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An accomplished professional offering 25 years of experience. Record reflects proven achievements in human resources, office administration, organizational management, protocol and supervision. Well skilled in oral and written communication. Always working to facilitate positive change through team building, and solidly; contributing to the organization’s vetted strategic goals. Personal trai
Military Experiences
Nov 2004 - Sep 2006
Admin Officer
Provided guidance to a yearly average of 1,600 U.S. and foreign military students, 440 military staff/instructors, 85 civilian employees assigned to ATRC Dahlgren and seven detachments worldwide. Tracked over 30 personnel who were in a Limited Duty Status, ensuring the command was well informed about the progress of each individual. Responsible for video-teleproductions, Public Affairs Officer and staff/student support. Ensured all correspondence, messages and travel were completed in a timely and efficient manner.
Nov 2001 - Nov 2004
Ship Secretary/Admin Officer
Ship's Office Division Officer, Admin Chief Petty Officer. Provided full range of personnel and administrative skills to a 300+ crew. Supervise a staff of eleven personnel from three divergent ratings. As Educational Service Officer administered over 170 exams for the 186-advancement cycle ensuring all personnel eligible for promotion had the opportunity to take an exam. Reviews incoming/outgoing correspondence including official command correspondence for accuracy in formatting, spelling and grammar. Responsible for interpretation consolidating information for various reports in accorda
Nov 1997 - Nov 2001
Admin Assit
Travel Coordinator for 29 officers and Chief Petty Officers. Supply Petty Officer. Supported three branches administratively. Developed and instituted a Standard Operating Procedure Package for staff. Package was an excellent tool used to assist newly reporting personnel with understanding Admin procedures within OPNAV organization. Branch Career Counselor. Managed a budget of 176K annually
Receives and greets visitors; distributes mail; arrange/maintain conference room meetings, materials, and schedules. Reviews incoming/outgoing correspondence including official command correspondence
Nov 1994 - Nov 1997
Ship Coordinator
Assigned to the United States Defense Attaché’ Office, Port Liaison Element, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Coordinated over 200 ship Diplomatic Clearances with the government of the United Arab Emirates. Provided command level port briefs, and conducted community relations /project handclasp events. Each clearance required close negotiations with various elements of the host government in order to obtain authorization for small boat operations, vehicle wash-down, and other evolutions. Processed over 300 personnel country clearances. Worked with military stranded in the UAE to get passport and other docu
Deployments
(2 years, 2 months)Military Credentials
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Mar 1987 - May 1987
YN A School
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
2011 - 2013
Masters Social Work
2007 - 2010
BA Sociology