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Career Transition Advisor, Public Relations

Location:
Merrimack, NH
Posted:
January 10, 2018

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McLavey*

Brian McLavey

Merrimack, NH ***** ac3zj2@r.postjobfree.com 603-***-****

U.S. Army Veteran with advanced technical and leadership training who is motivated to assist others with reaching their goals. Vast public speaking and public relations experience. Seeking a position to grow and advance my career within that organization.

Highly developed administrative abilities

Multi-tasks and completes assignments on time

Excellent written, verbal and communication skills

Great work ethics and people skills

Strong public speaking/public relations skills

Able to work independently or as part of a team

Pleasant, friendly and very approachable

Adapts easily to a new situations and projects

Fastport: Lowell, MA March 2017 – Present

Career Transition Advisor –Operations

Provide resume reviews, and offer resume writing advice for users of www.ResumeEngine.org (Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses) whom have requested assistance with the creation of their resume.

Work with several companies and organizations seeking to hire Veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses, for their open positions.

Provide technical support for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes program using instant message service, email service and phone service.

Spend time one-on-one job matching with candidates who have requested assistance with job matching opportunities nationwide.

Assist the development team with building www.vetfasttrack.org job website.

Attend hiring events and speak with candidates about opportunities the companies we work with can offer to them as they seek employment following military service. Denville Medical & Sports Rehab Center: Denville, NJ January 2015 – February 2017 Public Relations & Marketing Manager

Responsible for patient acquisition and retention for medical practice.

Worked with members of the public, including presentations to social groups, PBA organizations, local libraries and companies speaking about the benefits of both traditional and holistic medicine.

Created email campaigns/e-newsletters to promote other areas of practice that were offered at medical center.

Planned, organized and executed events for and at medical practice (e.g. street fairs, trade shows, blood drives, food drives, toy drives, and pet adoption events).

Created brochures, flyers, posters for medical practice for to distribution to patients and potential new patients.

Created Facebook pages and ran several Facebook campaigns. Johnson Automotive Group: Budd Lake, NJ September 2013 – January 2015 Sales Representative

Worked with members of the public seeking to purchase a new car.

Operated CRM to communicate with both prospective, current and past customers.

Worked closely with management team to reach sales goal of dealership each month.

Worked closely with customers to ensure they got the best deal and that they were happy with their automotive purchases.

Maintained relationships with past customers to obtain referrals. McLavey2

SOS Security –Parsippany, NJ May 2013 – September 2013 Security Officer

Coach (Retail Store): Tannersville, PA: Assisted employees of Coach and management of the store with loss prevention of high value products and maintained a professional demeanor at all times.

Lake Mohawk Country Club: Sparta, NJ: Surveyed and patrolled the boardwalk to ensure both members and guests of the country club enjoyed their experiences. Ensured the rules of the club were adhered to when the club/beach was closed.

Brookstone –Manchester, NH October 2012– May 2013

Sales Associate

U.S. Army- Schofield Barracks, HI September 2006- April 2011 Military Police-Patrol Officer, Bike Patrol, Traffic Accident Investigations, Police Desk

Performed law enforcement activities for a federal installation.

Accident Investigation Fatal Analysis Level 1 Certified from Institute of Police Technology.

Supervised and directed subordinates in performance of their duties while on shift (8-12 patrols per shift).

Emergency Management skills and training.

Computer/Software Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Google Docs Suite

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Quark Xpress • MAC & PC Platforms

Facebook Ads Campaigns familiarity • Landing Page Creation Education

BS Criminal Justice

Rivier University (2013)

AA Commercial Design & Illustration

Manchester Community College (2006)

Internship May 2012-Augaust 2012 and January 2013-May 2013 (Over 500 hours) NH DOC Adult Probation & Parole, Hillsborough South District

Conducted interviews with offenders reporting at district office, ensuring individuals adhere to the rules of community supervision.

Observed Probation/Parole Officers conduct their duties and responsibilities both at the office, in the field, and in the courtroom.

Awards

Good Conduct Medal (2009)

Army Achievement (2008)

Army Achievement Medal (2010) - Awarded for response and actions during possible life threatening situation. Honorable Discharge U.S. Army (2011)



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