Pathways Director

• Aug 2023 - Present

Director of Alumni Relations & Career Services

• Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

*Lead overall vision, strategic planning, management, and execution of alumni relations and career services departments *Oversees functions of the Alumni Association Board and its committees, working closely with board, chapters, and committee chairs including recruitment, training, and manages board members *Ensures a successful and active alumni volunteer base, supports alumni ambassador program, and ensures alumni have opportunities to get involved *Oversees Homecoming week, directs ad hoc events and provides engagement opportunities for constituents and alumni *Oversees all alumni and career services events for alumni, students and community *Oversees online content on social media platforms directed to alumni relations and career services *Ensures the alumni database is current and safeguarded * Prepares, monitors, and administers budget for functional areas Show less

Labor and Employment Specialist

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2021

*Carry out and adapt to state and regional polices to meet and exceed personal, regional and state wide goals *Administer Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) for South Central Colorado Region *Administer Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) to participants who have lost their jobs due to the company moving to another country *Administer Governor's Summer Job Hunt for young adults *Assist with and administer Rapid Response Workshops for Dislocated Workers *Veterans Services *Work with customers to assist with training awareness, career exploration, resume building, soft skills, job referrals, interview skills, application assistance, and registrations in the Connecting Colorado Database *Assist with unemployment registrations and hold monthly unemployment meetings (RESEA) to distribute information to Dislocated Workers about resources available to them, both in a group setting and one on one visits *Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations to make sound referrals for customers needing additional service(s) not available within the Workforce Center *Maintain close partnerships with Department of Human Services to work on classes and grant projects to benefit the public *Meet with local businesses to take job orders and help employers screen participants for jobs within their company *Administer TABE and Prove It Testing and interpreting results for clients *Assist with employer/employee complaints and awareness of EEO/ADA/ADEA/FMLA/FLSA laws *Assist with hiring process of new employees including: reviewing applications, evaluating resumes, and conducting interviews to determine appropriateness for position and helped to conduct training for new employees Show less

Career Counselor and Case Manager

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2017

*Carry out and adapt to state and regional polices to meet and exceed personal, regional and state wide goals *Work with customers to assist with training awareness, career exploration, resume building, soft skills, job referrals, interview skills, application assistance, and registrations in the Connecting Colorado Database *Processing invoices and vouchers used for on the job training, work experiences, transportation assistance, and other supportive services *Assist with unemployment registrations and hold bi-weekly unemployment meetings (UI PROFILE and LINKS) to distribute information to DWs about resources available to them, both in a group setting and one on one visits *Coordinate trainings for groups or individuals to provide student services, career exploration and Individualized Employment Plans *Manage 43+ participants at any given time to provide core, intensive, and supportive services for training, on the job training and/or work experiences *Deal with specific budgets and allocation of funds for different training, work experience, on the job training, and relocation programs for clients *Track, manage and record progress of clients while they attended training, on the job training and work experience programs *Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations to make sound referrals for customers needing additional service(s) not available within the Workforce Center or through The Training Advantage *Administer TABE and Prove It Testing and interpreting results for clients *Review workmen’s compensation policies with employers for clients placed into on the job training programs and work experience students *Assist Department of Labor Staff with employer/employee complaints and awareness of EEO/ADA/ADEA/FMLA/FLSA laws *Assist with hiring process of new employees including: reviewing applications, evaluating resumes, and conducting interviews to determine appropriateness for position and helped to conduct training for new employees Show less