Veteran Services Outreach Specialist

• Apr 2021 - Present

•Assists with oversight of veteran and military student resource center at JCCC main campus.•Conduct outreach with military affiliated students, college departments, and outside entities to connect and enrich the academic, professional, and personal lives of student veterans and their families.•Serve as the PAVE (Peer Advisors for Veteran Education) coordinator.•Co-Advisor for JC SVA (Student Veterans of America) organization.•Participate and collaborate with internal and external committees focused on military affiliated student success and engagement. •VA SCO (school certifying official).

Director of Military and Veteran Student Services

• Mar 2019 - Apr 2021

•Oversaw Military and Veteran student services for Park students, collaborate with Regional Directors, Campus Center Directors, Admissions Representatives, Student Services, Registrar and other faculty and staff on the provision of these services for all students who are service-connected.•Facilitated US Army ROTC program which includes coordinating with managers of upcoming course schedules, enrolling students into ROTC classes, submission of grades for all enrolled ROTC students, and submit student attendance.•Oversaw VA certification process. Ensured consistent processes for all Park University students – regardless of the home of record or mode of delivery. Assisted in selecting and training VA Certifying Officials. Ensured VA Certifying Officials are completing and submitting accurate and timely VA certifications and related processes for Park University students. Collaborated to ensure the VA Certifying Officials are effectively responding to student needs.•Represented the institution with military/academic organizations and veteran service organizations, such as NAIMES, CCME, NAVPA, AVECO, and the state ACMEs. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all local, state, and federal agencies and entities that serve Veterans and/or military members.

Assistant Director of Military and Veteran Student Services

• Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

Program Coordinator of Military and Veteran Student Services

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

Health Promotion & Student Wellness Associate

• Oct 2015 - Aug 2016

•Create health promotion initiatives for students, faculty, and staff•Produce social media content centered around Park University's Student Health 101 application•Construct passive programming with a focus on health.•Ensure the upkeep and functionality of four locations of the Pirate Fitness Center to include cleanliness, passive programming, safety, and user accessibility.

Aquatics Supervisor

• May 2011 - Jun 2013

Mid level supervisor of lifeguards and swim instructors at GRRC indoor pool and Splash Valley outdoor aquatic facility.•Implementation of aquatics programs and activities to include swim lessons at an indoor pool and small outdoor water park.•Maintained a safe and secure aquatic area by enforcing facility rules, policies, and procedures.•Maintained records of aquatics operations including pool chemical logs and daily activities of subordinate life guards.•Assisted with maintenance of pool chemicals, pump room, water balance and sanitation.•Trained, scheduled, and supervised lifeguard staff, swim lesson instructors and slide attendants.•Interacted with members, guests and other co-workers in the facility to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all that came to the water park.•Supervised participants in aquatic activities to include swim lessons and special events.

Petty Officer Third Class

• Sep 2006 - May 2011

•Served as a swim instructor, lifeguard, and strength and conditioning instructor at Training Center Cape May.•Supervised lifeguards while on duty in pool facility•Assisted with maintenance of pool cleanliness, chemicals, and logs.•Performed life guarding duties and instructed recruit swim exercise classes.•One of three main swimming instructors for recruits that failed initial swim assessment while in training.•Lead Petty Officer to six military members and three civilians, during which time, the gymnasium staff and department ran smoothly with little upset in schedule, cohesiveness, and productivity.•Under my supervision and mentoring four new members to the unit became instructor qualified to lead recruit companies, thus expanding the training program for new recruits.•Collateral duties included: procurement for the gymnasium division, monitored the division’s budget, managed and oversaw gear locker. Each fiscal year the department was under budget, had ample supplies, and a large sum of money retained for future use.•Trained 3,326 recruits in physical fitness to include: core strength, strength and conditioning, cardiovascular endurance and swimming.Recruits in my classes graduated on time due to the swim instruction provided to them.Cape Cod, MA PSU 301*Patrol with a boat crew, surrounding areas to include the Cape Cod Canal and local harbors and to ensure that all areas are controlled and safe.*Assist with boat maintenance and safety.*Responsible for gear locker and the assignment of gear to boat crew and other personnel.