Experience

DuPage Pads

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

• Education and Employment Director

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Program Director/ Career Solution 09/2015 to Current DuPagePads – Wheaton, IL• Participate in the hiring of program staff and retain skilled qualified professionals• Increased the number of clients that obtained and maintain employment to help them become more self-sufficient by more than 50% from the previous year.• Provide the leadership necessary to maintain a motivated, productive and competent team through open communication• Develop, implement, oversee and evaluate participant employment strategies for the agency• Implement career development programs with a focus on program performance and outcomes• Develop policies and procedures for the program; oversee program budget and spending• Develop relationships with employers and employment agencies to secure career/employment opportunities• Negotiate agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance• Responsible for increasing the number of clients that obtain employment and help them become more self-sufficient by 25% from the previous year Show less

• Employment Specialist/ Job Developer

  • Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

  Employment Specialist/Job Developer, 01/2015 to 09/2015 DuPagePads – Wheaton, IL• Developed relationship with businesses, industries, government and employment agencies to secure appropriate employment opportunities for the clients served.• Established goals in collaboration with participants and case managers.• Provided and facilitated employment workshops and training for job readiness and job retention.• Facilitated prospective employees on how to successfully develop a resume, search for employment, complete online applications and interview skills.• Planned and launched large-scale events that boosted employee participation by 25% from the previous year. Show less



School of expressive arts and learning

• Lombard, Illinois

• Vocational Counselor

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Managed Vocational Exploration growth to ensure successful transition from high school. • Provided hands on training and education opportunities as related to vocational/transition services. • Developed individualized training plans, and strategies to assists students in learning to perform job tasks to employer's specifications. • Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments. • Helped students adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families. Show less



Joliet Job Corps Ctr

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Counselor

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2012

  • Responsible for managing, planning, coordinating, developing and implementing a professional, personal, social development and career counselor program for assigned students • Provided ongoing assessment of students’ progress in academics, career technical and independent living. • Maintained 90- Day retention over the course of the calendar year at 89.38% and 90 % rate of students to attend college courses enrolled at Joliet Junior College. • Trained new employees on programs and procedures • Counseled students one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history • Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background. Employability Coordinator, 09/2008 to 09/2008 Joliet Job Corps – Joliet, IL • Established supportive/mentoring relationships with students throughout their enrollment • Conducted training on employability skills, career skills and workplace communications and techniques for successful placement • Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys Show less