Training Assistant

• Feb 2022 - Present

• Design and deliver a variety of training courses so that every veteran, military spouse, caregiver, and family member can have a pathway to a portable career within their chosen career paths.• Development and maintenance of live employment readiness training, resources, and guides• Preparation and facilitation of training courses both live and on-line to include the design of instructional materials for training designs and participant materials. • Manage and enhance Learning Management System (LMS)• Performance management to include tracking participants participation, making notes in the applicant tracking and case management technology, checking registration, tracking resume coalition, following up with candidates, coordinating training guests. • Social media marketing of training programs and content Show less

Career Specialist

• Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

* Provide career planning services to Reserve, National Guard, Coast Guard members, reserve component veterans and retirees, reserve component military spouses, dependents, caregiver of war wounded military members, and ROTC cadets.* Interview and work with candidates to identify and evaluate career interests, employment readiness, and associated qualifications; coach candidates on various employment skills, including resume, cover letter, and other employment document development, job searching, networking, interviewing, and transitioning from the classroom to the workforce; refer candidates to available positions.* Research, analyze, and interpret employment trends, market data, and high growth industries to identify potential career opportunities for the Reserve Component Division candidates and cadets. Show less

State Career Readiness Counselor

• Dec 2017 - Jun 2020

COACHED AND MENTORED SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES individually in the development of their job search skills to include assistance with resume writing, federal job applications, interview preparation, and translating their military skills using O'NET Crosswalk system. Performed career assessments as needed to determine job placement and/or career goals and decisions. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT IN MILITARY FAMILY PROGRAMS, administering and implementing comprehensive programs including Financial Literacy, Deployment Readiness, Spouse and Family Employment Assistance, and other Work Life Programs. Successfully assisted and executed Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) troop movement events in support of OCONUS contingencies. COORDINATED AND TRAINED RSP SOLDIERS to be able to successfully navigate their civilian life. Taught skills of Resume building, Budgeting, Interview Skills and Successful job search. Guide and direct in the qualification and application processes for the Federal Government. LIASON AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS including Dept of VA, VET Centers, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Military OneSource, State Workforce Exchange, and other veteran support organizations, in support of the Reserve and Active Duty Community. Show less

Staff Development Manager

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2017

FACILITATOR/TRAINER using various training and workshop tools to maintain compliance with regulation for 200+ staff members. Planned, coordinated, and facilitated all logistics and requirements for successful training or workshops, in classroom or online (webinar) environments including audio visual tools, reservations of rooms, training supplies and marketing events. PERFORMED NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, DATA ANALYSIS AND CAREER ASSESSMENTS to determine required support, develop curriculum, and to aid with on the job training and succession planning. Created reports to track ongoing status of all employee training status. Coordinated all logistics. DEVELOPED CURRICULUM AND FACILITATED/TAUGHT WORKSHOPS in CPR, Healthy Relationships, Food Safety, Abuse and Neglect, Sexual Harassment, the MANDT restraint system, and Nurse Aid certification. Planned and coordinated all logistics including class space, speakers and materials for seminars. ACQUISITION PLANNING in estimates on budget applications. Assist and offer guidance with the development of programs and budgets needed in a timely manner for deadlines. Make recommendations for the Board of Directors to review. ADMINISTRATIVE HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT in the main office. Monitor and coordinate a variety of human resource (HR) related projects. Maintained electronic filing system and hard copy files for administrative staff. Primary point of contact to the Board of Directors for timekeeping, meeting schedules and budget tracking. Assisted in onboarding new staff with tax paperwork, employment new hire packets, and benefit enrollment. Show less

Human Resources Specialist

• Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

HR Associate

• Sep 2011 - Jan 2014

• Provided recruiting and Human Resources support to 400+ retail stores and field recruiters including screening, coordinating interviews and job postings. • Processed background checks daily for 400+ retail stores. • Created reports as requested by HR management. • Input data and maintained HRIS system to include: time worked, attendance and personnel transactions (new hire, termination, leave of absence, vacation, sick, change of addresses). • Assisted employees with recruiting, employee relations, general HR, open enrollment process and benefits questions as applicable. • Created and update forms, documents and policies including employee handbook, new hire packet, Leave of Absence documents and field documents. • Facilitated leave of absence programs to include: FMLA, Military, personal and California specific leaves in the retail stores to ensure consistency and compliance. • Partnered with field management to help mentor and coach employees to exceed performance and goals of the stores. • Conducted exit interviews with departing employees. Show less

Disability Examiner

• Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

HR Intern

• Feb 2010 - May 2010

•Provided assistance on the Compensation Study, verifying figures for the Compensation and Classification Analyst •Entered participant information into the Learning Management System •Created service award documents for “Years of Service” program •Prepared training materials for instructors •Conducted inventory of educational and training materials •Set up, and designed training room for upcoming classes •Implemented special projects as assigned by the Organizational Development & Training Manager Show less

Addressing Specialist

• Nov 1998 - Jan 2008

• Designed, developed and modified standards for data entry and automation of data integration into the Amanda enterprise system. • Conducted individual training sessions to approximately 50 employees on operating the new system • Lead a team of three Section Workers responsible for creating and maintaining addressing for Jefferson County. • Planned, assigned, and directed activities of Section Workers. • Trained all incoming workers on the Addressing Section’s policies and procedures. • Served as a liaison and project lead between eight departments as well as the public sector. • Represented Jefferson County in informal mediation processes when citizens disagreed with County policies. • Liaison for Jefferson County Addressing section between public sector and internal departments. Show less