Edward Vela
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Unit supervisor professional equipped with extensive experience in team leadership and operational management. Recognized for fostering collaborative environments and driving team success through adaptable strategies. Known for reliability and ability to meet evolving organizational needs, leveraging skills in conflict resolution and process improvement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Supervisor
Department of Family and Protective Services
San Antonio, TX
05.2013 - 01.2026
- Overseas, direct and staff case actions related to safety, risk and permanency daily
- Evaluate unit performance through case reads and review of safety concerns
- Implement program guidelines, perform administrative functions for staff, provide case consultation to assess and mitigate child safety and risk related issues
- Provide training, conduct monthly meetings with staff to convey important communications pertaining to policy and procedures
- Collaborate with community stakeholders for coordination of services to families
Civil Affairs Officer
U.S. Army
Ghazni, Afghanistan
11.2011 - 01.2013
- Commanders Emergency Response Program Manager
- Responsible for overseeing a budget of 6.8 million dollars
- Manage 6 project managers and project purchasing officer to ensure that units commitments and obligations do not exceed allocated funds and validates that the funds committed are used for the project designated
Certified Flight Instructor
U.S. Aviation
Hondo, TX
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Ensure standardization of training for each course that is taught
- Adhere to all FAA regulations, departmental policies and procedures
- Meet with each student as published on schedule, ensure all flights are completed according to the training outline
- Ensure all appropriate endorsements are made in the student folder and logbook
- Research new and improve teaching techniques
- Maintain flight proficiency in courses that are being taught
- Conducted stage checks
Civil Affairs Officer
U.S. Army
Baghdad, Iraq
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Operations Officer overseeing Civil Military Operations
- Supervised over 5 million dollars in reconstruction efforts during Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Liaison between U.S. State Department, U.S. Army and civilian leaders on the battlefield
Certified Flight Instructor
Wright Flyers Aviation
San Antonio, TX
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Ensure standardization of training for each course that is taught
- Adhere to all FAA regulations, departmental policies and procedures
- Meet with each student as published on schedule; ensure all flights are completed according to the training outline
- Ensure all appropriate endorsements are made in the student folder and logbook
- Research new and improved teaching techniques
- Maintain flight proficiency in courses that are being taught
- Conducted stage checks
Certified Flight Instructor
Sky Safety
San Antonio, TX
04.2008 - 09.2008
- Ensure standardization of training for each course that is taught
- Adhere to all FAA regulations, departmental policies and procedures
- Meet with each student as published on schedule; ensure all flights are completed according to the training outline
- Ensure all appropriate endorsements are made in the student folder and logbook
- Research new and improved teaching techniques
- Maintain flight proficiency in courses that are being taught
Senior District Parole Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
San Antonio, TX
10.2001 - 03.2008
- Perform liaison activities with criminal justice agencies, social services and other public and private entities
- Visit offender’s residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses and other agencies to obtain offender information
- Interviews, counsels and trains offenders concerning reintegration skills
- Compile information, prepare social and developmental histories
- Respond to inquiries from offenders and the public in person, telephonically and in writing
Infantry Officer
U.S. Army
Baghdad, Iraq
10.2005 - 07.2007
- Provide daily intelligence reports supporting logistical convoys in area of responsibility
- Provide emergency support to convoys during combat operations
- Liaison officer with adjacent units to avoid duplication of combat power in area of responsibility
Certified Flight Instructor
Wright Flyer Aviation
San Antonio, TX
02.2001 - 10.2001
- Ensure standardization of training for each course that is taught
- Adhere to all FAA regulations, departmental policies and procedures
- Meet with each student as published on schedule; ensure all flights are completed according to the training outline
- Ensure all appropriate endorsements are made in the student folder and logbook
- Research new and improved teaching techniques
- Maintain flight proficiency in courses that are being taught
- Conducted Stage checks
Senior District Parole Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice- Parole Division
San Antonio, TX
08.1996 - 01.2001
- Perform liaison activities with criminal justice agencies, social services and other public and private entities
- Visit offender’s residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses and other agencies to obtain offender information
- Interviews, counsels and trains offenders concerning reintegration skills
- Compile information, prepare social and developmental histories
- Respond to inquiries from offenders and the public in person, telephonically and in writing
Juvenile Detention Officer II
Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center
San Antonio, TX
02.1993 - 07.1996
- Perform work of moderate difficulty in maintaining the health, welfare and discipline of juvenile detainees in the juvenile detention center
- Perform other work as required or assigned
- Determined rule infractions and take appropriate actions, maintained incident and disciplinary reports and daily logs.
Education
B.A. - Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX01.1992
Skills
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Industry expertise
- Employee engagement
Certification
- Commercial Pilot / Certified Flight Instructor
- 5,000 hrs flight time
Timeline
Unit Supervisor
Department of Family and Protective Services
05.2013 - 01.2026
Civil Affairs Officer
U.S. Army
11.2011 - 01.2013
Certified Flight Instructor
U.S. Aviation
01.2011 - 11.2011
Civil Affairs Officer
U.S. Army
09.2009 - 12.2010
Certified Flight Instructor
Wright Flyers Aviation
09.2008 - 09.2009
Certified Flight Instructor
Sky Safety
04.2008 - 09.2008
Infantry Officer
U.S. Army
10.2005 - 07.2007
Senior District Parole Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
10.2001 - 03.2008
Certified Flight Instructor
Wright Flyer Aviation
02.2001 - 10.2001
Senior District Parole Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice- Parole Division
08.1996 - 01.2001
Juvenile Detention Officer II
Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center
02.1993 - 07.1996
B.A. - Psychology
University of Texas at San Antonio