Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices. Dependable Coordinator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
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Sonette Avalos
Oceanside,California
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Headquarters & Support Battalion and Security & Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA
Family Readiness Officer
Job overview
- Served as a Special Staff Officer with direct oversight of both Headquarters & Support Battalion and Security & Emergency Services Battalion’s Family Readiness Programs
- My duties include but were not limited to providing Family Readiness support services to over 2,400 military personnel as well as their families
- Boosting the use of various MCCS Programs and services along with developing creative ways to get people engaged in Family Readiness were some of my duties.
Armed Services YMCA, MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA
Business Manager
Job overview
- Developed and implemented programs within this 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to ensuring a better quality of life for military personnel and their families
- Managed volunteer logs for the Presidential Service Award Program
- Financial responsibilities included but were not limited to AP/AR, payroll, maintaining budgets, approving expenditures, grant writing and all human resource functions
- Served as interim Executive Director.
First Marine Regiment and First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA
Deployment Readiness Coordinator / Family Readiness Officer
2015.09 - Current (9 years)
Job overview
- Serves as a Special Staff Officer with direct oversight of First Marine Regiments Family Readiness Program
- My mission is to provide Family Readiness support services to over 2,000 military personnel as well as their families
- Reduced logistical errors through meticulous planning of transportation schedules and inventory management practices.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Drafting speeches, policy letters, and other official strategic communications along with the delivery of training briefs and support service presentations to active duty members and their families are within my area of responsibility (AOR).
Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, CA
Family Readiness Officer
2013.06 - 2015.09 (2 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Served as a Special Staff Officer with direct oversight of both Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron’s Family Readiness Program My duties include but are not limited to providing Family Readiness support services to over 350 military personnel as well as their families.
- Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Boosted team morale through recognition programs, resulting in higher productivity levels.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to meet organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Managed budgets effectively, prioritizing resource allocation for maximum impact on departmental goals.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to identify areas of opportunity and propose solutions.
Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA
Family Readiness Officer
2011.06 - 2013.06 (2 years)
Job overview
- Served as a Special Staff Officer with direct oversight of Marine Wing Support Squadron 374’s Family Readiness Program
- My duties include but are not limited to providing Family Readiness support services to over 600 military personnel as well as their families.
- Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Boosted team morale through recognition programs, resulting in higher productivity levels.
- Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing personnel skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
Marine Corps Community Services, MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA
Marketing Assistant/ Event Coordinator
2008.06 - 2010.06 (2 years)
Job overview
- Coordinated installation wide events for Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms
- Helped establish budgets for proposed events
- Managing details like choosing the event location, arranging the schedule, selecting speakers/entertainment, choosing vendors, selecting menus, procuring accommodations, creating and distributing marketing materials (invitations, flyers, advertisements,), and arranging transportation for attendees
- Handled government contracts in cooperation with the Installation Contracting and Procurement office
- It was also my duty to foster strong relationships across the various program assets within MCCS.
Education
California State University - San Marcos San Marcos, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
05.2024
University Overview
- Upsilon Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Charter Member
Mira Costa College Oceanside, CA
Associate of Arts from Communication Studies
05.2022
University Overview
- Honoree of CSU General Education
Mira Costa College Oceanside, CA
Associate of Arts from Social & Behavioral Sciences
05.2022
University Overview
- Black Student Union Member
Valley Career College
Pharmacology for Technicians - Diploma & State Licensure
01.2000
University Overview
Skills
- Contract Management
- Recordkeeping
- Administrative Leadership
- Financial Management
- Project Management
- Resource Allocation
- Strategic Planning
- Project Coordination
- Program Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Policy Implementation
- Process Improvement
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members to develop program models of achievement.
- Documented and resolved 3 program deficiencies which led to recognition as an exemplary program in the field.
- Received 5 Certificates of Commendation for program excellence.
Office Phone
Office Phone
757.708.5155Work Cell
Work Cell
760-207-3441Areas Of Specialty
Areas Of Specialty
- Program Management
- Hospitality/Tourism
- Resource & Referral Services
- Budgetary/Fiscal Management
- Personnel/Volunteer Management
- Policy Development
- Training and Operations
- Deployment Support Services
Training
Training
- AFPIMS Required Training
- FOCUS Project: Keeping your cool
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Training
- 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity Training
- Interpersonal Communications
- Developing Healthy Blended Families course
- Everbridge Communication Training
- L.I.N.K.S. Mentor training
- Emergency Preparedness Training
- The Happiness Advantage Course
- Security 101: Home & Cyber Safety
- 4 Lenses
- 5 Love languages
- Leadership Education Seminar
- Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Experience
- Family Readiness FRO/Volunteer/CTA Training
- Transition Counselor Institute Phase I
- Information Assurance (IA)
- Organizational Communication Systems Training
- IMEF Special Staff Officer Training
- GSA Purchase/Travel Card Training
- Volunteer Management Training
- SharePoint Site Owner/Library Owner Course (Level I&II)
- DTS Travel Documents Course
- Joint Ethics Training
- Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Training
- Welcome Resource Training (CamPen, 29 Palms & Miramar)
- Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations (CREDO)
- Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP)
- Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS)
- Leadership Education Seminar – Curriculum Team Leader/Room Facilitator/Speaker
- Marine Memorial Chapel – Youth Program/Music Ministry/Vacation Bible School Admin
- Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) – Youth Programs Volunteer
- Marine Corps Family Team Building – L.I.N.K.S. Mentor
- Newport Beach 1/1 Foundation – Advisory Board
- Boys & Girls Club – Advisory Board Member
- 12th Marine Corps Recruiting District – Family Readiness Advisor (RS Sacramento/RS Los Angeles)
- 7th Marine Regiment – Family Readiness Assistant
- 3rd Battalion / 1st Marines – Family Readiness Assistant
- American Red Cross – Ambassador/Greeter
- Morongo Unified Schools – Teachers Aide
- Armed Services YMCA – Volunteer Coordinator
- Bakersfield City Schools – Library Aide
- Fleet & Family Services – Office Clerk
- York County Schools – Parent Volunteer
Certification
- Certified Process Improvement Yellow Belt, US Marine Corps
- Green Belt Charter Project Pending
- SAFE Talk Certified
- ASSIST Trained
- Inspector - Commanding General Inspection Program
Timeline
Deployment Readiness Coordinator / Family Readiness Officer
First Marine Regiment and First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA
2015.09 - Current (9 years)
Family Readiness Officer
Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, CA
2013.06 - 2015.09 (2 years & 3 months)
Family Readiness Officer
Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA
2011.06 - 2013.06 (2 years)
Marketing Assistant/ Event Coordinator
Marine Corps Community Services, MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA
2008.06 - 2010.06 (2 years)
Family Readiness Officer
Headquarters & Support Battalion and Security & Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA
Business Manager
Armed Services YMCA, MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA
California State University - San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Studies
Mira Costa College
Associate of Arts from Communication Studies
Mira Costa College
Associate of Arts from Social & Behavioral Sciences
Valley Career College
Pharmacology for Technicians - Diploma & State Licensure
- Certified Process Improvement Yellow Belt, US Marine Corps
- Green Belt Charter Project Pending
- SAFE Talk Certified
- ASSIST Trained
- Inspector - Commanding General Inspection Program
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