JENNIFER R. PARRIS

Alexandria, VA 22315 ▪ 719.433.8542 ▪

Target: Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager

Eager toinform and ready to helm military spouse outreach within the D.C. Metro region.

Reliable and approachable Administrative Management & Protocol Expert with 20+ years of experience delivering world-class customer service, mentoring staff to advance operations,solving problems to streamline procedures, and communicating with diverse populations at all levels. Distinct background includesworldwide active duty and reserve service, current military spouse status, and proven results for understanding and articulating military family concerns within all environments.

  • Board Member elected to Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club (BOSC) and Hayfield Elementary School PTA. Active volunteer with NMFAand Blessings in a Backpack.
  • Recognized military protocol expert. ArrangedDV visits, large-scale events, and conferences.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office and the ability toutilize database records and proprietary software.

Career Overview

First Vice President (VP), 2015–present▪BOSC, Fort Belvoir, VA

Fundraising ▪ Event Planning ▪ Program Management ▪ Community Outreach ▪ Philanthropy

Elected to position based on performance as 2nd VP (2014–2015). Brainstorm and collaborate as member of leadership to define evolving vision for military spouse club. Design programs, organize luncheons, and develop special activities to expand membership and outreach.

  • Recognized for securing $20K from 2015 gift wrapping event at Springfield Towne Center, surpassing $12K earned in 2014.
  • Raised community awareness interfacing with community to provideservices and events information.

Executive Officer, 2008–2014▪U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, Lackland AFB, TX

Technical Writing ▪ Operations Management ▪ Protocol ▪Administration ▪ Staffing ▪ Event Management

Directed operations management including protocol, human resources, emergency preparedness, acquisition, budget, travel, and property. Oversaw 5 personnel services staff in fund monitoring, budget allocation, and duty status reporting.Coordinated large-scale annual award ceremonies.

  • Dramatically decreased late employee appraisal submissions 62%; instituted pre-submission tracking system to monitor and guide progression.
  • Piloted new evaluation procedures for awards and decorations processing ensuring consistent staff records management through checklists and communications.

Plans Programs Officer, 2007–2008 ▪ U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, Peterson AFB, CO

Protocol ▪ Administrative Oversight ▪Policy Guidance

Aligned AF HQ programming and security guidance with current operating instructions. Official director of protocol events including the 1st in-residence commissioning ceremony for 100 officers and families.

  • Requested to organize change of command, retirement ceremonies, and programs for United States Air Force Academy’s (USAFA) Dean of Faculty.
  • Organized 3 change of command ceremonieswith only 1 month notice.

Personnel & Manpower Officer, 2005–2007▪U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), Yongsan Army Base, South Korea

Data Management ▪ Staffing ▪ Visioning ▪ Policy Management ▪ Administration

Led military staffing efforts for joint forces USKF and Combined Forces Command managing 800 active duty and 375 reserve positions.Managed 29,000 Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine positions.

  • Accomplished joint manpower review for Office of the Secretary of Defense providing results for Congressional testimony.
  • Planned logistics for the Executive Leadership program twice a year.

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Flight Commander, 2002–2005 ▪ 470thAir Base Squadron, Geilenkirchen, Germany

Budgeting ▪ Operations Management ▪ Human Resources ▪ Project Management ▪ Family Support

Provided USAF mission support to1,000 USAF and family members assigned to NATO. Provided indirect support of 1400 international members from 13 nations. Oversaw and interfaced with military support services including family programs, childcare, school liaison, education and training, postal operations, and security forces. Managed $950K budget.

  • Increasedwork life quality; streamlined reporting procedures by introducing first intranet, Leave Web, and Combat Intro/Exit.
  • Alleviatedpostal operations shortage maintaining 100% services using Air National Guard staff.
  • Implemented new Status of Forces Agreement providing 100% accountability of all family members.
  • IncreasedChild Development Center compliance 13%and school age program 9%. Created teen program to increase cohesion at isolated duty station.

Action Officer, 2000–2002 ▪Air Combat Command (ACC), Langley AFB, VA

Administration ▪ Family Support Services ▪ Counseling

Determined staffing assignments for 500 officers.In charge of the ACC Squadron Commanders and Spouse Course; facilitated56 training hours for 400+ officers and their spouses.

  • Received praise and thank you notes for introducing spouses to military and squadron lifestyle.
  • Delivered logistics operations for annual Air Force meeting for all Air Force general officers.

Squadron Section Commander, 1999–2000▪ Air Combat Command, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ

Human Resources ▪ Counseling ▪ Operations

Addressed staff concernsand deliveredguidance on sensitive areas including financial management, training, and military performance for 400 military members. Managed 10 staff.

  • Headed preparations for HQ inspections garneringpositive results.

Early Career as Chief of Protocol directing 500+ distinguished visitors at Davis-Monthan AFB and Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait.Created new programs as Personnel Officer.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Arts in History ▪ University of Colorado, 1994

Multiple USAF courses including leadership, management, and training.