Zachary Warlow
Homestead,United States
Summary
U.S. Veteran with management experience looking to pursue a career in government service with a focus on Russian and Eurasian affairs. Hardworking professional in the process of a career change who can provide years of work experience, education in multiple fields, and a track record of service and success. Will utilize an eclectic skill set to assist the nation's policy and program initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Housing Manager/Community Outreach Specialist
Veterans Place Of Washington Blvd. Salary: $50,000
01.2021 - Current
- Managed three separate Grant Per Diem transitional housing programs serving over 100 Veterans experiencing homelessness
- Engaged in high-level meetings with Executive Director, VA liaisons, and local treatment team to develop, coordinate, and implement homeless prevention initiatives and service coordination
- Ability to adapt and negotiate policy implementation during the COVID-19 pandemic, including safety and program policies
- Assisted front-line staff in solving disputes, conflict resolution, and policy implementation. Daily interactions with each Veteran enrolled in the program.
- Engaging in 4 hours of weekly street outreach, visiting homeless camps and impoverished neighborhoods to assist in program education and service coordination.
Rapid Rehousing Programs Manager
Welcome Home Inc. Salary: $50,000
12.2017 - 01.2021
- Worked caseloads of 20+ clients, serving 150 Veteran/Veteran families, while managing three other case managers
- While manager, maintained 92% housing placement rate in fiscal year 2020
- Balanced budget of $95,000 of temporary financial assistance, allocating resources in order to improve compliance, while providing much needed assistance
- Negotiate terms between clients, landlords, property management companies, in order to ensure best possible lease/rental agreements.
- Intensive case management in order to aid homeless clientele with counseling, navigating VA health care, applying for benefits, service referrals, additional case management.
Readjustment Counseling Therapist
Department Of Veterans Affairs Salary: $45,000
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Term position with the VA that involved working with over 70 combat Veterans providing counseling services
- Facilitated multiple groups and individual services, utilizing multiple therapeutic modalities across a wide demographic of client (Vietnam, Desert Storm, OIF/OEF Veterans)
- Helped to start and implement state wide initiative of providing services for Veteran population in Prison.
- First to work with inmate Veteran population at Moberly Correctional facility, conducting PTSD education and group/individual counseling.
- Provided presentation on PTSD during break-out sessions at Missouri Workforce Association Conference.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Russian Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12.2023
Master of Science - Psychological Sciences
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2011
Skills
- Leadership and management experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Adaptability and resilience
- Multi-cultural awareness and knowledge
- Foreign language skills
- Calm in pressure situations
- Eclectic knowledge base
Accomplishments
- U.S. Veteran: Army (2011-2017)
- SPBU Olympiad of Russian Language (2021)
- Critical Language Scholarship: Tbilisi Georgia (June-August 2022)
- Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (June-August 2023)
Certification
- Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian studies Certificate
Languages
Russian
Professional Working
Turkish
Elementary
Additional Information
- Deeply committed to learning and improving language skills.
- Currently taking a private class to continue study of the Turkish language (A1.2). This is a two month course which meets twice a week for 2 hours per session for a total of 30 hours.
- Goal is to be at a B1 intermediate level by end of year 2024.
- Currently at a high level B2 in Russian with continual practice everyday with a goal of achieving advanced C1 by end of year 2024.
Timeline
Transitional Housing Manager/Community Outreach Specialist
Veterans Place Of Washington Blvd. Salary: $50,000
01.2021 - Current
Rapid Rehousing Programs Manager
Welcome Home Inc. Salary: $50,000
12.2017 - 01.2021
Readjustment Counseling Therapist
Department Of Veterans Affairs Salary: $45,000
10.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Russian Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science - Psychological Sciences
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian studies Certificate
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