Experience

50strong

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor, Student Veteran & Higher Ed Engagement

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Full Life Cycle Recruiter

  • Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

  Led AWS Campus Military Program, creating recruiting strategy to hire veterans and military spouses into internships and full time roles within Tech. Identified overall gap in AWS student veteran hiring for Software roles, implementing new recruitment strategy to increase veteran hires resulting in 80 percent increase in student veteran hires. •Created monthly office hour sessions with hiring managers and business leaders to educate teams on benefits of hiring veterans, train sourcers… Show more Led AWS Campus Military Program, creating recruiting strategy to hire veterans and military spouses into internships and full time roles within Tech. Identified overall gap in AWS student veteran hiring for Software roles, implementing new recruitment strategy to increase veteran hires resulting in 80 percent increase in student veteran hires. •Created monthly office hour sessions with hiring managers and business leaders to educate teams on benefits of hiring veterans, train sourcers on how to read military resumes, and market pilot program to increase headcount demand among new teams. •Created target school list of 25 schools with high GI Bill enrollment (+5% of overall population) to focus recruitment efforts, resulting in 25% of all student veteran hires from associated schools. •Collaborated with Veteran Service Organizations and higher-ed institutions to educate the gap in student veteran employment, and advise on resources and strategies to ensure veteran specific opportunities were shared with students, Show less Led AWS Campus Military Program, creating recruiting strategy to hire veterans and military spouses into internships and full time roles within Tech. Identified overall gap in AWS student veteran hiring for Software roles, implementing new recruitment strategy to increase veteran hires resulting in 80 percent increase in student veteran hires. •Created monthly office hour sessions with hiring managers and business leaders to educate teams on benefits of hiring veterans, train sourcers… Show more Led AWS Campus Military Program, creating recruiting strategy to hire veterans and military spouses into internships and full time roles within Tech. Identified overall gap in AWS student veteran hiring for Software roles, implementing new recruitment strategy to increase veteran hires resulting in 80 percent increase in student veteran hires. •Created monthly office hour sessions with hiring managers and business leaders to educate teams on benefits of hiring veterans, train sourcers on how to read military resumes, and market pilot program to increase headcount demand among new teams. •Created target school list of 25 schools with high GI Bill enrollment (+5% of overall population) to focus recruitment efforts, resulting in 25% of all student veteran hires from associated schools. •Collaborated with Veteran Service Organizations and higher-ed institutions to educate the gap in student veteran employment, and advise on resources and strategies to ensure veteran specific opportunities were shared with students, Show less



University of Hawaii-West Oahu

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Veterans Empowered Through STEM Assistant Director

  • Jul 2019 - Oct 2021

  Co-created model program focusing on developing internship pathways for veterans in STEM majors. Created design for a recruitment system for Veterans in STEM degrees, successfully sourcing high-quality candidates, placing them in internships and research projects relative to their field. Focused on people operations with student interns to ensure retention and quality of work. Worked with hiring managers with private companies to create internship and fellowship opportunities to recruit… Show more Co-created model program focusing on developing internship pathways for veterans in STEM majors. Created design for a recruitment system for Veterans in STEM degrees, successfully sourcing high-quality candidates, placing them in internships and research projects relative to their field. Focused on people operations with student interns to ensure retention and quality of work. Worked with hiring managers with private companies to create internship and fellowship opportunities to recruit students. Implemented a professional development facet of the program to prepare students for employment through LinkedIn tutorials and resume reviews. Experienced in full-cycle recruiting, ensuring students graduating from the program were hired, and aided in solidifying contract terms. Worked directly with hiring managers to ensure legal practices were adhere to when hiring disabled veterans. Developed partnerships and fostered relationships with various veteran and government organizations for fellowship and volunteer opportunities. •Coordinated and executed over 25 virtual and in-person recruiting events, including on-campus job fairs •Follow-up with accepted and rejected candidates to determine next steps •Managed Office of Naval Research budget of 630,000.00 •Expert knowledge of the university recruiting practices •100% of all program graduates were successfully placed in STEM employment •Created a 50% growth in student placement per semester during the tenure •Created pipeline program with Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation, Makaii Ocean Engineering, •and Elemental Accelerator to funnel qualified student veteran into internships and fellowships •Analyzed student metrics to determine the success rate of employment posts graduation Show less Co-created model program focusing on developing internship pathways for veterans in STEM majors. Created design for a recruitment system for Veterans in STEM degrees, successfully sourcing high-quality candidates, placing them in internships and research projects relative to their field. Focused on people operations with student interns to ensure retention and quality of work. Worked with hiring managers with private companies to create internship and fellowship opportunities to recruit… Show more Co-created model program focusing on developing internship pathways for veterans in STEM majors. Created design for a recruitment system for Veterans in STEM degrees, successfully sourcing high-quality candidates, placing them in internships and research projects relative to their field. Focused on people operations with student interns to ensure retention and quality of work. Worked with hiring managers with private companies to create internship and fellowship opportunities to recruit students. Implemented a professional development facet of the program to prepare students for employment through LinkedIn tutorials and resume reviews. Experienced in full-cycle recruiting, ensuring students graduating from the program were hired, and aided in solidifying contract terms. Worked directly with hiring managers to ensure legal practices were adhere to when hiring disabled veterans. Developed partnerships and fostered relationships with various veteran and government organizations for fellowship and volunteer opportunities. •Coordinated and executed over 25 virtual and in-person recruiting events, including on-campus job fairs •Follow-up with accepted and rejected candidates to determine next steps •Managed Office of Naval Research budget of 630,000.00 •Expert knowledge of the university recruiting practices •100% of all program graduates were successfully placed in STEM employment •Created a 50% growth in student placement per semester during the tenure •Created pipeline program with Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation, Makaii Ocean Engineering, •and Elemental Accelerator to funnel qualified student veteran into internships and fellowships •Analyzed student metrics to determine the success rate of employment posts graduation Show less



Veterans to Energy Careers

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• University Relations Program Coordinator

  • Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  University Relations Program Coordinator/Veterans to Energy Careers (VTEC), Honolulu, HI Served as University Relations Program Coordinator for Hawaii, and expanded operations of VTEC program from San Marcos California to the University of Hawaii System, Comprising of 10 different campuses. Responsible for process improvement by creating a VTEC presence on Oahu, and creating a network comprising of start-ups, non-profits, government, and private companies on the Island to create… Show more University Relations Program Coordinator/Veterans to Energy Careers (VTEC), Honolulu, HI Served as University Relations Program Coordinator for Hawaii, and expanded operations of VTEC program from San Marcos California to the University of Hawaii System, Comprising of 10 different campuses. Responsible for process improvement by creating a VTEC presence on Oahu, and creating a network comprising of start-ups, non-profits, government, and private companies on the Island to create internships and fellowships in sustainable energy for Veteran students. Worked with VTEC team in San Marcos to develop a strategy for reaching Hawaiian companies and students. Responsible for management and creation of a recruiting process for University of Hawaii veteran students through career fairs, University data systems, Veteran organizations, and social media. Gained access to the University database to source talent through engagement with the University Veteran Resource Center. Tracked and maintained relationships with students through responsive communication. Provided networking workshops for students through career services resources. •Hawaii candidates successfully recruited under my management comprised 25% of entire program-wide candidates •Managed Hawaii candidates through Salesforce, tracking candidates and prospective partners •Promoted program through a presentation at both STEM and Veteran Conferences through the Islands •Managed branding for Hawaii branch through the creation of social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials •Utilized university databases to source candidates •Expert ability to multitask as a remote worker Show less University Relations Program Coordinator/Veterans to Energy Careers (VTEC), Honolulu, HI Served as University Relations Program Coordinator for Hawaii, and expanded operations of VTEC program from San Marcos California to the University of Hawaii System, Comprising of 10 different campuses. Responsible for process improvement by creating a VTEC presence on Oahu, and creating a network comprising of start-ups, non-profits, government, and private companies on the Island to create… Show more University Relations Program Coordinator/Veterans to Energy Careers (VTEC), Honolulu, HI Served as University Relations Program Coordinator for Hawaii, and expanded operations of VTEC program from San Marcos California to the University of Hawaii System, Comprising of 10 different campuses. Responsible for process improvement by creating a VTEC presence on Oahu, and creating a network comprising of start-ups, non-profits, government, and private companies on the Island to create internships and fellowships in sustainable energy for Veteran students. Worked with VTEC team in San Marcos to develop a strategy for reaching Hawaiian companies and students. Responsible for management and creation of a recruiting process for University of Hawaii veteran students through career fairs, University data systems, Veteran organizations, and social media. Gained access to the University database to source talent through engagement with the University Veteran Resource Center. Tracked and maintained relationships with students through responsive communication. Provided networking workshops for students through career services resources. •Hawaii candidates successfully recruited under my management comprised 25% of entire program-wide candidates •Managed Hawaii candidates through Salesforce, tracking candidates and prospective partners •Promoted program through a presentation at both STEM and Veteran Conferences through the Islands •Managed branding for Hawaii branch through the creation of social media posts, flyers, and marketing materials •Utilized university databases to source candidates •Expert ability to multitask as a remote worker Show less



Flow Automotive Companies

• United States
• Retail Motor Vehicles
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Service Advisor

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  Advised clients of maintenance requirements and needed repairs for all makes and models of Volkswagen Vehicles. Utilized sales knowledge to build a client list of over regular 100 customers through my time in the position and maintained relationships through monthly phone calls and emails. Managed multiple data systems to analyze when service was needed and coordinated scheduling and transportation for services. Worked with financing officer and floor sales team to funnel clients for new… Show more Advised clients of maintenance requirements and needed repairs for all makes and models of Volkswagen Vehicles. Utilized sales knowledge to build a client list of over regular 100 customers through my time in the position and maintained relationships through monthly phone calls and emails. Managed multiple data systems to analyze when service was needed and coordinated scheduling and transportation for services. Worked with financing officer and floor sales team to funnel clients for new purchases. •Coordinated each service with certified mechanics, ensuring deadlines were kept and quota for a technician was met •Utilized knowledge of mechanics to influence clients to commit to service recommendations •Cultivated relationships with clients by acting as a liaison between client, dealership, and parts department •Highly skilled in high volume sales, and working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Show less Advised clients of maintenance requirements and needed repairs for all makes and models of Volkswagen Vehicles. Utilized sales knowledge to build a client list of over regular 100 customers through my time in the position and maintained relationships through monthly phone calls and emails. Managed multiple data systems to analyze when service was needed and coordinated scheduling and transportation for services. Worked with financing officer and floor sales team to funnel clients for new… Show more Advised clients of maintenance requirements and needed repairs for all makes and models of Volkswagen Vehicles. Utilized sales knowledge to build a client list of over regular 100 customers through my time in the position and maintained relationships through monthly phone calls and emails. Managed multiple data systems to analyze when service was needed and coordinated scheduling and transportation for services. Worked with financing officer and floor sales team to funnel clients for new purchases. •Coordinated each service with certified mechanics, ensuring deadlines were kept and quota for a technician was met •Utilized knowledge of mechanics to influence clients to commit to service recommendations •Cultivated relationships with clients by acting as a liaison between client, dealership, and parts department •Highly skilled in high volume sales, and working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Show less



U.S. Coast Guard

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Machinery Technician/Public Affairs Liasion

  • May 2007 - May 2013

  Responsible for maintenance and repairs of unit assets, ensuring that lifeboats were operationally ready for search and rescue missions. Performed duties as a safety advisor and engineer on lifeboats, by monitoring crew to maintain safety standards and performance requirements. Acted as training and developing manager for Hazardous Materials, creating new training requirements and inspection programs for staff. Secondary responsibilities comprised of acting as a Public Affairs liaison to the… Show more Responsible for maintenance and repairs of unit assets, ensuring that lifeboats were operationally ready for search and rescue missions. Performed duties as a safety advisor and engineer on lifeboats, by monitoring crew to maintain safety standards and performance requirements. Acted as training and developing manager for Hazardous Materials, creating new training requirements and inspection programs for staff. Secondary responsibilities comprised of acting as a Public Affairs liaison to the community. •Participated in over 100 search and rescue missions •Coordinated and planned over 120 honor guard presentations, fundraisers, and local government conferences •Public affairs speaker for unit • Completely overhauled Hazardous materials training, resulting in 4 consecutive exemplary annual inspections •Participated in team Building activities to increase effectiveness on missions •Nominated as "Enlisted Person of the Year" for service to the community and unit Show less Responsible for maintenance and repairs of unit assets, ensuring that lifeboats were operationally ready for search and rescue missions. Performed duties as a safety advisor and engineer on lifeboats, by monitoring crew to maintain safety standards and performance requirements. Acted as training and developing manager for Hazardous Materials, creating new training requirements and inspection programs for staff. Secondary responsibilities comprised of acting as a Public Affairs liaison to the… Show more Responsible for maintenance and repairs of unit assets, ensuring that lifeboats were operationally ready for search and rescue missions. Performed duties as a safety advisor and engineer on lifeboats, by monitoring crew to maintain safety standards and performance requirements. Acted as training and developing manager for Hazardous Materials, creating new training requirements and inspection programs for staff. Secondary responsibilities comprised of acting as a Public Affairs liaison to the community. •Participated in over 100 search and rescue missions •Coordinated and planned over 120 honor guard presentations, fundraisers, and local government conferences •Public affairs speaker for unit • Completely overhauled Hazardous materials training, resulting in 4 consecutive exemplary annual inspections •Participated in team Building activities to increase effectiveness on missions •Nominated as "Enlisted Person of the Year" for service to the community and unit Show less