Camryn Salas
Oakdale,CA
Summary
Dedicated military professional with six years of exemplary service as a Religious Affairs Specialist in the United States Army. Adept at fostering spiritual resilience among personnel, providing guidance, and facilitating religious services. Proven commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and fostering a supportive environment for Soldiers of various faiths. Demonstrated leadership in promoting moral and ethical values within the military context.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Religious Affairs Specialist
United States Army
07.2017 - Current
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and events.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
Military Family Life Assistant
United States Army
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of residents in the Vogel Resiliency Center.
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
- Coordinated referrals and direct support for the Family Life Chaplains clients.
- Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.
- Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2021
High School Diploma -
Oakdale High School
Oakdale, CA05.2017
Skills
- Data Communications
- Peer Counseling
- Administrative Support
- Creative Solutions
- Active listening
- Volunteer coordination
- Curriculum development
- Time management
- Event planning
- Team building
- Empathy and compassion
- Organizational skills
Certification
- U.S. Army Traumatic Event Management Training - 18 July - 22 July 2022
- U.S. Army Government Purchase Cardholder Training - 19 June 2018 - 17 January 2024
Volunteer Work
Engaged in impactful volunteer work, contributing time and skills to various community initiatives. Demonstrated commitment to social responsibility through active involvement in helping the American Red Cross set up and host events for deployed Soldiers, coordinated volunteer opportunities for Soldiers at a local animal shelter and orphanage, and was a part of a church community that served food for various families.
Hobbies/ Interests
- Reading
- Journaling
- Traveling
- Finding new hiking trails in Colorado
- Spending quality time with family
- Discovering new restaurants with friends
- Binge watching Netflix
Timeline
Military Family Life Assistant
United States Army
03.2018 - 10.2019
Religious Affairs Specialist
United States Army
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health Science
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Oakdale High School
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