- LGBTQ advocate
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Gym Workouts
- Volunteering
- Camping
- Hiking
- Photography
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
David Woodruff
Newark,Delaware
Summary
Seeking a fulltime position as a flight attendant. Dedicated mission driven professional with over 21 years of U.S. Army service, firefighting experience, and federal service with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Brining exceptional leadership, crisis management, and exceptional customer service experience to ensure passengers safety, comfort, and confidence, Committed to representing Delta Airlines with integrity, team work, and a calm, service oriented approach under diverse conditions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Assistant Undersecretary
05.2022 - Current
- Perform management and/or program work, such as program and office planning, evaluation of administrative programs or issues, special projects, and board or committee-related work.
- Manage schedules, agendas, and action items for the Assistant Under Secretary of Health of Quality and Patient Safety.
- Developed a SharePoint site for the QPS Front Office, serving as project manager.
- Perform analytical and evaluative work associated with Quality Patient and Safety (QPS) program activities, such as developing operational efficiencies, reducing redundancy, and improving quality and services.
- Serve as timekeeper for the QPS Front Office, tracking and submitting timecards and tracking leave bimonthly.
- Manage and prepare responses for correspondence and communications with persons/groups within and outside the organization.
- Handle routine administrative and operational matters from virtual and field employees and work with teams to develop appropriate responses.
Military Intern
United States Senate, Senate Sergeant at Arms
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Monitored press conferences and events on Capitol Hill. Oversaw community meetings and press.
- Worked with the Press Standing Committee coordinating meetings and email notifications.
- Monitored national news conferences for the United States Senate and briefed senators.
- Coordinated with national new agencies and briefed and escorted press representatives.
- Assisted in planning joint sessions of congress, state funerals, State of the Union, etc.
Recruit the Recruiter NCO
United States Army Recruiting Command
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Served as the Enlisted advisor to the Commanding General on personal management for the United States Army Recruiting Command.
- Recruited the top-performing noncommissioned officers for the Army Recruiting Command.
- Delivered dynamic presentations worldwide to Maneuver Division Leadership, Brigade Combat team Leadership, and separate units across the United States Army.
- Managed a detailed database of various prospects and applicants.
- Briefed soldiers worldwide on the opportunities and benefits of becoming a recruiter and successfully recruited and mentored 400+ recruiters worldwide.
- Developed and maintained social media to advance recruiting opportunities.
Center Commander
United States Army Recruiting Command
08.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed 13+ Army and civilian recruiters and maintained/reviewed individual production management.
- Networked with community leaders, public officials, school officials in the assigned area of operation.
- Conducted performance evaluation on all assigned recruiters quarterly.
- Executed detailed mission planning and analysis on the recruiting center area of operation.
- Maintained the center SWOC (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Challenges) analysis contributing to the operational plans directed toward maintaining the center’s critical level of success.
Army Recruiter
United States Army Recruiting Command
05.2002 - 08.2006
- Recruited personnel for service in the Army. Conducted interviews with prospective Army enlistees and counseled individuals on enlistment incentives, Army benefits, and educational opportunities. Evaluate applicants using screening tests. Advised disqualified applicants on other options.
- Experienced with the use of recruiting databases in various interactions of development.
- Used grassroots strategies to attract influential applicants with internal and external individuals.
- Contacted representatives of schools, corporations, and civic groups to present the career and employment opportunities of the Army to prospective recruits. Authored recruiting material for use by local communications media and assisted in market research and analysis of the recruiting area.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06-2021
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06-2019
Associate of Arts - undefined
Central Texas Community College
Killeen, Texas01.2015
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Verbal communication
- Office administration
- Scheduling appointments
- Recruitment assistance
- Calendar management
- Workflow optimization
- Presentation development
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Customer and client relations
- Relationship building
- Professional communication
- Dedicated team player
- Customer relations
- Strong problem solver
- Microsoft Excel
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Computer proficiency
- Professional and mature
- Task prioritization
- Office management
- Excel spreadsheets
- Client relations
- Training and coaching
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Staff management
- Appointment scheduling
- Strategic planning
- Staff motivation
- Microsoft Word
- Resourceful
- Project management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mail handling
- Advanced MS office suite
- Records management systems
- Recordkeeping
- Project coordination
- Writing reports
- Internal communications
- Workflow planning
- Performance improvement
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project planning
- Team bonding
- Risk management
- Confidential document control
- Filing and data archiving
- Payroll processing
- Policy enforcement
- Training coordination
- Proofreading
- Travel arrangements
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Supervising staff
Interests
Timeline
Staff Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Assistant Undersecretary
05.2022 - Current
Military Intern
United States Senate, Senate Sergeant at Arms
01.2014 - 09.2015
Recruit the Recruiter NCO
United States Army Recruiting Command
01.2011 - 05.2014
Center Commander
United States Army Recruiting Command
08.2006 - 01.2011
Army Recruiter
United States Army Recruiting Command
05.2002 - 08.2006
Associate of Arts - undefined
Central Texas Community College
Master of Science - Public Administration
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
University of Delaware
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/VOLUNTEER
- Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Fire Fighter/EMS, Rising Sun, Maryland, Elected to the South Waverly Borough Council
- South Waverly Fire Department, Selected Assistant Fire Chief, 1992
Professional Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Administrative Assistant with a Maters of Public Administration (MPA) and 5 plus years of experience supporting senior executives in fast paced, high impact, high-stakes government environment. Proven ability to manage complex calendars, coordinate high-level meetings and travel arrangements, and handle sensitive information with discretion. Skilled in streamlining office operations, enhancing team efficiency. Committed to upholding JPMorgan’s standards of excellence and contributing to organizational success through superior administrative support and proactive problem-solving.