Experience

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  Office Of Veteran Employment Services

  • Regional Supervisor

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  Office of Veteran Employment Services

  • LaCrosse, Wisconsin

  • Regional Supervisor

    • Jan 2009 - Present
    • LaCrosse, Wisconsin

    OVES Employment and Training Supervisor- Region 3Wisconsin DWD/ Office of Veteran Employment ServicesJanuary 2009 –January 2014 Region covers- counties encompassing cities of LaCrosse, Madison, Eau Claire, Medford , Sparta, Tomah and Superior, WI.Oversaw one of the DWD/DET Division's regions established for administering the Veterans Services statewide program. As a Regional Supervisor, I coordinate, and supervise the veteran service delivery system for employment and training programs for the region; develop and implement new initiatives in accordance with the department/division’s strategic plans and the Jobs for Veterans grant plan; plans; supervise, coordinate and evaluate training and work performance of Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVER) and Disabled veteran Program Specialists (DVOP) to ensure full achievement of program goals and objectives.

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  DWD, Wisconsin

  • LaCrosse, WI

  • Local Veteran Employment Representative (LVER)

    • Oct 2001 - Dec 2008
    • LaCrosse, WI

    Reviewed district case management activities for compliance with priority provision of services Recommended, developed and monitor improvements to the district-wide veterans case management program Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required to report findings to local and state management. Made promotional contacts to employers, and when appropriate, initiate on-the-job training and other special services Solicited job openings and employer support by active participation in the district’s Marketing and Employer Relations program . Coordinated the Transition Assistance Program at Fort McCoy Wisconsin with the Army Career and Alumni Program and insured compliance with active MOU’s in the facilitation of the program and support from the installation active facilitation is currently conducted by DVOP staff from the Dane County Job Center Administered and facilitated the Unit Reintegration Program conducted at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin for the Department in partnership with the Wisconsin State National Guard Provided functional supervision of district-wide Community Relations program for veterans Coordinated, plan and monitor DVOP outstation sites to ensure delivery of services to veterans Maintain regular contact with community leaders, employers, labor unions, training programs, and veterans'​ organizations for the purpose of keeping them advised of Veterans and Eligible Persons available for employment and training, and keeping Veterans and Eligible Persons advised of opportunities for employment and training Worked closely with appropriate U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) personnel engaged in providing counseling or rehabilitation services under Chapter 31 of Title 38,

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  Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Job service Bureau

  • LaCrosse, Wisconsin

  • Disable Veterans Outreach Specialist (DVOP)

    • Feb 1993 - Oct 2001
    • LaCrosse, Wisconsin

    Disabled Veteran Outreach SpecialistState of WisconsinFebruary 1993 – October 2001 (2 years 11 months)|LaCrosse, Wisconsin AreaCase manager for veterans with barriers to employment. Conducted Job Development and wrote individaulized employment plans

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  US Army

  • Worldwide

  • 420A - Military Personnel Officer

    • Jun 1985 - Jun 1992
    • Worldwide

    Chief Warrant Officer 3420A - Human Resources TechnicianHuman Resource Technicians manage functions which support the Army’s Human Resource (HR) Personnel Management systems. HR Technicians perform duties as Chief of a Section in any HR Technical and Joint Field of Operations. An HR Technician serves in a BCT (UA); Brigade/Battalion; Division/Corps, ASCC, HRSC and higher echelons within the Army structure. Monitors input into all primary HR Information Systems which include but are not limited to eMILPO, Integrated Personnel and Pay System (IPPS-A), TOPMIS; EDAS, COPS; SIDPERS (NG); RCAS; RLAS; DTAS, and DCIPS. Must be proficient in and manage basic office automation (e.g. Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Access). Supervises and military and civilian personnel on specialized administrative actions and related duties. Makes decisions based on a variety of information sources; interprets regulations to include deciphering MILPER/ALARACT messages for individuals, subordinates, commanders, and directors. Initiates and prepares correspondence in response to requests for information, policy or guidance. Monitors and manages the full spectrum of HR for the Combatant Commander to include Strength Management, Postal, Casualty and Replacement Operations, and Reassignments. Duties could also include all types of orders processing, Awards, Evaluations, Promotions, DEERS/Rapids, Military Pay Functions, Sponsorship Program, Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), In/Out processing functions and Records Management.