Carlos Trujillo

About Carlos Trujillo

MS in I/O Psychology and United States Marine Corps Veteran with a diverse professional background in vocational services, mental health, and customer relations. Currently, I serve as a Vocational Specialist Supervisor at Tessera, formerly Skookum Contract Services, where I lead initiatives to promote disability awareness and ensure ADA compliance. With over a decade of experience, I have demonstrated expertise in managing large teams, providing crisis intervention, and developing training programs. My career is marked by a strong commitment to supporting diverse populations, enhancing community outreach, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Fluent in both Spanish and English, I am dedicated to fostering inclusive environments and advocating for individuals\' needs. My passion lies in leveraging my skills and experiences to drive positive change and support the success of diverse teams.

Experience

1. Vocational Specialist Supervisor

   Tessera

   Mar 2024 — Present · Bremerton, WA, US

   Leadership and Collaboration: Act as a vital member of the Vocational leadership team, collaborating regularly with the Vice President of Workforce Development, Vocational Manager, and Vocational Compliance Coordinator to enhance our mission and services.Training and Awareness: Spearhead initiatives to promote Tessera’s mission, enhancing disability awareness and ADA compliance through extensive site and companywide training programs.Cross-Functional Teamwork: Engage actively with a diverse set of professionals across Tessera sites, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at servicing employees of all abilities.Management and Supervision: Oversee and mentor a team of Vocational Specialists, ensuring effective onboarding, compliance, and monitoring of caseloads and tasks. Provide essential support in maintaining the AbilityOne disability ratio and manage all aspects related to American with Disabilities Act requests and documentation.Employee Support: Directly manage a caseload of employees with disabilities, ensuring they receive the accommodations needed for their success. This involves maintaining meticulous documentation and responding promptly to accommodation requests and employee relations issues.Crisis Intervention: Offer support in critical situations, including crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and safety planning, alongside assisting employees with FMLA paperwork and benefits enrollment.Recruitment and HR Support: Assist in HR and recruitment processes, from creating job descriptions to interviewing candidates and facilitating new hire orientations.Training and Development: Evaluate the performance of direct reports, providing necessary training and corrective actions. Develop and implement training programs for Vocational Specialists on disability-related issues.Veteran Support and Training: Coordinate Veteran resources and lead training sessions on disability-related issues, including accommodations as well as Veteran Benefits.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Master of Science Psychology , Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• San Diego Miramar College

  Social and Behavioral Sciences A.A. , Psychology

  2018 — 2020

• University of Massachusetts Global

  Bachelor's of Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

• Central Texas College

  n/a, Psychology

  2012 — 2013

• San Diego Miramar College

  Psychology A.A., Psychology

  2017 — 2020

• Austin High School

  High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Program Management
• Fire & Hazardous Material Prevention Techniques
• Office Equipment Operation/Maintenance
• Purchasing/Procurement Methods
• Leadership
• Training
• Logistics
• Team Leadership
• Active Dod Secret Clearance
• Command
• Management
• Team Building
• Public Speaking
• Security Clearance
• Operational Planning
• Warehousing
• Safety and Occupational Health Programs
• Software Documentation
• Military Logistics
• Claims Processing/Adjudication
• Logistics Support
• Accounts Receivable Processes/Cashiering
• Distribution Center Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Tactics
• Microsoft Office
• Security
• Price/Cost Analysis
• Inventory Management and Distribution
• Afghanistan
• Operations Management
• National Security
• Industrial Equipment Operation
• Customer Service
• Military
• Counterterrorism
• Military Operations
• Marine Corps
• Documenting/Record Keeping
• Military Training