EARL M. SCHMIDT
Public Servant
Lyman,SC
Summary
Dedicated and diligent Service Officer with 12 years of experience representing and counseling veterans, and 23 years of military service. Seeking to continue serving the local community, state, and government.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterans Outreach Coordinator
Americorps Vista - Volunteers In Service To America
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Established Veterans Outreach Office, partnered with Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
Department Service Officer
The American Legion
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Trained and oversaw 68 county Veteran Service Officers through the deliberation and filing of nearly 900 monthly formal VA benefit claims
- Collaborated with Federal judges in regards to veteran's appeal claims at the Board of Veterans Appeals
Director of Orleans County Veterans Service Agency
Orleans County
12.2015 - 07.2019
- Initiated the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer to Peer Program
- Established and grew relationships with outside agencies including nursing homes, treatment facilities and housing/residential services to reach Veterans and their families within Orleans County.
- Scheduled briefings and conferences throughout Orleans County using the Municipal Outreach Program in participation with County, City, Town and Village Clerks offices.
- Collaborated with the Orleans County Clerk's Office Thank A Vet program, recorded honorable discharges for county residents, recognized and acknowledged county veterans.
Veterans Service Officer
Niagara County Veterans Service Agency
05.2012 - 12.2015
- Established the Municipal Veterans Outreach Program
- Partnered with the local Judicial department to introduce Veterans Court to local veterans
Union Concrete Construction Laborer/Foreman
E.J. Militello Concrete
04.2000 - 05.2012
- Managed a crew of 6-12 laborers and finishers on various union job sites
Platoon Sergeant, E-7
United State Army (Ret.) – Active and National Guard
01.1987 - 01.2010
- Infantry/Cavalry Renaissance Scout
- Military Police
- Ground Surveillance Radar Operator
Education
High School Diploma -
Akron Central School
Akron, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Establishing a True Claim
Filing Benefits Claims
HIPPA Rules & Standards
Development of a Claim
Veterans’ Relations
Training & Development
Veteran Counseling
Appeals Process
Performance Guidelines
Mediation & Advocacy
Benefits Research
Organizational Development
VOS Policies & Procedures
Outreach Programs
Privacy Act
Appointments
- National American Legion Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission (CO American Legion appointed), 2021-2023
- National American Legion Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission (NY American Legion appointed), 2019-2021
- NYS Veterans Affairs Commission (Governor appointed), 2015-2019
- NYS DOH Mental Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Council (Governor appointed), 2012-2019
Awards
- Bronze Star
- Combat Infantry Badge
- 15 other military medals and commendations
Affiliations
American Legion Life Member
Veteran of Foreign Wars Life Member
Disabled American Veterans Life Member
American Veterans (AMVETS) Life Member
Timeline
Veterans Outreach Coordinator
Americorps Vista - Volunteers In Service To America
08.2022 - 04.2023
Department Service Officer
The American Legion
07.2019 - 12.2021
Director of Orleans County Veterans Service Agency
Orleans County
12.2015 - 07.2019
Veterans Service Officer
Niagara County Veterans Service Agency
05.2012 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Akron Central School
05.2001 -
Union Concrete Construction Laborer/Foreman
E.J. Militello Concrete
04.2000 - 05.2012
Platoon Sergeant, E-7
United State Army (Ret.) – Active and National Guard
01.1987 - 01.2010
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