Experience

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  United states air force

  Sept 1992 - Sept 2012

  * Direct supervision and control of over 160 personnel supporting daily operations* Prepared and maintained records, including personnel management documentation & database entry* Provided expert advice to supervision & others on technical, systems-, or process-related topics* Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations affecting safety and security* Coordinated services with other agencies and organizations * Direct supervision and control of 42 personnel supporting daily operations* Provided management of initial assessments, job skills training, and career counseling* Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers * Manage budgets and direct allocations, authorizing expenditures and payments* Developed operational goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work effectively to ensure over 80 combat pilots maintained proficiency * Observed, received, and otherwise obtained information from all relevant sources.* Communicated with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, government, and other external sources * Trained and supervised staff providing job readiness through lesson plans and Air Force special interest training programs, including CPR training and development of training plan* All training programs professionally managed; office earned “Air Force Inspector General Award of Excellence” during Air Force top-level inspection * Maintained accurate monitoring through daily reconciliation and quality assurance of database entries.* Exceptional ability to write and revise complex policies and administrative procedures MASTER INSTRUCTOR, Munitions Apprentice Course; * Responsible for initial education development for over 1350 entry-level personnel* Instructed, motivated and instilled AF concepts and core values; over 3200 lecture hours * Evaluated trainee progress, administered tests, conducted counseling and maintained trainee recordsCERTIFICATIONS:Master Instructor CertificationOccupational Instructor Certification •Developed and revised complex policies and administrative procedures•Maintained accurate monitoring through daily reconciliation & quality assurance of database entries•Determines and maintains storage facilities, reports, safety, and security requirements•Performs inspections and maintains inspection and storage records

  • Manager, Operations (Munitions Control)

    Jan 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Manager, Production (Conventional Maintenance)

    Jun 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Manager, Production (Precision Guided Munitions)

    Aug 2009 - May 2010

  • Manager, Training (Munitions Readiness)

    Apr 2007 - Aug 2009

  • Manager, Facility (Munitions Storage)

    Mar 2006 - Apr 2007

  • Master Instructor, Vocational Education (Munitions Apprentice Course)

    Dec 2002 - Mar 2006

  • Craftsman, Munitions Systems

    Sept 1992 - Dec 2002
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  San diego city college

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Senior tutor/graduate intern, dsps

  •Assisted in counseling support with supervision for accommodations, conducted intake assessments, follow up services, and liaison support with campus professionals to meet the students’ needs•Guided students to discuss their options and goals for college preparation and accommodations, including helping them connect with community resources; DOR, VA, in-house LD testing, and college transfer options•Prepared and maintained confidential case files including students’ personal and eligibility documentation, service provided, narratives of student contact, and relevant correspondence •Aided students and faculty on assistive technology services including LiveScribe pen training, Sonocent demonstrations, use of computer and phone applications •Team oriented; aided DSPS test proctor ensuring over 1500 exams were ready for students to take their final exams with accommodations in a distraction reduced environment •Reception support, provided mobility orientations, campus & community liaison for students with disabilities Show less

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  Southwestern community college district

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Counseling intern

  •Conducted intake interviews with participants to determine qualifications and preparedness for employment•Provided individual vocational guidance to a diverse population of students with disabilities through assessment of student interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics•Instructed students on job search tasks including resume building, job development, interviewing, skills and completing applications •Liaised with DOR counselors and DSS counselors to coordinate student referrals and contact students to schedule intakes and follow up appointments•Participated in community events and conduct presentations to expand vocational services and educate employers about incentives on hiring individuals with disabilities including the On-The-Job Training program•Assisted program coordinator in all administrative duties, development and implemented new systems to increase efficiency, revised monthly report templates, created new quarterly and year end reports, and new budget reports Show less

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  San diego city college

  Jan 2018 - now

  • Provide oversight of day-to-day operations of disability support department includingCounseling, Campus Test Proctoring Center, High Tech Center/Technology operations, and Instructional/Educational Assistance Courses• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to faculty, instructors, and administrative professionals in the department• Plan, monitor, and manage DSPS budget and expenditures, including state DSPS funding, college unrestricted general fund, and other funding sources• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to educational opportunities and accessibility for students with disabilities• Direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records, and files regarding personnel, facilities, programs, operations, and activities• Liaison with instructors regarding essential course elements and the implementation of accommodations in the classroom Show less • Provide oversight of day-to-day operations of disability support department includingCounseling, Campus Test Proctoring Center, High Tech Center/Technology operations, and Instructional/Educational Assistance Courses• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to faculty, instructors, and administrative professionals in the department• Plan, monitor, and manage DSPS budget and expenditures, including state DSPS funding, college unrestricted general fund, and other funding sources• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to educational opportunities and accessibility for students with disabilities• Direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records, and files regarding personnel, facilities, programs, operations, and activities• Liaison with instructors regarding essential course elements and the implementation of accommodations in the classroom Show less •Provide academic, career, personal and disability management counseling to students with disabilities•Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the initial intake interview, collection and analysis of verification of disability documentations to determine eligibility for services; develop student authorized accommodation plan, individual counseling, group presentations, instruction•Authorization of academic accommodations required by the ADA, Section 504, Section 508 and other federal laws•Prepare written reports, maintain accurate documentation of all services and contacts, and maintain confidential student records in compliance with state and federal requirements•Provide disability awareness training and consultation to college faculty and classified professionals•Work collaboratively with other college staff, faculty, administration, community agencies and other education institutions•Participate in college and division governance assignments and other departmental responsibilities as required•Participate in the development and revision of curriculum, program evaluation, and assessment of student learning outcome•Maintain current knowledge in the subject-matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies•Evaluate and revise course outlines, course materials, and instructional methods Show less •Provide academic, career, personal and disability management counseling to students with disabilities using the interactive process to include determining eligibility for services through disability verification documentation, initial intake interview, authorization of academic accommodations, assessment, orientation, advisement, academic planning, registration assistance, and maintenance of confidential student files•Support veterans in both DSPS and the Veterans office; Provide counseling to veteran students for academic, career, personal and disability management•Facilitate the provision of support services and authorized academic accommodations, i.e., computer/access technology, adaptive equipment, liaison with faculty, resource support, testing accommodations, etc.•Provide consultation and support to faculty, staff and administration regarding student issues, educational programs, 508 compliance and universal design techniques through workshops, orientations, and meetings•Collaborates with program planning, project implementation, program evaluation and assessment of student learning outcomes•Communicate the DSPS mission, responsibilities, disability awareness and services to empower diverse students, community organizations, staff, faculty, and administrators•Participates on Academic Solutions Workshop committee to aide high school students in college courses and college students who are in academic/progress probation status Show less

  • DSPS Coordinator/Counselor

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Acting DSPS Coordinator/Counselor

    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  • Assistant Professor, DSPS Counselor

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2023

  • DSPS Adjunct Counselor

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Personal Growth Instructor, Career & Life Planning

    Jan 2018 - May 2018
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  Southwestern community college district

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Dss, adjunct counselor

  •Provide academic, career, disability, and personal counseling to students with disabilities to help them achieve educational and personal goals •Conduct initial intake interviews, collect and analyze verification documentation and develop authorization of academic accommodations, maintain confidential student files and facilitate support services including registration assistance, note takers, tutors, adapted equipment, test proctoring, and related services•Develop and monitor over 50 Student Education Plans to assist DSPS students in meeting their academic, personal, and career goals •Collaborate with college instructors, counselors, and Disability Support Services (DSS) personnel to empower students to better understand their disability(ies) and how to challenge those disability(ies) to reach their goals •Provide consultation and support to diverse campus faculty and staff regarding student accommodations and DSS programs and services as required by state and federal regulations •Maintain liaison with educational and community-based organizations for ongoing referral outreach and recruitment Show less

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  San diego state university

  Jan 2020 - now

  Lecturer, rehabilitation counseling program

  •Educate Master’s level students on development of skills and techniques of counseling•Empower students to demonstrate a commitment to sustained personal growth and development though interpersonal interactions, reflection and introspection•Lead participation in on-line discussion, face-to-face meetings, role playing, and demonstration with students on a variety of theories and techniques during their practicum experience•Examine and discuss counselor values, beliefs, biases, and stereotypes related to disability, cultural diversity, gender differences, aging, and economic disparity and their relevance to the counseling relationship•Prepare course material such as syllabi, homework assignments and lecture through universal design processes Show less