HR/Training/Community Liaison Experienced and skilled Manager with expertise in Training, Project Management, Recruitment, and Human Resources. HR/Training/Community Liaison
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
SC Dept Of Corrections
12.2021 - Current
Directs/leads recruitment programs for all Agency vacancies
Manages the Agency's EEOC program
Strategy and leadership Increased 2022 recruitment/retention rates by over 25%.
Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
Diversity Outreach Coordinator / SC
Dept of Natural Resources
06.2021 - 12.2021
Helped spread SCDNR activities and outdoor opportunities to minorities throughout the state
Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services.
Generated interest in outdoor opportunities, identified new markets and educated prospective clients on benefits.
Initiated and coordinated visits by influential persons and community groups for marketing exposure.
Partnership Specialist
US Census Bureau
05.2019 - 09.2020
Established partnership agreements with federal, state local, and tribal governments, and/or local businesses and community groups to develop specific strategies to eliminate enumeration barriers in specific regions in support of the 2020 Decennial Census.
Drove improvements to low-income, minority and underserved areas 2020 Census count for South Carolina.
Career Program Marketing/Veteran Counselor
Training Concepts
03.2013 - 11.2018
Recruited and guided students in career options in the IT field
Created and implemented new marketing programs for career students; increased production to 30% CY 2014 goals and over 70% of CY 2017/2018 goals
Served as the school's Montgomery GI Bill and Veterans Affairs Counselor.
Human Resource Assistant
Randstad Employment Service/Aflac
08.2017 - 11.2017
Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
Adjunct Instructor/Career Development Facilitator
Virginia College
06.2015 - 12.2016
Created curricula, instructions, documents and written tests for various types of training courses.
Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for in-person and online training courses.
Taught students employment laws, resume and interview prep, and career planning.
Career Development Facilitator
Richland 2 School District/Blythewood HS
01.2016 - 08.2016
Coordinated workshops for students to better understand employment goals, streamlining resume activities and aligning career priorities.
Completed career assessment for student population to aid in career planning.
Conducted one-on-one sessions with student to advised them of their assessment results.
Program Coordinator
South Carolina State Approving Agency
03.2011 - 02.2013
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for the state's VA/Montgomery GI Bill program operations.
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings with schools, businesses, stakeholders to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Organized and managed VA/Montgomery GI Bill program utilization from conception through successful execution at schools and businesses.
Enforced federal laws/regulations and maintenance plan.
Veterans Service Representative
Dept of Veteran Affairs/Columbia Regional
07.2009 - 02.2011
Assisted veterans and dependents in preparing forms and documents to present claims for benefits.
Reviewed and requested medical records, military personnel records and service verification records to determine eligibility status.
Utilized BDN and TIMS to compose correspondence letters to explain current status of applications and request additional documentation.
Conducted in-person and telephone interviews with veterans and advocates to explain benefits and related programs.
Enrollment Counselor
Apollo Group/University of Phoenix
11.2007 - 06.2009
Finalized and processed enrollment applications.
Created and followed call scripts and flows to maximize effectiveness.
Reached out to applicants via calls, texts, emails and social media.
Met or exceeded enrollment and retention goals consistently.
Enlisted Non-Commissioned Officer
US Air Force
10.1986 - 11.2007
Military Liaison Supervisor
362 Recruiting Squadron, Phoenix MEPS
01.2004 - 01.2007
Air Force, Interim Military Liaison Supervisor
337 Recruiting Squadron, Liaison NCO
01.2001 - 01.2004
Air Force Recruiter
336 Recruiting Squadron
01.1998 - 01.2001
Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
Displayed exemplary personal and professional appearance, attracting local populace to inquire about military experience and opportunities.
Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
Traveled to schools in area to speak to students about military careers and provide students with materials and literature about military careers.
Exceeded mandated quota from headquarters based on military needs and availability.
Medical Readiness Instructor
USAF Officer Training School
01.1993 - 01.1996
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Medical Readiness Instructor
Wilford Hall Medical Center
01.1987 - 01.1993
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.