Alyssa Pule
Gladstone,OR
Summary
Compassionate, mission-driven professional with 18 years of military service as a Medical Officer Recruiter and Navy Corpsman, offering extensive expertise in patient care, crisis response, mentorship, and family support. Proven ability to build trust and navigate high-stress environments while providing empathetic guidance to service members and their families. Currently transitioning into the counseling field with a focus on play therapy, family dynamics, and trauma-informed care. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a strong commitment to fostering resilience, emotional growth, and healing within children, families, and trauma-impacted populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Recruiter
Navy Talent Acquistion Group Portland
09.2022 - Current
- Collateral duties included Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Intern
Awaken Church
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Led military ministry connect group by providing a safe space for in-depth discussion & personal growth
- Led team in teaching Sunday and Wednesday bible curriculum to 30 four- and five-year-olds
- Compassionately mentored children by modeling desired behaviors of prayer, mutual respect, and kindness through play
Medical Liaison
United States Marine Corps Recruiting
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Mentored company grade officers in medical processing which resulted in the induction of 600 Marine Corps officers
- Facilitated training evolutions to mentally and physically prepare candidates for the rigors of Officer Candidate School
- Expertly managed medical requirements for all Marine Corps Officer candidates and ensured patient privacy.
Leading Chief Petty Officer
16th Combined Aid Station
10.2016 - 07.2019
- Led 32 Sailors in providing medical care to 3,500 Marines
- Maintained medical treatment records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Mentored young Sailors by completing career development boards
- Listened to Sailors and engaged in meaningful conversation to understand personal struggles and provide support
Command Managed Equal Opportunity
U.S. Naval Hospital Rota
08.2013 - 09.2016
- Facilitated focus group discussions to bring up sensitive topics and collaboratively improve command morale
- Provided safe place to work through interpersonal conflict using a third party
- Promoted inclusion by communicating openly across culturally sensitive issues and hosting multicultural command events
- Encouraged every rank to provide insight as a valued group member by validating their feelings
Education
Master of Arts - MCFC
George Fox University
Portland, OR05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Christian Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2022
Skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Proficient in behavioral interviewing
- Clinical documentation management
- Patient assessment
- Collaborative team management
- Guiding professional growth
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Active listening
Certification
Basic Life Saver Certified July- 2006-current
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - May 2018
Clinic Management Course- March 2016
Command Fitness Leader- January 2023
Timeline
Medical Recruiter
Navy Talent Acquistion Group Portland
09.2022 - Current
Intern
Awaken Church
01.2022 - 08.2022
Medical Liaison
United States Marine Corps Recruiting
07.2019 - 08.2022
Leading Chief Petty Officer
16th Combined Aid Station
10.2016 - 07.2019
Command Managed Equal Opportunity
U.S. Naval Hospital Rota
08.2013 - 09.2016
Master of Arts - MCFC
George Fox University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Christian Counseling
Liberty University