Program Manger, Career Pathways

• Jul 2021 - Present

Director, Adult Education and Literacy

• Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

Associate Director of Adult Education and Literacy

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

Associate Director responsible for the administration and execution of a Texas Workforce Commission grant that funds adult education for Central Texas. First line supervisor for all personnel, personnel issues, scheduling and programs administration (HSE, ESL, Career Pathways and Workplace Literacy).

Dept of Labor Employment Workshop Facilitator

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

Facilitates Department of Labor (DOL) Employment Workshops to approximately 50 military and family members per week who are transitioning to the civilian sector for the Soldier for Life program via the AFx group. Provides DOL based curriculum training on subjects such as Resume Creation, civilian and federal job search techniques, self-assessment and transferrable skills, interview preparation, salary negotiation and more... Provides information to service members on benefits, services and resources afforded to the transiting veteran.

Transition Assistance Counselor

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

As the Career Counselor, provided expert facilitation of multiple Department of Defense approved and self developed courses that include Transition Overview, MOS Crosswalk, Applying for a Federal Job, Interview Techniques, and Building Your Social Media Brand Seminar. Assisted Soldiers navigating their transition, ensuring they are prepared to meet their civilian career goals following separation.

Senior Army Instructor (JROTC)

• Sep 2009 - Nov 2013

• Taught advanced level JROTC curriculum consisting of Leadership, Teamwork, American History, Government, and First Aid.• Held the position of Department Head and serves in an Army Officer position within the JROTC program.• Served as a counselor and mentor to hundreds of underprivileged youth in the program. Highly respected by the parents, admin, staff and students for the expert mentorship. • Taught advanced level JROTC curriculum consisting of Leadership, Teamwork, American History, Government, and First Aid.• Held the position of Department Head and serves in an Army Officer position within the JROTC program.• Served as a counselor and mentor to hundreds of underprivileged youth in the program. Highly respected by the parents, admin, staff and students for the expert mentorship.

First Sergeant

• Aug 1989 - Aug 2009

• Managed hundreds of personnel both in the US (San Diego, Arizona, and Nevada) and in seven geographically dispersed locations on four countries (Italy, Spain, U.K. and Turkey). Supervised all middle management, fostered team-building, career growth and organizational mission accomplishment.• Created and administered developmental and continual education programs for the unit. Served as Lead Instructor in Combat Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, first aid, food safety and defense, equal opportunity, leadership, stress management and other courses.• Developed and administered budgets exceeding $10 million dollars.• Conducted quality assurance evaluations of R&D facilities for the Special Assistant to the Surgeon General.• Led, implemented and oversaw the organization Equal Opportunity, Unit Victims Advocate, and Safety Risk Management programs. Ensured compliance with local and federal regulations and procedures.