Candice Miller
Paramus,NJ
Summary
An Army Veteran & experienced professional in both private & public sectors with strong leadership, communication, & project-management skills. Founder & President of an anti-sexual violence organization & avid SA & DV victim advocate. Seeking opportunities to utilize acquired skills & passion for excellence to make a difference in society & inspire positive change & healing for trauma survivors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & President
Beauty From Ashes Foundation, Inc.
06.2020 - Current
- Devise organizational vision, mission & foundational structure
Vice President of Community Outreach & Special Events
New Jersey Veterans Chamber of Commerce
02.2020 - Current
- Oversee & collaborate with leadership on the strategic development & implementation of signature events & fundraising efforts
Member Relations & Program Manager/Business Developer
African American Chamber of Commerce, NJ
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed outreach strategies for identifying & reaching small, minority-owned & women-owned businesses to participate in the Small Business Bonding Readiness Assistance Program in partnership with NJ Economic Development Authority
Job Developer/Outreach Specialist
VAST (Veterans Achieving Sustainability through Training) NJ
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Supported Program Manager & Director in the development of outreach strategies, identifying homeless veteran population & their employable skills, educational backgrounds & civilian experiences, in partnership with the Dept of Labor
Substitute Teacher/Para-professional
Source4Teachers/Paramus Board of Education
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Supported the education process of students whose teachers were absent throughout the Northern NJ region (elementary, middle & high schools)
Secretary/ Tools & Parts Attendant (Supply Chain Management)/ Production Controller (Logistics)
Combined Support Maintenance Shop-B (NJ Army National Guard)
01.2009 - 05.2014
- Purchased, received & issued Automotive & Small Arms repair parts (via purchase orders & requisitions)
Unit Supply Specialist (Supply Chain Management/Logistics)
US Army National Guard
04.2008 - 04.2014
- Supervised & performed duties involving requests, receipt, storage, issue, accountability & preservation of individual, organizational, installation & expendable supplies & equipment
Volunteer Chaplain/ Suicide Prevention Course Liaison/Public Relations Officer/Newsletter Co-editor
Teaneck Family Readiness Group
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Prayed for & with deploying soldiers & their families; on-call services in case of death, funeral detail or crisis
Education
Mini-MBA - Business Management for Military & Veterans
Rutgers University Business School
Bachelor of Science - Communications & Public Relations
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2026
Skills
- Effective Communicator & Public Speaker
- Servant hood Leader
- Executive Leadership
- Leadership & People Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Relationship & Team Building
- Integrity & Transparency
- Complex Problem Solving
- Entrepreneurial & Innovative
- Procurement/Logistics
- Compliance
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Organizational Structuring
- Verbal & Written Communicator
Certification
- NJ Commissioned Notary Public (2021)
- National Notary Association (NNA) Certified (2021)
- Notary Signing Agent (NSA) Certified (2021)
Timeline
Founder & President
Beauty From Ashes Foundation, Inc.
06.2020 - Current
Vice President of Community Outreach & Special Events
New Jersey Veterans Chamber of Commerce
02.2020 - Current
Member Relations & Program Manager/Business Developer
African American Chamber of Commerce, NJ
09.2019 - 08.2020
Job Developer/Outreach Specialist
VAST (Veterans Achieving Sustainability through Training) NJ
09.2018 - 09.2019
Substitute Teacher/Para-professional
Source4Teachers/Paramus Board of Education
04.2015 - 12.2016
Secretary/ Tools & Parts Attendant (Supply Chain Management)/ Production Controller (Logistics)
Combined Support Maintenance Shop-B (NJ Army National Guard)
01.2009 - 05.2014
Volunteer Chaplain/ Suicide Prevention Course Liaison/Public Relations Officer/Newsletter Co-editor
Teaneck Family Readiness Group
10.2008 - 10.2010
Unit Supply Specialist (Supply Chain Management/Logistics)
US Army National Guard
04.2008 - 04.2014
Mini-MBA - Business Management for Military & Veterans
Rutgers University Business School
Bachelor of Science - Communications & Public Relations
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
- NJ Commissioned Notary Public (2021)
- National Notary Association (NNA) Certified (2021)
- Notary Signing Agent (NSA) Certified (2021)
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