Israel Fernandez
Reading,Pennsylvania
Summary
Disciplined and motivated professional with experience in customer service, career services, public affairs, and military administration. Skilled in leadership, communication, and organizational support across both civilian and military environments. Adept at building relationships, managing data, and coordinating projects in fast-paced, mission-driven settings, seeking to leverage strong teamwork, public relations, and administrative expertise in a growth-oriented role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
42A Human Resources Specialist
United States Army – Pennsylvania Army National Guard
09.2022 - Current
- - Provide administrative support and personnel services to soldiers and commanders.
- - Maintain records, process requests, prepare reports, and interpret policies.
- - Developed skills in HR systems, employee relations, and performance management.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
Career Services Intern
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology – Career Services
01.2025 - 08.2025
- - Assisted students with career planning, resume reviews, and job search strategies.
- - Supported event coordination for career fairs, employer visits, and workshops.
- - Collaborated with staff to enhance student engagement and outreach efforts.
- - Developed an interactive Power BI model to analyze graduate employment data. Learned and applied DAX for calculations and data modeling, and performed data cleaning and transformation to ensure accurate reporting. Functions: Interactive dashboards, visual analytics, trend tracking, and key performance
Unit Public Affairs Representative
Army National Gaurd
08.2024 - 08.2025
- - Supported communication and outreach for military operations.
- - Assisted in preparing press releases, managing media content, and fostering community relations.
- - Gained valuable experience in public relations and information dissemination.
- Produced and distributed videos and other content for digital use.
- Wrote speeches, press releases, media responses and public service announcements.
Picker Associate
Amazon
05.2022 - 06.2022
- - Fulfilled customer orders by locating, scanning, and labeling merchandise.
- - Cross-trained in packing operations to ensure smooth workflow.
Freezer/Cooler/Deli Associate
Sam’s Club
10.2020 - 04.2022
- - Ensured facility safety through inspections, audits, and compliance with standards.
- - Assisted customers by resolving concerns and providing a positive shopping experience.
- - Audited and logged merchandise to support accurate inventory management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg High School
05.2020
Web Design - Web Development Program
Reading-Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center
05.2020
Computer Software Engineering Associate - Software Engineering
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster,PA05-2026
Skills
- - Public Affairs & Community Relations
- - Career Services & Student Support
- - Human Resources & Administrative Support
- - Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
- - Leadership, Training & Team Development
- Data structures
- Performance analytics
- Software documentation
- Effective communication
- Dashboard creation
- HTML and XML
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Career Services Intern
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology – Career Services
01.2025 - 08.2025
Unit Public Affairs Representative
Army National Gaurd
08.2024 - 08.2025
42A Human Resources Specialist
United States Army – Pennsylvania Army National Guard
09.2022 - Current
Picker Associate
Amazon
05.2022 - 06.2022
Freezer/Cooler/Deli Associate
Sam’s Club
10.2020 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg High School
Web Design - Web Development Program
Reading-Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center
Computer Software Engineering Associate - Software Engineering
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
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