William (Bill) Filipsic Email & Phone Number

4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fl 32256

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Project Odyssey Specialist supports Wounded Warrior Project’s Mental Health and Wellness programs by serving wounded service members dealing with invisible injuries (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat stress) through Project Odyssey. The Project Odyssey Specialist plans, manages, and executes all aspects of Project Odyssey, providing support and resources to warriors and their families to enhance their resiliency and psychological well-being.Note: Project Odyssey is a five-day outdoor experiential learning program that encourages wounded warriors to challenge themselves both physically and mentally while in a supportive environment. Project Odyssey is also delivered in a virtual space over the course of six to twelve weeks using a learning management system.• Screen, interview, and assess warriors and family support members’ who express interest in Project Odyssey (PO) and decide whether the warrior is, or the couple are, a good fit for and will benefit from participation in either a face to face model or virtual delivery.• Develop in person Project Odyssey mental health workshop agenda with intentionally planned activities focused on enhancing the mental health of attendees.• Develop virtual Project Odyssey mental health workshop agenda with intentionally planned activities through learning management systems focused on enhancing the mental health of attendees.• Provide continued care with Project Odyssey attendees over a twelve-week period through case management, mental health education focusing on resiliency and psychological wellbeing. Assist warrior’s and family support members’ and coordinate traditional or alternative therapy options as needed, e.g., Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Therapy, Inpatient Therapy, Equine Therapy, Vet Centers, and Mindfulness.• Leverage technical skills in the achievement of working and delivering programming in a remote environment.

4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fl 32256

Wounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) outreach coordinator is responsible for assisting the WWP Alumni program’s efforts to provide support, networking opportunities, and education to new and existing WWP Alumni and their families around the country at military treatment facilities (MTFs), military installations, and in local communities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities*Work directly with the wounded and their family members to assist with the recovery and transition process*Actively plan, coordinate, and execute opportunities for networking, camaraderie building, and family bonding for WWP Alumni and their family members*Regularly communicate, network, mentor, and outreach to WWP Alumni and their family members in area of responsibility as a designated WWP representative*Work collaboratively with other program staff to develop and execute events for Alumni and family support members*Serve as a representative for Wounded Warrior Project in the military treatment facilities, military installations, and VHA facilities nationwide*Locate warriors and their family members that have not yet had contact with WWP and introduce WWP’s programs and services*Serve as a point of contact for WWP Alumni and their family members and refer them to appropriate WWP programs, staff, and other organizations as resources*Support WWP by acting as a representative at events*Develop and maintain working relationships with related health care and social service providers*Work within DoD, VBA, and VHA offices to ensure that the wounded and their family’s needs are met in a timely and professional manner*Develop and maintain relationships with military focused nonprofits and community groups*Understand, contribute to, and promote the mission of WWP*Maintain regular communication with the Alumni program chain of command*Develop community support and speak on behalf of WWP*Routinely correspond with Alumni and their family members

4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fl 32256

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Soldier Ride® logistics coordinator is responsible for facilitating logistics and recruiting Alumni for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Soldier Ride® events. The Soldier Ride® program provides inclusive cycling opportunities across the country for wounded service members. Rides are typically two – five (2-5) days long and are geared for warriors of all abilities. The Soldier Ride® logistics coordinator will also work to ensure warrior participants acquire coping skills and continue to engage in future activities.Essential Duties & Responsibilities*Responsible for recruiting Alumni and facilitating logistics for Soldier Ride® events.*Provides encouragement, motivation, and leadership as necessary to assist warriors and families in developing a healthy lifestyle.*Coordinates all transportation logistics for participants, working in conjunction with the Operations Specialist and using SalesForce and CVent.*Work with all relevant IT infrastructure and resources to execute a seamless recruitment process (SalesForce / CVent).*Distributes all relevant information and serve as primary point of contact (POC) for Alumni interested in any Soldier Ride® cycling opportunity.*Act as the subject matter expert for all event logistics and coordinate cycling routes, permits, medical support, food/water, and police support by maintaining a working knowledge of each event’s operational plan.*Works with WWP administrative/finance departments to ensure all required certificates of insurance are in place.*Liaise with Physical Health and Wellness Coordinators and Wounded Transitions Units (WTU’s).

14775 Old St. Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, Fl 32258

* Provides first line of support to end-users in terms of mapping Geographic data in support of Project New Ground.*Quality check data products to meet all accuracy and quality requirements as identified in the client’s specifications.*Ensure thorough, accurate and complete capture of information according to project requirements and standards for scope of service for Project New Ground.*Processes and prepares tabular graphical data for Project New Ground.*Assists Project Managers/Coordinators and Technical Managers in planning control points, project design and set-up for Project New Ground.

Guam

*Repair Planning Leading Chief Petty Officer supervising 34 sailors in the planning and maintenance of forward deployed naval forces in the Pacific area of responsibility. *Designated and certified as military representative for Customs and Border inspector of 525 Navy personnel. *Oversight of Repair Department's Technical Library consisting of 10,000 electronic publications and drawings.*Assists Safety Officer in coordinating the implementation of the Navy Occupational Safety and Health (HAVOSH) Program, Traffic Safety Program, and Recreational, Athletics, and Home Safety Program in Repair Department. Performed administrative and record keeping functions in support of the command safety organization. Navy Enlisted Code (NEC) 9571.

* Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness. * Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills. * Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors or customer representatives. * Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen. * Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials. * Present information, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures. * Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, and handouts. * Design, plan, organize and direct orientation and training for employees or customers of industrial or commercial establishment. * Monitor training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded, and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures. * Select and assign instructors to conduct training.

* Interviewed and evaluated applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, and job skills. * Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes. * Screen and refer applicants to hiring personnel in the organization, making hiring recommendations when appropriate. * Contact applicants to inform them of employment possibilities, consideration, and selection. * Conduct reference and background checks on applicants. * Advise managers and employees on staffing policies and procedures. * Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and job or career opportunities in organizations. * Perform searches for qualified candidates according to relevant job criteria, using computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms, and employee referrals. * Prepare and maintain employment records. * Hire applicants and authorize paperwork assigning them to positions.

Groton, Ct

*Created immediate navigation plans to support Mediterranean operation that included 22 schedule changes and seven port calls tailored to Submarine NR-1 and SSV Carolyn Chouest's limitations while ensuring safety and efficient mission execution.*Mentored 17 personnel in navigation, contact coordination and open ocean deck seamanship to maximize readiness onboard both vessels.*Successfully developed, coordinated and executed nine complex and two unscheduled research missions in the Gulf of Mexico.*Selected as Sailor of the Quarter for exceptional work ethic and mentorship.

Education record

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt