Director, Workforce Development and Veteran Services

• May 2022 - Present

Board Member

• Oct 2019 - Present

The mission of the Los Angeles National Cemetery Support Foundation is to support, in every way possible, the events, activities, and needs of the Los Angeles National Cemetery, including all of its facilities and personnel. The Foundation serves in support of the Los Angeles National Cemetery under the guidance from, and in concert with, the cemetery director and staff. Our goal is to serve the Veteran community, and their families, as counselors and sources of information regarding this, the final resting place of those who served. To educate and recognize the days set aside for recognition of the service men and women in their preservation of the freedoms we enjoy. Show less

Deputy Director

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2022

• Developed a regional strategy for engagement with organizations and individuals that informs and influences action in the veterans’ hiring space for Southern California. • Coordinated and integrated day-to-day, short-term, and long-term outreach strategies affecting/involving communication plans and projects with private and public stakeholders to facilitate employment for veterans and transitioning service members. • Coordinated with federal, state, and local veterans’ agencies to promote the hiring of Veterans. • Provided advice and recommendations to stakeholders on program development options, opportunities for change and process improvement, as appropriate, to respond to changing requirements, environment, or economic conditions. • Formulated strategic options and plans designed to improve the communication to stakeholders regarding the delivery of services to Veterans. Gave emphasis to employment delivery system activities designed to help female, homeless, and disabled Veterans and service members soon to separate from active duty. • Developed and managed a program budget of over $4M comprised of various grants including Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) funding, special grants, and private donor funds. Show less

Fellow

• Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

Leadership Southern California is a unique, experiential “master class” about Southern California. Designed for mid to senior-level working professionals from business, nonprofit, philanthropic and government sectors, you will explore regional issues such as the economy, education, transportation, goods movement and natural resources. Fellows meet one Friday per month for eight months to experience deep exposure to regional issues affecting Southern California, focused on five counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura. Leadership Southern California curriculum is taught by some of Southern California’s most innovative experts, enhancing behaviors and gaining skills they need to effectively lead collaboration and build strategic partnerships across sectors and with diverse stakeholders. Show less

Program Manager

• Nov 2014 - Oct 2017

• Managed the employment services provided by the Stanley E. Hanson Veterans Employment Center in partnership with the Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act (WIOA). Analyzed new WIOA legislation and polices to determine impact on veteran program operations. • Coordinated and integrated day-to-day, short-term, and long-term outreach strategies affecting/involving communication plans and projects with private and public stakeholders to facilitate employment for veteran job seekers and transitioning service members. • Formulated broad communication visions, messages, goals, and objectives based on analysis of trend, comparative, and report data relating to veterans and programs addressing the needs of the Agency’s stakeholders. • Supervised career exploration assessments used as a means to assist job seekers evaluate educational and career choices. • Managed a program budget of $2M comprised of Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act (WIOA) funding, special grants, and private donations. • Organized and planned community events for veterans to include career fairs and homeless stand downs. Show less

Director of Quality and Workforce

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2015

Appointed by Recruiting Station Orange County Commanding Officer as his personal representative, to act on his behalf at the Largest Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Los Angeles. Responsible for establishing a professional working relationship with other service personnel and civilian employees. Personally screened applicants for enlistment against mental, moral, and physical requirements as required by DOD, USMC regulations and MEPS instructions. Interviewed applicants to ensure their honesty and moral integrity met Marine Corps standards. Reviewed all legal and medical documents for accuracy. Pre-screened and interviewed all applicants prior to final contracting and shipping to recruit training. Preformed quality control checks on all enlistment and commissioning application packages for compliance prior to processing. Maintained, updated, and serviced records in a way that increased the efficiency for processing and shipping. Show less

Career Recruiter 8412

• Dec 2011 - Jan 2015

Provides a body of recruiting expertise that has consistently demonstrated the ability topositively influence accomplishment of the recruiting mission. Career recruiters are the backbone of the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC).-Ensures consistent attainment of the total force recruiting mission.-Ensures the continued use and effectiveness of the tenets and principles of systematic recruiting.-Leads and trains canvassing recruiters (MOS 8411).-Advises, trains, and supports command elements and staff non-commissioned officers-in-charge (SNCOICs).-Provides stability and continuity within the recruiting command. Show less

Regional Director

• May 2010 - Aug 2013

• Achieved 40 months of consecutive goal attainment.• Contracted and shipped over 380 individuals to training while maintaining quality standards.• Reviewed for accuracy all employment documents to include moral, medical, and contracts.• Monitored and trained all staff in public speaking, sales, negotiation, and consultative selling skills.• Managed online resources to include LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and various social media sites.• Managed and organized participation in community engagement events.• Certified in Advanced Coaching and Counseling Skills (MC4).• Certified in Advanced Presentations Skills (APS) MPSC.• Maintained continuous pool of up to 70 applicants awaiting training and job placement.• Assisted Marketing Department with design of mail outs and various marketing material. Show less

Recruiter/ Assistant Supervisor

• Jan 2008 - Apr 2010

• Used proper screening procedures to determine if applicants met requirements of the organization.• Placed applicants in various job fields from administrative to technical level fields.• Prepared all enlistment forms to include policy acceptance and contract documents.• Exceeded organization standards for number of new accessions, quality and was ranked in top 10%.• Organized and attended job fairs, career days, and Enhanced Area Canvassing (EAC) events.• Conducted cold calls in search of qualified applicants.• Maintained a large working pool of qualified individuals for future job placement.• Completed Achieve Global Professional Selling Skills (PSS) package. Show less

Production Control

• Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

Production controllers are responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the performance and execution of Aviation Maintenance Department functions at the intermediate level. They are responsible for technician aircraft maintenance and aeronautical repair that ensure the unit's combat readiness or ability to perform its mission. They must be able to establish department goals and to develop the plans to meet those goals. A high level ot expertise is required to supervise the execution of the various tasks encompassed within the wide spectrum of aviation maintenance matters. They must possess a detailed, working knowledge of all Navy-sponsored aviation maintenance programs and processes governed by COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790 (series). In addition, aviation maintenance controllers/production controllers must have detailed knowledge of the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information Systems Show less

Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative

• Apr 2004 - Oct 2007

Inspects and maintains aircraft airframes, power plants, rotors and related systems. Performs spot checks of all work in progress and performs final inspections once work is completed. Conducts daily and turnaround inspections before and after flights and certifies safe for flight. Plans, schedules, and coordinates activities within work center and conducts formal/informal training of work center personnel. Responsible for the conduct, training, and welfare of work center personnel. Ensures personnel are properly certified, trained, and operationally ready to deploy as needed by organization. Show less

T64 Engine Test Cell Operator

• Jun 2004 - Apr 2005

T64 Engine Collateral Duty Inspector

• Apr 2003 - May 2003

T64 Engine Mech

• Jun 2002 - Dec 2002

T64 Engine Mechanic

• Jun 2001 - Jun 2002

T64 Engine Mechanic

• May 2000 - Apr 2001