An experienced career Counselor with the Armed Forces. Displayed
Javier Fonseca
Advisor and Teacher
Horizon City,TX
Overview
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Mentor, Teacher and Trainer
Work History
Educator Counselor / Ammunition Warrant Officer, Subject Matter Expert
U.S. Army
- Trained and educated 600 team members on Resiliency Training and Hazmat safety
- Managed a $54 million budget account on logistics for a CEO-level organization with an extensive training plan and proper HR management
- Schedule, set up the classroom, announce and plan local briefings for upcoming training times and locations
- Implement strategies to improve recruitment and retention of highly skilled personnel in the U.S Army, ensuring a strong and capable workforce to support national security objectives
- Conducted pre-separation counseling, and time to attend transition assistance program (TAP) for Soldiers choosing to leave the military for success in new career path
- Collaborate with the Department of Defense to develop and implement policies and programs to support the mental well-being of U.S
- Through mentoring and counseling service members
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions and military programs to attract top talent for the U.S Army
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations and policies in all HR practices, including recruitment, hiring, training, and employee relations within the U.S Army
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Social-Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
06.2017
Skills
- Client-Centered Support
- Strategic Planning
- Counseling Techniques
- Feedback Integration
- Documentation and Record keeping
- Team Building
- Resilience Training
- Self-Awareness
- Communication skills
- Stress management
- Test Proctoring
- Financial Management
Timeline
Educator Counselor / Ammunition Warrant Officer, Subject Matter Expert
U.S. Army
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Social-Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Summary
An experienced career Counselor with the Armed Forces. Displayed exceptional leadership and team building skills; with the ability to develop a budget for the Department of Defense in funding with an understanding of gap analysis. Demonstrated ability to implement effective recruitment, retention, and diversity strategies, with significant contributions toward fostering an inclusive workforce both private and government institutions. Committed job seeker with building strong relationships to academic institutions and military programs that aid in developing expert guidance to military families. Well diverse within the military culture and private sector with profound judgement to military personnel. Enthusiastic Teacher and mid-level consultant with over 19 years of experience with the Department of Defense. Exceptional at instructing, mentoring, counseling, and implementing effective curriculum development and group training through workshops. Dedicated to creating social and transitional assistance for service members and veterans. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough a strong educational background. Diverse in equal opportunity, communication skills both verbal and writing. Well verse in educational, Transitional Army
References
- COL Adamczyk, Matthew, Brigade Commander (U.S. Army), matthew.t.adamczyk.mil@army.mil, 915-744-4131
- LTC Velez, Emanuel, Battalion Commander (U.S. Army), emanuel.velez.mil@army.mil, 915-744-4913
- MAJ Adrian, Rosado, Executive Officer (U.S. Army), adrian.rosado.mil@army.mil, (915) 474-3209
Hobbies and Interests
I am a Oregon Ducks (Basketball and Football) fan and have a huge passion for helping others achieve their goals and passions.
Firm believer of giving back to others and members of local communities.
Career Highlights And Achievements
- Discussed and developed individual transition goals; learn about the continuum of service.
- Created and maintained a mentorship program for over 130 service members, emphasized career transitions and counseling with individual training or small group training environments.
- Developed and facilitated an in-depth curriculum on ammunition safety for three Army installations (CONUS and OCONUS); totaled over 900 hours of classroom instructions.
- Commended by U.S. Recruiting Command Inspector General (IG) for creating a Future Soldier Training Program (FSTP); improved transition assistance and recruitment nearly 140%
- Extended civil affairs operations to educators; influenced over 500 students, six high schools in raising state standardized exams through the S-ASVAB scheduled program.
- Coached and mentored over 200 Future Soldiers to complete over 2,600 hours of individual and group training with the highest results with a 120% increase from FY15 previous goals.
- Ranked 3rd of 26 detailed recruiters with the ability to influence educators and families to have their student's contract in the Armed Forces with great customer feedback.
- Coordinated and directed student ASVAB proctoring program with 10 high schools and two colleges; mentored 60 Future Soldiers to get promoted prior to shipping out.
- Facilitated the successful transition of over 200 civilians to military enlistment and gained the support of 46 school guidance counselors and 10 academic advisors.
- Provided group and one on one counseling to service members by connecting them with appropriate resources and support agencies within the military and civilian sector.
- Served as the principal advisor and educator to commanders and junior leadership related to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion with 390 service members trained.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to provide comprehensive support to service members and their families with group and individual counseling.
References
- COL Adamczyk, Matthew, Brigade Commander (U.S. Army), matthew.t.adamczyk.mil@army.mil, 915-744-4131
- LTC Velez, Emanuel, Battalion Commander (U.S. Army), emanuel.velez.mil@army.mil, 915-744-4913
- MAJ Adrian, Rosado, Executive Officer (U.S. Army), adrian.rosado.mil@army.mil, (915) 474-3209