Chelsea Keaveny
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate Air Force veteran with a deep-seated passion for supporting children and adults in need. Transitioning to a career in the mental health field after over 8 years of dedicated service. Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution, organizational optimization, and exceeding customer expectations. Skilled in strategic thinking and driving impactful community outreach initiatives for lasting positive change. Collaborative team player committed to surpassing company and client objectives, with a strong focus on fostering meaningful connections and achieving shared goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Case Worker
Air Force Reserves
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams at mortuary services globally to create and implement tailored case plans for families facing difficult circumstances.
- Provided dedicated support as a counselor and aid to over 800 families who have lost a military member while serving in the military at the Fisher House.
- Received prestigious recognition for developing an innovative program that enables military members to change their identifying gender in their will, ensuring they can be referred to with the correct pronouns during burial proceedings.
Operational Accountant
U.S AIR FORCE
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed and delivered 24 contracts valued at over $18 million, ensuring on-time completion and meeting all project deadlines. Led diverse teams, fostering collaboration and achieving exceptional outcomes.
- Proactively facilitated comprehensive financial and operational audits, resulting in a 15% improvement in compliance and identifying cost-saving opportunities worth $500,000.
- Diligently monitored daily spending and managed multiple facilities within multi-million-dollar operating budgets, successfully achieving financial goals while ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
- Cultivated strategic relationships with key partners, including the Director of Operations, to optimize cost management and drive informed decision-making. Maintained open lines of communication for effective alignment of objectives.
- Coordinated impactful fundraising events for renowned nonprofit organizations, securing over $1 million in sponsorship and donations. Developed enduring community relationships through partnerships with sponsors, donors, and community members.
Event Manager
U.S AIR FORCE
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Orchestrated, coordinated, and managed 35 highly successful Armed Forces Entertainment Tours, ensuring seamless execution of captivating performances by 48 artists and engaging over 100,000 attendees.
- Led logistic support involving nine organizations and fostered collaboration with five foreign nations, guaranteeing extraordinary event experiences for military personnel.
- Pioneered the creation and meticulous coordination of logistics for over 175 events, resulting in a remarkable profit of $1.5 million within just 15 months.
- Demonstrated expertise in revenue maximization, increasing event ticket sales by 40% and securing additional sponsorships worth $750,000.
- Recruited and cross-trained a top-performing team of over 120 staff members, resulting in a 50% improvement in event execution efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to gauge employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures, ensuring a highly proficient and knowledgeable team capable of flawlessly executing events for the military audience.
Event Planner
US AIR FORCE
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Successfully managed budgets exceeding $500K for over 50 events of varying scales, achieving up to 25% cost savings through strategic resource allocation and vendor negotiations.
- Coordinated and led teams of 100+ vendors and contributors, ensuring seamless collaboration and flawless execution of events, including weddings, galas, conferences, and festivals.
- Orchestrated logistical aspects for 100+ events, such as venue selection, transportation, scheduling, and setup, resulting in exceptional attendee experiences and consistent customer satisfaction ratings of over 98%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV12.2025
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Client Needs Assessment
- Cognitive behavioral therapyudgeting and Forecasting
- Vendor and Contract Management
- Leadership and Team Management Expertise
- Family Dynamics Understanding
- Child Welfare Knowledge
- Case management expertise
- Substance abuse awareness
- Project Management
- Psychosocial assessment
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Family Case Worker
Air Force Reserves
07.2022 - 04.2024
Operational Accountant
U.S AIR FORCE
08.2020 - 07.2022
Event Manager
U.S AIR FORCE
05.2018 - 07.2020
Event Planner
US AIR FORCE
01.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
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