Experience

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  Dept. Of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship

  • United States

  • Apprenticeship Training Representative (ATR)

    • Dec 2021 - Present
    • United States

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  Michigan Rehabilitation Services, State of Michigan

  • Benton Harbor, MI

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

    • Aug 2016 - Dec 2021
    • Benton Harbor, MI

    Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor pre-employment transition specialist, work with students and youth with disabilities to transition them from school to post secondary school and or employment. Work with business to develop youth apprenticeships and internships. Created and facilitated workshops, orchestrated meaningful partnerships with local business and colleges

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  Veteran Services State of Michigan

  • Benton Harbor, MI

  • Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist

    • Oct 2013 - Aug 2016
    • Benton Harbor, MI

    As Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP) located within Michigan Works! The Veteran Services Program I provide intensive and individualized employment services to eligible veterans and spouses with significant barriers to employment. Along with intensive one-on-one services designed to assist eligible veterans and spouses in reducing or eliminating barriers to employment. These services include, but are not limited to, resume development, interviewing skills, networking and direct referral to other service providers.

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  Veterans Services Division State of Michigan

  • Local Veteran Employment Representative

    • Jan 2012 - Oct 2013

    As Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) I conduct outreach to employers and advocate on behalf of veterans for employment and training opportunities with business, industry and community-based organizations. I Work with other service providers to promote and facilitate priority of service to veterans.

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  Area Agency on Aging

  • Information Specialist promoted to Housing Coordinator

    • Nov 2007 - Jan 2012

    As Information Specialist at Area Agency on Aging I Received incoming calls identified client requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual clients. Collected data by identifying sources of information; organized information by classifying data. Later I was promoted to Housing Coordinator to develop the Housing Coordinator position. I provided case management for permanent housing transitions. Identified the needs of clients and made recommendations. Developed and implemented appropriate comprehensive individual service plans for clients and collaborated with community, Federal, State, and private housing resources to assist clients.

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  Harbor Habitat for Humanity

  • Benton Harbor, MI

  • Director of Family Services

    • Jan 2005 - Sep 2007
    • Benton Harbor, MI

    As Director of Family Services I embraced the mission of eliminating homelessness in the community. I was responsible for leading and developing the organization’s recruitment, selection, preparation and aftercare of homeowners. As well as processing home loans and conducting first time homebuyers classes, along with establishing relationships with the local community, businesses, programs, churches, employers, and families.

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  Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren

  • Benton Harbor, MI

  • Front Line Promoted to Business Services Coordinator

    • Jun 2003 - Jan 2007
    • Benton Harbor, MI

    I provided case management, created and conducted resume writing, and job search workshops called “On Target for Success”. Provided UIA workshops. Promoted to Business Serices Coordinator, ensured successful job placement and retention as Business Services Coordinator I provided rapid response services to businesses, screened, recruited interviewed, and job placement.

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  Life Management Skills

  • Bneton Harbor, MI

  • Life Management Skills Counselor

    • Jan 1998 - Apr 2003
    • Bneton Harbor, MI

    Developed a series of life skills trainings to help individuals reach their potential, realize their dreams and achieve their goals. I advocated for those with disabilites in jobs, higher education and licensing. Tought coping skills for managing stress, negative moods, and relationships

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  Other positions held

  • United States

  • Diverse background

    • Jun 1989 - Jan 2002
    • United States

    Instructor/facilitatorSpecial Education TeacherAthletic Coach (Basketball, volleyball, and softball)Youth Coordinator/DirectorCareer/Educational AdvisorCareer Counselor

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  United States Army

  • Army

    • Aug 1900 - May 1919