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PROFILE:

​Broad knowledge in computer operations, database administration, systems administration, and application analysis. Hard-working team player with practical communication skills, public speaking, and senior-level presentation experience. Quick learner, detail-oriented, self-motivated, a teacher of excellence, and proven ability to multi-task in fast-paced environments.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Typing Speed (61 - 75 wpm)
Office Procedures
Filing / Editing
Telephone Skills
Networking / Storage Area
Networks
Servers
PC Repair
Help Desk Support

Web Design

JavaScript

Windows Operating Systems

WavePad Sound EditorVideoPad Video Editor
Database Software –
Advanced
ERP, DTS, AROWS, UTAPS,
MILPDS, and SharePoint

Spreadsheet Software
Payroll
Accounts Payable/Receivable
QuickBooks
Lotus 1-2-3
Vista
GPC Card Holder
Contracts
Adobe Acrobat Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office: (Outlook,Access, Excel, FrontPage,OneNote, Visio, PowerPoint,Publisher, and Word) –Master​

Punch Home and Landscape
Google
Blogger
Pinterest

EXPERIENCE:

Self Employed, RAW TRANSPARENCY LLC, New York

Publisher and Founder

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Self Employed, MJZ TAT2'S (aka. The Atelier - MJ LifeAblaze), New York and Pennsylvania (on and off)

Professional Artist, Tattooist, Piercer and Owner

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United States Navy, Dover, NJ 

NSWC Indian Head Explosive Ordinance Division, Picatinny Detachment
Assistant – Federal Job – NG-02 (GS-08 equivalent)

Cleared for Secret information and granted access to classified information by the Department of the Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DONCAF) on 12 December 2012, based on the ANACI investigation completed on 18 September 2012.
          • Well-versed in the myriad duties required for steady-state administrative management of daily operations.
          • Applied practical knowledge of office procedures and policies sufficient to run a division-level office's clerical and administrative functions.
          • Actively participated in planning and coordinating individual assignments to meet project goals.
          • Maintained subject matter files and records.
          • Received and directed visitors and calls and relayed information appropriately.
          • Applied knowledge of correspondence rules and regulations, using Defense Travel System (DTS) to prepare and review travel orders, and

            utilized web-based timekeeping systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
          • Performed calendar maintenance for multiple users.
          • Prepared professional presentation packages consisting of Word documents, charts, graphs, etc.
          • Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder for Gun Division, G3.
          • Requisitioned office supplies and equipment.
          • Regularly attended various meetings, taking meeting minutes.

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United States Air Force Reserve, McGuire AFB, NJ

514th Maintenance Group and 514th Maintenance Operations Flight

Knowledge Management and Cyber Surety Craftsman – Federal Job – Staff Sergeant – E-5 (2011-2015, active/inactive)

Air Reserve Technician (ART) Office Manager – Federal Job – GS-06 (2011-2012, civilian position)
          • Oversaw the administrative process of the organization and served as a liaison with workforce/personnel offices.
          • Managed the organization's records management program.
          • Planned and organized all administrative activities and processes for the squadron.
          • Monitored and directed the control of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
          • Integrated a variety of software to produce final products.
          • Compiled and evaluated information in a variety of documents and reports.
          • Analyzed, designed, and implemented organizational technology, which helped protect classified data from virtual attacks.
          • Developed and maintained current training schedules for reservists.
          • Prepared and maintained documentation concerning the administrative orders program and travel.
          • Provided training and guidance in the preparation and publication of orders.
          • Ordered and maintained forms and publications for the organization.
          • Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder, responsible for requisitioning supplies for five functional areas across the 514th Maintenance

             Group.
          • As the Group Computer Equipment Manager, responsible for updating and maintaining a revolving equipment account valued at over $250K.

          • Utilized web-based timekeeping systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
          • Performed calendar maintenance for multiple users.
          • Steadily processed Payroll and Leave Forms for civilian and military personnel.


United States Air National Guard, Reno, NV

152nd Maintenance Squadron

Knowledge Management and Cyber Surety Journeyman – Federal Job – Senior Airman – E-4
          • Served as consultant/liaison for overall data, information, and knowledge planning and integration; identified and analyzed data, information,

             and knowledge requirements to facilitate the delivery of decision-quality information to commanders.
          • Assisted the Command Support Staff with various tasks, including record management, administrative communications, and information

            flow processing, controlling, and distributing mail, publishing, and workshop management.
          • Provided customer service to assist in operating, restoring, and configuring information systems.
          • Established and maintained offices of records.
          • Created manual and automated file plans.
          • Managed electronic and manual publications and forms development through design, storage, and dissemination.
          • Performed configuration, management, and initial diagnostics of information systems.
          • Ran system diagnostics and determined the cause of hardware and software failure.
          • Removed and replaced components and peripherals to restore system operation.
          • Installed and configured software operating systems and applications.

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Department of Veteran's Affairs, Reno, NV

Medical Support Assistant – Federal Job – GS-04
          • Provided support as the administrative representative to the Sierra Nevada Health Care System ward staff in Reno, Nevada.
          • Planned, organized, controlled, and coordinated activities between the Medical, Surgical, Psychiatric, Nursing Home Care Unit, or the Intensive   
            Care Unit Nursing Service.
          • Accurately assembled and disassembled medical records sequentially in a timely manner.
          • Completed all computer medication order entries (which include the Unit Dose Pharmacy Medication Orders, routine, pre-op, and IV orders).
          • Frequently received inquiries from patients and caregivers.
          • Implemented outstanding customer service while liaising with all medical staff regarding administrative procedures and policies.
          • Answered multi-line phones.

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Anointed Word Church / Family Worship Christian Center, Las Vegas, NV

Administrative Executive / Bookkeeper
          • Helped provide primary decision-making for the daily operation of the church.
          • Exercised financial management of operations and restricted funds by approving expenditures, monitored budgets, and recorded expenses

            accordingly.
          • Harnessed efficient policies and procedures.
          • Coordinated church calendar management by organizing events, outreaches, church programs, and functions.
          • Trained and supervised most staff members for various teaching/leadership positions.
          • Cast vision, recruited, and equipped others to instigate and administer specialized, caring ministries.
          • Aspired to protect a reputation for professional competence, financial integrity, moral purity, confidentiality, and compassion. • Accurately

            entered visitor and member demographics into a personally created database system.
          • Maintained effective communication with all members and visitors via mail, telephone, and Internet.
          • Oversaw website development and maintenance.
          • Organized and participated in many street outreaches to lower-income neighborhoods, providing practical needs (such as clothes, food, toys,

            school supplies, services, and finances).
          • Helped women who were victimized, abused, addicted to drugs or alcohol, trafficked into the sex industry, prostituted, broken, lost, wounded,

            and hurting get plugged into social, psychological, and medical services.
          • Oversaw children's ministry and taught youth programs.

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Self Employed, Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV

Licensed In-Home Day Care Provider, 4 Children

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McDonald's, Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, NV

Cashier / Cook / Customer Service

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​United States Air Force, Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV

422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron and 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard

78th Civil Engineer Group, Environmental

57th Operations Group, 57th Wing, Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, 15th Reconnaissance Squadron

Information Management Craftsman and Work Group Manager III – Federal Job

Active and Inactive Duty – Senior Airman – E-4

Cleared for Secret information and granted access to classified information. Trained, licensed, and certified at the National Archives, College Park, MD.
          • Responsible for administrative support functions for the Commander's Support Staff (CSS) Information Management office.
          • Reported directly to the squadron commander while actively assisting customers and high-ranking officials with administrative and personnel

             issues daily.
          • Supervised and performed on-the-job training for over sixteen civilian Administrative Assistants in the squadron.
          • Awarded Airman of the Quarter for managing 790 Temporary Duty (TDY)/Flight Orders.
          • Developed an effective tracking system to measure and improve the quality of the TDY order process and ensured that all personnel received

             their orders promptly, despite 35 percent of taskings being short notice.
          • Awarded Airman of the Quarter, a second time within the same fiscal year, for serving as Functional Area Records Manager (FARM) and the

            Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) supervisor.
          • Skillfully reconstructed the Commander's Support Staff files plan because of realignment under a new wing.
          • Worked closely with the Computer Support/Networking Division and gained a broad knowledge of computers, which resulted in solving

             numerous day-to-day computer problems in the unit.
          • Basic duties include installing, upgrading, and configuring computer hardware and software.

          • Advanced knowledge was used to create tracking systems and databases for time efficiency and organization.
          • Processed all incoming/outgoing mail and massive quantities of classified materials without any losses or security violations as the Area

            Distributions Officer (ADO).
          • Meticulously maintained hundreds of delegation letters, ensuring information was kept accurate and current.
          • Typed, distributed, and monitored the unit's inbound and outbound correspondence.
          • Steadily processed Payroll and Leave Forms for civilian and military personnel.
          • Outstanding supporter of the squadron and community activities.
          • Creatively managed fundraisers and actively improved participation by 70 percent.
          • Spearheaded our squadron in the base-wide Commander's Wellness Competition; we won two years in a row (second and then first place).
          • Received several certificates and letters of appreciation for selfless efforts in participation in Nellis AFB Honor Guard.
          • Assisted in 338 military and civilian ceremonies and other related functions, including color guards, funeral honors, military cordons for     

            distinguished visitors, and flag details for retreat ceremonies.
 

Dr. Levinger Ophthalmologist, Teaneck, NJ

Ophthalmologist Assistant / Administration / Customer Service
          • Customer service: helping customers learn to use contacts, find glasses, fittings, etc.
          • Administrative duties: answering phones, filing, and printing bills or receipts.

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International House of Pancakes (IHOP), Teaneck, NJ

Waitress / Hostess

2024 - 2025

  2015 - 2024 

2012 - 2013

2011 - 2015

2009 - 2011

2009

2003 - 2007

2000 - 2002

1997 - 1998

1996 - 2004

1994 - 1996

1994 - 1996

CERTIFICATIONS, LISCENSES, AND TRAINING:

Tattoo Artist License, Two-Year, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, The City of New York -  2019 - 2023

Certificate of Completion: 3 Hour Bloodborne Pathogens Training Class, North American Learning Institute - 2017 - 2023

Certificate of Completion: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania, Child Welfare Resource Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, PA - 2020

Certificate of Completion: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania, Child Welfare Resource Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, PA - 2019

HIV and Teen Sexuality Training, KidsPeace, Scranton Honesdale Office, PA - 2019

Suicide Prevention for Foster Parents Training, KidsPeace, Scranton Honesdale Office, PA - 2019

Loss and Grief: How to Help a Grieving Child or Teen, A Course for Foster Parents, Training, KidsPeace, Scranton Honesdale Office, PA - 2018

Child and Adolescent Development Training, KidsPeace, Scranton Honesdale Office, PA - 2018

Fostering Resilency: A Course for Foster Parents, Parts I and II, Training, KidsPeace, Scranton Honesdale Office, PA - 2017

Certificates of Training for 2016 Microsoft Office: Share Point, Excel, Power Point, Advanced Excel, Advanced Power Point, Advanced Access, and Advanced Word, - 2016

Certificate of Completion: “It Takes Two to Talk, The Hanen Program for Parents” (20 hours), Early Childhood Education, NV - 2008

Certificate of Completion: “Understanding Challenging Behaviors & Designing Effective Interventions (10 hours),  University of Nevada Las Vegas, Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Reno NV - 2008

Christian Worker's License, Las Vegas, NV - 2004

Department of the Navy (DON) Records Management: Advanced Topics, United States Navy - 2012

Records Management in the DON: Everyone's Responsibility, United States Navy - 2012

Total Records and Information Management (TRIM) Context via Navy Marine Corps Intranet's (NMCI) Advanced, United States Navy - 2012

Total Records and Information Management (TRIM) Context via Navy Marine Corps Intranet's (NMCI) Entry, United States Navy - 2012

Airman Leadership School, United States Air Force - 2011

Knowledge Management-3D0X1, 5-Level, United States Air Force - 2011

AO/RO DTS Approval Process, United States Air Force Reserve - 2011

AO/RO Training Accountable Officials and Certifying Officers, United States Air Force Reserve - 2011

Certificates of Training for 2007 Microsoft Office: SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Advanced Excel, Advanced PowerPoint, Advanced Access, and Advanced Word, United States Air Force Reserve - 2011

Information Management-3A0X1, 7-Level, United States Air Force - 2000

Certificates of Training in Advanced Records Operations, conducted by Modern Records Programs at the National Archives and Records Administration in College Park, MD. - 2000

Certificates of Training in Basic Records Operations, conducted by Modern Records Programs at the National Archives and Records Administration in College Park, MD. - 2000

Business Writing and Grammar Skills - Certificate of Education set forth by the National Task Force on Continuing Education, Rockhurst College Continuing Education Center - 12 contact hours - 1998

Work Group Management Course, Phase I, II, & III (136 hours), United States Air Force - 1998 - 1999

Information Management Apprentice Course-PDS CODE 7ES (176 hours), United States Air Force - 1997

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Privacy Act, and Records Maintenance and Disposition Training, United States Air Force -1997

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

1996 -2015

THREE HONORABLE DISCHARGES

ACTIVE DUTY AIR FORCE,

AIR NATIONAL GUARD,

AND AIR RESERVE

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Air and Space Achievement Medal (with one oak leaf cluster)

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award (with one oak leaf cluster)

Air Force Good Conduct Medal (with two oak leaf clusters)

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Air and Space Longevity Service Award

Air and Space Training Ribbon

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE:

2024-Present: Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW), Eldred, NY. 
2022-Present: Highland Senior Citizens, Inc., Eldred, NY. 
2022-Present: American Legion, Eldred, NY. 
2017-2020: Licensed Therapeutic Foster Care Provider through Kid's Peace, PA. 
2011-2012: Victims Advocate Volunteer for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ.  
2005-Present: Adopted two medically fragile children with severe multiple impairments.  I managed their extensive case management for eighteen years since their birth.  Objectifying the idea of successfully raising exceptional children with unique abilities in the home setting.  Therefore, aggressively recruited intensive intervention and support through various states, government, and private entities.  Battling insurance posed a different kind of monster to conquer.  Yet, victory was achieved by consistency, patience, wit, creative thinking, and a hefty dose of bulldog tenacity.  My home became medically equipped with everything a professional institution would have.  I have directly trained numerous home health care professionals in the voluminous demands of daily living, with safety awareness being foundational and concluded with a phenomenal team in place: around-the-clock nursing and Home Health Aides (HHA), Therapeutic Staff Support (TSSs), Behavior Specialist Consultants (BSCs), and Mobile Therapists (MTs).  I relocated to New York in 2021, which meant starting over in almost every aspect of life.  Doing so during a national pandemic, laws changing for opioid overdose prevention, and insurance adjustments, presented new challenges. Unfortunately, one of my children passed away in 2022.  Life has since recalibrated from temporary emotional paralysis and financial setbacks, catapulting into new beginnings.  Almost two decades of knowledge can be used to help others.
2004-2009: Licensed Foster Care Provider through Children Youth Services, Las Vegas, NV.  Developed direct experience with the following disabilities: Neurological Disability; Asthma (needing breathing treatments and medication); Asperger Syndrome, Severe Autism, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Development Disability (ASD/PDD); Severe Intellectual Disability; Behavior Disorders (ADD, ADHD, ODD, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Bipolar, and Schizophrenia. Usually requiring knowledge in proper restraint and safety precautions for all individuals involved); Epilepsy; Gastrointestinal Issues (constipation and feeding tubes/machines); Cerebral Palsy and Physical Deformities (requiring use of medical equipment: orthotics, wheelchairs, braces, ramps, medical beds, oxygen, lifts, etc.); Visual Impairments; Hearing Impairments; Verbal Impairments (requiring communication devices, sign language, and pictures); combination of disabilities; and the like.  
2003-2007: Anointed Word Church merged into Family Worship Christian Center, Las Vegas, NV.  Helped with a church plant. Oversaw Children's Ministry. Youth Leader.  Homeless Ministry.  Women's Ministry (and Victimized Women's Ministry).  Christian Workers License.  Volunteered for hospice care and visiting elderly in assisted living homes.  
2001-2003: New Community Church, Las Vegas, NV.  Led Women's Small Group Studies.   Apartment Ministry Moved into a lower-income neighborhood/apartment complex to meet the community's needs.   Established a Kids Club in the Apartment 

Club House for first through sixth graders: organized events, games, activities, and instruction to encourage positive character attributes. The material paralleled what was taught in the school system. Provided snacks and dinner two to three times a week—opened personal apartment to the older teens once a week, and created strict discipline, boundaries, and house rules. Surprisingly, 90% of the teens respected the parameters created. The other 10% lost their privilege of attending these events. Reached the older generation through music, games, activities, field trips, fun, and discussions on real-life topics and offered opportunities for open communication. The end goal was to meet practical, financial, and emotional needs through the church. 
1999-2001: Calvary Chapel, Las Vegas, NV.  Tape Ministry.  College Group.  Homeless Outreaches.  Volunteered for hospice care and visiting elderly in assisted living homes.   
1998-2002: Nellis AFB NV, Base Chapel.  Youth Group and College age Leader/Teacher.  Oversaw Children's Ministry.  Volunteered for hospice care and visiting elderly in assisted living homes.  
1997-1999: Shadow Hills Baptist Church, Las Vegas, NV.  College Group.  Helped grow the church and stayed through the plant to a more prominent building.  Volunteered for hospice care and visiting elderly in assisted living homes. 
1997-2011: Primary Care Provider for my mentally ill mother with Traumatic Brain Injury. 
1997-Present: Mentor to young adults and adults battling drug addiction.  Helped recovery process through faith-based rehabilitation. â€‹

EDUCATION:

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

* LMM1101, Leadership/Management I

* LMM1102, Managerial Communications

* COM 140, Contemporary Business Communication (AXIA)

* COM 150, Effective Essay Writing (AXIA)

* COM 220, Research Writing (AXIA)

* CRT 205, Critical Thinking (AXIA)

* GEN 105, Skills For Learning In An Info Age (AXIA) 

* RHS 401, Community Mental Health Practice and Services  

* RHS 300, Intro Rehab Services 

* RHS 400, Case Management

* PSY 130, Human Sexuality

* CRMJ 423, Sexual Violence

* ART 101, Drawing I     

* ART 100, Visual Foundations

* ART 211, Ceramics I

* ART 231, Painting I

* ETH 125, Cultural Diversity (AXIA)

* EDU 203, Intro To Special Education

* AM 145, American Sign Language I 

* HDFS 239, Adolescence Development

* PSY 233, Child Psychology

* PSY 101, Psychology 

* SOC 261, Intro Social Psychology

* PSYCH 270, Intro Abnormal Psych

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INTEGRITY FIRST, SERVICE BEFORE SELF, EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL.

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