SHARON RUSSELL
Lakeside,CA
Summary
Personal & Professional Development Advisor at MCCS Camp Lejeune with expertise in advisory consulting and client service. Facilitated over 35 workshops monthly for service members, significantly improving career readiness and educational access. Adapted instructional strategies to create impactful learning experiences and promote individual growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal & Professional Development Advisor NAF4
MCCS Camp Lejeune
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Guided Service Members and families in employment, education, and vocational training areas.
- Assisted clients in evaluating values, interests, abilities, and skills related to educational opportunities.
- Facilitated My Education course for 35+ service members monthly, covering admissions, VA funding, and financial aid resources.
- Administered skills assessments and personality inventories to support client development plans.
- Provided initial assessments of clients' career readiness and offered actionable advice for development.
- Advised on career education programs and essential skills for college and vocational training entry.
- Developed services to enhance job search skills and education preparation strategies tailored to client goals.
- Conducted personal and professional development workshops while adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
Elementary School Teacher
Onslow County Schools, Silverdale Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Developed lesson plans aligned with North Carolina State standards for elementary students.
- Administered tests and exams, analyzing student data to inform instructional strategies.
- Created differentiated lessons to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with colleagues on special projects and programs to enhance educational offerings.
- Conducted parent conferences in person, via phone, and virtually to discuss student progress.
- Coordinated with staff on planning special events, field trips, and school functions.
Infant Lead
MCCS Camp Lejeune, Court House Bay CDC
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed classroom of four to eight infants, ensuring a nurturing learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with Creative Curriculum guidelines to enhance educational outcomes.
- Established and maintained child portfolios to track developmental progress.
- Conducted parent/teacher conferences and facilitated communication regarding children's needs.
Teller
Marine Federal Credit Union, Western Blvd
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Delivered exceptional customer service while managing diverse transactions at teller line.
- Processed cash deposits, withdrawals, and transfers accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained and balanced cash drawers, reconciling discrepancies promptly.
- Packaged cash and rolled coins for secure storage in vaults or drawers.
- Identified customer needs and recommended suitable bank services.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Ensured strict compliance with financial policies and regulations.
- Balanced ATM machines and counted vault contents as needed.
Lead Preschool Technician
MCCS Okinawa, Camp Courtney CDC
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Developed lesson plans and instructed two preschool classes following Creative Curriculum standards for ages three to five.
- Managed two classrooms with 12 to 24 preschoolers each, ensuring a nurturing environment.
- Conducted engaging activities in STEM, Social Studies, Literacy, Writing, Arts, and Outdoor Gross Motor skills.
- Supervised six staff members, creating work schedules and conducting performance reviews.
- Maintained child portfolios and facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual progress.
- Engaged with parents through phone calls and meetings to address children's needs.
Operations Technician
Family Service Association
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Executed responsibilities as Receptionist, Accounts Receivable Agent, and Coordinator for Supervised Visitation Program.
- Provided backup support for Activities Specialist in Nurturing Families Program.
- Collaborated with Therapists and Clinicians on special projects and programs.
- Managed communications, shipping, receiving, and equipment maintenance functions.
- Recorded and maintained data across multiple computer programs.
Assistant Manager
Famous Footwear
06.2008 - 02.2013
- Facilitated recruitment and training of sales associates to enhance team effectiveness.
- Provided product knowledge and trend insights to sales associates, improving customer service.
- Delivered performance feedback to management regarding associate effectiveness and development.
- Participated in training on stocking, receiving, and recovery procedures for new hires.
- Managed onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring smooth integration into the team.
- Addressed daily associate relations issues and supported annual performance management initiatives.
- Assisted with scheduling and payroll, optimizing workforce efficiency.
- Oversaw store-wide merchandising standards by analyzing customer purchase trends.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Western University
St. Lewis MO05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
Rochester, MI05.2015
Skills
- Human resources management
- Employee engagement
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Performance evaluation
- Project oversight
- Policy compliance
- Financial administration
- Client service excellence
- Supplier management
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- Advisory consulting
- Assessment techniques
- Scheduling and planning
- Data analysis
- Data gathering
- Curriculum development
- Event coordination
- Time management
- Database management
- Follow-up practices
- Conflict resolution
- Personal development
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability to change
- Partnership development
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Adaptive learning
- Training facilitation
- Data collection
- Problem-solving
- Task prioritization
- Strategic planning
- Online training experience
- E-learning tools
- Professional development
- Project management
- Orientation and onboarding
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Teaching License in Michigan
References
- Tony, Parks, Anthony.parks@usmc.mil, 910-545-5879
- Jennifer, Beaty, Jennifer.beaty@usmc.mil, 910-398-1485
- Ryan, Reagle, Ryan.reagle@onslow.k12.n.us, 724-421-6910
Timeline
Personal & Professional Development Advisor NAF4
MCCS Camp Lejeune
07.2024 - 03.2025
Elementary School Teacher
Onslow County Schools, Silverdale Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2024
Infant Lead
MCCS Camp Lejeune, Court House Bay CDC
08.2017 - 08.2018
Teller
Marine Federal Credit Union, Western Blvd
04.2017 - 08.2017
Lead Preschool Technician
MCCS Okinawa, Camp Courtney CDC
12.2015 - 02.2017
Operations Technician
Family Service Association
02.2013 - 03.2014
Assistant Manager
Famous Footwear
06.2008 - 02.2013
Master of Arts - Human Resources Management
Western University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oakland University
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