Zinitra Dixon
Dallas,TX
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented military veteran and career professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. My military service has sharpened my skills in structured operations and personnel management. I am now seeking to leverage my skills and experiences in a dynamic business administration role with my MBA. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Structure Tone
05.2024 - Current
- Utilizes PlanGrid, P6 Primavera, Microsoft Project for project management and document control
- Employees On-Screen Takeoff for accurate quantity surveys and material estimation
- Leverages Blue-beam Revu for digital workflows, including markups and document review
- Conducts detailed cost estimation for commercial construction projects
- Assists with general contractor duties, including subcontractor coordination and site and safety supervision
- Ensures adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards with the director of pre-construction
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones
- Provides technical support and problem-solving solutions on-site
- Manages resources such as equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to achieve project goals
- Coordinates with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Communicates with clients and coworkers about analysis results
- Identifies cost saving measures that could be implemented without compromising safety or quality standards during the project life cycle
- Finishes projects on time and within budget
- Conducts analyses addressing failure, reliability or yield improvement
- Prepares estimates and budgets
- Coordinates with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables
- Works with cross-functional teams to achieve goals
Navy Career Counselor
United States Navy, Navy Reserve Center Kitsap
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Instructed and processes service member's reenlistment opportunities and bonuses
- Taught sailors about rate conversions and the associated training requirements
- Provided guidance on career development and advancement through training
- Conducted training workshops to enhance retention strategies and techniques
- Trained service members to maintain accurate career progress records
- Educated servicemembers on deployability standards and the impact on career decisions
- Assisted in naval project management, data analysis, and presentation preparation
- Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement
- Participated in and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs
- Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for military personnel
- Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for enlisted and commissioned personnel
- Explained goals and expectations required of military personnel through advancement workshops
- Negotiated enlistment contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees or expenses
- Monitored NAVADMIN instructions that could affect sailor's lateral career movement
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training for fellow career counselors various unit assignments.
Navy Aviation Electronic Technician (Calibrations)
United States Navy, USS Nimitz
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Calibrates and maintains various measurement and test equipment
- Ensures precision and accuracy of measurement instruments and tools utilizing TMDE
- Conducts inspections to verify equipment compliance with standards
- Records calibration data and maintains calibration records
- Troubleshoots and repairs equipment to meet required specifications
- Adheres to quality control procedures and safety guidelines
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding scheduling of services, status updates and follow-up activities
- Created reports detailing the findings from each calibration activity; reported any discrepancies found during the process
- Interpreted drawings, schematics, manuals, technical documents, blueprints and other related materials to identify specific instrument types for calibration
- Interacted with customers for items requiring repair or calibration and fully explained results
- Maintained calibration database records accurately reflecting the current condition of all instruments calibrated
- Traveled to shipmates work centers to complete repairs and calibrations when equipment was not able to be moved to testing location
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials
Investigator
Department of Family & Protective Services
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Trained new investigators on assessing child abuse reports, emphasizing recognizing signs thorough investigations
- Educated colleagues on child protection laws and regulations, ensuring a clear understanding of legal processes
- Instructed investigators on constructing safety plans for at-risk children and families, teaching them to provide resources and referrals within their case management
- Promoted self-care training to help investigators cope with the emotional challenges of their work, prioritizing their well-being
- Provided follow-up care after termination of a case to ensure continued safety of the child
- Prepared detailed reports of all findings regarding cases of suspected abuse or neglect
- Served as a liaison between agencies providing support services for at-risk youth
- Interfaced with local court system, attending court proceedings and working directly with attorneys
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices
- Assessed risk factors that may lead to further harm or danger to a child's physical or emotional health
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case
- Developed and maintained relationships with families, community resources, and other stakeholders to provide appropriate services
- Reviewed case documentation to ensure compliance with state regulations and laws governing Child Protective Services
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for court appearances and other service needs
- Educated parents about their rights and responsibilities regarding custody issues
- Investigated allegations of child abuse or neglect by gathering information from the family and other sources
- Developed and implemented family care plans
- Investigated allegations of physical or sexual abuse by interviewing witnesses and reviewing relevant documents
- Informed victims and their families about legal processes and timelines
Court Reporting Intake Specialist
U.S. Legal Support
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Efficiently managed intake, organization, and retrieval of legal documents from law firms and clients
- Entered crucial document details into databases, enhancing accessibility for quick retrieval
- Cross-referenced information for accuracy, collaborating across departments to improve operational processes
- Safely stored and archived electronic documents using advanced document management systems
- Collaborated closely with legal professionals and team members, ensuring timely completion of document-related tasks
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases
- Proofread documents for grammar, punctuation errors prior to filing in court or distributing internally
- Organized case files, including paper and electronic versions of pleadings, motions, orders, and transcripts
- Scanned hardcopy documents into electronic format for storage in secure databases
- Updated client records on computer systems ensuring accuracy of information stored
- Drafted routine correspondence such as letters of acknowledgement or response to inquiries
- Coordinated with processor for updates on subpoenas and coordinated law office activities
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, Texas08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX05-2018
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Problem Solving
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Negotiation
- Customer Service
- Multi-tasking
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Asset management
- Safety-minded
- Contract management
- RFI documentation
- Scheduling software
- Documentation control and database management
- Proficient in MS Office Suite programs
- Child interviewing and welfare laws
- Parenting education
- Assertiveness training
- Conducting interviews
- Case documentation
- Investigative techniques
- Mental health awareness
- Neglect and abandonment reporting
- De-escalation techniques
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Mentoring and coaching
- Program coordination
- Policy interpretation
- Career counseling
- Workforce readiness
- Effective listening
- Critical thinking
- Creative lesson plan development
- Career advising and assessments
Accomplishments
Naval Achievement Medal (April 2024)
Awarded for serving as a command career counselor and reserve support leading petty officer from July 2022 to November 2024. Meticulously supervised 52 Newly Affiliated selected reservists through the onboarding process, ensuring 100% mobilization readiness for units to assist Navy Reserve Center command career counselor. Processed 177 reenlistment/ extensions, completed 87 pre separation counselings, awarded $670k in bonus entitlements, and reviewed over 750 sailor records to establish educational benefits eligibility.
Timeline
Project Engineer
Structure Tone
05.2024 - Current
Navy Career Counselor
United States Navy, Navy Reserve Center Kitsap
06.2022 - 11.2024
Navy Aviation Electronic Technician (Calibrations)
United States Navy, USS Nimitz
11.2019 - 06.2022
Investigator
Department of Family & Protective Services
08.2018 - 09.2019
Court Reporting Intake Specialist
U.S. Legal Support
05.2015 - 08.2018
MBA - Human Resources Management
University of Houston - Downtown
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Downtown
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lone Star College
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