Resourceful Veteran offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Veteran Engagement Liaison
Sussex County Community College
01.2023 - Current
Created and maintained the first Digital Veteran Student database for Sussex County Community
College
Brought in a weekly counselor strictly for Veteran students, effect Jan
2024
Process and submit VA educational benefits in the VA Once system, by verifying enrollment details,
tuition and fees, degree audit details, demographic information, course begin and end dates, and course
instruction modes through manual data entry
Learn new computer software for VA processing
Advise current and prospective military-connected students and dependents in attaining educational
benefits offered by the VA
Respond to and resolve inquiries regarding VA benefits via telephone, email, and in-person, to ensure
timely and high-quality customer service
Assess issues as they relate to student records and provide information on resolutions or refer to
appropriate staff or faculty member (i.e
Maintain accurate and secure files for compliance and auditing purposes; advise offices of Financial
Aid, Bursar, Student Affairs, and other offices as needed, on VA education policies and regulations
Develop and maintain resources on VA benefits, including web-based resources, VA process
documentation, forms, and job aides
Meet the education and training requirements in order to remain eligible to be a school certifying
official
Act as a designated VA approved work-study site supervisor, under the leadership of the Assistant
Director
Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Registrar’s Office to improve processes and provide
excellent customer service to students
Assist in providing reports and information for the annual compliance survey/audit
Plan, strategize and implement Veteran community events with the college including: Veterans
Appreciation Dinner, 5k Run in partnership with the American Legion, Veteran Car Show in partnership
with the VFW and the Veterans Music Festival
Merchandiser
Acosta
02.2023 - 06.2023
Help different Shoprite locations following planogram to:
Restock / empty shelfing
Look for expired / discontinued products to cycle out
Clean shelfing as work is done
Put products in proper order
Provide great customer service to customers who request help
Warehouse Associate
KPODJ Lighting & DJ Gear
03.2022 - 09.2022
Assemble / disassemble stage, truss and lighting for various showcases
Perform DJ / Karaoke services at client locations using latest lighting to promote product and company
Direct, film, edit and publish videos describing merchandise; i.e
The latest in new speakers & lighting,
how-to videos etc
Ship out and receive deliveries / returns
Place in-coming packages into computer inventory
Accurately pick, label and pack orders
CNC Mill Machinist
Blairstown Machining
12.2021 - 02.2022
Responsible for overseeing daily functions of a Haas VF 2 CNC Milling Machine
Ran tests before the start of operations, including cleaning of catch tray, endmills and inside of machine
Monitor machine operation when assembling products
Troubleshoot and fix end product not meeting customer dimensions
Able to read and understand drawing layouts
Warehouse Supervisor
Galaxy Fullfillment
07.2021 - 12.2021
Organized, cleaned and managed the inventory of a 30,000 square foot warehouse
Control the placement of inbound shipments
Label, scan and put away inbound shipments to a location
Accurately pick, pack and load outbound orders
Stabilize, wrap and stage outbound orders
Safely using a forklift and / or pallet-jack, load and secure outbound orders in containers and trailers
Properly and accurately fill out paperwork for outbound shipments
Safely operated an electric and propane forklift
Education
Associate's degree - Broadcasting and Communication
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ
Certificate of Completion in Law Enforcement Officer -
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
High School Diploma -
Jamesville High School
Jamesville, NC
Skills
Analytical Thinking
Time Management
Public Speaking
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Strategic Planning
Decision Making
Multitasking
Computer Literacy
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Mediation
Community Outreach
Additional Information
Commendations:
, Army Good Conduct Medal
Nation Defense Service Ribbon
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Awards
SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society
April 2019
Recognition for a veteran holding a 3.4+ GPA throughout college tour and acceptance into the
Veterans National Honor Society
Timeline
Merchandiser
Acosta
02.2023 - 06.2023
Veteran Engagement Liaison
Sussex County Community College
01.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
KPODJ Lighting & DJ Gear
03.2022 - 09.2022
CNC Mill Machinist
Blairstown Machining
12.2021 - 02.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
Galaxy Fullfillment
07.2021 - 12.2021
Associate's degree - Broadcasting and Communication
Sussex County Community College
Certificate of Completion in Law Enforcement Officer -