY SPECIALISTSupported and implemented changes in policies, procedures, and organizational structure:Analyzed and resolved complex security problems, providing technical advice in initiating projects involving the evaluation of security operations, and developing and applying policy, standard, and procedures for security programs.Determined personnel resource requirements for a branch or division: In 6 month period coordinated training and qualifications of over 30 watch standers during transfer season (summer) which occurs during the greatest search and rescue case load. No degradation in training or quality occurred.Identified the impact and implications of alternative decisions on programs or the unit: Assessed compliance with department and agency security requirements and regulations in safeguarding sensitive or classified information, facilities, equipment, and personnel.Provided security training and support to personnel to include physical, administrative, information, communication, operations and personnel topics.Explaining in writing, the application of laws, regulations, precedents, covering legal actions, or sensitive or controversial information: Effectively communicated technical and non-technical information to others within and outside an agency at various levelsWrote and implemented internal and operations security policies. Prepared and presented all source intelligence and security updates to senior leaders

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Psychology, Minors- National Security Studies, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Tau Sigma National Honor Society

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Fundaments Of Counter-Terrorism, Gpa 3.7

No Degree, Communications Technology/Technician

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program, Gpa 3.7 Of A Maximum Of 4.0

Activities and Societies: Speech and Theater, Volleyball, BasketballAttended several high schools