Recruiter

• Apr 2023 - Present

Recruiter Development Bootcamp

• Nov 2022 - Nov 2022

Completed a Recruiter Development Bootcamp to learn the required skills and competencies to be a successful Recruiter and Sourcer. First three weeks, I introduced 100+ new candidates to Orion services. Invited to speak on two podcasts, scheduled a meeting with the Hampton Roads Vet Employment Center, and asked to brief a Veterans Affairs group. Source candidates via ATS, networking sites using Boolean search language and through social channels, and deep web sourcing techniques. Submit qualified and well-screened candidates to Account Executives for review and feedback; confirm candidates for hiring conferences and interviews. Build, grow, and manage assigned candidate pool, preparing candidates for interviews, working with them throughout the recruiting process, and maintaining contact after beginning a new position. Show less

Education Services Facilitator

• Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) Generalist that managed or assisted colleagues to meet goals within multiple programs. Information & Referral, Life Skills Education, Ombudsman, Marketing and Outreach, Financial Education, Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC), Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP), Relocation, and Family Advocacy Program.Provided 30+ events, classroom or command trainings, or social media post per month that attract 5000+ military members, military spouses, reservists, and community leaders. Worked with key military and civilian members communicating specific logistical event needs such as a timeline of the event, audiovisual support, space criteria, and time needed to speak. Created and executed the first marketing plan for our area of responsibility within the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) to generate more military spouses to utilize our services. This resulted in a 90% increase in services given.Established, created, and distributed the first NSA Hampton Roads FFSC monthly newsletter that reached 1000 military spouses and service members. Admin and contributor on the first official FFSC Facebook Hampton Roads page. Served as FFSC Life Skills and Family Advocacy Program Educator subject matter expert for all Family Readiness Coordinating Committee (FRCC) and Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) quarterly meetings with NSA Hampton Roads CO, FFSC Site Director, and supporting community and base organizations. Organized and steered a meeting with the Military Liaison for Senator Mark Warner and FFSC Director to discuss challenges facing our military spouses and families. Created and executed Portsmouth FFSC’s first virtual daily, weekly, and monthly training for military spouses and their families. Initiated training for my colleagues on how to provide training using Microsoft Teams and other virtual platforms weekly to meet the needs of our clients at the beginning of COVID. Show less

Work & Family Life Consultant

• Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

FFSC Generalist that is cross-trained in the following programs: Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP), Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Relocation, Life Skills, Deployment, Suicide Prevention, Emergency Family Assistance (EFAC).Developed a robust ongoing outreach and marketing program.Conducts 20+ trainings and events per month that attract military members, families, and retirees. Facilitate Effective Resume Writing training sessions to service members by educating them on how to translate their skills and experience, preparing them to separate from the military and find meaningful employment.Provide daily one-on-one consultations, and small and large group presentations to military spouses regarding Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP). A 95% success rate on spouses receiving jobs with above-average salaries. Develop and train 500 Sailors on Domestic Violence in addition to one-on-one training recommended by the various courts. Provide Stress and Anger Management training to clients to help them and their families acquire the personal knowledge and skills to improve their well-being, and their relationships with others, and effectively cope with stress. This training leads to a decrease in FAP cases. Provide training on divorce from the child’s perspective by educating clients on the reactions of children of different ages, things children need to hear, and what parents can do to help them through the pain. This training is intended to decrease child abuse cases. Show less

Event Coordinator

• Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

The Flagship, Inc. hosted a celebration commemorating the 242nd birthday of the U.S. Navy during the 2017 Hampton Roads’ Navy Ball at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in downtown Norfolk, Oct. 14. The Flagship, Inc. hosted a celebration commemorating the 242nd birthday of the U.S. Navy during the 2017 Hampton Roads’ Navy Ball at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in downtown Norfolk, Oct. 14.

Work & Family Life Consultant

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2017

Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC) Generalist that managed or assisted colleagues to meet goals within multiple programs. Information & Referral, Life Skills Education, Ombudsman, Marketing and Outreach, Financial Education, Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC), Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Family Employment Readiness Program (FERP), Relocation. Work and Family Life Consultant Lead for FERP. Provided daily one-on-one consultations, and small and large group presentations to military spouses regarding Family Employment Readiness (FERP). Had a 95% success rate for military spouses obtaining meaningful employment with above-average salaries. Provided weekly large and small group training in classrooms to transitioning service members and military spouses for TAP. The TAP class had 150 attendees per month. In addition to providing daily one-on-one consultation regarding military transition. Provided 2-CAPSTONE events per month for 100 transitioning service members. Provided one on one CAPSTONES daily as needed. Utilized programs Fleet & Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS) and Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) for data collection and analysis. Designed, implemented, and managed mock Emergency Family Assistance Centers (EFAC) events twice per year involving base leadership, federal, state, and local government, and base support organizations. Produced and executed event logistics confirming dates and times, provided training at the first gathering of each EFAC, conducted a follow-up, and sent appreciation correspondence and surveys post-event. Served as EFAC Coordinator, spear-headed an EFAC during Hurricane Matthew assisting 250 military spouses and families during an evacuation and post-hurricane relief efforts. Provided information and referral to 500 clients monthly. Assist in outreach to attract service members, military spouses, retirees, and partnering agencies about how to utilize FFSC services. Show less

Command Navy Mid-Atlantic Region (CNRMA) Regional Ombudsman

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

Served as Regional Ombudsman for Commander Navy Mid-Atlantic Region (CNRMA) and Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Co-hosted and served as secretary of the CNRMA Regional Ombudsman Advisory Board (ROAB). Regional Ombudsman Advisory Board met semi-annually to problem solve, collaborate, advocate, and provide guidance to CNIC on ways to support military spouses and families.Provided support and advocacy as a liaison between 3,000 military spouses and families and the command, communicating information and making referrals to military and community resources. Planned and executed Navy Ombudsman marketing/outreach programs at 5 commands to attract military spouses and families. Created and distributed a monthly newsletter that reached between 500-3000 families. Assisted with the formation and facilitation of 3 Family Readiness Groups, which involved reaching command families, setting up an Executive Board, and targeting military spouses and their families to utilize pre- and post-deployment.Adhered to the strictest code of confidentiality, while providing one on one information and referral to 2,000 military spouses and families. Show less

Command Ombudsman

• Sep 2004 - Apr 2014

Provided support as a liaison between 3,000 families and the command, communicating information between the two parties and making referrals. Planned and executed an Ombudsman marketing and outreach program to attract military members and spouses. Support person when emergency case management was needed. Offered relocation assistance and basic financial education to the military community.Assisted with the formation and facilitation of the Family Readiness Group, which involved reaching command families, setting up an Executive Board, and targeting family members to utilize during deployment.Trained for a call center setting in the event of a disaster including man-made and natural. Trained in establishing an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC).Adhered to the strictest code of confidentiality, while providing one on one counseling to 2,000 clients utilizing compassion and empathy. Assisted and provided support to more than 100 military dependents during Bahrain Repatriation. Show less

Family Advocacy Program & Director's Assistant

• Sep 2008 - Jul 2010

Supported Family Advocacy Program (FAP) through communication and interpersonal skills, including writing official letters and monthly IDC preparation, working closely with FFSC Director & Family Advocacy Representative.Managed a budget of 100K per year as the government purchase card holder, adhering to all policies and procedures with zero discrepancies. Worked independently to examine, improve, and prepare SOPs, and Navy/FFSC instructions.Created and maintained the first NAS Sigonella FFSC website and Facebook page.Provided Sexual Assault Prevention Response (SAPR) support through administrative support.Examined, improved, and prepared existing and new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Navy and FFSC instructions.Organized data and produced monthly reports regarding FAP trends and best practices, such as why violence increases after Individual Augmentee (IA) tours and what are best practices regarding education before IAs return home. Show less

Ombudsman Assembly Chair

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

Responsible for drafting, proofreading, and editing official documents.Facilitate monthly training workshops for 20+ Ombudsman. Compose, proofread, and mail official military correspondence to those attending Ombudsman Basic Training.Educate Ombudsman and Command Support Team on national Ombudsman instruction to include the local Sigonella instruction.Update, maintain, and deliver electronic mail/phone tree correspondence and roster of all command Ombudsman to include tenant command. Assist tenant command Ombudsman with deployment support and family advocacy program procedures.Create PowerPoint presentations, excel spreadsheets, brochures, and folders using a variety of software systems including spreadsheets, and databases.Assist the Ombudsman Coordinator with updating the Ombudsman Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).Prepare and distribute the monthly agenda for all meeting attendees, including Command Master Chief, Fleet Family Support Center Director, and the Fleet Family Support Center Ombudsman Coordinator.Prepare meeting minutes to email to the Ombudsman and Command Support Team.Provide support for Individual Augmentee and family members.Advise and mentor all ombudsmen, setting the standard for the Sigonella community.Chair all regularly scheduled Ombudsman meetings and activities to ensure that all meetings focus on issues that affect the Navy and the Sigonella community. Ensure Ombudsman Assemblies operate as per CNIC guidelines.Coordinate with the Command Master Chief to ensure the successful operation of the Ombudsman Program and Assembly, and problem solved all program issues that may arise.Collaborate with the Ombudsman Coordinator to plan and schedule monthly assemblies and other Ombudsman activities with a monthly topic a year in advance.Inform the local Ombudsman Coordinator of any change in the Ombudsman’s status. Show less

Center Director

• Nov 2011 - Feb 2013

Managed the daily operations of a non-profit USO center in a fast-paced environment located at the Norfolk International Airport (ORF) as the sole paid employee in the center. Responsible for all administrative support, created a monthly budget for center operations and events, and tracked all spending and invoicing. Developed an outreach program to attract service members, military spouses, and volunteers while managing 100+ active volunteers monthly, providing one-on-one training for 30 new volunteers each month, while assisting 30,000+ military service members, military spouses, and reservists annually. Point of Contact to provide support and confidentiality for families through USO’s Friends of the Fallen Program, such as assisting families en route to Dover Air Force Base for a Dignified Transfer of their service member. Organized and implemented the visits of three Medal of Honor Recipients and Miss America keeping within the timeline and providing event correspondence. Led and mentored six volunteers who received awards, such as the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Military Citizen of the Year, Hampton Roads Still Serving, and Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Show less

Administrative Assistant

• Dec 2007 - Sep 2009

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Overseas Program provides several important benefits: Nutritious food, Tips on how to prepare balanced meals, Nutrition and health screenings, Other resources that help you and your family lead healthier lives to eligible military, military family members, DOD Civilians and Government Contractors. Determined eligibility for the program by evaluating income, family size, and certain other criteria. Certified family members then enrolled in the program. Determined length of eligibility. What category participant would follow. Show less