Professional with government service highlighted by extensive experience in Motivational Speaking, Program Management, Career Exploration, Administrative Services, Family Programs and Services, Family Services Program Management, Leadership, Communication, Training, and Diversity Management.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MANAGEMENT/CAREER COACH AND CONSULTANT, Virtual Life Coach, Wellington, FL 33415, 12/2015 to Present.
CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM MANAGER/EDUCATION SPECIALIST, Miami Military Entry Processing Station, Miami, FL 33166, 7/2014 to 12/2015.
CHIEF SOLDIER AND FAMILY RESILIENCE, US Army Europe, Wiesbaden, Germany, 1/2012 to 7/2014.
CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM MANAGER/EDUCATION SPECIALIST, Miami Military Entry Processing 12/2009 to 12/2012.
CHIEF OF MARINE FAMILY SERVICES, Iwakuni, Japan. 03/2008-2009.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST, Veteran’s Administration Medical Center West Palm Beach Florida, 7305 N Military Trail WPB, FL 33410, 11/03-03/08.
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGE/QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAM MANAGER, ROTC Cadet Command, Ft. Monroe, VA 23651, 11/00-11/03.
MANAGEMENT ANALYST, ROTC Cadet Command, Ft. Monroe, VA 23651 11/99 –8/00.
FAMILY PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATOR Work-Life Staff Alameda, Bldg. 10, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501.
DEPENDENT RESOURCE COORDINATOR, Work-Life Staff Alameda, CA/Miami, FL, Bldg. 10, CG Island, Alameda, CA 94501.
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Dade County Public Schools Miami, FL 33130, 11/90-02/93.
RECRUITING EDUCATION SPECIALIST Army Miami Recruiting Battalion 5611 NW 67th Terrace, Miami, FL 33151.
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR 10/82-01/88 Army Education Center, Kaiserslautern, Germany. APO NY 09227
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ball State University, Muncie, IN – M.S., Counseling, 1980-1982
US International University, San Diego, CA – BA, Human Behavior, 1973-1977
Veteran’s Administration Competency Development for Leaders Nov 2007
Defense Equal Opportunity Management Senior Leader Training 2008, COVEY Leaders Training 2008, VISN 8 Competency Development for Leaders 2007, USPRA Conference, TRICARE Health Care Advisor Training, Army Family Team Building Master Training, Family Programs/Dependent Resource/Employee, Core of Engineer Leased Housing Training, Army Family Action Plan Training, Installation Prevention Team Building Training, Duluth Model Domestic Violence Training, Assistance Training, Standardized Training of Military Parents (STOMP) Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Training, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Identifying Child Sexual Abuse, Identifying Child Abuse and Child Neglect, Veteran’s Administration Benefits Training, TRICARE Benefits Training, Duluth Family Violence Training Personnel Management Training, US Government Contracting Officer Course, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Training, Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor Training, Program Management and Development, Total Quality Management Training, Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), and Web Page Design.
SPECIAL SKILLS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND AWARDS
Achievement Medal for Civilian Service 2014,2010, 2003, 2014 Distinguished Rating 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004,2005; Superior Ratings, 2013, 2012, 2009, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006, 1996-1998; Quality Step Increase, 1995; Superior, Performance Ratings, 1988-1995; Civilian of the Quarter 1988-1990, 1985 and 1986; Special Act Award from Congress, 1983
