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Education
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Certification
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Samantha Block

El Paso,TX

Summary

Accomplished Senior Career Counselor with extensive experience in the US Army, specializing in program development and one-on-one counseling. Expert in implementing retention strategies and professional development training, leading to significant process improvements. Skilled in career planning and advising, consistently achieving program success through effective communication and database management. Resourceful Career Counselor focused on building successful education paths in support of career goals. Hardworking and resilient professional with deep understanding of company needs and market trends. Bringing 17 years in United States Army.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Career Counselor

US Army
08.2021 - 04.2024
  • Developed and deepened connections with mentees, influencing career, and life choices of each potential program participant.
  • Established and oversaw clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics.
  • Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.

Senior Career Counselor

US Army
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
  • Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.

Retention Operations NCO

US Army
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.

Career Counselor

US Army
09.2014 - 08.2017
  • Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
  • Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
  • Established and oversaw clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.

Education

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH
08.2006

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Nashua Community College
Nashua, NH
05.2002

Skills

  • Career Planning
  • Program Management
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Professional development training
  • Career advising
  • Career Counseling
  • Database Management
  • Program Development
  • Retention Strategies
  • Program coordination
  • Group Instruction
  • Workforce Readiness

Certification

  • Certified Professional, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP) - 2020

Awards

Meritorious Service Medal (x3); Army Commendation Medal (x5); Army Achievement Medal (x1); Sergeant Major Jerome Pionk Excellence in Retention Medal; Horatio Gates Gold Medal; Horatio Gates Bronze Medal (x1); Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

Timeline

Senior Career Counselor

US Army
08.2021 - 04.2024

Senior Career Counselor

US Army
10.2019 - 06.2021

Retention Operations NCO

US Army
09.2017 - 09.2019

Career Counselor

US Army
09.2014 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Franklin Pierce University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Nashua Community College

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