Emily Cossins
Wyandotte,MI
Summary
Knowledgeable Veteran Career Advisor with history of guiding individuals toward fulfilling career paths. Proficient at developing tailored career plans and leveraging industry insights to assist clients. Demonstrated expertise in resume writing and interview coaching, fostering client success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veteran Career Advisor
State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
Wayne, MI
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed personalized career plans for clients, enhancing job readiness and marketability.
- Facilitated workshops on resume writing and interview techniques to improve client confidence.
- Conducted assessments to identify clients' skills and interests, aligning them with job opportunities.
- Utilized state labor market data to advise clients on industry trends and career paths.
Large Vehicle Inspection Station Operator
United States Air Force
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Performs installation security, law enforcement duties, large vehicle inspections, contractor vehicle inspections, creates AF form 75 for personnel requesting lawful entry onto the installation, and performs armed duties. Large vehicles and contractor vehicles are inspected for unauthorized items such as narcotics, weapons, classified or sensitive materials, or personnel to ensure base safety and security.
Security Forces Team Leader
United States Air Force
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Teach younger airmen basics of Team Member position. Additional duties to flight such as education monitor, physical training monitor, flight fund representative, etc. to grant opportunity of the whole airman concept. Works as a leader in posts due to leadership, experience, professionalism, and motivation. Same duties as Team Member apply.
Security Forces Team Member
United States Air Force
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Security Forces (SF) ensure overall base security and mission readiness in accordance with the mission of Aviano Air Base, Italy. Team Members conduct law enforcement duties, installation security, nuclear and conventional weapon systems and resource security, assist the flight by performing Flight Amory duties, and working with NATO partners to secure international relations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Madonna University
Livonia, MI05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Madonna University
Livonia, MI05-2019
Skills
- Assisted in managing individual client cases effectively
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction
- Collaborated with diverse teams to support project goals
- Maintained a strong focus on details throughout all tasks
- Presented data clearly to facilitate understanding
- Utilized One-Stop Management Information System (OSMIS) to record all services given to clients
- Advocated for clients' needs to ensure their best interests were represented
- Applied critical thinking skills to address challenges and develop solutions
- Engaged with diverse cultures to improve service delivery
Certification
- Certificate in Homeland Security/Terrorism - Madonna University
- Certification in Private Security - Madonna University
Honors & Awards
- Crusader Award - Madonna University Aug 2015 Recipients must maintain of GPA of 3.0 or above and attend Madonna University full time (15+ credit hours per semester) to continue this academic scholarship.
- Air and Space Achievement Medal - Lt. Col Nelson Nov 2022 -Supported installation security operations for Camp Freedom to house up to 850 Afghan travelers in under a 36 hour time frame -Facilitated 43 separate contracting personnel to procure 108,000 items from 34 local vendors totaling over $170,000 in emergency funds. Part of operational planning team which facilitated 30 bed ambulatory care center to ensure cultural sensitivities for different Afghan tribal factions. Worked with State and Embassy officials to guide safe transport to significantly ill travelers should emergency care off-base be required. Actions listed assisted over 120,000 personnel were safely evacuated out of Afghanistan and kept Aviano Air Base a real-world divert option for Operation Allies Refuge.
Timeline
Veteran Career Advisor
State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
10.2024 - 12.2024
Large Vehicle Inspection Station Operator
United States Air Force
10.2021 - 08.2023
Security Forces Team Leader
United States Air Force
09.2021 - 10.2021
Security Forces Team Member
United States Air Force
09.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Madonna University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Madonna University