Abbi Logan Email & Phone Number

As Manager of Employment Services, I lead teams in both Ottawa and Toronto to deliver high-quality, client-centered support while consistently achieving performance targets. I provide strategic leadership in case management, career exploration, job matching, and retention, ensuring each client receives a personalized plan that addresses their unique.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Ontario

• Led a team of an Employment Specialist and an Employment Support Worker to provide job placement supports for persons with disabilities referred through the Ontario Disability Support Program
• Assisted in the hiring, orientation, training and supervision of the Employment Supports team and served as an ongoing mentor and resource to the team
• Interviewed clients to determine their eligibility for services and to assess their employability, careers counselling and case management needs
• Developed, prepared, adapted and hosted weekly information sessions with prospective clients to deliver program information and to outline expectations and the application process
• Designed and delivered presentations and workshops; developed marketing materials, and composed correspondence to promote the program in the community
• Initiated and developed strong, mutually beneficial relationships with other community and employer partners

Toronto, Canada Area

• Provided career exploration services for clients and encouraged the identification of interests, abilities, skills, education and experience in relation to their careers goals in a group or one to one
• Encouraged clients to consider their options, make decisions and set goals. Created an action plan in collaboration with the client which outlined the steps required to attain their goal
• Created a professional and polished job specific resume and cover letter
• Created and facilitated workshops on topic pertaining to employability and job retention
• Coached clients on workplace rules; employer expectations; employee’s rights and responsibilities
• Applied to advertised jobs and conducted proactive outreach to employers in the hidden job market to identify employment, placement and partnership opportunities and to promote ALN’s services

Glasgow, United Kingdom

• Oversaw the functioning of the Hays Purchasing office while effectively filling procurement vacancies Scotland-wide
• Created a recruitment plan for each vacancy in consultation with the client employer
• Managed up to 40 live vacancies and an extensive client and candidate database
• Awarded ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business’ at the annual Hays awards ceremony
• Sourced candidates by attending career/trade fairs, networking and targeted advertising
• Reviewed applications and conducted screening interviews with potential clients to assess their skills, experiences, career goals, and their suitability for different positions

Glasgow, United Kingdom

• Responsible for providing administrative support to the Hays Purchasing team
• Performed ID and Social Insurance checks; verified qualifications; dealt with timesheets, and payroll queries; tracked credit checks; conducted employment reference checks and facilitated criminal record checks for all.
• Administered and co-ordinated advertising campaigns in local media; coordinated the response
• Co-ordinated the diaries of four recruitment consultants, scheduled interviews and meetings
• Organised events, arranged catering and booked restaurants for functions as required.
• Maintained pertinent application and interview data and consistently updated database

Postgraduate Diploma, Careers Guidance And Vocational Development

Masters level vocational program including work placements and practical assignments as a core feature of the qualification. Assessment.

Bachelor Of Arts With Honors, Media Studies