Versatile Career Counselor and Educator with Veteran Focus

John Milner Stradley

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

WORK EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher

Orange County School District – Orange County, FL

**** – 2023

• Delivered instruction across K–12 classrooms in accordance with established lesson plans.

• Quickly adapted to various educational settings and learning needs.

• Managed a caseload of 45+ clients with regular in-person meetings and follow-ups.

• Achieved an 80% hire rate within four months of client onboarding.

• Served as the department’s primary resource for veteran-related employment policy and program guidance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science – Health Administration

Roberts Wesleyan College – Rochester, NY

GPA: 3.9

MILITARY TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

• Senior Leadership Training – U.S. Army, Norfolk, VA (12 weeks)

• Leadership Training Course – U.S. Army, Norfolk, VA (12 weeks)

• Primary Leadership Training Course – U.S. Army, Germany (4 weeks)

• Drug and Alcohol Prevention Leader’s Course – U.S. Army, Fort Benning, GA (1 week)

• Master Fitness Trainer Course – U.S. Army, Fort Benning, GA (2 weeks) 9143 Pecky Cypress Way Orlando, Fl

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• Maintained classroom continuity, discipline, and student engagement during short- and long-term assignments.

Employment Counselor

New York State Department of Labor – New York, NY

2012 – 2017

• Provided individualized career counseling to disabled veterans navigating career transitions.

Experienced workforce development and education professional with a background in individual case management, veteran employment support, and K–12 instruction. Proven success in guiding clients and students toward achievement through personalized support, leadership training, and policy knowledge. 20 year combat military retiree...10 years experience driving box trucks full of equipment . Licensed Life insuinsurance agent . HONORS & AWARDS

• Meritorious Service Medal – 4 awards for exceptionally distinguished service

• Army Commendation Medal – 4 awards for outstanding performance and hard work

• Army Achievement Medal – 8 awards for excellent service and results

• Good Conduct Medal – 6 awards for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity SKILLS

• Case Management & Career Counseling

• Veteran Employment Policy & Resource Navigation

• Classroom & Behavior Management

• Interview Coaching & Job Placement

• Leadership & Team Training

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Written and Verbal Communication

• Conflict Resolution

• Box truck driver

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