Experience

National Telecommuting Institute

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employment Specialist

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  • Assist candidates with a physical or mental disability in accessing job services. • Meet with Candidates over Microsoft Teams for intake and determine if the candidate meets program qualifications and provide education on Ticket to Work. • Maintain correspondence through email and phone with potential candidates through registration. • Interview candidates for Ticket to Work and keep up with all information related to the program. • Review candidates’ eligibility for Ticket to Work through the Social Securities portal. • Keep all personally identifiable information safe while working remotely in a home office. • Serve as an advocate and provide resources to candidates to resolve barriers to employment. • Assess candidates for training needed for job placement services by reviewing Computer Criteria Tests and Hireview Assessments. • Collaborate with the training department to enroll candidates for appropriate courses. • Review candidate skills with Talent Acquisition for job placement. • Utilize Taleo to document all correspondence and up-to-date information regarding the candidate. Show less



Noom

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Virtual Health Coach

  • Nov 2020 - May 2022

  • Provide lifestyle and behavior change strategies using motivational interviewing skills to increase awareness about nutrition, weight management, physical activity, sleep, and stress management. • Manage a caseload of up to 450 active participants to provide one on one personalized health coaching through Nooms interface chat system. • Work collaboratively with clients to set achievable SMART goals to reach their goals. • Use evidence-based strategies, preventive health guidelines, and educational materials to develop customized action plans. • Utilize various online platforms such as Google Suite, Guru, and Slack. • Participated in extracurricular activities, experiments and presented on various topics in team meetings. • Utilized Noom’s database system to provide feedback to clients regarding the client’s nutrition and curriculum. Show less



El Paso County, Colorado, USA

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Administrative Specialist

  • Jun 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Performed complex and confidential administrative functions for the Public Health Director and Administration Office of El Paso County Public Health. • Assist the Youth Suicide Prevention Workgroup and the Child Fatality Review Team with administration tasks, including meeting minutes, research risk, protective, and prevention methods. • Scheduled and organized complex activities such as meetings, travel, conferences, and staff training for various executive team members. • Managed and replied to emails for the Deputy and Medical Director. • Developed executive correspondence, visual presentations, and content for internal/external audiences. • Utilized Microsoft Office programs, including Access, Outlook, Excel, and Word, to manage outcomes. • Managed the department’s internship program, implementing a new process for onboarding students and conducting exit surveys. • Organized and managed the department's licensures and certifications, ensuring individuals were current on licensures with the State of Colorado. • Organized organization-wide meetings and training, including researching relevant content for training. • Completed various projects and tasks that were assigned. Show less



Project for Pride in Living (PPL)

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Employment Specialist

  • May 2018 - May 2019

  • Conducted interviews with each applicant, ensuring they understood the program and met the qualifications for employment once completing the program. • Taught various workshops to class sizes of 10-20 adults. Workshops included Workplace readiness, Behavior, Time and Stress management, and Resume Writing, among many others. • Built and managed various partnerships with outside agencies/employer partners, including The Department of Revenue, Minneapolis Technical College, and Abbott Hospital. • Scheduled and coordinated Medical Terminology, Medical Records, and CPR/BLS certification with Minneapolis Technical College. • Managed a caseload of 90 participants across 3 programs, providing one-on-one coaching around job skills, appropriate workplace behaviors, and support in completing the program. • Conducted background checks to ensure each applicant applying for the program met qualifications. • Identified problems with employer partners and higher education to provide appropriate resolutions. • Developed healthcare and professional workshop material for a diverse group of individuals. • Maintained timely and accurate case notes and program activities following HIPAA Guidelines • Assisted graduates with finding employment and career laddering opportunities. Show less



Discover Goodwill of Southern & Western Colorado

• CNA Facilitator

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Conducted assessments, job shadowed, and interviewed prospective participants for the CNA Program.• Administered background checks, including drug screening, to ensure participants would meet employer partner's requirements upon program completion.• Onboarded participants into the program by reviewing company policies, program overview/regulations, and education requirements. • Facilitated workshops on various topics, including death and dying, appropriate workplace behavior, and other nursing-related topics to provide ongoing education. • Assessed the physical skill set of participants and coached around any issues that may have prevented participants from passing their state test.• Enter notes about each participant and their TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) case into CBMS (Colorado Benefits Management System). • Communicated with the participant’s case manager to provide support with child care, employment, and family needs to ensure a thriving environment.• Assisted participants with goal setting, problem-solving, and building on innate and family strengths. Show less

• Job Placement Specialist

  • May 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Met with individuals receiving TANF to determine if they were job-ready, acquired skills, and assessed successful paths to employment.• Assist Individuals in the program with building resumes, cover letters, and filling out applications.• Built and managed employer partnerships within the community to provide individuals in the program with employment options.• Provide in-person and telephonic one-on-one coaching to clients to increase job skills, including resume and interview assistance.• Facilitated various workshops for class sizes of 15-30 adults on resume writing, interviewing, and application completion.• Managed a caseload of approximately 150+ clients and adhered to all state guidelines. Show less

• Subsidized Employment Liason

  • Jul 2015 - May 2016

  • Communicate through emails, phone calls, and face-to-face with 25 participants daily.• Confront issues that arise immediately to provide adequate community resources and resolutions.• Set up the pre-employment process, including backgrounds, drug screens, and site interviews.• Completed onboarding with everyone, which consisted of reviewing company policies, E-verifying their identity, reviewing the constraints of the program, and any other relevant information. • Network within the region for business development and employment opportunities.• Collected timesheets and entered time worked for each participant into Workday.• Worked closely with payroll and HR to ensure candidates’ pay, information, and any employment-related issues were quickly resolved.• Met successful outcomes of 75% employment rate by communicating with employer partners, HR, supervisor, payroll, case managers, and outside agencies. • Increased SE community work sites by 35% from August 2015 to April 2016. Show less



Newton Healthcare Center

• Newton, Iowa

• Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Provide services for activities of daily living for an average of 16 adult residents daily. • Serve and protect the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards and policies. • Build professional relationships with residents and their families. • Provide services for activities of daily living for an average of 16 adult residents daily. • Serve and protect the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards and policies. • Build professional relationships with residents and their families.



Des Moines Area Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Personal Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Excel spreadsheets, coordinate events, create word documents, answer emails, and market literary events. Excel spreadsheets, coordinate events, create word documents, answer emails, and market literary events.