Trenton Hanifin
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Credentials
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Westlaw Essential Legal Research
Thomson ReutersMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®)
HR Certification InstituteNov, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Cardozo ADR Competition Honor Society
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Editor
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Staff Editor
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Jul 2020 - Mar 2021
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Cardozo School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Student Mediator
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Aug 2020 - Present
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Professor of Military Science
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Current Operations Officer
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Oct 2019 - Jan 2021
Served as s Current Operations Officer and Battle Captain for a Transportation Surface Brigade composed of four battalions and seven detachments through six states in support of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution. Supervises and coordinates the efforts of 3 Officers and 3 NCOs to build and maintain the Brigade common operating picture for AOR Port Operations.Received Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for exemplary performance as Battle Captain during Global Marier 20 exercise. Demonstrated superior expertise as Knowledge Manager and Operations Officer through learning, teaching, and implementing Microsoft Teams as the primary means of communication for the Brigade.
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USARCENT Commanding General's Travel Coordinator/Operations Officer
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Jul 2018 - Oct 2019
Selected by U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) Chief of Staff to serve as Commanding General’s Travel Coordinator. Assisted the Commanding General’s Executive Officer in planning the Commanding General’s travel schedule to multiple complex and sensitive events both in the United States and abroad. Coordinated with embassy staff, foreign area officers, headquarters staff, legal, VIP support, aircrews, communications team, and partner nations to enable over 15 multinational battlefield circulations across the Middle East. Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for service at USARCENT
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Human Resource Policy and Programs Officer
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Drafted, reviewed, and implemented human resource policies and programs for more than 30,000 military and civilian personnel stationed across the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States. Recognized for exemplary performance in reforming Pass and Leave Administration Policy in the United States Central Command’s AOR and coordination of simulated casualty operations during biannual air and missile defense exercises. Served as Assistant Casualty Assistance Officer (CAO) for a high-profile officer, assisting the family through the administrative process for arranging the funeral at Arlington National Cemetery and survivor benefits. Awarded the Army Achievement Medal for exceptional performance while serving as Assistant CAO.
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Student, Adjutant General (Human Resources) Captains Career Course Class 002-17
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
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Squadron Human Resource Officer
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Nov 2015 - Dec 2016
Supervised the talent management, benefits administration, and performance evaluation processes of over 940 Soldiers in 11 Troops. Led a personnel administrative section consisting of four non-commissioned officers and two soldiers. Spearheaded multiple reforms in leave, award, and personnel action administration resulting in increased accountability and speed of processing. Maintained personnel accountability of multiple squadron elements totaling nearly 700 personnel during a 1800km road march from Vilseck, Germany to Tallinn, Estonia. Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding service in the 2d Cavalry Regiment.
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Squadron Adjutant
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
Reformed squadron informal funds after an intensive investigation into previous mismanagement, collecting, recording, and distributing over $5,000 in accordance with the U.S. and German Status of Forces Agreement, enabling unit social events and traditions. Acted as Assistant Human Resource Officer, coordinating inbound personnel and onboarding for new officers. Planned and coordinated the logistics and financing of three 500+ person galas. Inducted into the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara for recognition of contribution to the Field Artillery branch. Awarded the Army Achievement Medal for conducting short notice reorganization of all fire support personnel across the Regiment (approximately 200 personnel) into the Field Artillery Squadron with no loss of administrative readiness.
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Security Force Assistance Advisory Team Member
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Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
Supported security operations protecting Kandahar airfield. Coordinated intelligence collection plan on Afghan population patterns of life to identify weapons smuggling efforts. Contributed to the longest period in Kandahar airfield’s history without a rocket attack during the fall of 2013. Selected to attend Joint Fires Observer Course at Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany; became qualified to coordinate for Close Air Support and Close Combat Attack strikes by fixed and rotary-wing attack aircraft. Trained in Afghan artillery procedures for the Soviet-era D-30 Howitzer and cross-cultural advising techniques in exercises with the Ukrainian military and U.S. Army role-players. Inducted into the Order of the Golden Spur and received the Army Commendation Medal for service in Afghanistan.
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Security Force Assistance Advisory Team Member
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Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
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Fire Direction Officer
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Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
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Fire Support Officer
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Dec 2011 - Nov 2012
Planned, coordinated, and synchronized artillery, mortar, and simulated close air support assets in support of year-long training progression culminating in multinational Decisive Action Training Environment rotation in the maneuver rights areas between and including the Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr Training Areas in November 2012. Trained, Coached, mentored and wrote performance appraisals for a fire support team and mortar platoon. Supervised the maintenance and tactical operation of one fire support and two mortar Stryker armored combat vehicles and their equipment worth over 15 million dollars.
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FA BOLC Student
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May 2011 - Nov 2011
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ROTC Cadet
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Feb 2009 - May 2011
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Board of Elections - City of New York
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Poll Worker
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Oct 2020 - Present
I work as a Poll Worker for the NYC Board of Elections, where I set up, operate, and close Election polling places, help voters find their voting place, and verify voter signatures.
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New York Legal Assistance Group
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United States
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Legal Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Legal Intern in Veteran's Outreach
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Did intakes of applicants seeking free legal services on COVID-19 and Veterans assistance hotlines, analyzing cases for suitability, and building rapport with clients through customer service expertise. Conducted statistical analysis of Department of Defense Discharge Review Board cases, identifying trends to enable advocacy and class litigation. Prepared applications and appeals for VA benefits for Vietnam and post-9/11 Veterans.
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Education
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Cardozo School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD, Law -
US Army Adjutant General School
Adjutant General Captain's Carrer Course Class 002-17, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General -
US Army Field Artillery School
Basic Officer Leader Course Class 006-11, Field Artillery Gunnery, Fire Support, Leadership -
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History -
Shenendehowa High School
high school, Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program