BENJAMIN NELSON

*** *********** *****•Hiram•GA **141

770-***-**** (Cell) acn21g@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENT

Student Assistant

Federal Work Study Program

Dept. of Veterans Affairs April 2014 - Present Atlanta, GA

Responsible for assisting with clerical duties and documenting veterans claims/records and all

correspondence from veterans in regards to claims; responsible for filing and organizing veteran

claims/records. Responsible for mailing out veterans correspondence with regards to claims/

records; responsible for providing good customer services duties while serving veterans at all

times.

Chaplain Assistant

Warrior Transition Battalion

Army National Guard October 2009 –April 201 Fort Bragg, NC

Responsible for providing the administrative and operation management support to the chaplain

of the Warrior Transition Battalion. Provide direct support to the chaplain professional ministry

and the Unit Ministry Team program. Manage Chaplain Service budget internal controls,

resources, and support systems. Assess ministry support and the application of available

resources, analyze data, implement adjustment, and conduct follow-up. Manage and utilize

personnel, logistics, and professional resources to support chapel-based, unit, medical, and

deployed ministries. Coordinate programs and ministry activities, organize support for Unit

Ministry Team program, and conduct training on different religions, cultural distinctions, and

world customs. Perform intake interviews and assessments of personnel before seen by

Chaplains. Provide force protection and physical security for chaplains including Chaplain

Service resources. Maintain physical security of Chaplains, ministry facilities, and vestments.

Manage and coordinate Chaplain Service control center operations. Maintain reports, files, and

administrative data for religious operations. Provide emergency ministrations and home-care

follow up to wounded soldiers of the Warrior Transition Battalion who are unable to leave home

or hospitalize for serious injuries. Work with Army Wounded Representatives to provide care to

medically complex soldiers. Organize religious, marriage, and family retreats for Wounded

Warriors and families. Apply knowledge of religious cultures, suicide and crisis intervention,

and critical incident stress management to support chaplain emergency ministrations. Enable the

chaplain professional ministries to provide religious instruction, training, critical incident stress

management, counseling, and crisis/suicide intervention. Manage and implement essential

procedures such as religious observances and pastoral care.

Logistics Specialist

Charlie Company 1-48

Army National Guard August 2007-October 2009 Bagram, Afghanistan

Oversaw and supervised numerous diverse groups of Afghanistan subordinate personnel from

several camps.

Conducted training to local Afghanistan officer in military regulations, procedures, and

protocols. Accountable for handling military equipment and materials value over one million

dollars. Implemented and monitored all aspects of transition efforts within dictated time frames

for the Military facilities in Afghanistan. Quantified and approved the evaluation procedures for

all inventoried materials and equipment to ensure that returned properties was fully operational

and conformed to military requirements. Responsible for driving and instructing the team with a

focus on inventory inspection and management principles to execute tight project coordination.

Maintained and utilized proactive tracking and reporting systems, prioritized property inventory,

monitored environmental safety conditions and data integrity to ensure timely and cost-effective

customer support. Debriefed senior military, government civilian personnel, and other decision

makers through effective intelligence data and project reviews that help establish a common

operating picture. Prepared supply documents and hand receipts for approximately 200

personnel.

Correction Officer II

State Women’s Prison

Georgia Department of Correction June 2006 - August 2007 Atlanta, GA

Responsible for controlling and monitoring inmates, operating x-ray equipment, and supervising

key control. Enforced laws and strict protocols of prison. Escorted inmates to outside

appointments and throughout facility. Log and record reports of prisoner’s movements, behavior,

and any adverse incidents. Maintained weapons and equipment in functional condition and

according to regulations. Certified to carry firearms with the state of Georgia. Prepared

investigative and other reports/documentation. Organized paperwork for transferring inmates to

ensure all permits are signed and filed. Prepared written report concerning incidences of inmate

disturbances and injuries.

Logistic Coordinator

KBR, Inc. August 2004-June 2006 Baghdad, Iraq

Directed 2.5 million dollars of equipment and materials to multiple contractors. Developed and

managed logistical policies, plans, and procedures. Supervised a diverse group of 12 contractors

and local nationals to ensure highest level of service for the clients. Conducted training and

inspections of staff on performance and proper use of equipment and materials. Provided input

to identify key success factors for labor crew to improve quality control. Evaluated labor crew

execution for compliance to contract, design data, schedule, cost, and quality control. Provided

direction to ensure readiness and mission support operations for Air Movement Requests

(AMR), maintenance, and warehousing.

Reviewed logistics and regulatory documents, and conducted independent analysis to guarantee

in-air and on-ground materials and equipment were serviced within budget parameters. Prepared

key performance metrics. Communicated effectively with customers and upper management

regarding logistics objectives, priorities, tasks and operational impact. Investigated, addressed

and resolved product supply discrepancies. Balanced workload demands with distribution

capacity to avoid inventory shortage.

Special Education Teacher

Dodgen Middle School, Cobb County July 2002-July 2004 Marietta. GA

Taught sixth, seventh, and eight grade students with learning disabilities; subjects taught were

social studies, science, and literacy. Planned and implemented curriculum with emphasis on

developmentally appropriate activities. Designed and established parental contract to keep

advised of child progress. Conducted conferences with parents and maintained database of

students including test scores, grades, extracurricular activities, and family information.

Residential Program Manager

Georgia Community Support Solutions February 2000-June 2002 Atlanta, GA

Performed counseling service to clients, parents, and staff. Responsible for program design

including planning group/individual counseling interventions to meet treatment needs. Evaluated

effectiveness of program design by measuring clients’ participation and goal/objective

attainment. Assisted clients in obtaining necessary documentation for application of benefits and

additional assistance including food stamps, SSA, vocational health insurance, charity care,

community law project. Oversaw and responsible for the hiring and termination of employees.

Promoted and adhered to all policies and procedures regarding staff supervision and program

performance. Provided guidance, assistance, and direction to staff regarding work performance.

Identified needs and provided staff training, either in-house training or coordinate with Clinical

Coordinator/Training Coordinator. Worked closely with the handicap community and Mentally

Challenge Adults. Conducted the inspection of homes and performed site visits for safety,

cleanliness, accessibility for handicap children, and investigated for neglect and abuse. Analyzed

problems, formulated options, and presented solutions.

Mental Health Counselor

SunCoast Mental Health Facility March 1999-June 2000 Atlanta, GA

Supervised six employees and performed inspection of homes for the safety and handicap

accessibility. Arranged and guided clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing

with their problems. Prepared and maintained all required treatment records and reports.

Counseled clients and patients, individually and in group sessions to assist in overcoming

dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. Collected and gathered information on

clients through interviews, observation, and tests. Acted as client advocates in order to

coordinate required services and to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATES

Masters Degree, Human Services, Argosy University, Sarasota FL. 2013-2014 - still in progress

B.Sc., Human Services and Occupational Education; Minor in Psychology, Wayland Baptist

University, Texas, 1998

Motivational Interviewing Certificate (MIC), Behavior Health, 2012

FEMA ICS-800, National Response Framework, an Introduction, 2011

FEMA ICS-700, National Incident Management System (NIMS), 2011

FEMA ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, 2011

FEMA ICS-100, Introduction to Incident Command System, 2011

Counseling Certification: Stress and Trauma Care (with military application), Light University

VA, 2010

Disaster Relief Chaplain Training Course, FEMA, 2010

Special Education, University of Georgia 2008

Code of Business Conduct Certification, 2006

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 2006

Frontline Supervisor Course, Management, 2005

Conflict Management/Resolution, 2005

Fundamental of SAFE (Shaping Accident Free Environments) 2005

Teaching Children and Adults with dyslexia, 2005

Social Work Course, University of Anchorage AK 1997

Correctional Officer Training: Firearms Safety, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Intervention, and Inmate

Control

MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Army National Guard, Sergeant, (Jan 2007–2012)

Certified Army Career Counselor

Advanced Individual Training: Food Service

Advanced Individual Training: Fuel and Electric Repairman

Advanced Individual Training: Supply

Non-Commissioned Officer Course

Primary Leadership Academy

HONORS/AWARDS

Army Achievement Medals (3), Good Conduct Medals (3), Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon,

NCO Professional, Development Ribbon Level II, Overseas Service Ribbon (3), Army Service

Ribbon

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