Valerie D. Green

Hephzibah, GA *****

706-***-****

ad00sd@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-green-ma-cmvr

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Motivated, personable business professional with several years of experience in the area of employment, recruitment, counseling, training and security. Professional Recruiter Certification with extensive knowledge of career development theories, analysis, verifications, reviews, policy/procedures, individual/group counseling and assessment, information resources and program management/implementation. Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Experienced handling multiple projects, building and communicating sourcing strategies, written correspondences, preparing and briefing of reports to leadership and high volume workload. Knowledgeable of HR policies and best practices and procedures. Dedicated to providing employment assistance (resume writing/review, interview preparation, career educational guidance, and job/resource fair facilitator) to current Georgia Army & Air National Guardsman, Veterans, and their Spouses. Serving as a liaison for hiring managers and government officials by providing insight and recommendations on what a serviceman has to offer with proven quantifiable results.

EDUCATION, LICENSURES, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Masters in Leadership & Development Webster University St. Louis, MO 2018

Bachelors of Science in Psychology University of Phoenix Tempe, AZ 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employment Coordinator

Work 4 Warriors Georgia, Augusta, GA Jun 2019 – Sept 2023

Provide one-on-one assistance to Service Members and their families including resume review, interview skills, job search assistance and personal contact with local employers.

Implement recruitment strategies such as sourcing candidates with potential employers after screening and interviewing them.

Provide frequent and current job announcement emails once an effective partnership has been established with hiring managers to optimize the hiring strategy.

Increased the employment rate of hire by over 100% since 2019 and prepared and reviewed over 500 resumes to date.

Monitor and review candidate last contact dates to make sure all candidates are contacted in a timely manner.

Refer candidates to appropriate military family readiness support representatives if warranted and coordinate support services from other agencies.

Present, brief, review, and approve candidates for job specific workshops to ensure employability.

Utilize social media, employment brand, and personal expertise to successfully target passive applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks.

Maintain a comprehensive resource database and contact list using various platforms; in addition to maintaining a relationship with professional networks, educational institutions, and local community.

Experienced subject matter expert, advising candidates and employers while influencing decisions for the betterment of the company and employer.

Maintain appropriate and positive relationship with National Guard Military leadership at parent and RSP sites by continuously briefing leadership.

Attend job fairs, special networking events and local chamber of commerce meeting to help build community awareness and facilitate a hiring/training/workshop quarterly at armories.

Provide metrics and reports to program manager after reviewing, auditing, and preparing metrics using Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and other platforms.

Career Readiness Counselor

Patriot Enterprises LLC, Augusta, GA Apr 2018 – June 2019

Provided one-on-one assistance to Service Members and their families including resume review, interview skills, job search assistance and personal contact with local employers.

Provided encouragement, career mentoring, and job counseling.

Provided briefing and support to RSP drills to include Financial Literacy Training, 12 Month Budget Plan, and CSFL Overview

Provided and captured data on CRS requirements to include Individual Assessment, Self-Assessment, Annual Review, Individual Development Plan, Resume Guidance, and Job Interview Guidance.

Scheduled workshops based on needs and interests of participants and scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, and instructor.

Designed, planned, organized and offered specific training programs or workshops to help participants maintain or improve job skills at local armories.

Updated database with case notes, updated resumes and participant information and provide frequent and current job announcements vial emails.

Monitored and review Soldier last contact dates to make sure all Soldiers’ are contacted in a timely manner.

Referred Soldiers to appropriate military family readiness support representatives if warranted and coordinate support services from other agencies.

Maintained a comprehensive resource database and contact list and facilitated hiring/training events monthly at armory.

Maintained appropriate and positive relationship with National Guard Military leadership at parent and RSP sites.

Attended job fairs, special networking events and local chamber of commerce meeting to help build community awareness and support of CSFL.

SFL-TAP Career Counselor

Inverness Technologies, Fort Gordon, Georgia April 2017 – Jan 2018

Provided direct ACAP services to transitioning military personnel, Army civilians, and their family members.

Conducted Pre-separation briefings for Transitioning Soldiers and taught transitioning courses on how to convert military titles into civilian terms in both individual and group settings.

Assisted clients in preparing Individual Transition Plans (ITPs) and monitoring progress by notifying/encouraging completion of products (resume, gap analysis, etc.).

Conducted individual/group counseling sessions and provided resume critiques and mock interviews.

Researched the job market and hiring trends, interpreting findings, and offered insight to clients.

Supported ACAP Center marketing initiatives by briefing installation leaders and managers.

Receptionist/Administrative Manager Oct 2016 – Apr 2017

MES Inc., Fort Gordon, Georgia

Assisted civilian, military personnel and their families with receiving services at the Education Center.

Scheduled and maintained appointment calendar the director.

Counseled soldiers on educational opportunities, benefits, and schooling.

Answered all incoming calls and transferred to appropriate department/counselor.

Out processed all soldiers who are traveling to a new location and updated their records.

Passport Program Administrative Assistant Aug 2014 – Oct 2016

LESCO Inc., Fort Gordon, Georgia

Assisted civilian, military personnel and their families with applying for passports and visas.

Scheduled and maintained appointment calendar for all appointments at passport office.

Maintained filing system for passport/visa applicants and tracked the application process from beginning to end.

Supported Passport Agent with extensive knowledge of passport application regulations.

Serviced a full schedule of 7 to 10 appointments per day.

Receptionist

Serco, Inc. Fort Gordon, GA Mar 2014 – Aug 2014

Controlled front desk operations for Military ID/DEEES Office.

Coordinated all office appointments.

Addressed customer concerns and coordinated with other agencies as needed.

Medical Support Specialist Oct 2013 – Mar 2014

Charlie Norwood Veterans Hospital, GA

Scheduled, cancelled, and rescheduled patient's appointments and/or consults; and entered no-show information.

Screened/received phone calls in a courteous and timely manner.

Processed all hospital admissions, transfers, and discharges in VISTA and reviewed and briefed family on transfer process as instructed.

Provided administrative support with other members in an inpatient health care facility such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dieticians, and behavioral health staff.

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