“I had the pleasure of working with Chief Tony Astro for a little over 2 years while he served as human resources career counselor for my Air Wing. He was responsible for mentoring 9 squadron counselors and over 20 Educational Services Officers while I was in command of Carrier Air Wing Eleven. He mastered the often overwhelming task of learning the extensive and ever changing Navy Enlisted personnel and human resources policies. He share this knowledge through a social media career portal entitled “Navy Career Wise” that he developed for counselors which has impacted over 14,500 Sailors (and still continues to grow. His creative and unwavering commitment to helping others garnered the respect of his peers and seniors alike. His skills will only be enhanced by his transition to the civilian world, and I know Tony will excel at whatever endeavor he pursues. Tony is an outstanding individual who will put his heart and soul into any task, he will definitely be a great asset to any company". - Admiral Gregory Harris, Chief of Naval Aviation Training Commander Carrier Strike Group

Admiral Gregory Harris, Chief of Naval Aviation Training Commander Carrier Strike Group

RESOURCEFUL & Puts his Heart & Soul into Any Task

“ Tony Astro demonstrated superior performance and dynamic leadership in managing the daily operations of his section as Personnel Department supervisor. He was instrumental in a smooth transition for over 85 personnel and several members who opted separation under the Early Out and Temporary Early Retirement Authority programs. He introduced modern technology to his section by designing a program that tracked separating personnel. This program accessed electronically by detachment personnel and customer commands, proved to be highly beneficial especially in cutting delays on evaluation submission, reducing the number of unused Navywide exams and efficiently monitoring the progress of separation and transfer work processes. His managerial ability, personal initiative and unswerving devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the US Navy.” - Admiral Thomas Fargo Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet

Admiral Thomas Fargo Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet

Unblemished DESIGNER, Superior & Dynamic Leadership!

“Chief Astro demonstrated remarkable expertise in assisting in the Career Development of over 150 personnel and provided outstanding guidance to squadron through command indoctrination classes, career development boards, and Navy college educational programs. His extraordinary efforts directly contributed to the squadron being awarded US Pacific Fleet Retention Excellence Award. He professionally designed the squadron website providing a vital link and information resource for squadron families during the western Pacific deployment. His initiative, perseverance and loyal devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself."  - Capt Peter Tomczak, Commanding Officer, United States Navy

Capt Peter Tomczak, Commanding Officer, United States Navy

"EXPERT, Extraordinary & Loyal."

“Tony Astro demonstrated exceptional diligence through his active management of over 20 personnel programs that resulted in two consecutive command retention excellence awards. He established the Sun King College, the first of its kind in-house computer learning program that gave personnel online access to career, education and benefits information programs. He prepared a comprehensive training curriculum for the command that provided crucial guidance to our newest leaders.”  - Captain John Sears , Commanding Officer, United States Navy

Captain John Sears , Commanding Officer, United States Navy

"He is exceptionally DILIGENT & PIONEERING!"

"Tony Astro is a great marketing consultant that helped me process my promotional items and other swag branding items several times now. He has also produced quick and short great social media videos that helped promote our networking events and meet-up. He is AWESOME and does amazing work. I would highly recommend Tony Astro!"  - Heather Brinkman, Marketing Director and Owner Five Rings Financial 

Heather Brinkman, Marketing Director and Owner Five Rings Financial

"Tony is AWESOME and does amazing work."

“Tony is an outstanding professional and he clearly wants to ensure all his clients are apart of the processes. His work ethics and demeanor are definitely traits that embody his focus on job accomplishment." - Mary Burroughs Gray, Military Counselor. District Representative Congressman Donald McEachin

Mary Burroughs Gray, Military Counselor. District Representative Congressman Donald McEachin

"Tony is Focus on Job Accomplishment & Outstanding Professional!"

“It was truly a pleasure working with Tony, he has the unique ability to bring out the best in his people. His concern and dedication to the clients and their careers at Naval Submarine Support Facility enabled the command to win the coveted Golden Anchor Award 2 years in a row for retention excellence. He is without a doubt the "Best of the Best" and I would gladly work with him in any future endeavor.” - Jim Chianese, Director Business Development Stonington Institute

Jim Chianese, Director Business Development Stonington Institute

"His unique ability to bring out the best in people!"

“Tony is an exceptional manager, leader, counselor, trainer and facilitator. He is always looking for improvement in the process and in himself, and then incorporating those changes. Would be honored and privileged to work on "his team" again someday." - Kevin Moran, Veteran and Navy Counselor & Field Agent, Knights of Columbus

Kevin Moran, Veteran and Navy Counselor & Field Agent, Knights of Columbus

"Tony is an exceptional manager, leader, counselor, trainer and facilitator!"

“Tony Astro an outstanding marketing manager who specializes in branding and promotional services. One of the ways he connects business owners is networking via FusionMeet that focuses on cultural education for business owners in Hampton Roads. 

He also produces social media materials such as quick short videos that help promote Hampton Roads networking events.” - Jackie Gilmartin, Founder and Owner College Park Executive Suites

Jackie Gilmartin, Founder and Owner College Park Executive Suites

"Tony specializes in connecting people and business owners with networking."

“Tony is very thorough in his work. As a Career Counselor, he genuinely cares for his clients and goes out of his way to assist them." - Shaun Brahmsteadt, Command Master Chief United States Navy Defense Logistic Agency

Shaun Brahmsteadt, Command Master Chief United States Navy Defense Logistic Agency

"Tony genuinely cares and goes out of his way to assist!"

“Tony and his team do amazing work and are as passionate about promoting your business as you are.” - Dr. Tim Lambert, Founder Trusted Compass & President of Shepherd's Guide Publishing

Dr. Tim Lambert, Founder Trusted Compass

"Tony do amazing work in promoting your business."

“I have worked with Dr. Astro as his client for marketing products for Mvoss Creation, it was an amazing service and will go back to do more marketing business with him. He is also the owner of CareerWise, a hub for Navy career counselors with almost 16,000 subscribers and now a career consulting firm advising personnel in transition and several veterans like myself. 

He continues to educate many transitioning clients mostly Navy veterans since he started as counselor in 2004. Many should definitely consider Tony and Mvoss Creation and its subsidiary CareerWise for marketing and career consulting needs particularly if you are a veteran like me anywhere in the world.” - Naseem Matteson, Navy Veteran, Military Spouse & Founder of ABC Bookkeeping

Naseem Matteson, Navy Veteran, Military Spouse & Founder of ABC Accounting & Bookeeping

"Tony does an amazing service and will go back to do more marketing business with him."

“Tony Astro is excellent as co- owner of Mvoss Creation and an outstanding marketing manager who specializes in branding and promotional services. He produces excellent social networking materials such as quick short videos that helped promote Hampton Roads networking events."  -Rose Kelleher, Regional Director Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce

Rose Kelleher, Regional Director Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce

"Tony Astro is outstanding marketing manager specializing in branding & excellent social networking materials."

“Chief Astro expertly trained, led and managed 25 career counselors for over 400 personnel on a complex career counseling programs for over 70 commands and ships around the world with Military Sealift Command. His efforts resulted in receiving the first overall passing grade after having three consecutive years of unsatisfactory assessments from the Fleet Forces Command. Innovative Leader and trainer initiating and challenging all Military Sealift Command ships to use Webinar and online training sessions, his effort resulted in a $20,000 cost savings to the Navy. Technically Savvy. Highly regarded by the career counselor community, he flawlessly created and managed four social media websites with over 14,000 personnel and family members subscribers."   - Captain M. G. Graham, Chief of Staff Military Sealift Command

Captain M. G. Graham, Chief of Staff Military Sealift Command

"He is TECHNICALLY SAVVY & INNOVATIVE Trainer!"

“I had the privilege of working with Tony as Director of the ICCI Marketing Committee. Tony is the owner of Mvoss Creation and creator of CareerWise, a professional veteran social media public page that trains transitioning veterans. He did a great job creating the ICCI Video Marketing campaign and runs multiple social pages through Mvoss Creation Marketing. For your marketing and career consulting needs particularly if you are a veteran or in the coastal Virginia area, you can depend on Tony to do a great job.”  - Joe Carrol, Vice President IST Management Services & Former Director of ICCI

Joe Carrol, Vice President IST Management Services

"You can depend on Tony to do a great job."

FLAWLESS & SKILLED Organizer 
 
“Demonstrating outstanding organization skills, Tony Astro was instrumental in the vital day-to-day operations of the Education Services Office. He personally ordered and coordinated more than 325 Navy-wide examinations for two cycles and completed numerous record process flawlessly. – Admiral Noah Long, Civil Engineering Corps United States Navy Reserve 

Admiral Noah Long, Civil Engineering Corps United States Navy Reserve

"He's FLAWLESS & SKILLED Organizer!"

"As a career counselor, Dr. Astro has helped hundreds of Navy Veterans and Navy counselors transition using his marketing and social skills. He is an outstanding marketing and career consultant that you can rely on." - Amy Belcher, Old Dominion University Admin Executive Navy Veteran, Military Counselor

Amy Belcher, Old Dominion University Admin Executive Navy Veteran, Military Counselor

"Tony is OUTSTANDING in MARKETING, social and counseling skills."

“Chief Astro possess and unending willingness to assist others in any capacity. A thorough leader and trainer. Conducted over 10 command assessments and led many leadership classes for over 300 personnel in the Nimitz Strike group. He created Navy-Wide newsletter CareerWise that provides one-stop shopping for career counselor and senior leadership throughout the U.S. Navy. He also created a user-friendly Post 9-11 GI Bill Handbook providing a wealth of knowledge needed to make a informed educational decisions.”   - Captain Conn, Commodore United States Navy

Captain Conn, Commodore United States Navy

" He's THOROUGH LEADER & Organizer!"

“A superb career counselor who places the needs of his Airwing personnel, he demonstrates superb coordination and knowledge in providing the most up to date career development, training and educational opportunities for seven squadrons. His direct involvement ensures the highest priorities of the welfare and professional development of over 1, 500 personnel."  - Admiral Batchelder Commodore United States Navy

Admiral Batchelder Commodore United States Navy

"He's a SUPERB COUNSELOR & Supervisor!"

“Tony Astro has built a performing team of mentors and counselor for more than 500 Sailors, enabling my command to provide top-notch career advice and service to the fleet while supervising 15 career counselor. In just 1 year, he flawlessly processed over 75 reenlistments with over $1.75 million worth of bonus”  - Captain Tom Lunney, Commanding Officer, United States Navy 

“Experienced Career Counselor and mentor, Tony provided career counseling and advice to all battalion personnel and played a key role in the battalions retention program and mission success. He possesses unlimited potential and will make an outstanding counselor."   

“You have consistently provided the highest caliber of customer service in an expeditious and professional manner. Your dedication, positive attitude and hard work contributed significantly to the success of each course at the Navy Engineering Duty School, allowing our students to focus on their training. By your outstanding resourcefulness, extensive enthusiasm, you have reflected great credit upon the highest traditions of the Navy." - Admiral Joseph Carnevale, United States Navy 

Admiral Joseph Carnevale, United States Navy

"He Consistently provided the highest Caliber CUSTOMER SERVICE!"

“Tony Astro performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Through his tireless effort as the battalion travel supervisor, he saved the Navy approximately $15,000 managing short-fused travel arrangements. During two deployments to the European and Pacific theaters, he displayed superb technical acumen and exceptional dedication in the accurate processing of over 200 sets of temporary duty orders and over 100 enlisted separations of personnel (career transition). He spearheaded an innovative email folder system to improve work process in pay and personnel transactions. His efforts resulted in the optimization of work flow on all administrative and record maintenance enhancing customer service for a 650+ battalion personnel. - Commander Dwyn Taylor II , Commanding Officer, United States Navy 

Commander Dwyn Taylor II , Commanding Officer, United States Navy

"He is INNOVATIVE & highly PROFESSIONAL. Spearheaded an Innovative email system to improve process for 650+ Battalion personnel!"

“ You are the major contributor to the smooth transition of personnel of our personnel by introducing a modern technology in the Personnel Department by designing a program that efficiently tracked personnel. Your diplomatic and timely coordination with customer commands to ensure compliance with the ever changing procedures and requirements of separation vastly improved customer relations and eliminated unnecessary processing delays. Your can-do spirit and pleasant personality made a positive impression and built an excellent rapport with customer commands. I take great pleasure in commending you for a job well done.