Veteran Transition Specialist, Experienced Trainer, and Supervisor with 20 years of proven experience in the United States Air Force. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt that can achieve enterprise improvement results in any field. Possess a comprehensive background in Business Administration, Student Training, Supervision, Customer Service, and Education derived from years of experience in a military training industry. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance within education, the volunteer sector, and the dental field. Career supported by two Associates Degrees in Management and Dental Sciences.
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Training/ Education • SharePoint Experience
• Academic Liaison • Security Clearance Processing • Distance Learning Experience • Process Improvement • Customer Service • Equipment maintenance • Database Administration • Consulting/Coaching • Cost effective techniques • Social Media Development • Negotiation/Conflict Resolution • OSHA/ HIPPA Standards PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MTCARMEL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE – Colorado Springs, CO 2015 – Present Peer Navigator (Veterans Transition Specialist) Responsible for providing strengths based coordination, career development, employment services, community resources, living skills, mentorship, as well as transition services to Veterans, active duty service members, and military family members. …show more content…
• Assisted Veterans in their transition from the military into the civilian sector of employment, education, and vocational certifications. Offer specific training programs to help Veterans maintain or improve job skills.
• Teaches classes at Peterson AFB for transitioning Veterans on interview and networking techniques.
• Initiated and maintained professional relationships with various CEOs, human resources personnel, and admissions specialist to better understand their organizations and to better assist the transitioning veterans.
• Conducted over 150 Veteran intakes in order provide necessary resources based on their needs and their qualifications.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining community relationships/partnerships that will have a positive impact on services offered to clients. • Utilized marketing research to develop and implement a social media plan which resulted in over 1,000 followers for the organizations social media accounts. • Utilized Microsoft Office products to accurately track over 150 Veterans in various stages of their transition, which also resulted in the awarding of various grants for the organization based on the success of the program. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Various Locations 1995 – 2015 Training and Development Specialist (Academy Military Trainer) Primary advisor to executive leadership and key in executing the Air Force Academy’s mission of producing Leaders of Character through oversight in safety, discipline, morale, health and welfare of 100 students. • Responsible …show more content…
• Created a more user-friendly filing system for student records which streamlined the process for filing and retrieving records.
• Served on the Athletic Department Board, enforced NCAA and Air Force standards to ensure ethical compliance for student-athletes.
• Assisted in the graduation process by certifying students for graduation and supervising the ceremony.
• Mentored and led 20 man team in professionalism under pressure and attention to detail, rehearsing to ensure the most optimal outcome, successfully completed over 60 public performances.
• Led and collaborated team for Senior Leaders forum, ensured airflow, security, and transportation.
Dental Assistant/ Hygienist
Prepared patients daily to undergo dental procedures, assisted dentist, took diagnostic x-rays, sterilized instruments, maintained supplies, as well as recorded patient medical histories, vital signs, and recorded treatment information.
• Managed Air Force Dental Red Cross Program, Readiness Assurance Program, Dental Education and Training Program, Records and Reception Section, Oral Surgery Section and Orthodontic
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Training/ Education • SharePoint Experience
• Academic Liaison • Security Clearance Processing • Distance Learning Experience • Process Improvement • Customer Service • Equipment maintenance • Database Administration • Consulting/Coaching • Cost effective techniques • Social Media Development • Negotiation/Conflict Resolution • OSHA/ HIPPA Standards PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MTCARMEL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE – Colorado Springs, CO 2015 – Present Peer Navigator (Veterans Transition Specialist) Responsible for providing strengths based coordination, career development, employment services, community resources, living skills, mentorship, as well as transition services to Veterans, active duty service members, and military family members. …show more content…
• Assisted Veterans in their transition from the military into the civilian sector of employment, education, and vocational certifications. Offer specific training programs to help Veterans maintain or improve job skills.
• Teaches classes at Peterson AFB for transitioning Veterans on interview and networking techniques.
• Initiated and maintained professional relationships with various CEOs, human resources personnel, and admissions specialist to better understand their organizations and to better assist the transitioning veterans.
• Conducted over 150 Veteran intakes in order provide necessary resources based on their needs and their qualifications.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining community relationships/partnerships that will have a positive impact on services offered to clients. • Utilized marketing research to develop and implement a social media plan which resulted in over 1,000 followers for the organizations social media accounts. • Utilized Microsoft Office products to accurately track over 150 Veterans in various stages of their transition, which also resulted in the awarding of various grants for the organization based on the success of the program. UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Various Locations 1995 – 2015 Training and Development Specialist (Academy Military Trainer) Primary advisor to executive leadership and key in executing the Air Force Academy’s mission of producing Leaders of Character through oversight in safety, discipline, morale, health and welfare of 100 students. • Responsible …show more content…
• Created a more user-friendly filing system for student records which streamlined the process for filing and retrieving records.
• Served on the Athletic Department Board, enforced NCAA and Air Force standards to ensure ethical compliance for student-athletes.
• Assisted in the graduation process by certifying students for graduation and supervising the ceremony.
• Mentored and led 20 man team in professionalism under pressure and attention to detail, rehearsing to ensure the most optimal outcome, successfully completed over 60 public performances.
• Led and collaborated team for Senior Leaders forum, ensured airflow, security, and transportation.
Dental Assistant/ Hygienist
Prepared patients daily to undergo dental procedures, assisted dentist, took diagnostic x-rays, sterilized instruments, maintained supplies, as well as recorded patient medical histories, vital signs, and recorded treatment information.
• Managed Air Force Dental Red Cross Program, Readiness Assurance Program, Dental Education and Training Program, Records and Reception Section, Oral Surgery Section and Orthodontic