President

• Nov 2017 - Present

Employer Relations Coordinator

• 2017 - Present

Project Manager

• Sep 2014 - Jan 2017

Developed and maintained relationships with prospective and current grant funders leading to successfully funded projectsDeveloped relationships with the private, public and not for profit sectors and recently launched a pre-apprenticeship program in partnership with the Canadian Association of Mould MakersResponsible for planning, executing and reviewing all admissions, registration to pre-apprenticeship programs. Applicants not selected for the program are referred to programs funded by Employment Ontario including Literacy and Basic Program, Second Careers, Employment Services Ensure that services provided are relevant to the needs of the students’ and the college and continue to strive for excellence in customer serviceResponsible for the day to day operations of the program including client service, participant recruitment, program outreach, staff supervision and stakeholder relationsAttend networking events to foster strong community partnership with employers, stakeholders, service providers, educational institutions, trade associations and local media Maintain records for reporting purposes while ensuring strict confidentiality of client records Ensure all monthly and yearly business targets/commitments are being achieved as contracted in business plan and Employment Service agreementImplemented internal strategies to promote Women in Skilled Trades at St. Clair CollegeChair Build a Dream Committee targeting parents and grade 9,10 and 11 students to learn about opportunities in Skilled Trades, Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsImplemented a Math Pathways Forum in partnership with the Greater Essex County Public District School Board to address numeracy skills in Windsor-Essex

Employment and Communications Instructor

• May 2016 - Nov 2016

Youth Project Coordinator

• Apr 2013 - Sep 2014

Implement a strategy to recruit community stakeholders Coordinate the development of Youth CouncilCoordinate all project related meetings with partners and stakeholdersEnsure projected outcomes and goals are met according to funder requirementsCoordinate outreach and promotional activities Implement a research project aimed at better understanding challenges facing young women in our communityEnsure all monthly and yearly business targets/commitments are being achieved as contracted in Status of Women Agreement

Employment Service Coordinator

• Jul 2011 - Apr 2013

Lead, model and oversee staff members and develop their skills and contribution through coaching, training and performance managementDelegate tasks commensurate with staff members roles and responsibilities, assisting them by providing guidance, support and professional development opportunitiesOutreach to employers to identify opportunities in the “hidden” job market i.e. those not yet available in the competitive job marketDevelop networks with community based organizations that can assist with the delivery of the programEvaluate program goals and objectives in line with WEST’s policies and funder guidelinesEnsure all monthly and yearly business targets/commitments are being achieved as contracted in Business Plan and Employment Service agreementReview, evaluate and update daily, weekly and monthly reports

Youth Coordinator

• Mar 2010 - Jul 2011

Developed and implemented evaluation instruments to assess program efficiencyConducted presentations to agencies, students, youth groups, guidance counselors, general public, and prospective employersDeveloped networks with community organizations that can assist with the delivery of this programAssisted in the development and implementation of a system to track services delivered to our participants as well as participant follow up procedures and prepared monthly reportsProvided consultations for resume and cover letter reviews on content and formatting Provided preliminary career exploration to help youth develop greater awareness of their interests, values, skills and aspirationsParticipated in mock interviews with students to offer feedback and strategies for interview success

Youth Worker

• Jun 2007 - Sep 2008

Developed an outreach strategy designed to recruit participants while maintaining a constant attendance of 20 -25 youth throughout the school year and 45 youth throughout the summer programResponsible for recruitment, screening, training and orientation of volunteersAssisted youth with preparing their resumes, setting employment and education goalsResponsible for acting as an interpreter and translator in French and Arabic when clients are not able to verbalize their needsResponsible for being a liaison of information to new comer youth and ambassador of barriers faced by newcomer youth Facilitated and organized seminars on information relevant to new comer youth (transportation, nutrition, teacher/parent interviews, etc.)Responsible for organizing and implementing creative activities to engage newcomer youth in positive education activities