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MS. April Therese Adams

2601 Eton Street
New Orleans, LA 70131 US
Mobile: 504-339-9775 - Ext:
Day Phone: 504-678-8924 - Ext:
Evening Phone: 504-302-9232 - Ext:
Email: april.t.adams2.civ@mail.mil
Availability:

Job Type: Permanent, Telework

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Desired
locations:

United States - MS - Biloxi

United States - MS - Gulfport
United States - LA - New Orleans Metro Area
United States - LA
United States

Work
Experience:

US Army Military Entrance Processing Station

400 Russell Ave
Bldg 556
New Orleans, LA 70143 United States

Series:
0303
Pay
Plan:
GS
Grade:
07

02/2009 - Present
Salary: 47,481 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Test Coordinator (OA) (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Responsible for coordinating, administering, and implementing all aspects of the Student Testing
Program (STP) in compliance with established requirements, standards, and objectives. Serves the
point of contact for the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP) for the Military Entrance
Processing Station (MEPS) area of responsibility. Markets the STP by attending local educator
conferences and guidance expos. Promotes expansion of the Student Testing Program (STP).
Develops marketing methods, prepares, coordinates, maintains, and executes activities in support
of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) STP Joint marketing plan. Analyzes current,
local educational programs to integrate new marketing methods. Provides interpretation of test
results to students, parents, and school officials as needed. Presents the Armed Services
Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program (CEP) as a means of assisting
students to evaluate educational and career choices both civilian and military. Develops
partnerships with nonparticipating schools to initiate testing and coordinates with participating
schools to improve/sustain participation in the STP within secondary schools, and post-secondary
institutions, building team cohesion to ensure program support. Maintains contact with area
governments and state-level education officials, as directed, to promote STP/CEP and to solicit
support and assistance in gaining acceptance of and participation in the program. Exhibits the
ASVAB CEP at state and regional educational conferences as directed; Coordinates with officials of
the educational community in regards to CEP/ASVAB. Interprets results of ASVAB technical studies
to members of the education community for better understanding of the program. Conducts pre-test
presentations, interpretation of test results, and program presentations to public; private, and
charter schools; home school associations; private/non-profit organizations; and area recruiters,
government officials, and other external stakeholders. Analyzes current state and local educational
programs and develops methods of marketing the STP and maintaining its use in the schools.
Serves as a resource consultant for all technical aspects of the STP as well as assists recruiters
from the military services with STP/CEP related problems. Develops and conducts training for STP
results interpretation for school and recruiting personnel. Evaluates and suggests improvements to
program promotional and support material. Evaluates existing operations in the CEP/STP and
makes recommendations for improvement. Collects, compiles, and analyzes data for program
management and development of technical papers pertaining to this program. Advises the MEPS
Commander concerning plans and policies promulgated by higher authority pertaining to the STP

and the current state of the program to include but not exclusive to the status of Inter-service
Recruitment Committees (IRC) Education Subcommittee, MEPS and Service testing
achievements, and recruiter participation. Participates in state and local professional development
activities. Coordinates activities with ESSs from neighboring MEPS to improve state and/or
regional marketing efforts. Coordinates with MEPS Test Control Officer (TCO) for program and
personnel support as required for mission success. In-depth knowledge of appropriate use of
ASVAB by schools in order to effectively explain the purpose of the ASVAB CEP and how the
testing results can best be used for vocational counseling and career guidance. Practical
knowledge of the regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the management and
administration of all aspects of the Student Testing Program. Ability to extract data and skill in
applying standard data gathering techniques. Ability to apply the ASVAB Marketing Plan;
knowledge of the Student Testing Program. Ensures testing programs have adequate resources for
mission success. Ability to prepare clear concise reports and documents; using knowledge of
correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and style. Prepares written correspondence
as well as charts, graphs, mailings, institutional testing data, handouts, briefings, and materials for
conferences and enclosures for correspondence. Evaluates testing operations to make
recommendations for improvements. Develops plans to improve participation in CEP/STP. Meets
timelines established by the ESS to achieve marketing objectives. Coordinates administrative
activities with other organizational elements and staff sections. Conduct periodic review of files to
ensure proper maintenance and filing of correspondence and records. As 11th Battalion Subject
Matter Expert Test Coordinator, serves as point of contact for all Test Coordinators within the
Battalion to resolve issues at Battalion level.
Supervisor: Major Tiffany Carlisle (504-678-3535/221)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
US Army Military Entrance Processing Command
New Orleans, LA United States

Series:
0303 Pay
Plan: GS
Grade: 05

04/2008 - 02/2009
Salary: 32,710.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Test Coordinator (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Works independently to coordinate scheduling of testing sessions with school administrators, the
recruiting services and office of Personnel Management (OPM). Offers general and procedural
guidance/assistance to individuals involved in the ASVAB testing program. Makes initial contacts
with schools to identify an acceptable date for test administration. Assists/supports recruiting
service representatives in coordinating/negotiating with high school or junior college officials to
implement/sustain the ASVAB student testing program as part of the school testing, vocational and
career counseling programs. Assures there are no errors in test scheduling and coordination
because of likely negative Impact on the overall ASVAB program. Confirms testing dates and
maintains liaison with school officials, test administrators (both military and civilian), test proctors,
and other appropriate recruiting service representatives. Briefs military personnel on the
administrative aspects of the student testing program. Handles controlled test material; therefore
must display high integrity and responsibility. Estimates costs, ships, prepares exhibits for
conferences. Distributes and balances the workload among one or two employees in accordance
with established procedures and assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload. Makes
day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Estimates and reports on
expected time of completion of work, and maintains records of work accomplishments and time
expended and prepares reports as requested. Handles administrative details with regard to
scheduling conferences and preparing travel itineraries. Uses a word processor types various
memorandums/correspondence, utilizing appropriate spelling, punctuation, and use of grammar.
Plans and organizes office operations to include general administrative and office administrative
procedures. Writes office SOP and directives. Conducts periodic review of files to ensure proper
maintenance and filing of correspondence and records. Prepares written correspondence as well
as charts, graphs, mail outs, institutional testing data, viewgraphs, handouts, briefings, and
materials for conferences, and enclosures to correspondence. Greets visitors and receives
telephone calls, obtains information as to nature of business, refers visitors or callers to appropriate
staff member. Prepares such commitments and action. Orders and obtains supplies and equipment
for the office.
Supervisor: Holland Bussell (504-678-3535 (245))

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

US Army Military Processing Command
New Orleans, LA United States

Series:
0303
Pay
Plan:
Other

10/2007 - 04/2008
Salary: 32,710.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Lead Test Clerk (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Distributes and balances the workload among one or two employees in accordance with
established procedures and assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload. Makes dayto-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities, obtaining assistance from the
supervisor on problems that may arise. Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of
work, and maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepares reports as
requested. Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and makes available written
instructions, reference materials and supplies. Gives on-the-job training to new employees in
accordance with established procedures and practices. Maintains a current knowledge and
answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives etc., and obtains needed
information or decisions from supervisor on problems that come up. Checks on work in progress
and reviews completed work to see that supervisor's instructions have been met. Uses a word
processor types various utilizing appropriate spelling, punctuation, and use of grammar. Plans and
organizes office operations to include general administrative and office administrative procedures.
Writes office SOP and directives. Conducts periodic review of files to ensure proper maintenance
and filing of correspondence and records. Prepares written correspondence as well as charts,
graphs, mail outs, institutional testing data, viewgraphs, handouts, briefings, and materials for
conferences, and enclosures to correspondence. Greets visitors and receives telephone calls,
obtains information as to nature of business, refers visitors or callers to appropriate staff member.
Prepares such commitments and action. Orders and obtains supplies and equipment for the office.
In absence of Test Control Officer, was Acting Test Control Officer. Conducted inventory of all
Testing Material, trained MEPS and OPM Test Administrators on proper test control procedures and
implementation of ASVAB tests to Applicants. Evaluated Test Administrators initially and annually
when needed.
Supervisor: Holland Bussell (504-943-1486ext245)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
U.S. Army Military Entrance Processing Command
New Orleans, LA United States

Series:
0640
Pay
Plan:
Other

09/2005 - 10/2007
Salary: 28,718.00 USD Per Hour
Hours per week: 40
Health Technician (This is a federal job)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Performed a variety of tests and examinations on applicants for Armed Forces enlistment,
reenlistment, officer candidate physicals for commissioning and entry into officer training programs
and physicals for active and reserve forces personnel. Proctor/Technician for ARMS Test, Trained
Staff proper procedures and documentation for ARMS Test and wrote/implemented SOP for ARMS
Test Procedures. Responsible for ensuring that physicals are valid and entered into the automated
MEPCOM Integrated Resource System (MIRS) in a timely manner and consistent with policies and
procedures for the DoD Military Medical Processing. This position involved all issues related to
Medical Processing to include: oversight of applicant eligibility to physical; reporting and
investigating incidents of Recruiter Impropriety. Set up and performed operator-level maintenance
and calibrations on medical equipment, instruments and apparatus such as but not limited to:
automatic blood pressure and pulse rate machine; electrocardiography equipment (ECG); vision
acuity and color perception equipment; audiometric testing equipment; breath/alcohol analyzer; and
height/weight scales. Collected and disposed of specimen, stool, urine, sputum and other body
fluids. Instructed/briefed applicants on proper collection procedures for tests. Directly observed
applicants urine donation for drug testing and urine analysis. Drew blood. Performed tests and
examinations on applicants for the Armed Forces enlistment, re-enlistment and training programs.

Created medical packet, arranged for medical consultations, maintained records and required
forms. Measured and recorded height and weight. Measured auditory acuity. Conducted vision
tests. Explained and demonstrated orthopedic examination. Screened records for Testers covered
by the accessions program by specific service standards. Performed Quality Control Procedures on
medical records. Prepared and annotated reports and logs to document test results.
Implemented/sustained current NOLA MEPS Readiness Support Group (RSG). As Leader for
RSG, performs assignments designed to provide familiarity with the various Army Community
Service/Family Programs; to advance effective relations with family members, volunteers,
supporting social services and emergency organizations; and to support the development of human
resources program referral networks. Am skilled in coordinating, collaborating and recruiting a
variety of agencies and organizations to include regulatory, volunteer, military, and community
resources; ability to organize, coordinate, train, and interact effectively with the public, in written as
well as verbal forums; knowledge of the community service systems, agency policies and
application procedures, and the ability to apply this knowledge to many different conditions or
factual situations; and knowledge of programs used to enhance unit cohesion, increase readiness,
and support unit commanders and the community.
Supervisor: SFC Toy Hodge (504-943-1486ext. 235)
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education:

University of Phoenix New Orleans, LA United States

Master's Degree 12/2015
Major: Master of Education/Adult Education and Training
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
COM/520 Organizational Communication for Adult Learners
AET/500 Foundations of Adult Learning Theory
AET/508 Community-Based Education
CUR/516 Curriculum Theory and Instructional Design
CUR/518 Multicultural Strategies for the Adult Learner
CUR/528 Assessment of Learning
CUR/532 Facilitating Online Learning
AET/552 Marketing Adult Education
AET/560 Facilitating Change
AET/562 Social Media for Professional Learning
AET/570 Program Development in Adult Education

University of Phoenix New Orleans, LA United States

Master's Degree 08/2014
GPA: 3.48 of a maximum 4.0
Credits Earned: 36 Semester hours
Major: Public Administration
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
MGT/522 Public Administration-Institutions and Processes
COM/PA530 Communication for Public Administrators
HRM/532 Human Capital Development In The Public Sector (Human Resource Management)
RES/562 Program Evaluation (Test and Assessment)
LDR/532 Leading Organizational Development In The Public Sector
LAW/562 Law and Public Administration
QNT/562 Data Analysis for Public Policy and Management(Test and Assessment)
MGT/TM562 Leveraging Technology In The Public Sector
ECO/572 Public Finance
ACC/574 Public Budgeting
MGT/572 Public Policy Planning and Implementation
MGT/582 Public Administration Applied Project

University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ United States

Bachelor's Degree 12/2012

GPA: 3.21 of a maximum 4.0
Credits Earned: 120 Semester hours
Major: Communication/Concentration in Culture and Communication
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
COM/140 Contemporary Business Communication
CRT/205 Critical Thinking
COM/220 Research Writing
ETH/125 Cultural Diversity
PSY/210 Introduction to Psychology: Why We Do What We Do
PHI/105 Introduction to Philosophy
POS/110 American National Government
COM/100 Introduction to Communication
COM/200 Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
COM/225 Foundations of Mass Communication
COM/310 Communication: Theories and Practice
COM/330 Small Groups and Team Communication
COM/350 Organizational Communication
COM/360 Internal Communication
COM/400 Media and Society
COM/403 Contemporary Communication in a Diverse Society
COM/440 Communication Law
COM/450 Ethics and Communication
COM/470 Mediation and Conflict Resolution
SOC/262 Contemporary American Society
SOC/333 Genders In Society
SOC/335 The Peoples and Cultures of Asia
SOC/337 Contemporary Latin American Society
SOC/338 The African American Experience
COM/480 Communication Capstone Course

University Of Phoenix New Orleans, LA United States

Associate's Degree 04/2011
GPA: 2.98 of a maximum 4.0
Credits Earned: 60 Semester hours
Major: Psychology
Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:
COM/140 Contemporary Business Communication
GEN/105 Skills For Learning In An Info Age
CRT/205 Critical Thinking
SCI/275 Environmental Science
COM/220 Research Writing
MAT/116 Algebra 1A
ETH/125 Cultural Diversity
PSY/210 Introduction To Psychology: Why We Do
What We Do
HIS/115 US History To 1865
MAT/117 Algebra 1B
HUM/130 Religions Of The World
PSY/220 Positive Psychology: Whats Right With Me
PHI/105 Introduction To Philosophy
PSY/230 Theories Of Personality: I Think, Therefore
Who Am I?
POS/110 American National Government
PSY/240 The Brain, The Body, and The Mind: All
Together Now
PSY/270 Abnormal Psychology: Abuse, Addiction,
and Disorders
SCI/241 Nutrition
PSY/265 Psychology Of Human Sexuality

Job Related
Training:

Certification - Nursing Assistant (08/08/1994) 88 Hours

Winner of Hearthstone of Round Rock's Employee of Month, May 2000
Enrolled in Nursing Assistant Course through Local Nursing Center. Performed 88 hours of
Classroom time and 20 Hours of Clinicals.
Certification - Medication Aide (05/26/2002) 80 clinical hours
Attended Texas Medication Aide course, performed 20 Clinical hours of passing medications as
per protocol, 80 hours of classroom time and passed Texas State Exam to become a Certified
Medication Aide.
Attended and Earned Credit Hours for Medical Support Assistant Training for New APSIII (New
DoD System) that corresponds with and enhances use of CHCS. (Consolidated Health Care
System).
Rated no less than Above Average in Performance Appraisals while employed at R.W. Bliss Army
Health Center, Ft Huachuca, AZ, Department of Primary Care/Pediatrics.
Attended ARMS Training at MEPS Command Headquarters in Great Lakes, IL March 23, 2006
New Orleans MEPS Proctor for all ARMS Testing for US Army and National Guard Applicants
processing through New Orleans 3/2006 to 10/2007
New Orleans MEPS Readiness Support Group Leader3/2006 to 4/2007: As Leader for RSG,
performs assignments designed to provide familiarity with the various Army Community
Service/Family Programs; to advance effective relations with family members, volunteers,
supporting social services and emergency organizations; and to support the development of human
resources program referral networks. Am skilled in coordinating, collaborating and recruiting a
variety of agencies and organizations to include regulatory, volunteer, military, and community
resources; ability to organize, coordinate, train, and interact effectively with the public, in written as
well as verbal forums; knowledge of the community service systems, agency policies and
application procedures, and the ability to apply this knowledge to many different conditions or
factual situations; and knowledge of programs used to enhance unit cohesion, increase readiness,
and support unit commanders and the community. Implemented SOP to guide RSG Board
Members in future endeavors.

Language
Skills:

Language
English

Affiliations:

Blacks In Government - member

Readiness Support Group (FRG) - Group Leader and Coordinator
L.A. Creole Research and Genealogy Organization - Member
University of Phoenix New Orleans Alumni Chapter - Council Member/VP of Military Affairs

References:

Name
Employer
Holland
Military Entrance
Bussell,
Processing Station
MSGT USAF
Retired (*)
LTC Kevyn US Army
M. Bryant (*)
James
USMEPCOM/Shreveport
Sanders (*) MEPS

Spoken
Advanced

George J.
US Navy/ Retired
Gray (*)
Steven C.
US Army, Retired
Wright (*)
(*) Indicates professional reference

Written
Advanced

Read
Advanced

Title
Test Control
Officer

Phone
Email
504-6783535 (245)
holland.t.bussell.civ@mail.mil

US Army
/Pentagon
Education
Services
Specialist
STSCM(SS)
Retired
LTC

334-492kevyn.m.bryant.mil@mail.mil
2982
520-4598885
james.l.sanders18.civ@mail.mil
360-621sonartech_1987@yahoo.com
8027
504-223stevencwright@outlook.com
6541

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Information:

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Rated Excellent on Annual Evaluations 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,2011, 2012, 2013, and
2014
Attended US MEPCOM HQ Readiness Support Group Leader Training Conference 10 July 2006 13 July 2006, Waukegan, IL
Selected Civilian Employee GS06 and below 3rd Quarter FY2006 and 2008
Selected Civilian of the 1st Quarter SY2010 Western Sector USMEPCOM
Selected Civilian of the Year GS07 and Above FY2010 and FY2014
Selected Top Testing Employee New Orleans Military Entrance Processing Station FY2010
Selected Top Testing Employee 11th Battalion (Western Sector) USMEPCOM FY2010
Selected Top Testing Employee Western Sector USMEPCOM FY2010
Recognized as Trailblazer for ASVAB Student Testing Program in New Orleans for exceeding
Testing Goal consecutively 2009 to Present
Quality Step Increase 23 March 2011
11th Battalion Test Coordinator Subject Matter Expert consulting five other MEPS Test
Coordinators
Recognized as Professional of the Month, August 2014, 11th Battalion, Western Sector
USMEPCOM
Recognized as Civilian of the Year FY2014, 11th Battalion, Western Sector USMEPCOM
11th Battalion Subject Matter Expert in Schools 2001 Database(S2K1), USMIRS, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher
Skilled in Career Exploration Program/STP Pre-test Presentations
Skilled in Career Exploration Program/STP Post-Test Interpretations