Experience

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  Achēv

  • Employer Liaison/Placement Advisor/Facilitator & CareerAdvisor

    • 2017 - Present

    -Collaborate with job seekers to assess their skills and match them with suitable employment opportunities.-Coordinate recruitment efforts and participate in job fairs and community outreach activities.-Serve as a liaison between job seekers and employers to ensure successful placements.-Provide ongoing support to both parties throughout the hiring process.-Contribute to the development of strategies to improve employment outcomes for our clients-Conduct career assessments to help individuals explore suitable career paths.-Deliver individualized career counseling sessions and workshops.-Assist individuals in developing professional networks and accessing job leads.-Monitor job market trends and provide up-to-date information to clients.-Collaborate with other team members to enhance the effectiveness of our career services.

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  YMCA

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Facilitator & Career Advisor

    • Nov 2012 - May 2017

    Job Development •Job Placement, and track record in business development (staffing/recruitment/placement/bridging training) •Present labor market information and trends to clients regarding job openings, entry and skill •Liaise between employers and employees to monitor employment placement, training plan, and conduct regular on site visits •Provide wage subsidy incentives and negotiate amounts for training & vocational development•Hold information sessions to youth and provide them with information on eligibility, program components and benefits•Create and update promotional materials to be distributed to potential employers•Collect and analyze client evaluations; managed statistical reports on a monthly basis, detailing monthly outcomes and client satisfaction to ensure program criteria’s are met and/or exceeded

  • Workshop & Community Service Facilitator

    • Jan 2001 - Oct 2012

    -Specialized in providing career advice, resume preparation, job search workshops, and personalized employment action plans to ensure successful job placements. -Developing and overseeing youth programs, including leadership training, entrepreneurship workshops, and substance use awareness while mentoring participants and collaborating with community partners.-Supporting immigrants and refugees with information sessions on employment, housing, education, and integration into Canadian society through workshops and counseling. -Facilitate family support programs, offering parenting classes, early childhood education, and support groups. Additionally, created and managed programs for older adults to promote physical and mental well-being. As an Outreach Worker, I engage the community to identify needs, organise health and wellness workshops, coordinate events, and build local partnerships. I also plan and conduct basic culinary skills training, focusing on cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and nutrition, and collaborate with local businesses to secure job placements for participants.