Experience

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  Stephen F. Austin State University

  • United States

  • Executive Director

    • Jul 2022 - Present
    • United States

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  Self-employed

  • United States

  • Independent Consultant

    • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
    • United States

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  Career TEAM LLC

  • Tyler, Texas Area

  • Regional Executive Director

    • Dec 2019 - Jan 2022
    • Tyler, Texas Area

    Management and operation of Workforce Solutions East Texas Job Centers delivery of services throughout 14 county region.

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  City of Springfield Missouri

  • Springfield, Missouri Area

  • Director of Workforce Development

    • Jun 2013 - Dec 2019
    • Springfield, Missouri Area

    Oversight of public workforce system in Ozark RegionWorking collaboratively with City of Springfield and surrounding community leadership to organize, implement workforce programs to support economic development effortsResponsible for leadership and development of 60 staffDeveloping community partnerships throughout multi-county region Work with industry partners to create and design training programs to meet workforce needs

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  Job Source

  • Temple, Texas

  • Owner/President

    • Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
    • Temple, Texas

    Job Source is a woman owned company, founded by Mary Ann Rojas in 1995 and re-opened in 2010. Our core competency is assisting individuals to enter or re-enter the workforce. After 10 years at the helm of public workforce organizations in Texas, addressing barriers to employment and lifting up the individual, Ms. Rojas is applying her experience, knowledge, vision and tenacity to serve the business community by addressing a growing need for job ready workers.Job Source also provides consulting services and technical assistance to companies/organizations with technical editing and writing of proposals, grants, policies and procedures and various community projects.

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  Southwest Key Workforce LLC

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Chief Program Officer/Consultant

    • Oct 2009 - Jan 2010
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Provided consultation and leadership to Senior Executive team in the successful acquisition and merger of new business Provide guidance and support to local management in the implementation and design of service delivery networkDesign and implement service strategy for low performing business service unit resulting in achievement of performance objectivesWork with community partners and business representatives to develop educational and informative seminars, events, and activities

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  Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend

  • President/CEO

    • Mar 2005 - Oct 2009

    Guided multi-million dollar organization through recovery period through utilization of lean principles and strategic planning; designed and implemented system reorganization in collaboration with Board of Directors, community stakeholders and senior staff.Formed a regional coalition to address workforce issues and successfully leveraged $1,000,000 in resources through industry partnerships.Developed and implemented five year master plan for real estate and capital improvements and increased level of market share by 25% annuallyIncreased number of trained workers in the Coastal Bend through partnerships with universities, community colleges, and training providers resulting in over 300 new jobs created with an economic impact of $10,000,000Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act designed the "Get Your Job On" Summer youth employment program resulting in 500 disadvantaged youth securing jobs in the regionLed the implementation of the "Rise Up" conference for foster youth, achieving national recognition and raising awareness of challenges faced by foster youth and providing them with educational opportunitiesSecured federal earmark for rural nursing initiative in rural South Texas Counties of Brooks, Duval and Jim WellsPartnered with Texas A&M School of Health Sciences to increase capacity for enrollmentPartnered with local industry partners to implement a successful marketing strategy to attract workersProvided leadership to 30 direct staff, senior management, and 100 contract personnel.Restructured and implemented benefit planDirected IT, Facilities, Contract Management, Quality Assurance, Community Development, Human Resources and Public Relations DepartmentsSuccessfully guided Board of Directors in setting policy, developing plans and allocating resources

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  WorkSource of the South Plains

  • Executive Director

    • Jan 2001 - Mar 2005

    Evaluated, designed and implemented new system approach to achieve and restore fiscal integrity, elevate status of the organization and bring stability to board of directors by reorganizing fiscal and program management departments. Together with local elected officials and politically appointed board members developed strategic objectives and long range plans for organization including relationship management strategies, community development and stewardship. Accomplishments included new master facility plan which involved centralization of functions, re-structure of leases and major renovation projects, procurement of new services and collaboration with education and industry groups to insure quality workforce preparation. Oversight of annual revenue of $20,000,000 and leadership to Senior Executive Team, Vendor contract negotiation, public relations.

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  Job Source

  • Owner/President

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

    Managed all aspects of business, generated revenue, negotiated contracts, hired and trained staff. Provided case management and support to individuals with disabilities in seeking employmentProvided job coaching for recently placed customers at various business locations.Design and implement new business development strategy resulting in 25% increase in annual revenue. Negotiated new business contracts. Expanded network and managed relationships with vendors, public officials, employers and business professionals.