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Career Counselor & Student Support Specialist

Location:
Peru, IL
Posted:
November 13, 2025

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Tanya Hoffmann

360-***-**** • *************@*****.*** • Peru, IL 61354

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in career counseling and personal development, adept at conflict resolution and goal setting to support individual growth. Proven track record in mentoring and communicating effectively with diverse groups. Eager to leverage these skills as a School Counselor to guide students in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Professional Summary

Personal Trainer

X-ercise Science

Command Career Counselor

United States Navy

Command Career Counselor

United States Navy

Command Career Counselor

United States Navy

Experience

Instructed youth sports performance, strength & conditioning, and HIIT classes; coached individuals and small groups; adapted communication to different learning styles; supported confidence and positive development.

• Developed and implemented customized fitness plans to meet individual goals. As Senior Enlisted Career Counselor, analyze Force Career Development Programs and statistical data for 2,700 personnel, and provide individual counseling on the advantages of career opportunities in the Navy.

Conduct advanced Force Career management training, provide leadership and problem solving for a quality team of 83 personnel and 35 executive level personnel regularly.

Responsible for planning, resource allocation, quality program and audits, and personnel development for 11 Active-Duty and Reserve Command.

• Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group

Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the knowledge base of eleven programs and associated resources.

Mentored 170 personnel with making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.

• Developed career and education plans based on individual needs. Connected with businesses and recruiters to build relationships in support of transitioning military personnel and their families providing them with the skills and tools necessary to successfully re-enter into the civilian work force, pursue higher education, or technical training.

• Fleet Logistics Support Squadron, SIX-ONE

Managed a team of 29 Counselors in professional development, administrative and career related information systems for statistical analysis, data base implementation and reporting.

• Organized, trained, motivated, and provided extensive career counseling and guidance to 650 personnel. Primary project lead, planned and coordinated pre-deployment family readiness conference for 750 Sailors and family members.

• Navy Operational Support Center

Aug 2022 – Oct 2025

Peru, IL

Aug 1998 – Jul 2022

Williamsburg, VA

Jul 2017 – Aug 2020

Whidbey Island, WA

Mar 2014 – Jun 2017

Phoenix, AZ

Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment

United States Navy

Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Joint Training

Computer Operator Apprenticeship

Department of Labor

Education

Skills

• Personal development • Team & Leadership Mentorship • Academic & Career Counseling Conflict Resolution &

Communication

• • Goal Setting & Progress Planning • Strengths & Interests Assessments

• Dedicated Professional

Awards

Navy & Marine Corp Commendation Medal, 2020, in

Lieu of 2nd award.

• Navy & Marine Corp Achievement Medal, 2016, in Lieu of 6th award

• Army Achievement Medal, 2006 • Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, 2016 Chuck Starkey

Command Master Chief, United States Navy - Former

Supervisor

757-***-****

**********@*******.***

Maria Schade

Administrative Manager, United States Navy - Mentor *************@*****.***

David Arrieta

Command Master Chief, United States Navy - Former

Supervisor

619-***-****

********@*****.***

Natalee Andes

R O Pros Owner, X-ercise Science - Former Client

815-***-****

*.*****@*******.***

References

Mar 2010 – Aug 2014

Williamsburg, VA

Operated and maintained hydraulic and steam catapults, firing panels, water brakes, blast deflectors, and cooling panels.

Inspect and conduct dynamic testing of cables, fittings, and wire rope socket. Perform planned maintenance, created and maintained maintenance records, and manage teams to perform operations and maintenance tasks.

Dissemble catapult systems and accessories, replacing defective parts and reassemble; prepare data for equipment logs, and manage maintenance analysis and reporting.



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