Gerard Placide
Biography:
Military Experience: 1.5 years
Work Experience: 1.0 years
Work Experience:
Accomplished U.S. Army Veteran with experience in administrative operations, and community engagement. Recognized for exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and ability to streamline processes in dynamic environments. Proven expertise in managing high-profile events, fostering stakeholder relationships, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in translating complex objectives into actionable strategies, with a focus on enhancing organizational outcomes. Dedicated to continuous professional growth and fostering meaningful collaborations. Equipped with advanced technical proficiency and a strong academic foundation in international affairs and global governance, positioning as a versatile asset for mission-critical roles.
Military Service:
Rank: Specialist
Branch/Position: Army
Period: September 2008 - March 2010
Occupation: Motor Transport Operator - 88M
Security Clearance: None
Duties Description:Operates all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations; manage entrucking and detrucking of personnel being transported; oversees and checks proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers; secure cargo against inclement weather, pilferage and damage; operates vehicle component material handling equipment (MHE), as required; employs land navigation techniques; must be knowledgeable of tactical automated communications systems and weapons when they are mounted on the vehicle; corrects and reports all vehicle deficiencies.
Work history:
Job Title: Work Study Student/ Business Office
Company: US Department of Veterans Affairs
Period: March 2019 - May 2022
Role Description:Supported outreach initiatives serving over 150,000 veterans and dependents across New York City.
Coordinated 30+ outreach and engagement events focused on healthcare access, housing assistance, and workforce services.
Compiled program activity reports tracking participation metrics and service referrals for leadership review.
Facilitated collaboration between VA leadership and community partners to expand veteran service accessibility.
Job Title: Shared Administrative Assistant
Company: US Treasury / IRS
Period: June 2023 - December 2023
Role Description:- Supported 3+ Managers and teams with administrative tasks, both remotely and on-site, ensuring seamless daily operations.
Processed and managed 300+ cases using federal systems like Examination Returns
Control System (ERCS), Report Generation Software (RGS), Integrated Collection System (ICS), and Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS) with 100% compliance and accuracy
Identified and resolved discrepancies in case documentation, leading to 15% faster case closure rates.
Maintained and tracked case inventory, ensuring data was ready for audit and compliance checks.
Validated and inputted information to open, assigned, transferred and closed cases using various business unit case management automated systems.
Verified completeness and accuracy of case controls to ensure compliance with established business unit procedures and formats.
Job Title: Substitute Teacher / PT
Company: NYC DEPT OF EDUCATION
Period: December 2025 - April 2023
Role Description:Planning lessons
Teaching Students
Managing the classroom
Performing administrative tasks
Promoting positive student behavior
Ensuring the safety and security of students
Education:
Brooklyn College
Master's Degree – Political Science / International Affairs & Global Justice
Period: July 2022 - May 2024
St Joseph's College
Bachelor's Degree – General Studies / Ethics & Philosophy / Business Management Procedures/ Counseling/ Criminal Procedures
Period: January 2016 - June 2019
Touro University
Associate's Degree – Liberal Arts
Period: July 2018 - May 2019
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