Experience

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  Us army

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Russian linguist

  I was a Russian Linguist. I conducted tactical military intelligence operations.

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  Us army

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2009

  Marketing specialist / psychological operations specialist

  Oversaw day-to-day activities for Psychological Operations Units. Managed, trained and evaluated subordinates. Evaluated the effectiveness of PSYOP products. Prepared and presented briefings to senior leaders, civilians, and foreign service members. Maintained database to track shortcomings and corrective actions. • Planned and coordinated PSYOP programs and liaison activities with unit staff to provide psychological services at combatant commands located throughout theater of operations, while deployed. • Defined and aligned appropriate processes, methods and strategies to successfully implement selected program. • Analyzed psychological vulnerabilities and susceptibilities of target audiences to determine potential for exploitation as well as evaluated intelligence, PSYOP studies, and estimates to determine appropriate target audience. • Recorded, cross-referenced, stored, and retrieved PSYOP-relevant information manually or using automated data processing equipment. Show less

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  Us army

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2014

  Senior human resources manager / senior career counselor

  Oversaw career counseling, consulting and guidance for command’s retention program. Assisted in managing military personnel / pay issues. Conducted briefings and distributed materials to appropriate staff. Reviewed and applied incoming regulations and directives in relation to administrative matters of service members. Accountable for HR program effectiveness and managing workflows. Maintained liaison with local personnel, agencies and finance offices.• Developed and presented recommendations to the Commander, staff, and subordinate units on administrative matters regarding reenlistment statistics within the command.• Created and disseminated administrative estimates, plans, orders, and reports to proper channels in support of soldier retention and career development requirements. • Maximized soldier reenlistment efforts by establishing policies, methods and procedures to provide personnel services and programs supporting soldier retention goals. • Leveraged knowledge of retention programs, military school enrollment data, and annual authorizations to help Commander identify manpower and staffing requirements at the command level for 2,500+ personnel. Show less

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  Airstreams renewables inc

  May 2014 - Jul 2015

  North carolina regional admissions representative

  Served as an Admission Representative responsible for recruiting and enrolling student’s for training program across North Carolina and Virginia. Accountable for administrative / personnel functions, student services, resource planning & execution, event support, communications, and student recruitment / development. • Helped students exceed and/or meet career / educational goals by advising and scheduling students for classes to assist them in their academic, personal and professional development. • Assisted in planning and coordinating schedules and key resources to facilitate job fairs, school visits, presentations, and community / campus events. • Worked closely with campus departments and leadership to communicate and promote new job or employment opportunities in the region. • Met monthly enrollment goals and expectations by analyzing information to improve performance and maintain a high level of customer service. Show less

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  Caci international inc

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  Test control officer

  Provide administrative support in all language training and testing activities for the 3rd Special Forces Group. Test and monitor new methods of testing. Accountable for process improvements, reporting requirements, grading / scoring tests, regulatory compliance, HR / personnel issues, recordkeeping / filing, and customer relations. • Developed and implemented creative, innovative processes to increase the number of tests that could be offered with no instances of cheating. • Created mail merge forms to notify candidates of their testing information as well as to assist in preparing paperwork needed to conduct the tests. • Scheduled and proctored more than 3,000 oral proficiency interviews, defense language proficiency and aptitude battery tests. • Tracked and managed suspense logs for personnel testing and two years of testing data per Army Policy.• Successfully recommended, designed, implemented and improved management testing programs and methods in accordance with military regulations and guidance.• Trained multiple new Test Control Officers in proper testing procedures and administrative functions before, during and after the test. Show less

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  National federation of state high school associations

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Soccer referee

  Recreational and travel referee 2016-17, High School Certified 2018

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  Yorktown systems group

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2020

  Provide administrative support in all language training and testing activities for the 3rd Special Forces Group. Test and monitor new methods of testing. Accountable for process improvements, reporting requirements, grading / scoring tests, regulatory compliance, HR / personnel issues, recordkeeping / filing, and customer relations. • Developed and implemented creative, innovative processes to increase the number of tests that could be offered with no instances of cheating. • Created mail merge forms to notify candidates of their testing information as well as to assist in preparing paperwork needed to conduct the tests. • Scheduled and proctored more than 3,000 oral proficiency interviews, defense language proficiency and aptitude battery tests. • Tracked and managed suspense logs for personnel testing and two years of testing data per Army Policy.• Successfully recommended, designed, implemented and improved management testing programs and methods in accordance with military regulations and guidance.• Trained multiple new Test Control Officers in proper testing procedures and administrative functions before, during and after the test. Show less

  • LREC, Test Control Officer

    Jan 2017 - Apr 2020

  • Test Control Officer

    Jan 2017 - Apr 2020
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  North carolina national guard

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Program analyst

  Conduct studies of work processes and procedures; review reports and studies to ensure that user requirements are met and appropriate rules and regulations are utilized; evaluate unit and organizational effectiveness; assist in the development of directives and the design, development, documentation, and implementation of various reporting systems; operate and maintain DTS.

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  North carolina national guard

  Jul 2022 - now

  Budget analyst

  Provides management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds. Reviews annual appropriation and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent. Reviews and interprets higher headquarters’ orders, guidelines and directives, and policies and precedents to assess impact on State programs. Prepares budget requests consistent with guidance issued by NGB. Advises Program Managers (PMs) on the appropriate use of discretionary funds consistent with fiscal law. Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller. Certify funds in GFEBS for Purchase Requisitions (Level 4). Produce Bi-monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs (AFP) and allotment (ALLT) for these accounts to PMs, senior management and NGB. Develops, coordinates and distributes Funding Allocation Targets to division and PM accounts using the State Automated Budget System and the State Accounting and Reservation System. Produces monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs and allotment for these accounts to PMs, senior management, the Chief of Staff, the Adjutant General (AG) and NGB. Responsible for the budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs, deployments, and mobilizations for the state ARNG. Develops processes and guidance in unique situations without specific guidance Show less

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  Dahl rustic woodwork

  Dec 2023 - now

  Small business owner

  I created custom rustic wood decor for your home. Specialize in flags and crosses, and I can carve most anything on my CNC machine.