Adam Kerr

Lodi, NJ | 907-888-0601 |

Dedicated and self-motivated professional with years of combined government and military experience as a team leader in positions of leadership which required excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal, written and problem solving ability. Looking to leverage and apply my experience in the realm of Veteran programs, operational and administrate support, and contribute to the success of an organization.

Leadership Skills:

Team Building & Leadership | Office Administration & Reporting | Training & Facilitation | Seasoned in conflict resolution

Strong organizational skills| Active listening skills| Scheduling & Tracking | Process Improvements | Record Keeping

MS Office | | Courteous demeanor| Community Outreach | Problem Solving| Safety Protocol

Professional Experience

Bergen County Veteran Services, Hackensack, NJ | July 2017 to Present

Homeless Veteran Liaison

  • Interfaced with clients to develop individual housing plan, while assessing work ability and readiness relating to mental and physical capabilities.
  • Assisted the Division with multiple community outreach events.
  • Interviewed clients to identify needs, expectations, problems and situations.
  • Received calls and responded to inquiries, while assisting staff in report production.

OCEAN County Prosecutor’s Office, Toms River, NJ | Sept 2016 to May 2017

Externship-Administrative Assistant

  • Supervised interns, assisted with KROL, Competency, NGRI, and MSU cases.
  • Aided Senior AP Renee T. White.
  • Assisted with Grant administration and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training.
  • Assisted with Mental Health Diversion Program and Veterans Diversion Program situations.

United States Army, Various Locations | Jan 2009 to May 2013

Communications Soldier & Executive Protection Specialist -

  • Installed, maintained, and repaired over 150 communications systems in over 40 vehicles.
  • Analyzed and repaired 7 remotely controlled weapons systems to 100% mission capability.
  • Ensured individual adherence to proper hygiene and sanitation standards by soldiers and civilians for risk minimization.
  • Ensured equipment functionality by monitoring for optimal quality assurance.
  • Revamped storage system to account for 1,500 pieces of highly sensitive communication equipment worth over $400 million.
  • Protected US Civilian interpreter, as well as commander, during meeting with high ranking Afghan military officials and community Afghan leaders.
  • Provided marksman over-watch security to platoon, resulting in ZERO US casualties and over 300 successful combat patrols.
  • Trained and advised Afghani-National Border Police on procedure of safe patrols, searches, and seizures.
  • Trained and delegated a variety of mission communications tasks to junior soldiers.

Education

Master in Forensic Psychology,Dual-Degree Program Fairleigh Dickinson University (May 2017)

Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology(Cum Laude | Dean’s List | Honors Program/Society

Community Relations

Fundraising Wrestling, Pro-bono performer for Veteran Related Charity Shows

Member and Volunteer, Fairleigh Dickinson University Veteran’s Student Club

Member and Volunteer, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion Post in Lodi, NJ