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-Expanded responsibilities include expanding the apprenticeship program across the State of Ohio, identifying education institutions to deliver classroom training for apprentices, and managing various grants/budgets.

- Expanded responsibilities include managing our adult pre-apprenticeship program and hiring/managing an Apprenticeship Program Coordinator. - Grew the apprenticeship program by 200%. - Seek grant funding to offset the cost of apprenticeship which saved our members more than $150k.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

-Manage Manufacturing Works apprenticeship program by recruiting manufacturing companies to join our Apprenticeship Consortium, customizing apprenticeship occupations to meet company needs, assist in recruitment, on-boarding, and coaching apprentices, managing databases, and reporting/compliance to the State of Ohio.

Rocky River, Oh, United States

Career Coach Coordinator for Cleveland School District SWAG program

Cleveland, Oh

The Development Project is a community care coalition that brings together churches and other faith-based organizations, government, business, education, and philanthropy for the purpose of providing meaningful support and outreach that improve outcomes for disadvantaged students, while transforming fragmented communities into places of hope.The Development Project Practices:* Conducts local-level advocacy for policy, practices, and resources to benefit foster youth and other disadvantaged student populations* Mobilizes the faith community to respond to the plight of the most vulnerable and precious members of our respective communities* Participates in local, regional, and state-wide initiatives that support economic development, education and workforce development* Develops partnerships across all sectors to deliver innovative strategies that will increase the educational attainment of students most at-risk, providing additional resources and support* Provide training and development to partner organizations that are committed to serving disadvantaged students* Promote a strengths-based and youth development approach to service within youth-serving organizations* Develop financial and outreach campaigns for community-based nonprofits working on behalf of disadvantaged youth* Tracks and shares the outcomes of projects within the coalition

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Elyria Works Now is a workforce development pilot program led by City of Elyria Mayor's Office. This cross-sector collaboration brings together stakeholders from government, industry, education, non-profit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations to reduce the city's 22% poverty rate and build a pipeline of entry-level workers in maufacturing. Participants are provided job readiness training developed and conducted by highly qualified career coaches and are taught introduction to manufacturing and safety taught by a college professor who also works in manufacturing. Those who complete the training are connected to open positions at one of our four partner manufacturers. The volunteer program leverages critical support from members of faith-based communities and non-profit organizations for those who have difficult barriers and a lack of resources. The goal is to cast a wide safety net of support to those living in poverty who are seeking full-time employment. Volunteers may particiapate in a group mentoring program designed to support participants in setting a life plan that will mobilize them. Other volunteer opportunities include helping to conduct mock-interviews, provide a ride to work in an emergency situation, or help in the computer lab with resume building, applications, career assements, etc.

Akron, Oh

* Developed institution’s workforce development program that aligns with the region’s economic development efforts* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, community nonprofits, and employers and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities* Participates in student recruitment, selection, and admission to the college* Advise students on issues such as program offerings, labor market information, and career opportunities* Lead development and management* Tracks marketing and sales activity Developed and manage institution’s Foster Scholar’s Program Key Accomplishments* Wrote institution’s grant proposals for the Ohio Means Jobs Revolving Loan Program (3 of 5 programs awarded, totaling $300K)* 75% interview to enrollment rate

• Develop, manage, and direct workforce development strategies • Lead efforts in establishing and working in partnerships and collaborations with business, industry, education, government, and private workforce agencies at the local, regional, State and national levels, in the development and implementation of workforce development initiatives• Coordinate and manage multiple projects and partners • Provide leadership and direction in working with workforce agencies, employers, and college personnel in the writing and submission of grants for workforce development activities• Direct and manage Community Outreach staff• Represent the interest of high-risk students at community meetings, activities and appropriate committees supporting workforce development, economic development, and education • Increase the number of students receiving tuition assistance through public programs including WIA, TRA, BVR, and ETV, while providing an additional layer of support for these students to ensure high outcomes • Support retention by connecting students to community resources that remove barriers to education, such as housing, transportation, and child care• Oversee and coordinate the use of facilities, including the scheduling, organizing, and supervising of training programs, courses, and other activities

This was a consumer sales position. Worked with those interested in new career opportunities. Helped to determine what training programs would enable students to achieve career goals. Also responsible to work with workforce development agencies that assist the unemployed and underemployed.

This was an inside sales position. I spent 15 years with this company and enjoyed tremendous professional success through the years as I worked my way up to being one of the top sales reps in the company. Consistantly met and exceeded sales quotas. Responsible for selling new AAA memberships, including group memberships to businesses, as well as delinquent renewals. Responsiblities also included customer service and cross-selling other AAA services.

Responsible for coordinating religious education program for 7th & 8th grade students. This includes recruiting and training volunteer teachers, choosing curriculum, monitoring students progress and attendance, and communicating with parents. Also coordinated the 9th grade confirmation program for 80-110 students each year. Recruited and trained a team of 10-15 volunteer teachers and peer ministers, lesson plans, large group presentations, retreat planning, community service opportunities, liturgy planning, and reception for 600+ people. Also coordinated the high school youth ministry program, which included bi-monthly meetings, leadership development, retreat experiences, social events, community service projects, mission trips, participation in diocesean and national events, fund-raising, prayer services, pastoral care, advocacy, and parish staff responsibilities.