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Tai Tran

San Jose,California

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterans Service Representative ( Extra Help)

Santa Clara County
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted veterans and dependents in preparing forms and documents to present claims for benefits.
  • Conducted in-person and telephone interviews with veterans and advocates to explain benefits and related programs.
  • Reviewed and requested medical records, military personnel records and service verification records to determine eligibility status.
  • Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.

Purchasing Agent

Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for coordinating and executing purchasing activities for all company departments
  • Negotiated contracts and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness and competitive pricing
  • Monitored supplier performance and delivery schedules to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
  • Resolved supplier related issues in a timely and efficient manner
  • Managed purchasing budgets and cost savings initiatives
  • Developed and implemented strategies to streamline procurement processes.

Veteran's Employment Specialist

Good Will Of Silicon Valley
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assisted in the development of local and state employment services and resources for veterans
  • Developed a comprehensive network of employers, veteran's organizations, and other employment resources
  • Developed and implemented strategies to assist veterans in successful job placement
  • Assisted veterans in creating individualized job search plans to identify employment goals and objectives.

Combat Engineer

U.S. Army
08.2011 - 11.2014
  • Compiled and maintained accurate reports, records, and statistical data related to HR activities
  • Assisted in the development of HR policies and procedures
  • Managed recruitment and onboarding process for new hires, including scheduling interviews, reviewing resumes and conducting background checks
  • Developed team leaders through coaching and mentoring to build leadership skills

Education

Business Administration in International Business -

San Jose State
05.2021

Liberal Arts in Business & CIS Emphasis -

De Anza Community College
Cupertino, California
05.2017

Skills

  • Budgeting & Accounting
  • Customer, Client & Vendor Relations
  • Critical Thinking, Communication
  • Leadership- Team Building
  • Proficient In Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Windows, MacOS, IOS

Certification

CVSRA Phase 1

Timeline

Veterans Service Representative ( Extra Help)

Santa Clara County
09.2023 - Current

Purchasing Agent

Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2022 - Current

Veteran's Employment Specialist

Good Will Of Silicon Valley
01.2022 - 04.2022

Combat Engineer

U.S. Army
08.2011 - 11.2014

Business Administration in International Business -

San Jose State

Liberal Arts in Business & CIS Emphasis -

De Anza Community College

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