Antwon Scott
Manchester,New Hampshire
Summary
Experienced career advisor with over 5 years of expertise in utilizing career placement tools and techniques. Skilled in engaging job seekers through activities that foster productive job searches and successful employment interviews. Proactively establishes and maintains relationships with business and community leaders to effectively promote career services and stay updated on new job openings and opportunities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Technician
Veterans Affairs Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Received All Star Award for completing within 10-day window, identified, compiled, segregated, and shipped over 34 pallets
- Saved Veterans Affairs Hospital over $100,000 and freed critically needed space
- Produced Excel spreadsheet to track Equipment Committees acquisitions
- Implemented risk management strategies within the procurement process, protecting the organization from potential disruptions or delays in the supply of critical materials.
- Received positive responses from 10 customers regarding timely and professional assistance
- Trained junior staff members in proper supply chain practices, enhancing their knowledge base and skill set for greater contributions to the team''s success.
Career Advisor
Southern New Hampshire University
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed successfully at meeting departmental Key Performance Indicator’s
- Attained adjusted employment rate of 100% with 89.04% in field for education students
- Achieved 88.05% adjusted employment rate with 60.53% in-field for social sciences
- Conducted interviews in person or by phone with veterans, representatives, and advocates to explain range of benefits and related programs
- Completed 120-hour NCDA Facilitating Career Development Training
- Used strategic and critical thinking to drive awareness, engagement, skill development and success
- Oriented students who were new to Career counseling about the services, hours, locations, tools, and resources
- Build partnerships with 7 employment agencies in diverse communities
- Advocated for students with learning disabilities
- Conducted outreach of over 100 students per month
- Acted as students point of contact to navigate through Southern New Hampshire’s Career programs
- Aided students to explore core elements of personal employment planning, exploration of what matters to the students
- Supported cohorts through one-to-one sessions, identified skills, strengths, supports, and the resources needed to aid cohorts in achieving employment aspirations
Employment Specialist
New Hampshire Employment Security
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Determined client-centered process to teach and empower individuals in developing and achieving self-determined goals
- Prepared and released correspondence for use by other federal, state, and local agencies
- Consulted with clients in mobilizing internal strengths and external resources
- Assisted clients in one-on-one or group sessions, identifying resume writing and employment skills
- Assisted clients in articulating goals for employment, monitored progress, assisted clients in employment applications
- Provided expert guidance and offered resources from nationally recognized authorities
- Cultivated strong knowledge of key interviewer concepts, communication, customer service, administrative services, and problem solving
- Evaluated client's education, work experience, skills, abilities, qualifications, and job interest
- Identified problems/barriers to employment
- Educated persons applying for unemployment on employment search functionality with special emphasis on job search, interviewing
Logistics Instructor
New Hampshire Army National Guard
02.2009 - 05.2014
- Spearheaded end-to-end staff training with a focus on SOPs regarding appropriate equipment management, supply logistics, and inventory control best practices
- Prepared, led, and researched curricula for month-long, 30-member groups
- Responsible for a graduation rate of 100% students in a 9-month time
- During role as an instructor, responsible for equipment with cost value of $60,000
- Credited as the developer of New Hampshire's first-ever Logistics Unit Supply Specialists Course
- Maintained lesson plans following the format described in U.S
- Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Regulation 350-70
- Performed in accordance with Federal, State, Local and Installation environmental regulations and guidelines
- Gained internal reputation as an insightful subject matter expert and mentor
- Selected to serve as Career Counselor
- Responsible for sustaining Army personnel readiness by developing, implementing, and maintaining local retention programs
Education
No Degree - Information Technology
IBM
Online09.2024
Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
Six Sigma Global Institute
Online04.2022
Facilitating Career Development Training -
National Career Development Association
Manchester05.2020
B.S. Degree - Psychology
Granite State College
Concord, New Hampshire06.2018
Skills
- Career Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Multicultural Competence
- Employer outreach
- Individualized Service Planning
- Employment Barriers Identification
- Job Retention Support
- Motivational Skills
- Open-mindedness
- Confidence building
- Empathy Development
- Motivational Techniques
Accomplishments
- Received VHA All Star Award for completing within 10-day window, identified, compiled, segregated, and shipped over 34 pallets. Saved VA facility thousands of dollars and freed critically needed space.
- Received outstanding review on VHA Annual Performance Assessment.
Volunteer Experience
- New Hampshire Red Cross, 06/01/20, Present
- Washington Lodge of Free Masonry, 03/01/22, Present
- Granite State Marine Corps League, 09/01/24, Present
Affiliations
- Granite State Marine Corps League
- Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, Free and Accepted Masons
- New Hampshire Red Cross
Timeline
Supply Technician
Veterans Affairs Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2022
Career Advisor
Southern New Hampshire University
09.2019 - 09.2020
Employment Specialist
New Hampshire Employment Security
12.2018 - 07.2019
Logistics Instructor
New Hampshire Army National Guard
02.2009 - 05.2014
B.S. Degree - Psychology
Granite State College
No Degree - Information Technology
IBM
Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
Six Sigma Global Institute
Facilitating Career Development Training -
National Career Development Association
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