STEPHANIE PEREZ
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Practiced at enhancing community support with forward-thinking strategies and skilled leadership over teams and resources. Well-organized, industrious and dedicated to boosting support to meet expanding requirements. Knowledgeable about organizing referrals, offering direct support and orchestrating effective outreach. Skilled at cultivating strong partnerships to advance organizational objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterans Career Advisor
Texas Veterans Commission
Lubbock, TX
05.2020 - Current
- Developed over 25 new career and employment plans in first year with TVC based on different veterans needs.
- Enhanced community outreach to recruit 3-5 new veterans monthly to highlight programs and meet targets.
- Led 2-3 workshops monthly for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion and resume building.
Veterans Education Advisor
South Plains College
Lubbock, TX
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided assistance to veterans and their dependents regarding education benefits.
- Assisted numerous student veterans and dependents on developing plans to improve academic standing.
- Updated hours used of Post 9/11 GI Bill and Hazelwood Act benefits in federal/state systems.
WIOA Case Manager
Workforce Solutions of the South Plains
Lubbock, TX
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided case management, assessment, guidance and follow up services to up to 50 individuals.
- Assisted participants with obtaining training and education needs.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Food Service Supervisor
United States Army
09.2001 - 12.2009
- Honorably Discharged.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.2014
Skills
- Community Relations
- Proficient in Zoom and Teams
- Program development
- Dependable and Responsible
- Planning and Coordination
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Computer Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Work with Minimal Supervision
- Report writing
Timeline
Veterans Career Advisor
Texas Veterans Commission
05.2020 - Current
Veterans Education Advisor
South Plains College
11.2018 - 05.2020
WIOA Case Manager
Workforce Solutions of the South Plains
10.2016 - 11.2018
Food Service Supervisor
United States Army
09.2001 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
Texas Tech University
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