DOL TAP Senior Facilitator - Serco North America - Cocoa, FL
(2022-03)
Serco Professionals advise customers as well as design, integrate and deliver solutions that transform how clients achieve their mission and transform government efficiency. Serco facilitators assist and prepare over 200,000 Servicemen and women who separate annually from the United States Military begin a new life chapter as a civilian.
- Committed to assisting transitioning Military Servicemembers become proficient in identifying goals, while also assisting them with recognizing any employment or education gaps.
- Conducted large group instruction and provided passionate individual counseling on the job search process.
- Provided transitioning Servicemembers (Active, Reserve, National Guard), family members, and Veterans a comprehensive understanding of preparing for civilian employment, job searching, job application processes, networking, technical training opportunities, credentialing, and assistance in preparing for civilian employment and participation in technical programs and schools; and who can conduct large group instruction and provide counseling on the job search process.
- Travel to bases and facilitate job search and process workshops with curriculum and activities created specifically for Spouses, Veterans, and transitioning service-members.
Classroom Educator - Brevard County Schools - Melbourne, FL
(2020-03 - 2021-09)
Stone's Mission is to create engaged and intrinsically motivated citizens of the 21st century through commitment, dedication, teamwork and scholarship.
- Taught U. S. History to audience of 30 students for 60-minute class periods
- Developed lesson plans, course handouts and homework assignments based on textbook and course requirements along with various state directives
- Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide essential feedback
- Established and enforced rules for behavior, maintaining order among a class of 30 students
Departmental Career Counselor - U.S. Navy - Various Locations
(2016-03 - 2020-03)
The Fleet Readiness Center provides the highest quality Intermediate and Depot Level aviation maintenance, component repair, and logistics support to the Military both locally and around the world, in the fastest, safest, most cost-efficient manner possible. Serve as an aviation maintenance administration chief, a logistics specialist, and a career counselor with significant responsibilities for personnel management.
- Provided resume writing tools and GAP analysis to over 500 transitioning service members to ensure a successful transition into the Civilian work environment.
- Scheduled and prepared TAP classes for transitioning military members, to ensure transitioning service members were given the best opportunity to succeed.
- Provide career counseling advice: educate personnel on all academic opportunities and military regulations to help them excel inside and outside of the Navy
- Facilitated online and brick-and-mortar workshops and booked various vendors for indoctrination events to ensure personnel were given proper training when they arrive at Command
- Directed 75 personnel in daily operations to ensure all personal and professional goals were successfully accomplished
- Offered Career Counseling and training that led to a 45% rise in college enrollment, and an 80% increase in apprenticeship and journeymen qualifications
- Conducted additional IT training that directly contributed to the advancement of 17 junior personnel
- Spearheaded Command Mentorship Committee effort to ensure Sailors were accomplishing various goals regarding their career and Degree completion.
Various Positions - U.S. Navy - Various Locations
(2000-05 - 2013-12)
- Fleet Readiness Center West (FRC West) (12/2010-12/2013)
- Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light Four Nine (HSL-49) (12/2007 – 12/2010)
- Strike Fighter Squadron One Two Five (VFA-125) (10/2004 – 12/2007)
- Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light Four Two (HSL-42) (05/2000 – 10/2004)
