Elizabeth Brea
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Navy Veteran and School Counseling graduate student pursuing K-12 school counseling position. Expertise in mentoring, career counseling, and confidential case documentation developed through military and healthcare experience. Committed to fostering academic, social, and emotional development in students through collaborative and culturally responsive approaches.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
U.S. Navy, Active Duty
Department of Defense
03.2006 - 06.2018
Department Leading Petty Officer/Department Supervisor
Department of Defense
Oceanside, USA
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Supervised and mentored a multidisciplinary, General Surgery team of 12 Sailors and 5 civilians; fostered a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
- Managed personnel records, evaluations, promotion recommendations, and ranking boards; strengthened accountability, engagement, and retention.
- Supported conflict resolution and constructive communication within the team; promoted a culture of openness and mutual respect.
- Led training initiatives to improve readiness and professional development; implemented workflow improvements to increase efficiency.
Department Leading Petty Officer/Department Supervisor
Department of Defense
Oceanside, USA
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Supervised the Medical Administration Department in medical records operations across six divisions and 70 personnel; supported 1,800 hospital admissions and 1,600 Release of Information requests while adhering to HIPAA and military protocols.
- Directed secure handling of 43,000 Service Treatment Records and ensured compliance with federal and state confidentiality requirements for health information management.
- Led registration and credentialing of 400+ medical providers and supported the Defense Health Agency transition to ICD-10 by the FY-16 deadline.
- Mentored 12 Sailors; facilitated advancement training for 145 junior Sailors, increasing advancement rates by 50% over the prior cycle.
Command Career Counselor
U.S. Navy
Virginia Beach, USA
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Provided individualized career counseling and goal-setting support for 93 service members; aligned strengths, interests, and education pathways with advancement opportunities.
- Conducted 133 Career Development Boards; supported 35 reenlistments, 8 Fleet Reserve transfers, 10 operational orders, and 6 special program applications with a 100% approval rate.
- Maintained accurate, confidential case files (counseling notes, test scores, service history) in accordance with privacy and documentation standards.
- Coordinated with recruiters and external partners to develop and submit competitive application packages for special programs and education opportunities.
Assistant Leading Petty Officer/Assistant Supervisor
Department of Defense
Virginia Beach, USA
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Led the Primary Care team in daily operations across four healthcare departments supporting 30,000 beneficiaries while mentoring 70 personnel.
- Mentored and developed 21 Sailors; contributed to awards, commendations, promotions, and college enrollments through structured coaching and development plans.
- Delivered 16 hours of professional development training (career planning, life skills, goal setting); facilitated 17 health education sessions reaching 170 personnel.
- Monitored medical readiness and compliance across 48 tenant commands (6,980 service members) through tracking and follow-up of Periodic Health Assessments and exams.
Assistant Leading Petty Officer/Assistant Supervisor
Department of Defense
Oceanside, USA
01.2010 - 09.2011
- Oversaw Personnel Administration Department team of 13 Sailors and Marines in delivering support for 650 service members; supervised personnel management, budget oversight, and training initiatives.
- Delivered 15+ hours of Operational Stress Control and Readiness training to 182 service members, promoting stress management, and early intervention awareness.
- Facilitated battalion-wide Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) training, educating all command service members on proper policies and procedures of the SAPR program.
- Mentored 5 Sailors and 2 Marines; contributed to promotions, advancements, reenlistments, and college enrollments through coaching and performance feedback.
- Managed a $100K budget with zero deficiencies; coordinated 70 volunteers for six fundraising events, raising $11,500 for unit wellness initiatives.
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
Department of Defense
Oceanside, USA
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided medical care, health education, and emergency preparedness training for Sailors and Marines in high-demand environments, including deployment operations.
- Maintained 99% medical readiness for 110+ service members and ensured 100% accountability of medical records through disciplined follow-up and documentation.
- Delivered classroom instruction in casualty care; enabled 30 Marines to earn Combat Life Saver certification with a 100% pass rate.
- Supported preventive care and readiness through vaccination and health screening initiatives for increased unit readiness and deployability.
Hospital Corpsman
Department of Defense
03.2006 - 10.2008
- Built and fostered emotional connections with patients to improve comfort, and promote healing by providing patient centered care with empathy and compassion.
- Facilitated patient care by performing examinations and administering treatment with discretion and respect for their privacy.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care techniques, supporting their personal autonomy.
Education
MEd - Counseling (School Counseling Concentration)
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2026
BS - Liberal Arts (Focus: Health Professions)
Excelsior College Online
Albany, NY02.2016
Skills
- Individual guidance and group counseling support
- Conflict resolution
- Career development and planning
- Crisis response readiness
- Confidential documentation (HIPAA/privacy)
- Health and wellness training and development
- Team and peer mentorship
- Stakeholder communication and collaboration
- Program coordination and administrative leadership
Timeline
Department Leading Petty Officer/Department Supervisor
Department of Defense
11.2016 - 06.2018
Department Leading Petty Officer/Department Supervisor
Department of Defense
11.2014 - 11.2016
Command Career Counselor
U.S. Navy
08.2013 - 11.2014
Assistant Leading Petty Officer/Assistant Supervisor
Department of Defense
09.2011 - 08.2013
Assistant Leading Petty Officer/Assistant Supervisor
Department of Defense
01.2010 - 09.2011
Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman
Department of Defense
10.2008 - 01.2010
U.S. Navy, Active Duty
Department of Defense
03.2006 - 06.2018
Hospital Corpsman
Department of Defense
03.2006 - 10.2008
MEd - Counseling (School Counseling Concentration)
George Mason University
BS - Liberal Arts (Focus: Health Professions)
Excelsior College Online