Claudia E. Barros

Experience

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  US ARMY

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2018

  Serves as the First Sergeant for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), USAOTC, a major subordinate command comprised of 119 assigned Soldiers, 240 Department of Army Civilians (DACs), 139 contractors on Fort Hood and three forward directorates. Responsible for promoting and executing the commander's vision and imperatives; assists and advises the commander on all enlisted matters; responsible for planning, coordination and executing quality training, combat readiness, professional development and mentorship of 70 NCOs in 18 differentMOSs, morale, health, welfare, and discipline of Soldiers. Supports the USAOTC Family Readiness Group of over 250 families and ensures DOD expectations for the SHARP/EO/EEO programs are met. Show less First Sergeant for the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD), III Corps Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBN) (FWD), deployed to Kuwait ISO Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). Responsible for the training, maintaining, readiness, and morale and welfare of over 486 Soldiers, 149 Joint service members, and 180 coalition members from 66 countries. Provides administrative, maintenance and logistics support to service members from all DoD services. Supports the III Corps Family Readiness Group of over 800 families and ensures DoD expectations for the SHARP/EO/EEO programs are met across all services and coalition partners. Show less Served as the Brigade Physical Security Manager; All Source Collection Element (ACE) Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) for Kosovo Force (KFOR)18 in support of Multi-National Battle Group East (MNBG-E); responsible for Request for Information (RFIs) within NATO relating to MNBG-E; responsible for daily operations within the KFOR 18 ACE, and coordination with the KFOR National Intelligence Center-Pristina (NIC-P); supervises the maintenance of equipment valued at $5 million; responsible for the training, welfare, and safety of two Officers, two Warrant Officers, three NCOs and seven junior Enlisted. Show less

  • Soldier

    Jun 1997 - Jul 2018

  • Chief of Operations /First Sergeant

    Oct 2016 - May 2018

  • Senior Advisor/First Sergeant

    Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Chief Operating Officer/Senior Intelligence Sergeant

    Aug 2013 - May 2015
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  Military Transition Network

  Dec 2017 - Nov 2018

  Director of Social Media

  As MTN’s Director of Social Media, Claudia oversees the agency’s growing social media practice. This includes providing strategic leadership and mentorship to her team, the staff and the agency’s clients. Claudia’s expertise spans leadership on the evolving social space, generating new business opportunities, seeking out diverse talent and skillsets and managing day-to-day operations of the agency’s social practice.Prior to leading the social media department, Claudia focused on strategic media planning including both traditional & digital. Claudia is truly passionate about her work and she models a high level of energy and positivity in her work environment. What energizes her most is the process of discovery and listening to find how brands can connect with consumers on a more meaningful level, based on shared values and experiences. Show less

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  VetExec

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Corporate Fellow - US Chamber of Commerce

  Professional development and growth opportunity with exposure and integration into the corporate environment for transitioning service members. While transitioning through the Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship Program at Ft. Hood, as a fellow at a startup company called VetExec in Liberty Hill, Texas where I currently serve as the Director of Business Process Improvement implementing new ideas and building out my network.

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  VETTED

  May 2018 - Sept 2019

  As the Senior Lead Program Manger for VETTED I am driven by its mission to connect people, services, and supports by helping military leaders laterally transition into the corporate world or entrepreneurship through our Vetted Accelerated Management (MBA) Certification Program. I thrive in an environment that emphasizes: innovation through new ideas, striving for excellence by taking pride in my work, embracing our differences as a source of strength, accomplishing more through partnership, leading by example, and learning for continuous improvement. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing a major agency program and/or providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public. Lead Program Manager plans, assigns, and/or supervises the work of others. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Job requires detailed oriented individuals with ability to apply complex policies and procedures. Must be able to work in a highly stressful and fast paced environment under constant pressure to meet required deadlines. Show less As the Lead Program Manger for VETTED I am driven by its mission to connect people, services, and supports by helping military leaders laterally transition into the corporate world or entrepreneurship through our Vetted Accelerated Management (MBA) Certification Program. I thrive in an environment that emphasizes: innovation through new ideas, striving for excellence by taking pride in my work, embracing our differences as a source of strength, accomplishing more through partnership, leading by example, and learning for continuous improvement. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing a major agency program and/or providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public. Lead Program Manager plans, assigns, and/or supervises the work of others. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Job requires detailed oriented individuals with ability to apply complex policies and procedures. Must be able to work in a highly stressful and fast paced environment under constant pressure to meet required deadlines. Show less

  • Senior Lead Program Manager

    Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Lead Program Manager

    May 2018 - Jul 2018
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  Intrepid Global Leadership

  May 2018 - May 2019

  Senior Program Manager

  As the Senior Lead Program Manger for Intrepid Global Leadership I am driven by its mission to connect people, services, and supports by empowering military leaders transition into the private Sector through our Intrepid Career Advancement Readiness Education (I-CARE). I thrive in an environment that emphasizes: innovation through new ideas, striving for excellence by taking pride in my work, embracing our differences as a source of strength, accomplishing more through partnership, leading by example, and learning for continuous improvement. Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing a major agency program and/or providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public. Senior Lead Program Manager plans, assigns, and/or supervises the work of others. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Job requires detailed oriented individuals with ability to apply complex policies and procedures. Must be able to work in a highly stressful and fast paced environment under constant pressure to meet required deadlines. Show less

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  Veterati

  Oct 2019 - Aug 2024

  Strategic Growth Advisor/Mentor

  As I transitioned from the military in 2018 and I used Veterati as a mentee and got great mentorship from some amazing people volunteering their time and sharing their knowledge thru this amazing digital platform that supports the military community pursue the careers of their dreams.As a US Army Veteran and Military Spouse I knew I wanted to give back to Veterati and the Veteran community by becoming a mentor and providing the same opportunity that was provided to me when I needed it.The #1 Challenge For Service Members Coming Home: Finding a Job1.5 million transitioning Veterans and 5.5 million military spouses are unemployed or under-employedVeterati is bringing together a nation-wide community of mentors to solve this together. Show less

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  Grand Canyon University

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2023

  http://www.gcu.edu/c/claudia.barrosAs a University Development Counselor for Grand Canyon University (GCU) my job is to enroll students for our online programs and to develop relationships with local (ATX) businesses, school districts, hospitals, non-profits organizations, Head Start & Early Childhood Centers and start-ups companies to create a partnership that will provide scholarship opportunities for their employees and their communities. http://www.gcu.edu/c/claudia.barrosAs a University Development Counselor for Grand Canyon University (GCU) my job is to enroll students for our online programs and to develop relationships with local (ATX) businesses, school districts, hospitals, non-profits organizations, Head Start & Early Childhood Centers and start-ups companies to create a partnership that will provide scholarship opportunities for their employees and their communities.

  • University Development Counselor III

    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  • University Development Counselor II

    Aug 2020 - Apr 2023