Business Service Liaison

• 2022 - Present

Career Planner (Resume Writer, Trainer, Project Manager, Grant Manager)

• 2012 - Oct 2022

Create specialized employment/job search workshops and present them virtually over Zoom or FaceBook Live and In-person. Manage Construction Works grant; schedule/organize monthly information sessions, complete eligibility, attend monthly meetings, assist customers with applying for construction apprenticeships, exceeding goals by 200-400%Arrange speakers from community organizations/businesses for special events or trainingCoordinate schedules with 4 agencies to create the Workforce Center of Will County monthly calendar; Assisted with new layout designsAttend and participate in community events, such as job fairs, networking groups, family assistance fairs, economic meetings and othersProvide letters of recommendations when neededManage Waste Management grant for Veterans: Register customers, complete eligibilities, create quarterly reports, monitor customers' progress and assist customers with career plansComplete eligibility process for OJT, WIA and WIOA programs, following local, state and federal guidelinesManage OJT (On The Job Training) program's spreadsheets, eligibility process, monthly contact and exitsProvide support and case management for customers in Opioid Crisis grant programCreate spreadsheets to assist with tracking clients/businesses needsReview 10-50 resumes within 3 hours for pre-job fair events; 500+ resumes yearly Verify between 20-100 reimbursement packages from OJT provider; making sure all information match with IWDS and partner agreementsManage the "Resume Gallery", by reviewing, approving or requesting resume updates from customersAssist clients with creating resumes and completing employment applicationsMaintain communication and record case notes in IWDS for 50-100 clientsAssist employers during job fairs that have had 600+ job seekers in attendance

Math 090 Instructor

• 2010 - 2021

Teach students basic math skills

Employment & Training Specialist (Grant Manager Assistant, Trainer, Coordinator)

• 2010 - 2012

Advise WIA students on class schedules and career choice.Associate Director of the Plus 50 workforce center.Present Employment WorkshopsCollect and Enter Data to support Grant InitiativesWrite semi-annual and quarterly grant reportsDesign orientation sessions for different grant initiativesInterviewed candidates to see if qualify for grant funded programsRecruited participants for diverse programs by conducting information sessions and interviewsUsed social media for recruitment, including Facebook, LinkedIn, and Constant ContactsAdvised students on the best academic and career plan based on their current skills and/or advise them on appropriate training programs to reach their career goalKept detailed record of student/advisor correspondencesDeveloped and managed individual video tape interview sessionsRecruited prospect students at college, job fairs, and community eventsProvided outreach information for clients that are in need and unaware of program availability, especially for economically challenged clientsGathered statistics and facts to assist the grant writersDeveloped creative and engaging curriculum for the new Career Certified programCoordinated training programs to ensure classroom materials are available to instructorsAdvised students and develop an individual academic plan by creating an alluring career path choice, according to the student’s interests, needs, and transcript evaluation Tracked over 300 students’ academic progress in accordance to the WIA guidelinesAssisted clients with Career Assessments to create a personal Career PortfolioMaintained and verify files for grant funded individuals in their prospective programsMaintained a confidential database of over 500 Plus 50 participantsWrote monthly email newsletters; topics include scholarship information, new classes, job fairs and volunteer & job opportunities

Work Certified Instructor

• 2006 - 2012

Advise students and Develop an individual academic plan by creating an alluring Career path choice, according to the student's interests, needs, and transcript evaluation Perform Résumé Writing workshops for the Mature Workforce Center at the City Center Campus, providing tips and guidelines for adults over the age of 50 by promoting an ageless résuméAssist clients with Career Assessments using Bridges to create a personnel Career PortfolioProvide outreach information for clients that are in need and unaware of program availability, especially for economically challenged clientsConduct Math and Reading review sessions to prepare individuals for the TABE test requirement for the WIA Grant Funded Work Certified ProgramTutor clients individually for additional math instruction in preparation for TABE or Compass Placement TestCertified instructor for the Work Certified Training Program offered through the Workforce Development Department of JJC, City Center Campus Follow strict attendance and other guidelines for the Work Certified programMaintain and verify files for grant funded individuals in their prospective programsDeveloped and Implemented the Math and Manufacturing curriculum for Females for Employment in Manufacturing program provided by the Alcoa Grant

Career Resource Specialist (Resume Writer, Trainer, Job Search Specialist)

• 2008 - 2010

• Specialize in assisting clients with computer employment searches, résumé writing, and computer skills; including Microsoft Word and Excel• Edit and Proofread professional and non-professional level Résumés• Perform Résumé Writing workshops for the Mature Workforce Center at the City Center Campus, providing tips and guidelines for adults over the age of 50 by promoting an ageless résumé• Provide outreach information for clients that are in need and unaware of program availability, especially for economically challenged clients• Conduct Math and Reading review sessions to prepare individuals for the TABE test requirement for the WIA Grant Funded Work Certified Program• Tutor clients individually for additional math instruction in preparation for TABE or Compass Placement Test

Team Leader (Supervisor, Trainer, Safety Meeting Instructor, Management)

• 1999 - 2003

I attribute this position to the beginning of my career. As a Machine Operator, I quickly saw the need for standardization and training. After some fierce competition for a Team Leader position, I was promoted. There were 4 major accomplishments: 1) While working with operators, we were able to CREATE Best Practice manuals for the 4 major pieces of equipment in the Fabrication Department. 2) I was able to TRAIN machine operators on basic mathematic concepts, which resulted in producing accurate “weight tickets.” 3) Conducted mini SAFETY meetings for 15+ employees before each shift to increase safety awareness and decrease accidents. 4) I learned how to SOLVE PROBLEMS. During my 12-hour shifts, I was able to build a trusting relationship with the maintenance department. This opened the dialogue for them to train me on how to troubleshoot mechanical equipment and identify mechanical trends.