Linda Larson
Talent Acquisition Program Manager | Air Force Veteran | Veteran Advocate
- Role
- Career Coach at Wounded Warrior Project
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Linda Larson
Project/program manager, empowering staff leadership, strategic & tactical planning…
Experience
Career Coach
Sep 2019 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Provide guidance supporting and assisting the Wounded Warrior Project field personnel, and ensure programs and services are carried out consistently and in accordance with specific Wounded Warrior Project policies and procedures within assigned areas. • Program support for the partnership between the American Red Cross, Wounded Warrior Project, and Department of Defense to care for Afghan families. • Support employers by connecting them with qualified candidates. Develop long-lasting relationships with employers at the local level to ensure high quality, responsive service delivery.• Provide employers with information and education about service-connected injuries and with military skills translation. Facilitate the establishment of best practices for veteran hiring.• Develop and host employment workshops for warriors, e.g, career guidance, skills development, and employer hiring events. Conduct web-based online training and presentations as appropriate.• Establish strong professional relationships with employers, veteran service organizations (VSOs), community organizations, local military installations, and with vocational training, certification, and placement organizations. Effectively communicate the WWP mission, vision, and values, and the importance of WWP programs, specifically the Warriors to Work program.• Track and report all career-related interactions and outcomes with warriors and their family members using Salesforce. Case Management, Mental and Physical Health and Well Being.
Education
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Tusculum University
Master of Education - MEd, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
University of La Verne
Doctor of Education - EdD, Organizational Leadership and Management
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
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