Experience

Didlake

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Sep 2023 - Present



Byte Back, Inc.

• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Workforce Development and Career Pathway Manager

  • Mar 2023 - Jul 2023



Calvary Women's Services

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

• Workforce Development Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  Leads and oversees all aspects of Step Up DC, Calvary job search and placement program. Responsible for developing and implementing outreach plans, networking and fostering strong relationships with employers in the area. Leads and oversees all aspects of Step Up DC, Calvary job search and placement program. Responsible for developing and implementing outreach plans, networking and fostering strong relationships with employers in the area.



Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA

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

• Career Coach

  • Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  - Assists clients with identifying personal and educational goals. - Develops career path programs for all career center clients by providing assessments, mock interviews, career plans, and referrals to Helms College, Goodwill staffing service, Workforce Development and Helms Career Education. - Manages a caseload of 80 clients through the sales force case management system. - Develops career coaching flyers, as well as career steps to success and strategic goals. - Collaborates in increasing applicant pipeline at Helms College through and proper coaching with clients. - Facilitates and develops webinars and workshops geared towards target audiences. Show less



Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA/Fort Gordon

• Augusta, Georgia, United States

• Career Development Specialist

  • Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Received referrals from Job Connections for individuals seeking work at Fort Gordon through Good Vocation-Ability One program. • Provided case management, vocational guidance, advocacy, training, and supervision to clients with barriers to employment. • Provided reasonable and appropriate accommodations to 65 participants in the workplace. • Prepared quarterly updates and professional development plan in achieving individual goals. • Managed relationships with strategic partners and all stakeholders. Show less



Unemployed at this time

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Unemployed

  • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020



Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Employment Services Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2020

  • Virtually managed multi-site and 12 employment consultants, certified rehabilitation counselor and administrative assistant for five years.• Ensured that all employment consultants were properly trained and skilled to advocate for clients that had a documented disability for employment purpose in a diverse population.• Strong communication and conflict management skills with the ability to build consensus and mediate diverse opinions. • Collaborated and developed along with management, support services that would benefit each individualized client.• Provided coaching, mentoring, and advocacy for a diverse population of clients in pursuit of career achievement. • Collaborated with appropriate personnel with screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employment consultant. Show less

• Employment Consultant

  • Dec 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Demonstrated knowledge of disabilities and unique employment needs of job seekers. • Provided job retention services to employers.• Developed and maintained 25 plus active business relationships.• Educated the placement team on market trends, diversity awareness and employer needs. • Career Development, Community Outreach, education on diversity and inclusion.



Pineland Mental Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supported Employment Coordinator

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Instructed weekly group supervision following the principles of IPS supported employment. • Attended mental health treatment team weekly meetings to enhance integrated services • Hired, trained, and evaluated employment specialists • Collaborated with internal and external community partners. • Monitored outcomes and implemented quality improvement plans • Sourced and pre-screen active clients from client databases and from external and internal referral source. • Discussed disclosure/confidentiality and promoted self-advocacy with clients being served. Show less



Job Training Unlimited Inc

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resource Specialist/Case Manager

  • Mar 2001 - Aug 2013

  • Thirteen years of experience in engaging and relating to culturally diverse clients in a professional environment. • Developed outreach and marketing strategy, and communication efforts for WIA program through websites and print publications. • Assisted high school students with resume development, interview skills, and job search. • Taught job readiness skills to in school and out school youth from ages 14-24 • Assisted high school seniors with college applications, financial aid, and other job assistances Show less