Catholic Deacon

• Sep 2021 - Present

Field Agent

• Apr 2018 - Present

As a Field Agent with Knights of Columbus, my mission is to ensure every member has the financial protection they deserve. I help brother Knights and their families prepare for the future by prioritizing their financial goals and customizing insurance solutions to best suit their needs. As a Field Agent with Knights of Columbus, my mission is to ensure every member has the financial protection they deserve. I help brother Knights and their families prepare for the future by prioritizing their financial goals and customizing insurance solutions to best suit their needs.

Contract Specialist

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

• Applies knowledge and utilization of both efficient procurement processes and good business management to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to the customer. • Utilizes innovation for strategic decision-making in the acquisition process. • Formulates the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement. Determines the type of contract best suited to the requirement, develops by special clauses and terms and conditions applicable to this solicitation. • Applies knowledge and utilization of both efficient procurement processes and good business management to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to the customer. • Utilizes innovation for strategic decision-making in the acquisition process. • Formulates the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement. Determines the type of contract best suited to the requirement, develops by special clauses and terms and conditions applicable to this solicitation.

Legal Administrative Assistant

• Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

The Legal Administrative Specialist works as an employee in the National Call Center (NCC). • Counsel Veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries via telephone regarding the full array of benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as non-VA benefits available through other organizations. • Assesses with the claimant the short-term and long-term circumstances that might influence a choice between various benefits. • Research issues to include direct contact with RO of jurisdiction if warranted, or in the course of research with other Federal or state agencies as necessary. Follows up with the veteran or caller on results of research. • Explain the types of documents necessary to facilitate timely processing of claims and provides assistance in obtaining and completing such documents and forms based on the type of claim being submitted. • Explain decisions and reasons for the decisions made by the VA and communicates verbally or in writing this information to the claimant. Advises regarding the right to appeal decisions and explains the appeal process.

Logistical Manager/Trainer

• Nov 2003 - Mar 2007

Performed supervisory and management duties at battalion level logistics and ensured all possible problems and conditions were identified and provided resolutions and projections of issues associated with best practices. • Served as local authority for analysis, development, and implementation, of battalion logistical constructions projects. • Developed logistical training plans identifying requirements, resources, and shortages in order to support plans. • Received, evaluated, inventoried, loaded, unloaded, segregated, stored, issued, delivered and turned-in organization and installation supplies and equipment. • Analyzed statistical data and reports to ascertain trends and conformed to program coordinator standards and directives while maintaining efficiency of operations. • Reviewed adjustment documents; coordinated logistical activities with other staff elements for supplies, services, and modes of transportation. • Developed and implemented training programs. • Provided motivation, purpose, direction, managed administrative data, health and welfare, and counseling for 4 personnel and one civilian. • Planned long-range training for section.