Heather Durant-McEady
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Dedicated and highly organized management professional with a proven track record of building strong relationships and solving complex problems. Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, consistently exceeding expectations. Self-motivated team player skilled in cultivating partnerships across diverse demographics and management levels. Known for dynamic leadership and exceptional customer service, honed through 20 years of military experience in Naval Logistic Management.
Dedicated and organized management professional with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels. Dynamic and reliable with exceptional customer service and communication skills. Dedicated leader with 20 years of military experience in Naval Logistic Management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Community Lead - Midlands
Vantage Point Fondation
01.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded recruitment efforts within the Midlands community to engage participants for the Vantage Point Foundation Transition Program.
- Orchestrated recruitment and seamless coordination of mentors from the community to bolster support for the organization's Transition Program.
- Strategically planned, promoted, and actively participated in Community Connect Events, fostering community engagement and program awareness.
- Established and nurtured strategic partnerships with local businesses, stakeholders, and key collaborators, facilitating increased visibility and support for VPF's programs.
Regional Integration Officer - Midlands
South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Integrated the effects of all entities (Federal, Stale, private sector, non-profits, etc.) within the midlands region that provide any service to Veterans or their families.
- Built a dedicated coalition of Veteran support by networking with community partners.
- Worked with Veteran Service Organizations to ensure that all Veterans have awareness of services, access to services, and timely submission of benefit claims.
- Collaborated and shared available resources from the region-wide coalition of Veteran-focused organizations with organizational partners to better support Veterans and their families.
- Coordinated specific Veteran-related activities within the midland's region, to include women and minority initiatives, grants and donations, veterans service organization relations coordination, and the promotion of veteran health, employment, education, and training.
- Developed strategies aimed at improving overall company and program performance, efficiency, and process improvements.
Women and Minority Veteran Coordinator
South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with Coalition Partners to establish a Women Veteran working group dedicated to working grassroot initiatives and supporting SCDVA Line of Effort.
- Participated in other SCDVA working groups to amplify the mission and goals of SCDVA.
- Maintained an open line of communication with all assigned coordinators within the State Coalition Integration Division and leadership, providing continuous support for agency initiatives.
- Built a dedicated coalition of Women and Minority Veteran support by networking with state, federal, and local community partners.
- Created a platform for federal Women Veteran Program Managers and the state Women Veteran Program Coordinator to meet monthly for strategic engagement and collaboration.
- Coordinated specific women and minority Veteran related activities across the state and within the agency to increase awareness and Veteran inclusivity.
- Partnered with community resources to provide training to Veterans on financial planning, fraud alert, military job translation, and employability skills.
- Educated peer support leaders on barriers of Women and Minority Veterans by facilitating classes at SCDVA Palmetto Pathfinder Training.
Administrative Assistant
South Carolina Division of Veterans' Affairs
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Analyzed, developed, and requested required evidence from civilian, medical, military and government sources.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assisted county and state members on matters related to claims and women Veterans' issues within the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and regulations applicable to Veterans and their family members.
- Implemented quality control checks to ensure claims and records were input into data base in accordance to SCDVA policies.
- Provided guidance and recommendations on matters pertaining to women Veterans.
Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Directed team activities, established task priorities, scheduled, and tracked work assignments for 3 work centers and 8 personnel.
- Implemented systems to manage purchase requisitions and repair parts petty officer training for 26 work centers.
- Counseled and mentored sailors on professional and academic performance, career advancement, and educational training.
- Analyzed and planned long range training calendars based on work center, department, and organizational level missions.
- Performed special research or technical studies critical to logistic support functions.
- Advised superiors on matters of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to logistic, financial, and supply management.
- Approving Officer / Certifying Officer for command government Purchase Card Program.
Education
Master of Arts Management And Leadership -
Webster University
Webster Groves, Missouri05.2023
Bachelor of Science Business -
Limestone University
Gaffney, South Carolina12.2017
Skills
- Workforce Management
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Partnership Development
- Communication
Timeline
Regional Community Lead - Midlands
Vantage Point Fondation
01.2024 - Current
Regional Integration Officer - Midlands
South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs
06.2022 - 05.2023
Women and Minority Veteran Coordinator
South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs
08.2021 - 06.2022
Administrative Assistant
South Carolina Division of Veterans' Affairs
01.2017 - 08.2021
Leading Petty Officer
United States Navy
01.2012 - 09.2014
Master of Arts Management And Leadership -
Webster University
Bachelor of Science Business -
Limestone University
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