Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Veteran Mentor (Volunteer)
Dearborn Veterans Treatment Court
11.2023 - Current
Assisted and mentored veterans who have entered the criminal justice system through a four-tier program to help reestablish them as productive citizens in the Greater Detroit Metropolitan Area
Responsibilities include corresponding with the mentee weekly, appearing at court dates, and preparing interaction records for the court record
Veterans Service Representative (Volunteer)
University of Michigan, Veterans of The Game
08.2023 - Current
Responsible for hosting the Veterans of the Game tailgate at Michigan Stadium, every home University of Michigan football game
Duties included greeting distinguished guests, setting up, tearing down, and accommodating guests and patrons with merchandise
Helped raise awareness of the tailgate and assisted in fundraiser events
Veterans Service Representative
University of Michigan-Dearborn Veterans Resource Center
03.2023 - Current
Managed daily operations of the Veterans Service Center on the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s campus, including assisting veterans applying for VA Chapter 31 and 33 benefits
Keeping the center open to accommodate veterans during the academic day
Assisted in planning and coordinating Veterans Service events on campus
Assisted student veterans with questions and official correspondence to approve Veterans Administration Benefits
Legislative Intern
Canadian House of Commons MP Marcus Powlowski
05.2024 - 06.2024
Attended weekly committee meetings with Member of Parliament Marcus Powlowski and Legislative Assistant Simon Wood
Responsible for analyzing notes and quantitative data with Mr
Wood to prepare post briefs for MP Powlowski
Researched and prepared briefs on the subjects of The Rome Statute, Canadian opioid addiction and drug decriminalization
Reviewed and wrote responses to constituent letters
Corresponded with Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar’s staff concerning the restoration and upkeep of the Fort Frances-International Falls International Bridge
Campus Media Intern
University of Michigan-Dearborn
05.2023 - 08.2023
Oversaw and developed a plan to reinstitute campus radio (WUMD), school paper (The Michigan Journal), and campus the school journal of fine art and literature (The Lyceum)
Established a campus DJ service for events that was a business model for WUMD
Formed an agreement with the Office of Student Life to broadcast campus radio in the J.C
Rennick University Center
Logistics Analyst
Penske
01.2023 - 03.2023
Tracked and traced the departure and arrival times of trucks from Penske depots
Maintained digital and hard copy logs of estimated arrivals and departures
Communicated to clients about delays or early arrivals to ensure truck loads could be accepted
Logistics Specialist
The United States Navy
07.2009 - 11.2022
Implemented procedures to maintain an accurate inventory of repair parts
Rectifying a struggling inventory from 85% validity to 95% saved the U.S
Navy 3 million dollars in lost and damaged material
Conserving an estimated 250 person-hours in inventory reconciliation
Oversaw site investigations for ship configuration during initial outfitting, saving U.S
Navy and Fleet Forces San Diego 1 million dollars in labor and additional material
Ensured newly commissioned ships met expeditiously set timelines for delivery to fleet forces
Managed and 100 % accurately accounted for the Special Forces Body Armor Program
Ensured 150 Special Operators were outfitted to conduct high-value national taskings
Responsible for moving 12 million dollars of heavy equipment, freight, and shipments worldwide
Deployed to Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, International Relations & Spanish
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
04.2024
Skills
Engaged Learning
Disability evaluation
Effective Leadership Skills
Public Policy Management
Awards
The University of Michigan-Dearborn Difference Maker, 2023
The University of Michigan-Dearborn Deans List
Fall 2022
Winter 2023
Summer 2023
Fall 2023
Winter 2024
Summer 2024
United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation, 2013
Iraq Campaign Medal, 2012
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, In Lieu of Five Awards
Campus Leadership
Curator, Lyceum Speaker Series, 02/23, Present, Initiated the first annual Lyceum Speaker Series to host influential speakers for the arts, literature, and social justice., Worked with the Dean of Students to ensure funds were raised and allocated to host 1968 Olympian John Carlos in April 2024.
Editor-in-Chief, Lyceum, 02/24, Present, Managed yearly budget for school publications on fine art and literature., Curate the publication with the board of directors and host monthly writing and art workshops for the student body.
Treasurer, The University of Michigan-Dearborn Student Veterans Association, 02/24, Present, Managed allocation of funds and monthly reporting of all transactions to the Office of Student Life.
President, The Wolverine Media Network, 04/24, 10/24, Advocated and oversaw the four subsidiaries of WMN, which are WUMD (Campus Radio), CVN (Campus Video Network), The Lyceum (School Publication on Fine Arts and Literature), The Michigan Journal (School Newspaper)., Developed content and managed appropriated funding from UM-Dearborn., Printed and published the Michigan Journal school newspaper for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began., Established new programming for campus radio WUMD.
Timeline
Legislative Intern
Canadian House of Commons MP Marcus Powlowski
05.2024 - 06.2024
Veteran Mentor (Volunteer)
Dearborn Veterans Treatment Court
11.2023 - Current
Veterans Service Representative (Volunteer)
University of Michigan, Veterans of The Game
08.2023 - Current
Campus Media Intern
University of Michigan-Dearborn
05.2023 - 08.2023
Veterans Service Representative
University of Michigan-Dearborn Veterans Resource Center
03.2023 - Current
Logistics Analyst
Penske
01.2023 - 03.2023
Logistics Specialist
The United States Navy
07.2009 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, International Relations & Spanish
University of Michigan-Dearborn
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