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Jonathan Avery
Logistics/Government Programs/Career Readiness Consultant
Navarre,FL
Summary
Professional consultant with track record of providing valuable insights and strategic solutions to diverse clients. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to drive impactful outcomes. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments, ensuring project success and client satisfaction. Secret Clearance
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Readiness Consultant
Department of Air Force
07.2019 - 05.2025
- Offer a diverse range of customer services to military personnel, veterans, their families, and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians to support them throughout their careers, during their transition from military service, and in their family lives. Create, uphold, and oversee standardized training curricula for program plans and requirements that align with the objectives of the Military & Family and Department of Defense missions.
- Created Medical Board course; course submitted/approved as pioneering standards across the USAF.
- Collaborated with hundreds of community partners helping military personnel & families gain benefits.
- Conducted leadership consultations to units; provided commanders course of actions for unit deficiencies.
- Enhanced Sponsor Program; developed new presentation; recognized by the Force Support leadership.
- Air Force Aid Manager: managed/processed 1.4k routine/emergency cases for all US military personnel.
- Facilitated 287 classes educating military, families, & civilians on 11 different government programs.
- Managed 650 accounts yearly; ensured Transition Assistance Program congressional mandates were met.
- Led 175 training events; instructed 4.5k customers on communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
- Wounded Warrior Lead: assisted families with relocation help & coaching, leading to a smooth transition.
- Air Force Family Forever Lead: facilitated long-term care and support for 149 surviving family members.
- Assisted grieving members with coaching, assigned counselors, financial assistance, and weekly calls.
Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisor
Government Contractor
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with Evoke Consulting to provide education to service members, their families, and veterans regarding VA benefits. Managed case management services and clarified the differences between GI Bill and Post 9/11 benefits, VA Health Care, co-pays, disability ratings, medical benefits, the SkillsBridge Internship Program, and various resources from the Department of Defense (DoD).
- Guided 450+ individual case solution-focused counseling and coaching sessions to transiting personnel.
- Lead 28 six-hour classes teaching members how to apply for VA benefits and access available resources.
- Developed VA marketing strategy using flyers, booth setups, and briefings during Commander’s calls.
- Facilitated 325 coaching sessions for transitioning service members; equipping them with an action plan.
- Conducted 2 short-notice VA benefits classes; educated 112 Sailors at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
- Rated Outstanding during Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspection on Presentation and Timelessness.
Paraprofessional
Navarre High School
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Maintained 2 Exceptional Student Educational classrooms consisting of 30 autistic and special needs children. Educated and motivated students to reach set goals through one-on-one and group interactions. Maintained and tracked student progress, monitored children’s behavioral patterns, and arrange appropriate interventions. Managed classroom crisis and resolved conflict.
- Oversaw 30 Exceptional Student case files; communicated with parents daily on behaviors and progress.
- Assessed students' records; ensured report cards, accomplishments, or any documents were properly filed.
- Acknowledged by High School leadership for fostering positive changes and enhancing student welfare.
- Motivated children & adults with Autism; transformed most challenging student to honor roll student.
- Assisted in the implementation of an academic curriculum for students with Autism and disabilities.
- Enforced school policies, taught lessons, while supervising children exhibiting behavioral challenges.
- Exceptional interactions with students led to the offer of Head coordinator of Behavior Studies.
Logistics & Supply Chain Manager
United States Air Force
04.1997 - 05.2017
- Lead various teams, managed warehouses, projects, and programs. Oversaw the management of aircraft components and processes. Conducted training sessions, educated airmen, and procured thousands of parts. Worked overseas, trained employees, taught base exercises, and in high ops tempo installations.
- Warehouse Manager: Redesigned classified vault; improved visibility of 131 mission critical items.
- Located 2 missing parts helping unit avoid Report of Surveys; saved Hurlburt Field air base $640K.
- Trained 78 combat personnel on equipment procedures; improved accountability; saved AFSOC millions.
- Created parts procedures/checklists for deployment operations; enhanced junior personnel understanding.
- Oversaw procurement of parts for F15 aircrafts/drones; processed 400+ requests during high ops tempo.
- Customer Service/Equipment Lead: developed standardized assessments for over 80 deployed managers.
- CV-22 Logistics Lead: Refined training programs and guidance for 10 maintenance back shops.
- Trained/certified 31 C-130 & CV-22 supply liaisons; increased inventory accuracy from 86% to 94%.
- Created deployment plans; expedited airman to downrange; no missing equipment for 2 straight years.
- Weapons Manager: inventoried 70 crypto & 375 weapons weekly for US forces with zero discrepancies.
- Oversaw 86 equipment/28 Special-Purpose accounts with 100% inventory accuracy for 6 months.
- Generated MQI/MOQ drone accounts during sensitive combat operations; expedited parts with no delays.
- Researched & negotiated prices/delivery dates/times with major carriers for 600+ mission essential parts.
- Procurement Coordinator (1-deep); processed 200+ mission critical part orders during sensitive missions.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Relations
Oklahoma University
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Management/Human Resources
Maryland University
05.2015
Certified Professional Life Coach
Fowler International Academy
01.2019
Certified Disaster Recovery Coach
Fowler International Academy of Professional Coaching
01.2019
Skills
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Stress Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork
- Program Management
- Reliability
- Work Under Pressure
- Time Management
Work Availability
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Timeline
Career Readiness Consultant
Department of Air Force
07.2019 - 05.2025
Veterans Affairs Benefits Advisor
Government Contractor
01.2019 - 07.2019
Paraprofessional
Navarre High School
08.2017 - 01.2019
Logistics & Supply Chain Manager
United States Air Force
04.1997 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Human Relations
Oklahoma University
Bachelor of Science - Management/Human Resources
Maryland University
Certified Professional Life Coach
Fowler International Academy
Certified Disaster Recovery Coach
Fowler International Academy of Professional Coaching
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