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Amanda L. Trice

Dundalk

Summary

Organized and efficient Military Acquisition Coordinator supporting corporate level officers and senior management personnel with demonstrated expertise in financial and operational leadership. Adroit professional exemplifies multidisciplinary managerial skill in process, procedure and policy improvement initiatives. Accomplished in workflow optimization techniques implementation which increase productivity, reduce labor and maintain business integrity and quality of service

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Military Acquisition Coordinator

Maryland Department of Public Safety & Corrections
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed the process of 33 veterans, military spouses, retirees and active duty members gaining employment within the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
  • Develops plans to produce and organize professional digital and print materials and literature provided to candidates at career events
  • Makes direct contact with college professors and/or alumni for specialized education or certifications to address strategies for difficult/challenging recruitment projects (psychology series, nurses, entry level correctional officers)
  • Developed processes for following up with potential applicants from job fairs and other career events to include surveys, data collection, successful analyses to manage and plan future events while utilizing HRIS software to assist with recruitments and candidates screening
  • Develops collaborative relationships and partnerships with agencies throughout the state of Maryland (e.g. Maryland Department of Labor, Department of Veteran Affairs, Fort Meade, Anne Arundel/Howard County Workforce Developments, Andrews Joint Air Force Base, DPSCS Internship and Volunteer Services)

Food Service Sergeant/Office Manager/Career Counselor

United States Army
06.2014 - Current
  • Maintain confidentiality while dealing with sensitive proprietary information in a discreet and professional matter
  • Monitor and evaluated 12 personnel's monthly and quarterly performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns
  • Reduced expenses by 70% by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements
  • Provide exceptional career counseling, job search assistance, and coordination of educational services
  • Implement special projects to exceed goals of the Department of the Army and overall organization
  • 77TH Petroleum Company, United States Army Reserve, Fort Bliss, TX

Military Career Coach

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed 73 clients consisting of veterans, active-duty service members, spouses, and transitioning servicemembers with a 90% enrollment training rate and an 80% successful employment rate
  • Established relationships with over 100 businesses who are interested in hiring clients within the military community
  • Collected and documented client’s data with accuracy, through the MWE system and providing online career coach-led spouse cohorts around topics related to career development
  • Provided specialty services including intake assessments, information, and referrals, and career consultations for those Participants requiring enhanced career and education services
  • Served as the central source of information regarding federal, state, and local occupational licenses and credential requirements for military spouses in portable occupations and career fields nationwide

Human Resources Recruiter

Robert Half Staffing Agency
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw and managed onboarding processes and programs to successfully integrate new, transferred, and promoted employees
  • Recruited life cycle support for a team of in-house Recruiters providing services to 17 locations across the US
  • Posted job ads, managing multiple online portals, and maintaining ancillary reports
  • Scheduled interviews with candidates and internal hiring teams and coordinating all associated communications and coordination for an average of 20-30 active positions
  • Liaised with hiring managers to develop and implement strategies to source and recruit top talent.

Administrative Specialist/Supervisory Program Instructor

Inverness Technologies Inc
11.2015 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with joint forces to conduct job fairs with a success rate of 75% of military spouses and veterans with job placements while updating and creating physical records and digital files
  • Assisted Soldiers in identifying personal goals, developing leadership skills, and planning career moves
  • Maximized clerical staff productivity by reorganizing training program, facilitating professionalism workshops, and effectively supervising 75 employees
  • Collaborated with joint forces to conduct job fairs with a success rate of 75% of military spouses and veterans with job placement

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Saint Leo University
Savannah, GA

Skills

  • Leadership and Team Collaboration Career
  • Planning / Coaching
  • Policy and Program Development Staff
  • Management
  • Budget Administration / Management
  • Training and Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Ethics and Diversity
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project coordination
  • Resource allocation
  • Mediation and crisis intervention

Timeline

Military Acquisition Coordinator

Maryland Department of Public Safety & Corrections
11.2022 - Current

Military Career Coach

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
09.2021 - 11.2022

Human Resources Recruiter

Robert Half Staffing Agency
05.2021 - 09.2021

Administrative Specialist/Supervisory Program Instructor

Inverness Technologies Inc
11.2015 - 04.2021

Food Service Sergeant/Office Manager/Career Counselor

United States Army
06.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Saint Leo University
Amanda L. Trice