Ashlee M. Reale
Olmsted Falls,OH
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission and the United States Army specializing in financial oversight and community engagement. Success in leveraging Microsoft Office and team management skills to enhance veteran services and improve operational efficiency. Expertise in strategic planning and interpersonal communication has led to significant improvements in community outreach and support initiatives. Seeking to further enhance the community through innovative program development and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Impact Manager / Social Work Manager / Financial Service Officer
Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission
Cleveland, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted financial assistance interviews and issued financial assistance to veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses
- Assisted in processing aid to veterans in need in the Cleveland area, Cuyahoga County, and surrounding areas
- Actively supervises the Outreach Department, providing oversight and direction to a team who identifies and supports the needs of veterans out in the community
- Coordinated, planned, and executed the annual Vet Connect event for the organization, which supports providing aid and assistance to all veterans in Cuyahoga County and surrounding areas
- Actively provides aid to veterans in need out in the community
- Connects veterans with the community as well as the community with the veterans
- Currently researching and developing the social work department which will consist of case management and peer support specialists which provides a more holistic approach to addressing all needs of a veteran and how to enhance the quality of life for veterans in Cleveland, Ohio and Cuyahoga County
Volleyball Coach / Substitute Teacher
Columbia Local Schools
Columbia Station, OH
06.2018 - 10.2024
- Accomplished volleyball coach committed to helping students athletes by realizing their greatest athletic potential
- Assisted students in managing athlete life and student success
- Provided countless hours of schedules practices, open gyms, tournament play, and skills clinics for players on the team
- Coached two Junior Varsity Volleyball teams and two 8th grade Volleyball teams
- Coached players on performance-enhancing techniques, proper form, and sportsmanship
- Continuously honored the commitment and guidelines to the mission of Columbia Local Schools by acting as a substitute teacher for 2 semester terms
- Provided support to teachers during times of sickness and distress, ensuring the execution of daily curriculums and the safety of children in their classrooms
Program Manager
Ohio Guidestone Residential Treatment Center
Berea, OH
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided management, leadership, and supervisory oversight for the Residential Treatment Programs, working with male and female youth with emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues
- Provided management through leadership and direction of all cottage staff and clients developing and promoting, maintenance and achievement of goals/compliance, standards/regulatory requirements, fiscal accountability, and the overall development and growth of direct and indirect reports
Social Worker Intern
Charak Mental Health and Wellness Center
Elyria, OH
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Conducted initial assessments, diagnosis and therapy sessions with a wide population
- Assigned diagnoses, identified and assessed client and family needs to ensure necessary services were being provided
- Conducted intake interviews and provided clinical diagnosis using the DSM-5 criteria
- Facilitated group therapy by utilizing several types of approaches; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, etc
- Documented all services, attended work meetings and worked closely with staff to enhance patient outcomes and resources
- Promoted the safety, safe environment, and well-being for all clientele
- Created treatment plans on diagnostic assessments
Social Worker Intern
Lorain County Children Services
Elyria, OH
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Interviewed children and families to determine services needed by communicating with public, social, and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information to assist families
- Presented case history and updated information to staff in staff meetings
- Interacted with children and families at agency to provide best services by executing policy practice
- Reviewed child case files for potential psychological and physical risk factors
- Provided support to teenagers progressing through independent living by teaching and showing basic life skills
Drill Instructor (E-6)
United States Army Training Center
Fort Jackson, United States
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Trained and mentored individuals in their efforts to become American Soldiers by insisting that each Soldier met and maintained the Army standards
- Continuously trained new Soldiers on physical fitness, weapons qualification, Military bearing, discipline, land navigation, first aid, and various skills needed to become a Soldier in the US Army
- During the short tenure, contributed to over 1,000 new Soldiers being trained
Material Control Supervisor| 3rd Special Forces Group (E-6)
United States Army Warehouse
Fort Bragg, United States
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Served as the Material Supervisor for a Multi Class Supply Support Activity Warehouse for the 3rd Special Forces Group
- Managed all employees and all customer clientele consisting of 98 units
- Led training and transition of maintenance system introduced into the Military, Global Combat Support System
- Trained 20 Soldiers on new system
- Led all Company training in Sexual Harassment/Assault and Prevention, Equal Opportunity, and Resiliency training
- Maintained the Army Body Composition Program for Alpha Company 3rd Special Forces Support Battalion, ensuring soldiers in the company maintained the Army standard of body mass index and the ability to perform as a solider
Platoon Sergeant (E-6) / Training Operations Room NCOIC
United States Army Special Forces
Fort Bragg, United States
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Served as a Platoon Sergeant and Administration Sergeant overseeing all administrative functions for over 130 Soldiers, providing command and control, training guidance, and resource management; responsible for generating progressive sequential leaders with strict and tactical training relevant to the duties and responsibilities they would have performed in combat operations
- Also, responsible for the health, readiness, welfare, and development of 30 Soldiers while managing and controlling equipment in excess of over $2,000,000
Material Control and Accounting Non-Commissioned Officer (E-5)
United States Army
Fort Bragg, United States
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Supervised and managed an authorized stockage listing of over 1,038 lines valued at over $550,000 while also assisting in the coordination, receipt, identification, inventory, packaging/palletizing, and forwarding movement of critical supplies in support of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan.; directly responsible for the accountability of over $40,000,000 of mission critical classified and sensitive items
- Implemented material tracking initiatives and computer-based program and led the revision of standard operating processes to improve accountability and efficiency of incoming and on-hand stock levels
- Collaborated with inventory managers, contractors and vendors to fine tune schedules and evaluate documents for completeness and accuracy
Maintenance Equipment Record Administration and Parts Officer (E-5)
United States Army Airborne Division
Fort Bragg, United States
12.2009 - 04.2013
- Supervisor of all logistical operations for a Battalion Maintenance program
- Responsible for ordering and receiving parts for over 200 major end items valued in over $1 million
- Developed a turn-in of refund merchandise parts reporting procedure identifying problems areas in the command
- Implemented control measures which reduced errors in reporting and wasteful spending significantly
- Inventoried, catalogued, and set up supply locations for 5 different locations enhancing the units capability and readiness
- Established and enforced a superior key control program resulting in better accountability and organization for the unit
- Conducted over 70 combat patrols in support of Operation Enduring Freedom building a better relationship with Afghan local women and children and US personnel spending countless hours providing time and money to the local population in support of operations
Maintenance Clerk (E-4)
United States Army Task Force
Vicenza, Italy
04.2007 - 12.2009
- Responsibilities included providing support to a 15-month deployment to Afghanistan by playing a vital role in setting conditions for long term transformation while interdicting the infiltration of Taliban and Foreign Fighter
- Spent countless hours building and maintaining a stock and maintenance program to support troops coming in and out of the area
- Played a vital role within security forces by inspecting local nationals and vehicles ensuring the safety of others
- Accounted for all recoverable items ensuring over $150,000 parts were accounted for
- Maintained a state of order by implementing a plan of action for dysfunction shop stock operations to later be known as one of the best in Afghanistan continuously being contacted for support in the area
Education
Master of Science - Social Administration
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio05.2021
Bachelor - Sociology
American Military University
Charleston, West Virginia08.2018
Associate’s - General Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North CarolinaSkills
- GCSS-A
- SAMS
- ULLS-G
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
- Outlook
- Project
- Publisher
- Visio
- InfoPath
- SharePoint
- Mac
- Microsoft Windows
Certification
Senior Demonstrated Logistician
Level 1 Linguist - Pashto
Master Resiliency Training
Notableawards
- Army Commendation Medal (4)
- Army Achievement Medal (6)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (3)
- National Defense Service Medal (1)
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2)
- Global War on Terrorism (1)
- NATO Medal (1)
Objectives
Automated Logistical Training, Global Combat Support System Warehouse Operations, Battle Staff, Combat Life Savers, Sexual Harassment/Assault and Prevention, Equal Opportunity, Master Resilience Training, Drill Sergeant School, Defense Training Management System, Combatives Level 1, Airborne School, Environmental Compliance, Suicide Prevention, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Phase 1, Psychological First Aid, Sex Trafficking Training, Trauma Informed Therapy Training
Affiliations
- Volleyball Coach
Timeline
Community Impact Manager / Social Work Manager / Financial Service Officer
Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission
08.2022 - Current
Program Manager
Ohio Guidestone Residential Treatment Center
12.2021 - 08.2022
Social Worker Intern
Charak Mental Health and Wellness Center
09.2019 - 05.2021
Social Worker Intern
Lorain County Children Services
01.2019 - 09.2019
Volleyball Coach / Substitute Teacher
Columbia Local Schools
06.2018 - 10.2024
Drill Instructor (E-6)
United States Army Training Center
09.2016 - 02.2017
Material Control Supervisor| 3rd Special Forces Group (E-6)
United States Army Warehouse
09.2015 - 09.2016
Platoon Sergeant (E-6) / Training Operations Room NCOIC
United States Army Special Forces
04.2014 - 04.2015
Material Control and Accounting Non-Commissioned Officer (E-5)
United States Army
04.2013 - 04.2015
Maintenance Equipment Record Administration and Parts Officer (E-5)
United States Army Airborne Division
12.2009 - 04.2013
Maintenance Clerk (E-4)
United States Army Task Force
04.2007 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Social Administration
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor - Sociology
American Military University
Associate’s - General Studies
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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