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ROSE SIMPSON

Spartanburg

Summary

Dedicated wellness and veteran services professional with experience leading suicide prevention initiatives, crisis intervention, and comprehensive case management for at-risk veterans. Program Manager for the VA Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, overseeing participant outreach, eligibility assessments, individualized support planning, interagency collaboration, and program reporting. Background includes military command and control operations, emergency response coordination, resiliency training, and large-scale operational management. Skilled in crisis response, community collaboration, training development, data management, and community-based suicide prevention efforts.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager – VA Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program

Upstate Warrior Solution
Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
09.2024 - Current
  • Lead and manage suicide prevention and comprehensive case management services for at-risk veterans.
  • Conduct intake screenings, psychosocial assessments, suicide risk assessments, and eligibility determinations.
  • Coordinate referrals and warm handoffs with VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators, mental health providers, inpatient facilities, and veteran service agencies.
  • Develop partnerships with hospitals, nonprofits, colleges, law enforcement agencies, and community stakeholders.
  • Oversee program documentation, data collection, and VA grant compliance reporting.
  • Facilitate crisis intervention, safety planning, and participant support for veterans experiencing housing instability, financial hardship, and suicidal ideation.
  • Organize community outreach initiatives, suicide prevention trainings, and veteran engagement events.

Reports and Operations Specialist

Department Of The Air Force
Spangdahlem AB, Germany
09.2021 - 09.2024

· Oversaw war readiness reporting for 5K personnel and managed operational reporting for 20 units.

· Developed reporting procedures and compliance reviews improving operational accuracy and contingency readiness.

· Established first-ever Air Force Generation posturing procedures.

Weapons and Security Manager

Department of the Air Force
Kunsan AB, Korea
09.2020 - 09.2021

· Revitalized weapons and security programs safeguarding 2.8K personnel.

· Organized and administered arming training courses aligned with Integrated Defense Frameworks.

· Managed security threats and restricted entry operations while supervising security assistants.

Senior Emergency Actions Controller

Department of the Air Force
Peterson AFB, CO
11.2016 - 09.2020

· Maintained 96% error-free operational reporting while collaborating with geographically separated units.

· Transmitted emergency notifications to over 90,000 personnel across multiple installations.

· Coordinated responses to bomb threats, active shooter events, and presidential support operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
2025

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention
  • Case Management
  • Community Outreach
  • Interagency Collaboration
  • Grant Program Management
  • Training & Facilitation
  • Emergency Response Coordination
  • Data Management & Reporting
  • Public Speaking
  • Veteran Advocacy
  • Risk Assessment & Safety Planning
  • Leadership & Team Coordination
  • Process Improvement
  • Communication – Oral & Written

Certification

Sexual Assault Advocate Certification – Department of Defense

Timeline

Program Manager – VA Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program

Upstate Warrior Solution
09.2024 - Current

Reports and Operations Specialist

Department Of The Air Force
09.2021 - 09.2024

Weapons and Security Manager

Department of the Air Force
09.2020 - 09.2021

Senior Emergency Actions Controller

Department of the Air Force
11.2016 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
ROSE SIMPSON