Experience

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  United states air force

  Sept 1995 - Oct 2017

  Chief master sergeant (e9)

  Mentored/educated 400 United States Air Force Academy cadets on leadership, change management, and diversity. Readied students for transformation from Air Force cadets to Air Force officers and prepared them for their new roles and responsibilities as leaders.Led weekly lunch/learn program with multi-service personnel focused on interviewing skills, resume building, credentialing, education, dress for success, and networking. 10-15 enlisted and officer personnel attended weekly for 5-week interactive and engaging seminar with community leaders. 3-year course helped hundreds transition into their next chapter, while connecting with civilian mentors.Oversaw administrative functions, organized and maintained schedule, managed team of, and effectively communicated with, 25-75 personnel in 4 geographically separated 24/7 work centers. Show less

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  Self employed

  May 2018 - now

  Project management professional
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  Ecothrive farms

  Oct 2019 - now

  Executive director

  Nonprofit, agritherapy farm focused on helping individuals find their identity and rediscover their personal worth through relationships grown and developed on the farm.

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  Score small business mentors dayton

  May 2022 - May 2023

  Dayton score mentor
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  Serco

  Jul 2022 - now

  Guide the transitioning Military Servicemembers in identifying goals, while also assisting them with recognizing any employment or education gaps. Conduct large group instruction and provide individual counseling on the job search process. Provide transitioning Servicemembers (Active, Reserve, National Guard), family members, and Veterans a comprehensive understanding of preparing for civilian employment, job searching, job application processes, networking, technical training opportunities, credentialing, and assistance in preparing for civilian employment and participation in technical programs and schools; and who can conduct large group instruction and provide counseling on the job search process. Facilitate job search and process workshops with curriculum and activities created specifically for Spouses, Veterans, and Wounded Warriors. Mentor and assist in training of part-time Employment Facilitators new to the program to include a 90 day post-hire review. Show less

  • IT Trainer/Developer

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Senior Employment Facilitator, DOL VETS TAP

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Employment Facilitator, DOL VETS TAP

    Jul 2022 - Feb 2023