Welcome to the Military Transition Podcast, Human Resources Pathfinder Series, where we share invaluable Human Resources career insights and HR tips and tools tailored specifically for the veteran community. I’m your host, Misty Moreno. I served in the Air Force for 20 years and retired in 2020. I’m the Marketing Manager and Content Creator for Vets2PM, and I mentor veterans just like you through the military transition.

In today's episode, we have the privilege of hosting Kevin Flores, a Results-driven Human Resource Management Officer with over 20 years of experience. Kevin has supported the welfare of 30,000 employees, provided advice on personnel matters, including Health Care Administration, and served as a talent and development advisor for 30 Senior Leaders. He achieved a 99% engagement rate among 600 employees through strategic initiatives and maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring regulatory compliance. Kevin received an AA+ rating from a Third Party Audit for his strong communication skills. He is dedicated to helping Service Members transition to the civilian workforce.

Join us as we explore Kevin’s transition journey, his experiences and insights in HR, and how leveraged a vacancy at his company to achieve a meaningful, lucrative post-service career. Let’s dive in!

Misty Moreno: Misty Moreno, PHR, PMP | LinkedIn

Vets2PM: Vets2PM: Overview | LinkedIn

-Veteran reintegration with the community

-Veteran isolation

-How Mil-Tree addresses these challenges through shared projects, dialogue, and the Arts.

-What we’ve found out about our Communities along the way (an epidemic of loneliness and isolation)

Patrick Wallis started his career as an Engineer Officer and Captain with the US Army from 1998 to the end of 2001, nearly 4 years of active duty service. His first unit was a topographic engineering company in Hanau, Germany. It’s where he fell in love with mapmaking. He later spent seven years with the US Coast Guard as a facilities planner while also leading their Civil Engineering Division’s mapping program. He now leads Esri's Innovation Lab and has been with Esri, the world’s leading mapping software company since 2011. He has been involved with the 501c3 nonprofit Mil-Tree Veteran Project since 2017, and served as their Board President for the last 2.5 years. Through his work at Mil-Tree, he has been able to tackle the issue of veteran isolation by bringing community and veterans together.

wwww.mil-tree.org

War In The Soul, by Edward Tick

Tribe, by Sebastian Junger

Welcome to the Military Transition Podcast, Human Resources Pathfinder Series, where we share invaluable Human Resources career insights and HR tips and tools tailored specifically for the veteran community. I’m your host, Misty Moreno. I served in the Air Force for 20 years and retired in 2020. I’m the Marketing Manager and Content Creator for Vets2PM, and I mentor veterans just like you through the military transition.

In today's episode, we have the privilege of hosting Casey Farr. With over two decades of dedicated service in the USAF, Casey Farr has accumulated diverse experience, including four years excelling in enlisted accessions recruiting in Florida, where he earned Rookie Recruiter of the Year in his first year. Later, he led a team of five at Fort Lee Military Entrance Processing Station. Transitioning to civilian life in 2021, Casey joined Leidos QTC Health Services as a Recruitment Supervisor, applying his skills to enhance talent acquisition endeavors. Recognized for his impactful contributions, he was promoted to Talent Acquisition Manager in 2022, where he continues to foster excellence in recruitment strategies and team leadership.

Join us as we explore Casey’s unique journey, his experiences and insights in HR, and how he leverages his diverse background to lead his Talent Acquisition team. Let’s dive in!

Casey: Casey Farr | LinkedIn

Misty: Misty Moreno, PHR, PMP | LinkedIn

Vets2PM: Vets2PM: Overview | LinkedIn

Welcome to the Military Transition Podcast, Human Resources Pathfinder Series, where we share invaluable Human Resources career insights and HR tips and tools tailored specifically for the veteran community. I’m your host, Misty Moreno. I served in the Air Force for 20 years and retired in 2020. I’m the Marketing Manager and Content Creator for Vets2PM, and I mentor veterans just like you through the military transition.

In today's episode, we have the privilege of hosting Corey Maywald. Corey started his career in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. He quickly progressed into healthcare management and led various healthcare teams across military clinics and hospitals. In his roles, he also served in a Human Resources capacity and that really sparked his interest to want to pursue this field full time. After 12 years of military service, he decided to break into talent acquisition and recruitment. He is now a Talent Acquisition Partner or otherwise known as a Healthcare Recruiter.

Join us as we explore Corey’s unique journey, his experiences and insights in HR, and how he leverages his diverse background to enhance talent acquisition and recruitment in the healthcare industry. Let’s dive in!

Misty: Misty Moreno, PHR, PMP | LinkedIn

Vets2PM: Vets2PM: Overview | LinkedIn

Aaron Welch, a service-disabled veteran of the US Marine Corps (1995-1999), traded his combat boots for marketing savvy, diving into the internet marketing scene in 2001 and social media marketing in 2006. Aaron’s marketing journey began somewhat accidentally with a website reviewing Houston's nightlife and eateries in 2000. Although that first venture didn't take off, it sparked a relentless passion.

After relocating to Austin, Aaron quickly turned his passion into profit, boosting his first client’s business by an eye-popping 500% within two months. Since those early days, he’s launched numerous businesses with some hits and some misses, collaborated with behemoths like Cisco Systems, Google (Alphabet), Oracle, and CDW, and helped to grow a lengthy roster of SaaS and local service providers’ businesses through digital marketing advising and services.

As an adult student, Aaron earned his BA from Texas State University and an MBA from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin courtesy of the GI Bill and Hazelwood Act while working full-time.

Today, Aaron channels his formidable skills into championing Veteran-Owned Businesses and Veteran Service Organizations, enhancing their digital marketing, fundraising efforts, and adding automation and AI magic to streamline operations all while being a husband, father of two daughters who have inherited his sarcasm, being an avid traveler, sports fanatic, and terrible golfer.

Welcome to the Military Transition Podcast, Human Resources Pathfinder Series, where we share invaluable Human Resources career insights and HR tips and tools tailored specifically for the veteran community. I’m your host, Misty Moreno. I served in the Air Force for 20 years and retired in 2020. I’m the Marketing Manager and Content Creator for Vets2PM, and I mentor veterans just like you through the military transition.

In today's episode, we have the privilege of hosting Alexandra Kaprielian, a dynamic HR professional who currently works as the Manager of People Engagement and Onboarding at SYPartners in Manhattan, NY. Alexandra’s journey to the consulting world has been anything but conventional.

Growing up in San Mateo, CA, Alexandra dreamed of being a singer. After performing in over 30 shows in the Bay Area, recording a solo jazz album, traveling on a National Broadway tour, and working as a Casting Assistant for TV and film in LA, she spent over 15 years in the service industry. Pursuing her Broadway dreams, she moved to New York, but soon found that working long hours in restaurants wasn’t fulfilling enough. With a friend’s help, she transitioned to Talent Recruiting at SYPartners, seeking a better quality of life.

Over almost six years at SYPartners, Alexandra transitioned from Talent Acquisitions to People Operations, and now to her current role in Onboarding within Learning & Development. Her creative skills and experience in talent acquisition and the hospitality industry made her a natural fit for an HR Generalist role.

When Alexandra isn’t in front of her computer, you can find her singing at jazz venues in New York, doing voiceovers for commercials and books, or enjoying a morning cup of coffee or a glass of champagne to end the day.

Join us as we explore Alexandra’s unique journey, her experiences and insights in HR, and how she leverages her diverse background to enhance People Engagement and Onboarding at SYPartners. Let’s dive in!

Welcome to the Military Transition Podcast, Human Resources Pathfinder Series, where we share invaluable Human Resources career insights and HR tips and tools tailored specifically for the veteran community. I’m your host, Misty Moreno. I served in the Air Force for 20 years and retired in 2020. I’m the Marketing Manager and Content Creator for Vets2PM and I mentor veterans just like you through the military transition.

In today's episode, we have the privilege of hosting Carlos Merino, a seasoned HR professional with over 28 years of experience in various industries. Carlos served in the US Air Force for 12 years and the US Army for 15 years before transitioning into civilian life, where he continued his career in HR with the Federal Government. Throughout his career, Carlos has spearheaded numerous HR initiatives focused on Talent Management, Recruiting, HR Operations, and Entitlements. He is passionate about helping veterans navigate the transition into civilian roles and frequently mentors transitioning service members.

Join us as we explore Carlos' journey from military service to a federal government employee, his experiences and insights in his current role, and his dedication to supporting veterans and enhancing HR practices. Let’s dive in!

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In this episode of the Military Transition Podcast, Human Resources Pathfinder Series, we are joined by Dan Fiore, an emerging HR professional making waves in his first role at Radian Group Inc. Dan transitioned from the US Navy, where he served for six years, to a career in HR in 2023.

As a People Operations Coordinator, Dan plays a crucial role in supporting enterprise-wide people transactions that enhance the candidate, pre-hire, new-hire, and overall employee experience. He has led impactful projects, contributed to process improvement initiatives, and managed transactions on the company’s internal employee website.

Dan is passionate about helping veterans find employment and transition smoothly into civilian life, as well as driving businesses to improve their processes for attracting and retaining top talent. Join host Misty Moreno as she delves into Dan's journey, his experiences in HR, and his dedication to supporting veterans. Whether you're a veteran navigating your own career transition or an HR professional looking for insights, this episode is packed with valuable information and inspiration.

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Motorcycle Rider, Movie Lover, Video Director/Producer, and Standup Comic? Air Force Veteran Matt Hansen considers himself a bit of an oddity in the veteran community, but he's on the path to change that. Turning to a life of creative development, he's on a new mission to bring veterans' stories and marketing triangles into digital media.

Check out his website: https://www.anointedforsuccess.com/

Connect: https://www.instagram.com/afsucces/

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Welcome, everyone, to The Military Transition Academy Human Resources Pathfinders Series, where we explore the path from military service to civilian Human Resources roles.

I'm Jeremy Burdick, and in our first two episodes, I'll be taking on the role of interviewer as we sit down with Misty Moreno. Misty brings over 24 years of invaluable experience in the HR industry, and together, we'll dive deep into her journey.

Join us as we uncover Misty's insights, lessons learned, and advice gained from her extensive career. If you are a veteran navigating your transition into civilian HR these episodes are packed with valuable knowledge.

Get ready to gain some incredible insights as Misty shares her wisdom with us on The Military Transition Academy Human Resources Pathfinders Series.