Brian Peterson has over 20 years of experience in management, customer service, and veterans services. He currently works as a Local Veteran Employment Representative where he connects veterans to training and employment opportunities. Prior to this role, he held positions as an Employment and Training Specialist, Case Manager for veterans, and Store Manager. Peterson has extensive military experience, serving for 16 years in the US Navy as a Petty Officer and Aircrewman. He is set to graduate in 2015 with a degree in Business Management from Chippewa Valley Technical College.

1. Brian A. Peterson
401 E. 1st
Ave, Stanley, WI 54768
indocpeterson@yahoo.com - 715-829-1124
Consummate professional with superior communication, interpersonal, and public
relations skills. Outstanding reputation and success built on resourcefulness, problem
solving, and ability to develop productive partnerships. Top performer with a
collaborative spirit, a passion for inspiring others, and a service-oriented philosophy.
Summary of Qualifications
 Ability to manage numerous tasks and personnel to achieve goal completion
 Military training has instilled a “team” oriented managerial style that is proven to motivate
personnel towards success and achievement
 Coordinate employment programs with local businesses and partner agencies
 Ability to interact well with clients, resolve issues and provide professional service
 Advocate for veteran employment and community veteran issues
 Perform outreach and coordinate Veterans Career Fairs as a representative for the Office of
Veterans Services and the Veterans Assistance Program
 Attends professional development courses and is currently enrolled in the Business
Management Program at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Work Experience
Office of Veterans Services, State of Wisconsin Jun 2014-Present
Local Veteran Employment Representative
 Provide training and technical assistance to staff, partner agencies and employers
regarding veteran’s priority and preference in job referrals and related issues
 Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business groups and
associations that promote Veterans Employment and Training Initiatives
 Promote credentialing and training opportunities for veterans with training providers and
credentialing bodies
 Coordinate and review the work of staff in the performance of the veterans' program
standards under the state performance contract
State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development Jan 2013- Jun 2014
Employment & Training Specialist
 Facilitated Reemployment Services Seminars for the Wisconsin Job Center
 Provided technical support for job search, resume’s, cover letters, and computer
proficiency
 Refer customers to appropriate Job Center and Community resources
 Administer utilization of career assessment tools for career planning
 Provides instruction and assistance to individuals for job search, career development, job
readiness skills and employment related training

2.  Provide employment skills training for customers who are unfamiliar or uncomfortable
with the employment process
Center for Veterans Issues Jul 2011- Dec 2012
Case Manager
 Assist veterans in the determination and request of VA Compensation, Pension, and related
medical and general veteran programs
 Assist and guide veterans in the application for Social Security and related community
service programs
 Coordinate with VA social worker and site clinicians to develop treatment plans for veteran
resident health issues
 Monitor delivery of services, maintain records, and track progress of each veteran resident
 Coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies for needed services, care, and welfare of
veteran residents
 Provide instruction and supervision in site case management to incoming staff
 Acting Site Director during absences of Director for training purposes
 Responsible for training, employment plans, and welfare of 40 veteran residents
State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development Jun 2010- Jul 2011
Employment & Training Specialist
 Coordinated with local employers, State Partner Agencies, and Community Agencies
to develop job search strategies for Job Center clients
 Provided technical support for job search, resume’s, cover letters, and computer
proficiency
 Attended partner agency committee meetings to discuss inter-agency relations and
employment opportunities
 Facilitated Resume, Interview, and Computer Workshops for job seekers at the
Wisconsin Job Center
Papa Murphy’s Oct 2009- Jun 2010
Store Manager
 Recruit, interview and staff store, conduct orientations, trainings, performance evaluations
and deal with corrective disciplinary actions of store members
 Ranked no. 1 in the state and no. 4 nationwide for customer service
Stanley Oil Company Apr 1994-Oct 2009
Owner/ Vice President
Military Experience
US NAVY, Brunswick, ME
Petty Officer 1st
Class (E-6) Aug 1978-Apr 1994
 Certified Naval Instructor
 Combat Aircrewman
 Master Quality Assurance/ Safety Officer/ Training Officer
 Enforced personnel qualifications training and safety requirements

3. Education
 Chippewa Valley Technical College- Graduation- Dec 2015
Business Management