Mia Gervais
Charleston
Summary
Offering detail-oriented and organized approach, with readiness to learn and grow in structured environment. Brings foundation in analytical thinking and effective communication, with ability to quickly adapt to new procedures and protocols. Ready to use and develop critical thinking and organizational skills in [desired role] role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Commissioned Officer
HHC 1-151 AB, US Army National Guard
Eastover, SC
05.2023 - Current
- Serve as the principal advisor to the battalion commander for all matters concerning human resources support for all assigned and attached personnel.
- Supervise all strength management/strength distribution action.
- Maintain, update, and audit Soldier personnel files and records.
- Process requests for awards, promotions, evaluations, leaves, and transfers.
- Advise Soldiers and leadership on HR policies, entitlements, and benefits.
- Serve as a section leader: responsible for training, readiness, health, and welfare of section Soldiers and the accomplishment of designated missions.
- Hours per week: 72
Human Services Specialist II
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Summerville, SC
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Conduct thorough investigations into all forms of child welfare typologies, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Collaborate extensively with law enforcement and forensic interview agencies to gather accurate evidence and support legal proceedings.
- Maintain strict adherence to mandated timelines for case completion and documentation and reporting.
- Compile and record detailed case information for official records in compliance with state protocols using state databases.
- Refer families and individuals to appropriate community based support services.
- Demonstrated a notable record in supporting families in securing stable housing and accessing educational resources to enhance long-term success outcomes.
- Participate in court proceedings and uphold legal standards through certified legal training.
- Hours per week: 50
Education
Bachelor's degree - Psychology, Fine Arts
The Citadel
Charleston, SC05-2023
Skills
- Work coordination
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Innovation and creativity
- Risk assessment
- Reporting and documentation
- Investigation management
- Decision-making
- Program evaluation
- Legal knowledge
Accomplishments
- Achieved 100% personnel reporting by introducing a new accountability system for all critical mission driven tasks.
- Supervised a team of nine staff members successfully as a newly commissioned officer, and was promoted soon after.
- Documented and resolved Solider overdue personnel actions which led to the Battalion being Fully Mission Capable (FMC).
- Managed a caseload of between 20 and 30 individuals and families.
- Collaborated with schools and youth programs to create support systems for at-risk children of who suffered from abuse/neglect.
Certification
- Adjutant General Basic Officer Leader Course. Presiding dates: 20230829-20231121 (12 weeks military course).
- XCTC Army National Guard Annual Training - MN
- JRTC Army National Guard Annual Training - LA
- Army IT User Agreement
- Certificate of Completion Derivative Classification
- Certificate of Completion Indexing/Validating Operator
- Certificate of Completion Record Manager/Scan Operator/Authorized Official
- Certificate of Completion Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information and Controlled Unclassified Information
- DOD Initial Orientation and Awareness Training
- Certificate of Completion Cyber Awareness Training
- Part One and Two: Keeping Kids Safe
- Safe Sleep for Child Welfare Services
- AAA 8-Hour Driver Improvement Course
- CAPSS 101 for Child Welfare (HRIS equivalent)
- TCOM FAST/CANS Certification
- Multi-Ethnic Placement Act (MEPA) training
- Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) training
- Child Welfare Academy (official certificate of completion as a Human Services Investigator/Specialist)
- Neglect Assessment Simulation Training
- Sensory Inclusive Training
- Group Care Utilization Management
Language skills
Spanish Spoken: Novice | Written: Novice | Read: Novice
Timeline
Human Services Specialist II
South Carolina Department of Social Services
08.2023 - 07.2025
Human Resources Commissioned Officer
HHC 1-151 AB, US Army National Guard
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Psychology, Fine Arts
The Citadel
Additional information
CPR/ First Aid Certified, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Social Media Marketing, various military HRIS
Army Accommodation Award
FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AS A MEMBER OF TASK FORCE AVIATION DURING JOINT READINESS TRAINING CENTER 25-08 2025. SECOND LIEUTENANT MIA GERVAIS TIRELESS EFFORTS AND SELFLESS DEVOTION TO DUTY ENHANCED THE CAPABILITIES OF TASK FORCE OPERATIONS AND LED TO THE SUCCESSFUL ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE MISSION. HER PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON HERSELF, HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, THE 1-151ST ATTACK BATTALION, 2-34 INFANTRY COMBAT BRIGADE, THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.