April Bryant (Steele) Email & Phone Number

Fayetteville, Nc, Us

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

Experience working with transitioning Veterans, Students, and Family Support Members to connect them to meaningful employment. Conducting assessments and developing tailored career goals, while connecting with the resources to support goals such as free programs for certifications, trades, and degree opportunities. Create, develop, and facilitate large-scale workshops in-person and virtually providing training on networking (LinkedIn), completing applications, interviewing, and building effective resumes, and cover letters, while coaching individuals through training on how to attend job fairs and the follow-up procedures after interviews. Identifying and developing strong lasting relationships with business partners in local regions, statewide and nationally to connect individuals to meaningful opportunities. Assisting with the deep dive of the current program, conducting S.W.O.T./TOWS analysis to determine the next steps for the continued success of the program. Travel to present program briefs to rural and urban areas throughout the US. Monitor monthly budgets ensuring accountability for all transactions and remaining within the company budget. Conduct market analysis to identify trends affecting economic impact. Ensuring positive return on investment on training and seminars attended. Work closely with strong organizations such as Hiring our Heroes, Chamber of Commerce, Veterans Bridge Homes, Fayetteville Community College, Deloitte, NC Works Career Center, Franklin Covey, The Adecco Group, and many more to make positive connections for clients served. Operating daily in the Salesforce platform while utilizing Black Thorn for planning events. Planned and facilitated Community Blue Print meeting with over 50 community partners in attendance. Present Transition Ready Workshop on numerous military installations. Train incoming specialists. Organize and lead Best Practices meetings monthly.

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

Served as a Career Advisor connecting veterans, students, and family support members to meaningful employment opportunities through providing 1:1 catered career guidance. Identified areas of strength to build upon and weaknesses to develop. Developed career goals and plans to guide individuals to meaningful employment opportunities, using the whole person concept to identify and overcome barriers. Identified and developed positive relationships with national and local employers, and stakeholders to advocate for employment opportunities. Assisted with effective resume building, interviewing skills, networking, dress for success, and managed the right expectations of all programs and services provided. Collaborated with community partners to plan and execute high volume in-person and virtual events providing high-level training preparing individuals for career development, such as trainings on networking, completing applications, job searches, resume revisions, and more to over 500 individuals. Maintained monthly budget and provided accurate reports accounting for all expenses. Maintain accurate database using Salesforce to track the progression of each individual seeking employment as well as employers hiring. Trained new teammates on the best practices. Connected individuals to apprenticeships and skill bridge programs leading to permanent employment. Assisted with relocation allowances and made emergency financial assistance referrals to the resource center. Conducted outreach to share program briefings to recruit new cases. Worked remotely for 18 months with increased placements in midst of companies closing and releasing employees. Hand-selected to present at high-visibility workshops from leadership leading to being selected for promotion to Senior Career Coach in company record time.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Assisted disabled veterans and young adults by providing guidance and support in seeking employment opportunities. Assisted with exploring career options, developing essential job search skills, and connecting with relevant resources and opportunities. Provided resume assistance, interview preparation, and optimum feedback sessions. Honored in this position to be presented with the North Carolina Professionalism Award, presented by the Mayor. Developed, organized, and facilitated over 50 training sessions, in-person and virtually providing up-to-date knowledge on career development. Worked closely with the business development team to bring in employers to conduct on-the-spot hiring events and informational sessions about job opportunities. Facilitated skill-building activities to enhance employability, such as resume writing workshops and mock interview sessions. Connected young adults and disabled veterans to Maintained a database of job opportunities, internships, apprenticeships, and other e-programs. Collaborated with local businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies for employment-related programs. Maintained accurate records of client interactions, job placements, and outcomes for reporting purposes. Worked closely with teammates of the Second Chance Program to assist individuals with criminal backgrounds connected to employment. Collaborated with Fayetteville Technical Community College military department connecting veterans to the Technical Transition program for additional resources. Worked closely with the WIOA program (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) to connect individuals with additional resources to gain skills to compete in the global economy. Spoke on panels at career summits. Served as treasurer for team when donations are made to support veterans. Created and processed all marketing for department, to include yet not limited to newsletters, flyers, and materials for distribution.

North Carolina

Motivational speaker working with young adults and children presenting them with informatives to assist in everyday life challenges. I have always had a passion for helping people and being the vessel to assist them through life events. Providing sound advice in futuristic tense to prepare them for the transition from youth to adulthood, speaking on the importance of education (degrees, certifications, trades) to be confident to support themselves and have positive economic status. Providing resources to connect them to channels of success while encouraging them about present and future opportunities.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Worked with youth and adults to assist with lifestyle changes counseling in catered sessions and connecting to resources in the community to support goals such as employment and housing. Assisted individuals with obtaining certifications and trades to be eligible for meaningful employment opportunities. Coached and mentored individuals on how to complete job applications, write effective resumes, conduct interviews, and network. Facilitated workshops i and virtually. Worked closely with individuals of low socioeconomic status to connect to housing resources and on-the-job training to become self-sufficient. Assisted individuals with monthly budgets.

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

Collaborated with local, state, and national communities with outstanding organizations to assist with the needs of (employment) veterans, students, and their families facing economic, mental health, and physical challenges. Networked with local colleges and career centers to connect individuals to resources leading to meaningful employment. Facilitated various workshops providing hands-on training on building resumes, interviewing, networking, and connecting to additional resources to aid in transitions to the workforce. Led and supervised staff and served as Interim Lead Case Manager and Program Director in the absence of leadership. Oversaw three field sites and serviced veterans, students, and families while building relationships with community partners in 42 counties within North Carolina. Attended Coordinated Assessment Meetings throughout North Carolina and also worked with the North Carolina Balance of State in assisting veterans and families in need. Organized and conducted numerous PowerPoint Presentations while being the face of the organization. Worked with homeless and at-risk homeless populations by assisting them in a case management-based program connecting to employment and strived to eliminate the homeless status. Connected veterans, students, and families with employers in the community that are willing to hire them in the areas they could best perform. Followed up with veterans, students, and families about employment, medical appointments, housing, and all aspects in which he or she may need assistance by completing 30, 60, and 90-day reviews with them. I maintained accurate and updated files on each Veteran I service assuring all information is kept confidential. Oversaw team budget ensuring all line items were accurate and all expense reports were submitted on time. Assisted with the plan of forecasting upcoming budgets through thorough market analysis. Increased awareness of program by conducting meaningful outreach througout the state.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

I had the opportunity to work with children and families that needed counseling services pertaining to family structure, economic self sufficiency, and parenting. I had the opportunity to assist families in starting over again as well as helping families find resources in time of need.

Goldsboro, North Carolina Area

Lead staff by providing them with resources needed for professional development. Collaborated with community partners to aid in economic improvement in the local area. Networked with local and national organizations to assist families in removing economic barriers. Trained staff and maintained personnel files while screening incoming personnel for employment opportunities. Accounted for all staff and maintained a positive work/life cycle. Served as Director in her absence.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

I have served in numerous leadership positions within the Army working with soldiers and their families, connecting them to resources within the military and civilian to assist with issues such as economic self-sufficiency, dealing with mental health concerns, readjusting to transitions that occur with military families. I have worked closely with higher echelon to created and implement training schedules for over 250 soldiers, while maintaining data to present for quarterly and yearly audits. I have collaborated with various organizations and established positive relationships within communities to better assist soldiers and their families transitioning out of the military.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Marriage And Family Therapy/Counseling

Bachelors Of Science, Human Resources Management And Services

Associates, Early Childhood Education And Teaching