Yolanda Henderson
Lawton,OK
Summary
Results-driven career counselor with extensive experience guiding service members through career transitions. Skilled in personalized planning, resume writing, and strategic job placement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Reserve Career Counselor
US Army
Seagoville, Texas
09.1994 - Current
- Guided service members in career exploration and job placement opportunities.
- Developed personalized career transition plans for military personnel.
- Facilitated workshops on resume writing and interview preparation skills.
- Collaborated with military leadership to identify workforce needs and trends.
- Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions to assess career goals and interests.
- Provided resources for education and vocational training options available to veterans.
- Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
- Provided comprehensive career counseling services to individuals of all ages and levels of experience.
- Consulted with clients to build effective search strategies for desired jobs.
- Developed individualized action plans for clients seeking employment or transitioning into new careers.
- Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for students.
- Advised clients on the importance of continuing education in order to stay competitive in the job market.
- Offered support services such as referrals for additional assistance when needed.
- Encouraged ongoing self-development through goal setting activities.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees or expenses.
Army Reserve Administrator
US Army Reserve
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
06.2010 - 09.2022
- Managed administrative functions for personnel records and documentation.
- Coordinated training schedules for military personnel and support staff.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for efficient document retrieval.
- Facilitated communication between command staff and service members.
- Organized logistics for equipment inspections and maintenance schedules.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
- Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements.
- Created presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint for management team members.
- Managed travel arrangements and accommodations for executive staff and visiting clients.
- Managed day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Cameron University
Lawton, OKSome College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Southwest Area Votech
Altus, OKSkills
- Career counseling
- Resume writing
- Job placement
- Career assessments
- Workshop facilitation
- Workforce development
Timeline
Army Reserve Administrator
US Army Reserve
06.2010 - 09.2022
Army Reserve Career Counselor
US Army
09.1994 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Cameron University
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Southwest Area Votech