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.

Jimmy Matamoros, a US Navy veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, seamlessly transitioned from military service to entrepreneurship. With a rich background in the window film industry and significant collaborations with top-tier companies like Boeing and Google, Jimmy has demonstrated exceptional versatility and creativity. As the founder of Turn-To, a pioneering job search platform, he combines his software and AI engineering skills with a passion for solving real-world problems. Beyond his professional achievements, Jimmy's involvement in holistic living through his Moringa tree company reflects his commitment to a balanced and impactful life. His journey is a beacon for veterans and entrepreneurs alike, showcasing the power of adaptability, continuous learning, and the drive to make a difference.

Erin is a self-made millionaire who achieved financial freedom through real estate investing in less than four years. To date, she has helped over 600 other investors to build cash flowing real estate portfolios.

A U.S. Army Veteran, Erin understands what it’s like to work for “the man” and be limited by a schedule and fixed income. Erin created a system to allow her to live a life by design and now has the time and resources to give back and focus on her family. She is a Realtor ® at eXp Realty and is passionate about growing her team of agents and mentoring them to build the business of their dreams. She currently has 15 agents with plans for continual growth.

Erin’s real estate portfolio includes 97 rental units. Erin’s courses and conferences empower investors to dream big and ruthlessly pursue their goals! She has a personal goal of creating a million millionaires!

In this episode, we discuss contract support through tailored insurance and benefits with Ricky Dodge and Mike deVaux.

Keystone Benefit Group has industry-leading expertise and tools to support the needs of SCA contracts. Innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. With benefit programs for government contractors ranging from startups to companies with thousands of employees, Keystone's service model ensures 24/7 support for our clients and their families. Always on duty.

Mike deVaux - Naval aviator F-18 pilot [email protected]

Richard Dodge: [email protected]

In this episode, we discuss a contracting event with John Cook.

A way to go from $0 to $.5B!

Register today! https://stratgrowthadvisors.com/2024-tribal-partnership-summit/

In this episode, we discuss the Master Project Leadership Workshop or what we call the MPLW.

Jozue Chaires is a first-generation American born in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in inner-city Los Angeles and enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after high school. Jozue attended 12B Combat Engineer One station unit training at Fort Leonard Wood MO in the Winter of 2009. He served 14 years in the US Army and is a proud graduate of the Army Jumpmaster and Sapper Leader course. In 2023, Jozue embarked upon a credential laddering journey where he earned the CM, PSM, PMI-ACP, PMP, and LSSGB certifications in pursuit of his post-service career. In October of 2023, the idea of the MPL-W was born and in January of 2024, the Fort Bliss Master Project Leadership workshop became the only Project Management Career Skills Program in the United States Army.

If you want to sign up, go to www.vets2pm.com/mpl-workshop

In this episode we discuss heuristics, biases, behavioral design, NeuralPlan, and behavioral project management in general.

Dr. Josh Ramirez, NPPQ, PMP, is CEO and founder of the Institute for Neuro & Behavioral Project Management with Dr. Jodi Wilson. His experience includes work at numerous DOE sites and national labs, including Hanford, LBNL, PNNL, and Los Alamos, and he also teaches project management at Columbia Basin College and Lewis University (Chicago). He has written best practices for the DOE Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG) that focus on blending cognitive and behavioral science with project management, and is co-author of NeuralPlan with Dr. Shari DeBaets, a certification that has seen up to 80% increases in probability of meeting project milestones. Josh’s doctoral research focused on designing project management with behavioral science.

If you want to sign up for free:

1. Go to neural-plan.com

2. Click on "Get NPPQ Certified"

3. Add to cart

4. Click on the GovX box and verify to get your coupon code

5. During checkout use the GovX code

Carey Kight combines military experience with industry experience to produce award-winning content campaigns.

As a bomb loader in the US AIR FORCE, he deployed twice to Afghanistan and participated in NATO operations throughout Europe with allied militaries.

After service, he attended film school and worked in Hollywood as an indie filmmaker before making the leap to advertising.

He got his start writing, producing, and directing branded content for publishers before moving on to lead award-winning campaigns for small agencies helping to earn:

AdAge’s Best New Product Launch for King C. Gillette

AdAge’s Small Agency of the Year (11-75 Employees, GOLD)

DraftLineUSA’s first-ever Super Bowl spot

He leads a distributed roster of talent across

Account Services, Strategy, Creative, and Production disciplines.

Misty Moreno is a multifaceted professional with an impressive background and a dynamic approach to leadership and communication. As the Marketing Manager at Vets2PM, she plays a pivotal role in aiding veterans to transform their military skills into successful post military careers. Misty's approach combines strategic insight with creative marketing to effectively showcase Vets2PM's value to potential participants and partners.

Her career is marked by a 20-year service in the Air Force, followed by a significant role as an HRBP & the Lean Manufacturing Coach at Continental Tire. Academically, Misty is well-equipped with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, an Associate degree in Human Resources, and certifications including PMP, HRCI APHR, and PHR.

Misty is not just a marketer but also an author and educator. She has written "Get Your Shit Together," which includes 30 journal prompts and practical advice for navigating life's challenges. Additionally, she is the creator of the Vets2PM aPHR Certification Prep Course and an instructor for the Vets2PM Project Management Professional Boot Camp Plus.

Her leadership philosophy centers on developing better human beings, honesty, effort, and service to others. This philosophy has guided her in all her professional interactions, ensuring dignity and respect are upheld in every situation. Misty is known for her "keep it real" attitude, punctuality, attention to detail, and her passion for research and order.

On a personal note, Misty's life is filled with diverse interests and commitments. She loves cake and has a deep faith in Jesus, is known to curse occasionally, and works hard so her husband can be a stay-at-home dad. Her son's name is inspired by the main characters of the films "Gladiator" and "Troy," reflecting her creative and thoughtful nature. Misty Moreno is a unique blend of professional rigor, personal authenticity, and a heartfelt commitment to service, making her an invaluable asset to any team or project she is part of.

Today's episode will explain the application of a product roadmap and we will include the determination of which components go to which releases. Next, we talk about the role of a business analyst in adaptive or predictive, plan-based approaches. Finally, we cover the acceptance criteria (the action of defining changes based on the situation) and how to decide if a project/product is ready for delivery based on a requirements traceability matrix or product backlog.