KETHRIC D. COTTRELL
Union City,California
Summary
Detail-oriented and Data focused Program Manager in charger of multiple programs with top-level skills in Veterans centric programs. Likeable personality with a Veteran-focused background coupled with expertise in Veterans benefits including housing, education and health care. Strong knowledge and relationship with Veterans Administration and Veterans Community Partners. Hard-working individual with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results, and exceeding expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager Veterans Services
Goodwill Of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Serves as Program Manager for Veterans Employment Program and Veterans Family Services.
- Housed 54 homeless Veterans with 96% maintaining stable independent living.
- Successfully employed 78% of Veterans enrolled in Veterans Employment Program. With 40% securing careers making excess of $70,000+ per yr.
- Increased team and company engagements by developing and strengthening relationships with community partners, workforce partners and Veterans clients.
- Prepared, maintained and presented budget reports to Executive Board and audit team, covering more than $3MM in grant and internal funding.
Veterans Employment Specialist
Goodwill Of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with external Veteran organizations such as CalVet and Travis Air Force Base TAPs, as well as major companies like US Ecology and Siemens , to determine hiring needs, Veteran placement and expanding scope of Goodwill SV partnership
- Established and implemented sustainable and diverse outreach strategies to support operational objectives of Goodwill Silicon Valley Veterans Employment Program.
- Performed research into intricate state and federal laws pertaining to Veterans in order to increase knowledge and provide valuable assistance to clients.
- Reviewed and requested medical records, military personnel records and service verification records to determine eligibility status.
Unit Supply Sergeant
US Army
FT Irwin , CA
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Trained 24 peers and subordinates on property accountability procedures and maintenance to increase productivity of Global Combat Support System-Army operations.
- Planned and coordinated transfer of property from multiple organizations and locations across Americas vast footprint.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $20 million+
Unit Supply Sergeant
US Army
Schofield Barracks, HI
04.2014 - 03.2018
- Supervised 187 soldiers and oversaw supply requests, receipts, storage, accountability and preservation of organization installation equipment.
- Maintained automated supply systems that included Global Combat Support System-Army.
- Sustained property accounts for over fifty million dollars in tactical equipment throughout 12-year Military Services.
- Reconciled clerical discrepancies yielding 90+% property accountability.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
Carson, CO
11.2010 - 04.2014
- Mentored 2-unit supply clerks to maintain 100% equipment accountability.
- Administered supply requests, purchase receipts and enforced command’s supply discipline.
- Maintained automated supply systems that included Global Combat Support System-Army.
- Managed over $12 million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations
Unit Supply Clerk
United States Army
Coleman Barracks, Germany
11.2007 - 11.2010
- Received incoming supplies, managed warehouse and office storage issues and shipped goods.
- Led customer service for Unit Supply Room and coordinated accountability of over $8 million worth of property.
- Followed confidentiality regulations to maintain Service Member privacy.
Education
Associate - Real Estate
Chabot College
05.2021
Skills
- Decision Making
- Effective Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Intermediate to Advanced computer skills
- Advanced problem solving
- Community Collaboration
- Networking
- Documentation proficiency
- Crisis handling
- Case management and documentation
- Reflective / Active listening
Additional Information
- Real Estate Broker (Certificate in Proficiency),
- Real Estate Broker (Certificate of Achievement)
- Global Combat Support System
- Hazmat Certification Driver Jan 2009
- Army Small Arms Maintenance Jun 2008
- Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced Feb 2008
- Basic Leaders Course
- Army Commendation Medal (3)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (4)
- Army Achievement Medal (2)
Additional Medals and Certifications available upon request
Affiliations
Honorable Order of Saint Martin
Timeline
Program Manager Veterans Services
Goodwill Of Silicon Valley
01.2022 - Current
Veterans Employment Specialist
Goodwill Of Silicon Valley
08.2021 - 12.2021
Unit Supply Sergeant
US Army
04.2018 - 01.2019
Unit Supply Sergeant
US Army
04.2014 - 03.2018
Platoon Sergeant
United States Army
11.2010 - 04.2014
Unit Supply Clerk
United States Army
11.2007 - 11.2010
Associate - Real Estate
Chabot College
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