Felix Xavier Correa

3677 Beagles Street E-mail: Home: (850) 637-1494

Pensacola, Florida 32514

Profile

Successful manager and counselor with exceptional administrative and program management skills. Detail oriented, with ability to manage concurrent projects and initiatives. Acute ability to understand difference between business, financial, technical and humanistic requirements. Interface easily with all levels of management, co-workers, and clients.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor Degree in Administration and Supervision Organizational Management from Pensacola State CollegeMay 2013.
  • Customer Service/Office Manager/Business relations/Vocational and EducationalCounselor.
  • Multi-skilled in: Administrative, Personnel, Computer, Information and Management Security policies.
  • Bilingual. Fluent (Native) in verbal and written Spanish. Minor knowledge of Italian and Portuguese.
  • Highly experienced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Built superior organizations and initiated improvements in all areas during a 23-year Navy career.
  • Dynamic administrator and manager perfect for high-tempo and challenging positions. Unrivaled organizational skills.

EXPERIENCE AND RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

October 2014 - Present

Welfare Transition Program Career Advisor at CareerSource Escarosa One-Stop Center, Pensacola Florida

  • Orientates Program clients to the services and eligibility requirements of the Welfare Transition (WT) program in both group settings, individually and internet access.
  • Determines customer eligibility for program services based upon assessed needs and program eligibility requirements.
  • Assists Welfare Transition clients with their enrollment and participation in the program. Issues support services paperwork for eligible participants.
  • Monitors clients’ progress, Assists clients with supportive services as per their assessed needs.
  • Enters all relevant data (enrollment, case management notes, follow-up information, etc.) into computer tracking system. Performs necessary documentation, paperwork and record keeping.

February 2013 – October 2014

VA Workstudy and Peer Advisor at CareerSource Escarosa One-Stop Center, Pensacola Florida

  • Counsels and advises veterans about Veterans Services, One-Stop programs and GI Bill/Veterans Education eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, indebtedness, money management and financial planning and individualizes information to the particular needs and situation of the veteran.
  • Collects and/or analyzes Military Service/Veterans data on students to determine employment eligibility.
  • Answers questions, inquiries, or requests from Veterans regarding Veterans programs and eligibility.
  • Assists in the preparation of and presents information regarding GI Bill, scholarships, employment and grants for various Veterans associations and groups.
  • Analyzes various system-generated reports such as employment and job enrollment status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of Veterans receiving aid under GI Bill Educational Benefits andVA institutional guidelines; notifies Veterans of changes in eligibility of awards and alternatives to amend the situation.
  • Assists with other benefit and activities such as outreach, reporting and monitoring.

August 2011 - February 2013

VA Advisor and Financial Analyst at Pensacola State College, Pensacola Florida

  • Attained an Associate Degree in Arts (Public Service) from Pensacola State College.
  • Veterans Affairs Counselor/Financial Analyst - Veterans Services Office Main Campus Pensacola State College.
  • Counsels and advises students about GI Bill/Veterans Education eligibility, application procedures, aid programs, costs, indebtedness, money management and financial planning and individualizes information to the particular needs and situation of the student.
  • Collects and/or analyzes Military Service/Veterans data on students to determine aid eligibility.
  • Evaluates unusual/mitigating circumstance documentation or information provided by the student; exercises judgment by making adjustments or revisions to costs, contribution, need, or dependency status as exceptions to the prescribed process.
  • Answers questions, inquiries, or requests from students, parents, or guardians in person or in writing regarding Veterans programs and eligibility.
  • Assists in the preparation of and presents information regarding GI Bill, scholarships, employment and grants for various campus groups, high school students, and parents at the College Main Campus Veterans Affairs Office.
  • Analyzes various system-generated reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid under GI Bill Educational Benefits andVA institutional guidelines; notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and alternatives to amend the situation.
  • Interfaces with students and lenders, employers, donors, guarantee agencies and/or staff to resolve issues.
  • Assists with other financial and activities such as outreach, reporting and monitoring.

RELATED EDUCATION

  • In addition to the above education, currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree Program for Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor atTroy University in conjunction with an Internship at Pathways for Change a Non-Profit Organization. Additionally the American College Education system evaluates 36 credits in: Personnel Supervision, Keyboarding, Computer Applications, Computer Systems and Organization, Records and Information Management, Security Operations, Technical Writing, Field Experience in Management and Organizational Management.

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