Rousell
Viar

Summary

I connect veterans and job seekers with meaningful employment through strategic employer partnerships and workforce program coordination. Most recently, I partnered with WorkSource Clackamas to increase veteran job placements by 20% within three months while managing caseloads for over 30 homeless veterans. With experience spanning DOL programs, career navigation, and full-cycle recruiting, I bring a proven track record in building hiring pipelines, facilitating workforce workshops, and delivering results that matter to both employers and the communities they serve.

Impact

Experience

1. 2026-Present

   Local Veteran Employment Representative (DOL LVER) / Employer Outreach

   California State Employment Development Department (EDD) · Oceanside, CA

   • Coordinated cross-functional partnerships with workforce agencies, military installations, veteran service organizations, and community organizations to expand employment opportunities and align programming with partner agency goals.
   • Supervised and coached workforce specialists and community partners using collaborative, strength-based approaches to improve veteran employment outcomes and program effectiveness.
   • Managed employer recruitment activities and labor market outreach across multiple systems and platforms; matched veteran candidates to job opportunities and tracked employment performance metrics.
   • Conducted quality assurance reviews of job referrals and candidate placements; monitored program performance data and provided recommendations for continuous improvement in veteran employment services.

2. 2026-2026

   Career Navigator / Employment Specialist

   San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) · Oceanside, CA

   • Conducted individualized assessments to identify employment barriers, transferable skills, training opportunities, and supportive service needs for diverse client populations, applying strength-based approaches to career planning.
   • Maintained accurate case documentation, service tracking, and participant records in compliance with workforce program standards and organizational requirements, demonstrating attention to detail and data tracking proficiency.
   • Collaborated with American Job Center Career Center (AJCC) partners, workforce staff, employers, and community agencies to establish partnerships and improve client access to employment opportunities and career services.
   • Guided clients through career exploration, workforce development programs, and employment readiness services tailored to individual career goals and barriers to employment.

3. 2025-2025

   DOL Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program Case Manager / Employment Specialist

   Clackamas County · Oregon City, OR

   • Screened and onboarded 30 volunteers and community partners supporting homeless veteran reintegration services, conducting orientation and training to ensure consistent service delivery and compliance with program standards, maintaining consistent quality across partner organizations.
   • Managed federal and state funding compliance for 30 homeless veteran reintegration cases, maintaining accurate documentation of client eligibility, service delivery, and program outcomes to meet funder reporting requirements and regulatory standards, maintained full audit trail for federal performance reporting.
   • Screened 50+ clients to identify eligibility for federal and state assistance programs, making appropriate referrals to maximize access to available support services.
   • Supervised caseload management and conducted individualized assessments to evaluate client needs, identify appropriate services including mental health care and housing assistance, and develop strength-based reintegration plans aligned with federal performance goals.
   • Coordinated crisis intervention and emergency response services, conducting immediate safety assessments and making referrals to appropriate resources to stabilize clients in urgent situations.
   • Maintained accurate, compliant case records documenting client interactions, progress, and goal achievements to ensure continuity of care and regulatory compliance with organizational standards.
   • Established and managed partnerships with WorkSource Clackamas (Oregon's American Job Center) and local community organizations to coordinate job development, shared employer outreach, and specialized service referrals tailored to client needs.

4. 2024-2025

   Department of Labor TAP Facilitator/ Employment Specialist

   SERCO · Las Vegas, NV

   • Developed 10 workshop handouts, resume guides, and slide decks for transitioning service members and veterans attending employment workshops, tailoring materials to each session topic and audience. Kept the materials current and reusable so other facilitators could deliver the same content, giving every workshop participant the same polished take-home guide.
   • Collected and reviewed 50 participant feedback surveys after employment workshops for transitioning service members and veterans, identifying which topics and delivery methods worked best. Adjusted workshop content and pacing based on those responses, making the workshops more useful to transitioning service members.
   • Designed and distributed 30 social media posts and promotional materials to promote employment workshops and career development opportunities to transitioning service members and veterans, driving higher engagement and event registrations.
   • Designed and implemented procedures to streamline program operations and enhance service delivery to participants.
   • Orchestrated staff training and coaching using strength-based approaches; facilitated over 30 employment workshops (Employment Fundamentals, Career Transition Essentials, and Department of Labor Employment Workshops) for transitioning service members and veterans, achieving 90% participant satisfaction ratings.
   • Managed program partnerships and stakeholder collaboration by cultivating relationships with employers and veteran service organizations to identify and connect clients with job opportunities and recruitment events.
   • Coordinated internship and skills development opportunities for students through Department of Defense SkillBridge program, providing hands-on experience and professional skill-building in clients' chosen fields.
   • Delivered personalized employment support including resume development, interview preparation, and strategic networking guidance to enhance client employment prospects and career readiness.

5. 2023-2024

   Full Cycle Recruiter

   ESSG-Henderson · Las Vegas, NV

   • Led intake discussions with 2 hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring timelines, and candidate profiles for open requisitions, then built sourcing plans around each role and kept managers updated on candidate progress throughout the recruitment cycle, hard-to-fill roles reaching offer stage faster.
   • Tracked time-to-fill and pipeline activity across 100 open requisitions in the applicant tracking system, and reported hiring progress to hiring managers and HR to spot delays in the recruitment cycle and adjust sourcing efforts, sourcing effort shifting to the channels that produced hires.
   • Orchestrated recruitment strategies and candidate screening processes for multiple positions, building strong working relationships with hiring managers to align staffing needs with organizational goals and improve hiring outcomes.
   • Sourced and engaged qualified candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, and employee referrals, expanding candidate pool diversity and consistently filling hard-to-fill roles in competitive markets.
   • Scheduled and coordinated interviews while maintaining clear communication with candidates and hiring managers, ensuring efficient hiring processes and positive candidate experience throughout recruitment cycle.
   • Maintained accurate candidate records and applicant tracking system (ATS) data, ensuring compliance with data management standards and enabling streamlined future recruitment reference and decision-making.

6. 2004-2017

   Military Operations Supervisor (Noncommissioned Officer)

   U.S. Army · Fort Wainwright, AK

   • Recruited and onboarded 200+ personnel to fill staffing needs and maintain operational readiness.
   • Trained, counseled, mentored, and developed 78 personnel while exceeding retention and advancement goals for three consecutive years, maintaining 100% accountability and demonstrating strong capability in staff development and case management.
   • Spearheaded recruiting and personnel-development initiatives that achieved 104% of annual recruiting objectives and contributed to 131% mission accomplishment during 3rd Quarter FY12; earned Top New Recruiter and Top Recruiter recognition.
   • Increased senior high-school enlistments by 30% through targeted outreach and community partnerships, demonstrating advocacy and constituent engagement skills applicable to veterans service coordination.
   • Earned multiple supervisor-of-the-quarter honors and received consistently strong performance recognition for leadership, professionalism, mission accomplishment, and development of personnel.

Skills

Education and certifications

Service record

Branch

U.S. Army

Rank

Sergeant

Years served

13

Specialty / MOS

88N