Kris Griffiths

Kris Griffiths

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    MSNG Employment Director | USMC Veteran

  • Education

    • The University of Southern Mississippi

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      Bachelor of Arts - BA PSYCHOLOGY 3.88.

      Activities and Societies: Psy Chi, Student Veterans of America, Social Cognition and Behavior Lab.

    • The University of Southern Mississippi

      2023 - 2025
      Master of Business Administration - MBA
  • Experience

    • United States Marine Corps

      Nov 2011 - Oct 2016

      Completed over 70 emergency action training plans to completion with competencyDetailed over 30 security and operational incident reports and four confidentiality infraction reportsOrganized, inventoried and secured an estimated $250,000 dollars’ worth of essential military suppliesManaged 6 employees working for the security detachment and was responsible for maintaining accurate human resource administrative documentationPrepared reports regarding leave, training, awards, and performance evaluations for 6 employeesNegotiated prices, employed event/entertainment staff, and tracked/reported all purchases and ticket sales for a successful diplomatic event with 300 persons in attendance Show less

      • US Embassy Security Guard

        Nov 2013 - Oct 2016
      • Correctional Officer

        Nov 2011 - Oct 2013
    • MS Dept of Employment Security

      Apr 2020 - Apr 2023

      Performs professional level duties in the areas of veteran resource outreach, work history assessment, career counseling, training, needs assessment, employment planning and job placement to veteransAssists veterans in the development of resumes, cover letters and letters of explanationConducts case management duties and ensures confidentiality of all personnel records Interprets and applies all program rules and regulations as appropriateDevelops an individual employment plan that identifies employment goals, objectives and any appropriate services that will enable veterans to meet their employment goalsCreated a Veteran’s library including reading materials that provide motivation, career development assistance, self-marketing strategies, and job search assistance in order to provide the most up to date and relevant vocational guidance for veteran clients Show less

      • State Veterans Program Coordinator

        Oct 2021 - Apr 2023
      • Employment Specialist II - Disabled Veteran Outreach Program

        Apr 2020 - Oct 2021
    • Mississippi National Guard

      Apr 2023 - now
      MSNG Employment Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Business Engagement Professional

      Business U Inc
      Feb 2023
    • Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Oct 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kris Griffiths
      Highest Honors The University of Southern Mississippi Dec 2019 Exceptional academic record.
    • Awarded to Kris Griffiths
      Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal United States Marine Corps Embassy Security Group Nov 2016 Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for an outstanding level of service as a Marine Security Guard in both administrative and protective service duties