Helping the unfortunate, Politics, Music and Fitness
William Harris
Odenton,MD
Summary
Results-driven management professional with extensive experience in military and veteran services, workforce development, and program management. Enthusiastic about helping others, particularly veterans, by providing essential resources and support for their successful transition to civilian life. Proven success in delivering veteran employment programs, managing outreach initiatives, and leading service delivery in both government and non-profit sectors. Proficient in Microsoft applications, HMIS, HelloSign, Teams, Zoom, and various IT platforms. Expertise in connecting veterans with employment resources, housing services, and career training, with a strong focus on holistic support and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Business Owner
Veterans, Blind & Underprivileged Career Services
- Founded a business providing career assessments and support services for veterans, blind individuals, and underprivileged communities.
Army Master Sergeant, Clinical Pathology Department Manager
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Directed operations for the Clinical Pathology Department, managing laboratory services and a team of medical technologists.
Lead Employment Specialist, HVRP Program
Easter Seals (Non-Profit)
11.2017 - Current
- Lead employment services and outreach initiatives for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP), covering multiple regions
- Coordinate with Continuums of Care (COCs), American Job Centers (AJCs), and Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists for veteran employment support.
Outreach Coordinator – IVTP Program
Friendship place (Non-Profit)
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Coordinated outreach for the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), working with veterans transitioning from incarceration
- Provided housing, employment services, and holistic support to veterans reintegrating into society.
Veteran Employment Specialist, DVOP / LVER
DC Department of Employment Services
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Delivered employment services to veterans, including job search assistance, resume writing, interview preparation, bonding services, and WIOA funding for career training.
Education
Master of Science in Health Care Management -
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science -
Touro University, New York
Veteran Training Certificate -
National Veteran Training Institute (NVTI), Denver, Colorado
Skills
- Veteran Employment Services & Workforce Development
- Program Management & Team Leadership
- Outreach & Partnership Development
- Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- HMIS, HelloSign, Teams, Zoom & Various IT Platforms
- WIOA Funding & Job Training
- Resume Writing & Job Search Assistance
- Philosophy - It is not a Hand-out; it is a Hand-up
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial and Innovative
- Client Engagement
- Industry Expertise
Yellow Ribbon Foundation Award, Wounded Warrior Project Award
Received award for providing Health Care Management, Career Services through TAP, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Interests
Timeline
Lead Employment Specialist, HVRP Program
Easter Seals (Non-Profit)
11.2017 - Current
Outreach Coordinator – IVTP Program
Friendship place (Non-Profit)
01.2014 - 01.2017
Veteran Employment Specialist, DVOP / LVER
DC Department of Employment Services
01.2006 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Touro University, New York
Veteran Training Certificate -
National Veteran Training Institute (NVTI), Denver, Colorado
Founder & Business Owner
Veterans, Blind & Underprivileged Career Services
Army Master Sergeant, Clinical Pathology Department Manager
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Master of Science in Health Care Management -
University of Maryland
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