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Raymond Queen

Bartlesville,OK

Summary

Veteran advocate and nonprofit leader with a deep commitment to empowering the military-connected community through storytelling, civic engagement, and peer leadership. Proven success in building national volunteer networks, developing resources from scratch, and mentoring student veterans across diverse institutions. Skilled in program design, public speaking, and values-driven relationship building. Passionate about strengthening democracy through trust, equity, and community action.

Professional with solid background in developing and executing strategic outreach initiatives. Adept at building relationships, engaging diverse communities, and driving successful campaigns. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with adaptability to meet changing needs. Skilled in communication, project management, and data analysis to effectively support organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Specialist

Student Veterans of America (SVA)
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Supported over 1,600 SVA chapters nationwide with strategic outreach, training, and mentorship.
  • Designed a scalable training program and created original leadership resources for chapter officers.
  • Rewrote SVA’s national chapter guide to improve usability and access for new and struggling chapters.
  • Mentored veterans in storytelling, digital engagement, and leveraging their lived experience for advocacy.
  • Built and maintained partnerships with VA officials, VFW posts, university stakeholders, and community allies.
  • Led panels, roundtables, and breakout sessions at national conferences, including VFW convention appearances.
  • Managed chapter engagement data through Salesforce; developed reports and refined outreach strategy.
  • Onboarded and trained new SVA staff members, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer and mission alignment.
  • Remote

Outreach Coordinator

Student Veterans of America (SVA)
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Ran national campaigns to engage and grow chapter networks and onboard new members.
  • Facilitated one-on-one coaching, onboarding sessions, and quarterly roundtables with chapter leaders.
  • Trained over 300 student veterans, chapter advisors, and officers through regional summits and events.
  • Guided chapters in partnership building with local nonprofits, campuses, and VA facilities.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to improve compliance, benefit navigation, and leadership transitions.
  • Remote

High School Educator (Fine Arts)

Fort Worth ISD
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Created inclusive, student-centered curriculum focused on voice, creativity, and self-advocacy.
  • Built strong relationships with students and families from under-resourced communities.
  • Integrated social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practices into classroom strategy.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse student needs.

Indirect Fire Infantryman (11C)

United States Army
08.2005 - 01.2010
  • Trained as a 120mm mortar gunner but served in combat as an M240B machine gunner and dismount.
  • Conducted foot patrols, cordon and search operations, and convoy security during a 15-month deployment.
  • Built direct relationships with Iraqi civilians and supported post-conflict stabilization efforts.
  • Experienced firsthand the challenges of military transition, identity loss, and navigating VA systems.
  • Continue to carry forward a deep commitment to fellow veterans and community-driven service.
  • Deployment

Education

Master of Arts - Nonprofit Leadership

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Art

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2016

Skills

  • Volunteer Engagement & Training
  • Veteran & Military-Connected Support
  • Program Development & Leadership Pipelines
  • Public Speaking & Storytelling Strategy
  • Cross-Cultural Communication & DEI
  • Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy
  • Salesforce CRM & Engagement Tracking
  • Facilitation, Mentorship, & Resource Design

Professional Development & Tools

  • Salesforce CRM | Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | Adobe Acrobat | Canva
  • Zoom | WordPress | Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • McKinsey “Ability to Execute” Leadership Development
  • HubSpot Academy: Social Media Marketing

Timeline

Outreach Specialist

Student Veterans of America (SVA)
09.2023 - 12.2024

Outreach Coordinator

Student Veterans of America (SVA)
10.2022 - 09.2023

High School Educator (Fine Arts)

Fort Worth ISD
08.2016 - 06.2018

Indirect Fire Infantryman (11C)

United States Army
08.2005 - 01.2010

Master of Arts - Nonprofit Leadership

Oklahoma City University

Bachelor of Arts - Art

University of Texas At Arlington

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