1. Jermiha White
901 Harvest Dr., Tumwater, WA 98501 : (360) 790-6969 : jermiha.white@wsu.edu
White 1
Education
Bachelors of Arts Degree, Washington State University Pullman, WA
Major: Human Development August 2016
Related Course Work: Families in Poverty, Diversity in Contemporary Families, Public Policy, and Program Development
and evaluation
Relevant Skills
Communication
 Sat on the Presidential Student Advisory Board at Washington State University and advised the President
about student and veteran issues on campus.
 Instructed students on importance of communication skills; taught classes ranged in size of 150 to 260
students.
 Represented the Washington Department of Veteran Affairs as a liaison with multiple organizations;
Washington State Parks Foundation, Pierce County Agriculture Community of Interest, and Student Veterans
of America.
 Sent letters and emails to communicate with Washington Department of Veteran Affairs partners.
Program Coordination
 Experienced in taking the lead and being the primary contact for large multi-state conferences.
 Interacted with multiple organization and state agencies; Student Veterans of America, Washington State
Department of Veteran Affairs, Washington State Parks Foundation, Washington State Governor’s Office, and
multiple student groups at Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest.
 Created multiple events at Washington State University that highlights the struggles of underserved
populations in higher education.
 Managed budget for the Student Veterans Committee; $12,000 for Conference, $50,000 in donations, and
$10,000 state budget.
Office Skills
 Skilled at using Microsoft Office programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher.
 Established effective communication skills in order to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
 Capable to work as a team member and as an individual on multiple projects with distinguishing results.
 Organized and detail driven when creating work plans and long term trackers.
Program Experience
 Service for Service; Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs
Donation and Sponsorship Outreach
 Shellfest; Washington State Parks Foundation
Military and Veteran Outreach Coordinator
 Pacific Northwest Regional Student Veterans Conference
Program Lead; Communication Outreach; Speaker
 Lady Valor; Washington State University
Program Lead; Marketer; Master of Ceremony; Contract Negotiation
 Veterans Day Program, Washington State University
Organizer and Speaker
2016
2016
2016
2015
2014
Volunteer Service
National Get Outdoors Day- Encouraged youth to reconnect with nature
Veteran Farm- Teaching veterans valuable job skills and combating hunger in WA.
WSU Youth Halloween Carnival- Provided a safe place for local children to Trick-or-Treat.
Toys for Tots- Raised monetary and toy donations to give to in impoverished families.
Read for Life- Tutored Non-Native speaking student on reading and math skills.
Nollanville Haunted House- Created a haunted house for an impoverished community.
2016
2016
2013-2015
2013-2015
2014
2010

2. Jermiha White
901 Harvest Dr., Tumwater, WA 98501 : (360) 790-6969 : jermiha.white@wsu.edu
White 2
Work Experience
Behavioral Health & Vet Corps Intern May 2016-July 2016
Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs Olympia, WA
 Provided support for staff members in a fast paced work environment.
 Delivered detailed feedback to program manager about program advancement.
 Worked on two state wide events; Shellfest and Service for Service
o Shellfest focus is to educating the Washington State community on preserving and using the
Shorelines to harvest shellfish.
o Service for Service focus is to inform veterans who are coping with the invisible wounds of war such as
Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injuries about service dog opportunities in Washington.
 Became the liaison for Student Veterans of America and the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs
on collaborating efforts for upcoming national conference.
 Created and taught team building exercises for weekly behavioral health services staff meetings.
 Worked with program manager to create social media outreach of events and activities in behavioral health.
 Created a detailed map and tracker of all Behavioral Health Services offered by the WDVA.
Teaching Assistant, Communications and Life Skills January 2014-May 2016
Washington State University Pullman, WA
 Developed classroom agenda, detailing what would be taught and when.
 Facilitated lectures on communication, conflict resolution, and public speaking.
 Demonstrated knowledge of Acceptance and Commitment Training theory.
 Functioned as the senior teaching assistant on the teaching team.
 Communicated deadlines to team members in order to maintain a productive work schedule.
Sergeant, Team Leader March 2013-March 2016
Washington Army National Guard Yakima, WA
 Prepared multiple training exercises to develop soldier’s performance skills.
 Evaluated soldier’s performance monthly.
 Mentored three newly promoted peers.
 Accounted for the maintenance and tracking of sensitive military equipment.
 Identified deficiencies in productivity and created solution to increase that productivity.
Sergeant, Training Room NCOIC January 2005-March 2013
United States Army Fort Hood, TX
 Supported supervisors with daily task in order to keep office functioning at high productivity levels.
 Responsible for reporting daily reports to higher authorities.
 Implemented a tracking system for daily and weekly task of subordinate units.
 Processed personnel action forms.
 Acted as liaison between senior personnel and subordinate soldiers when critical information was passed.
 Repeatedly relied upon to work independently from direct supervision.
 Maintained office materials to include: mail, office supplies, and maintenance of office equipment.
Awards and Honors
President Award for Leadership. Washington State University. Pullman, WA
Presidential Student Advisory Board Member
Coug Day at the Capital, Washington State University Student Lobbyist, Captain
Student Veterans Committee Vice Chair. Washington State University. Pullman, WA
Honorable Discharge, United States Army, Fort Hood, TX
Army Commendation Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
2016
2015-2016
2016
2015-2016
2013
2012
2008 & 2011