Assist students with job search strategies, interviewing techniques, resume writing, and career exploration. Develop curriculums specific to the needs of individuals with blindness and visual impairment.

Provided individual counseling to clients with blindness and visual impairment with regard to regaining, obtaining, or maintaining employment. Established eligibility for client services according to federal guidelines; including conducting initial interviews, interpreting medical records, and assessing functional limitations. Worked together with clients to develop individual plans for employment.

Provided individual counseling to clients with disabilities with regard to regaining, obtaining, or maintaining employment. Responsible for ongoing case management for caseloads of up to 100 clients; monitored client progress, communicated with clients on a regular basis, and maintained accurate documentation. Developed and maintained positive business relationships with community employers in order to assist clients with job placement and educate employers about people with disablities. Managed individual budget, authorized expenditures, and oversaw financial authorization process.

Presented and explained state program offerings to area businesses. Interviewed and evaluated potential candidates to assess level of suitability for program enrollment. Provided ongoing case management for reemployment programs participants. Developed On-The-Job Training (OJT) and internship opportunities for reemployment programs participants. Facilitated job search workshops. Conducted information gathering and fact finding interviews with employers and applicants. Provided current labor market and employment information to clients. Completed employer job listings and facilitated applicant matching and screening processes.

Directly managed a staff of 11 employees with human resource management responsiblity for 800 contractors. Profit and loss responsibility for cost center with annual revenues exceeding $30M. Increased sales by 50% year over year and held expenses to 3% of sales. Developed a cohesive team environment with minimal staff attrition. Participated in regional financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasts, and profitability studies. Headed task force for restructuring company job descriptions and compensation plans. Led employee relations efforts including developing and consistently applying sound employment policies. Encouraged and maintained an open door policy for all employees. Facilitated motivational workshops.