Holly R. Nusom

Experience

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  Penn State University

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2020

  Implementation Specialist | Research and Evaluation Associate

  Key Accomplishments:• Researched and authored rapid literature reviews examining topics that impact the military community. • Provided technical assistance for professionals working with military-connected individuals to assist with program identification and implementation via phone, live chat, and email correspondence. • Collaborated with leadership team to develop and implement a social media strategy for the organization. • Authored 30 scripts and consulted on the development of 15 video vignettes for the MySTeP Stepping In website. • Spearheaded fact sheet creation and development efforts for MySTeP Stepping Beyond programming authoring 38 scripts and associated fact sheets. Provided video development consultation on 46 video vignettes. Show less

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  US Army

  Jul 2020 - Mar 2022

  Management & Program Analyst | Employment Services Counselor

  Major Accomplishments:-Implemented the Army's first employment center dedicated to supporting military spouse employment.-Planned and executed Fort Campbell's first Open Air Hiring Fair in October 2020. -Connected over 500 military spouses, veterans, and transitioning service members to employment, resources, and educational services. -Awarded the Department of the Army Civilian Service Commendation Medal Key Responsibilities:-Employment counseling (needs analysis, resume development, job search assistance, resource identification and referral) -Social media management (Facebook and LinkedIn content development and engagement)-Center marketing and outreach (promotional material development and dissemination, newsletter writing and design) -Employer relations (establishing and fostering relationships with local, regional, and national employers) -Event planning and execution (hiring events, classes, workshops, briefings) Show less

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  Penn State University

  Mar 2022 - now

  Research and Evaluation Associate

  Key Responsibilities:• Research and develop content, marketing materials, and curriculum for the DOD Thrive parenting program to include parent-education learning modules, training manuals, and resource guides.• Author Thrive website blog articles on topics related to positive parenting and navigating military life. • Facilitate in-person and virtual trainings to DOD (USMC, Navy) home visitor personnel participating in the pilot study of the Take Root Home Visitation curriculum.• Plan and conduct feedback sessions with Spouse Ambassador Network representatives in support of the DOD Military Spouse Transition Program (MySTeP) Stepping Through programming. Organize and synthesize data and information, and conduct rapid literature reviews to develop scripts, and inform storyboards and infographics. • Facilitated Workshops: Writing for your Audience; Using a Hybrid Implementation Facilitation Manual; Self-Care for Professionals • Media Engagement: DOD 2022 Virtual Military Spouse Symposium: Thrive (webinar); Military Child Education Coalition: Branch Out (webinar); Military Community & Family Policy: Thrive Through Deployment (podcast)Program Information:Thrive: Programs for parents and caregivers to learn and practice effective strategies for raising healthy children. Learn more at https://thrive.psu.edu/Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State: https://militaryfamilies.psu.edu/The Clearinghouse is an applied research center created to help professionals identify, implement, evaluate, and improve programs that strengthen military service members, veterans, and their families. Show less