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
Santa Clara, CA
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, California05.2017
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