Experience

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  Maryland Department of Labor

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Veterans Program Manager

    • Aug 2014 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Functional manage the state’s Jobs for Veterans State Grant $3.6M program in accordance with USDOL/VETS direction and Title 38, United States Code. Provide guidance regarding veteran’s services and the connection with agency partners in support of the economic stability of the labor force, busine...

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  Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

  • LVER (Local Veterans Employment Representative)

    • Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

    Conducted outreach to employers and engaged in advocacy efforts with hiring executives to increase employment opportunities for veterans, encouraged the hiring of disabled veterans and generally assisted veterans to gain and retain employment. Facilitated priority of service in regard to employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans by all staff of the employment service offices and conducted seminars for employers and job search workshops for veterans seeking employment.

  • Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Representative

    • Jun 2012 - Nov 2013

    Provided intensive services to meet the employment needs of disabled veterans and other eligible veterans, with the maximum emphasis directed toward serving those who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, including homeless veterans, and veterans with barriers to employment. As an integral program partner with the state’s workforce development system, DVOPs provide a full range of intensive services to veterans with significant barriers to employment.

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  Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Reg...

  • 11101 McCormick Rd, Hunt Valley, MD

  • Job Services Specialist

    • Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
    • 11101 McCormick Rd, Hunt Valley, MD

    Conducted job-ready interviews, registered job applicants, advised, and guided a diverse population of clients to ascertain employability; interpreted and explained regulations, rules, policies, and procedures to clients. Implemented employment support services to clients; worked with individuals...

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  GAP Solutions, Inc.

  • Camp Federick, MD

  • Yellow Ribbon Support Specialist level II

    • Dec 2008 - Oct 2009
    • Camp Federick, MD

    Provide program services coordination and assistance to units, soldiers, and their families as directed by Maryland’s Point of Contact (POC). Ensure accuracy and timeliness for reporting requirements within the state of Maryland for inclusion in the nationwide program report. Train and mentor Lev...

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  Bridge Ministries Marriage Enrichment Center

  • Dayton, Ohio Area

  • Trainer, Mentor, Coach, & Teams Developer

    • Jan 2007 - Apr 2008
    • Dayton, Ohio Area

    Established programs and services for the startup of Bridge Ministries Marriage Enrichment Center. Designed and conducted Marriage Enrichment seminars, classes, and directed mentoring for troubled couples. Trained individuals and couples in pre-marital and marriage enrichment skills enabling them...

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  Airmen & Family Support Center

  • Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH

  • Community Readiness Technician

    • May 1999 - Dec 2006
    • Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH

    Research, create and deliver presentations on Family Support services and programs. Facilitate Transition Assistance Program (TAP) services to eligible veterans with special employment and training needs. Conduct individual interviews to assess job skills, job ready needs and barriers to employme...

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  United States Department of Defense

  • United States
  • Armed Forces
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Family Support Annex Manager

    • May 1997 - May 1999

    Supervise and train staff members in customer relations, information & referral, and all other family support programs and services for operation proficiency. Design and implement counseling and teaching on how to improve airmen marketing employment skills when transitioning from the military. Conduct needs assessments to determine, prioritize, and implement service actions that improves customer satisfaction and the center as a whole.

  • Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Manager

    • May 1995 - May 1997

    Monitor statistical reports for trends that would impact the future economic welfare of separating and retiring service members as well as future retention and recruitment efforts. Develop marketing strategy that promote transition services to the transitioning population and command staff. Ensure training needs of TAP command staff are identified and scheduled to enhance staff effectiveness. Assist as a key coordinator for European Job Fairs, which host over 25 national and international major corporations and agencies; assisting over 1,200 job-seekers in a two-day period.

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  Military Family Support Center

  • Geilenkirchen, Germany

  • Volunteer Program Manager

    • Jan 1993 - May 1995
    • Geilenkirchen, Germany

    The main purpose of this job was to administer and direct the Family Support Volunteer Program and Services within the American military community and to ensure the organization had enough volunteers to fulfill its service mission. Responsible for selecting, training, and supervising the volunte...