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Hi! Welcome To The Online Me

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I go by my middle name, Ja. If you call me by my first name, chances are you're a telemarketer of some sort. This is my personal site. Hello!

 

Who / What? Who am I? What are some of the things I can do?

Among other things, I am a:

  • Problem Solver
  • Process Improver
  • Answer Finder
  • Photographer (Hobbyist)
  • Yummyologist (Or more colloquially, 'chef')
  • One of the better trivia game partners you can have.

And I once trained a cat to sit, roll-over, and fetch. I do other things as well, but this is a website not a biography. I won't bore you with the details.

At least not yet.

Connect or "stalking", depending on who you ask

One of the first things people do to find out more about new connections is to google them. I'm going to save you the effort, and link you directly to my social network profiles.

I'm an open-networker, so feel free to add me as a connection on any of these networks. Let's keep in touch!

In no particular order:

LinkedIn Profile   Twitter Profile   Google Plus Profile     Last.fm Profile

Not the social networking type? No problem! You can also reach me via email:

Email Me

Resume How I keep a roof over my head

Overview
  • Succeeds at any task given; habitually produces stellar results with limited guidance or resources.
  • Adaptable, resourceful, and intelligent, as proven by numerous awards and consistently high evaluations.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making abilities; works well under deadline pressure.
  • Able to guide others to ensure success and focus on organizational goals in turbulent environments.
  • Active Top Secret-SCI security clearance.
experience

Administrator (Programs, Plans, HR)
2009 – Present, Perm; 2008, Temp

  • Go-to person for peers, superiors, and other organizations on matters of policy, regulation, and research.
  • Reduced delinquency rate of performance reviews from 26% to 0.8% for an organization of 240+ by revising program procedures to improve and standardize workflow and provide technical guidance.
  • Within 2 weeks of starting resolved 30+ pay problems; reconciled & closed-out $1.3 million in obligations.
  • Established contingencies on 24-hour notice that prevented delays in 200+ persons returning from Afghanistan when records necessary to complete processing were unexpectedly absent.
  • Managed all HR competencies for organization of 240+ people. Provided planning, guidance and direction to subordinate organizations on all personnel and administrative functions.
  • Noted for exemplary performance by aggressively improving and maintaining organization's competence and ability to function with limited support or resources.
  • Initiated weekly 30-minute internal efficiency meetings with peers to ensure internal coordination was done, and time and resources used effectively.
  • Coordinated with multiple organizations to host VIP visits; identified and implemented changes to ineffectively resourced plans which resulted in smoother, problem-free events.

Administrative Supervisor / Training
2001 – 2007

  • Spearheaded transition to digital processing; reduced organizational postal expenditures by 81% and improved administrative processing time across the entire organization.
  • Trained 3,000 people in 1 month on critical skills with a 99% pass-rate; regularly trained groups of 20-250.
  • Maintained accountability and maintenance of $2.5 million of property with zero loss.
  • Supervised office, staff, and administrative activities and programs for 1,000+ member organizations.
  • Developed, recommended, coordinated, and implemented standard operating procedures and changes.
  • Knowledge, expertise, and writing abilities frequently sought by superiors.
core competencies
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Team player. Builds bridges; facilitates cooperative efforts benefiting all involved.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • A self-starter who takes ownership of tasks and is able to work independently.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office and computer skill set.
advantages to hiring a veteran

What do you get when you hire a veteran?

  • Trust. Particularly those with security clearances, you get someone who has undergone an extensive background check to determine trustworthiness.
  • Responsibility. Accountability for material resources and people are second nature.
  • Strong work ethic & dependability. Not to mention, a positive "can do" attitude and ability to function as part of a team.
  • Leadership. Veterans are trained to be leaders and managers.
  • Training. Recipients of some of the best training available in the world. While not readily apparent in some circumstances, you might be surprised at how many hard and soft skills transfer.
  • Professionalism & discipline. An ability to handle stress and remain calm and collected in even the most difficult and challenging situations.
  • Your bottom-line. Potentially save thousands of dollars the moment you hire a veteran through employer tax credits and benefits. How many other employees save you money before they even show up for their first day of work?
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In the words of others:

"He will unquestionably succeed and excel."

"A consummate professional who takes his duties … seriously and possesses the leadership skills and technical/professional attributes so strongly needed,"

"Possesses excellent leadership skills, intelligence and … bearing,"

"A wartime experiences, talented, and enthusiastic leader who will do well,"

"Mr. Kitos not only is a team player but a team builder. Mr. Kitos knows how to get the best out of his self and others."

"Professional demeanor and ability to deal with the simplest to the most complex issue,"

"Mr. Kitos is extremely capable of performing at any level based on his knowledge and experience."

"He has proven himself as a leader … His enthusiasm is contagious and his ability to over come adversity has proven him one of my most valuable assets."

"Continually strives for excellence in all that he does."

"His ability to judge a situation and act accordingly makes him a valued member,"

I also have a couple recommendations available on my LinkedIn profile.

Interested to learn more? Don't hesitate to reach-out to me.