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Danbury, Ct, Us

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

•Provided individualized employability planning and counseling services to clients requiring special assistance in achieving employment goals. •Develop detailed career and employment plans with clients to aid them in identifying and achieving their career goals. •Manage and monitor caseload under various federal and other special programs. •Process detailed Trade Readjustment Act training plans in accordance with federal guidelines and regulations. •Maintaining knowledge of up-to-date labor market information, labor trends, employment service resources, websites, and programs to assist clients of specific/special needs. •Design and instruct employment workshops and seminars on several varying topics to teach and inform clients with similar needs. •Participate in community task force meetings to design response to community needs such as the Bridgeport Re-Entry Task Force. •Perform detailed Labor Market research on occupational stability, likeliness of finding employment, and career longevity to develop training plans with clients. •Utilize various career and vocational assessment tools such as MBTI, COPS, CAPS, Interest Profilers, and others to further assist clients achieve employment potential. •Maintain detailed case notes of client's progress, needs, training plans, and servicesrendered. •Assist in training and development of new American Job Center staff.• Preform Data Analysis and Data Managment on services and clients enrolled in job search databank, including mass referral and messaging systems.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Career Development Specialist Reviewing monthly contractor invoices for accuracy and contract compliance by comparing vendor’s expenditures and backup documentation to contract budgetWrite and prepare contract packages and contract modifications by assembling all the necessary documents, reviewing them for accuracy and emailing the contract package to the appropriate partiesMonitor contracts and case files to ensure policy and procedural complianceFacilitate and lead meetings and/or training sessions for both DOL and partner organizationsReview reports from our case management system (CTHires) regarding client activity and review for accuracyAttend partner meetings, in person or virtually, as the DOL Jobs First Employment Services (JFES) program representative and be able to report out to the group using talking points supplied by your supervisorsAssist with preparation of training materials for staff which could include the development of PowerPoint presentations, researching statutes, creation of training manuals, writing scripts for videos, etc.Hamden AJC - July 2022 - March 2023

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

• Conduct UI Re-Employment Services & Eligibility Assessment Program (RESEA) interviews with claimants 1:1. • Review efforts to find work and advise claimants about the services available in the AJC to assist in their return to the workforce. • Identify potential UI eligibility issues. • Provide labor market and career information that addresses claimant’s specific needs. • Make referrals to supporting agencies for re-employment services and/or training.• Register/Enroll customers in Wagner-Peyser via the state's workforce development business system, CTHires, and provide job matching assistance. • Record activities and messages regarding services provided.• Provide employment services (both virtually and in-person) to job seekers on a rotating basis by providing job search assistance, assisting with the completion of online job applications, critiquing & guidance on résumés and advising on cover letters and thank you letters. • Facilitate employment readiness workshops to job seekers on topics such as, but not limited to: Fundamentals of Résumé Writing, Interviewing Strategies & Techniques, Successful Job Search Strategies and LinkedIn.• Providing resume guidance and critique.• Assisting UI customers with filing claims, address changes, weekly claim assistance and provide general UI information/assistance. • Review the rules of UI eligibility with customers and all the various services and resources available in the Workforce Development system to help customers return to work sooner, before UI benefits exhaust. • Maintain & record messages, activities & case notes in the UI business system and CTHires.• Determine eligibility for Dislocated Worker status based on Agency guidelines and certify job seekers as dislocated workers.• Attend Monthly Re-Entry Taskforce in Bridgeport CT to help connect community resources.

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Provide Services to job seekers at the American Job Center (AJC) such as but not limited to job search assistance, resume critiques, career guidance, provision of labor market and occupational information, advising on cover letters and thank you letters, assistance with the completion of online job applications, referrals to community agencies, and other services. Tasked to conduct UI Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) appointments. Determine various barriers to employment such as dislocated workers, criminal history, veterans, ESL, and other barriers to employment. Assist UI customers with filing claims, address changes, weekly claim assistances, and other general UI Information/assistance. Trained to identify red flags for fraud cases. Facilitate reemployment workshops on topics such as Fundamentals of Resume Writing, Successful Job Search Strategies, and Interviewing Strategies & Techniques.Enroll customers in the Wagner-Peyser program via the states workforce development business system, CTHires, and provide job matching assistance.

Albany, New York Area

- Develop a system for youth intakes, assessment and program referral- Identifies and develops community resources and linkages for case referral- Identifies the support services needs of youth and designs strategies that respond to those needs. etc- Manage Data Input for program efficiently and keep records up to date- Evaluation of both paper and digital case files to prepare quarterly reports- Implementation of Strategies from direct case management of Individual youth, primarily in the Albany youth court and Youth Programs- Develop long term career plans and assist youth in achieving their career goals- Develop and implement a community engagement plan and establishing connections with those agencies

Albany, New York Area

Assisted with teaching new staff on LEGO products and ideologyDemonstrated open communication with store managers and District Supervisors on sales and state of the store on a daily basisEnsuring supportive and product driven sales methods to increase customer feedback & NWP Surveys and salesProviding quality customer service while building relationships with frequent and new customers

Glenmont, Ny

-Teaching Life skills and professional development to young adults in preparation for transition into the workforce and fulfilling short and long term goals-Encouraging and fostering center Career Success Standards (multiculturalism, career and personal planning, workplace relationships and ethics, interpersonal skills, information management, independent living, communication, and personal growth and development)-Managing Center Outcome Measurement Systems (OMS) with student progress while maintaining detailed case notes-Developed relationships with various companies to establish internships and career opportunities

Glenmont, Ny

-Teaching Life skills and professional development to young adults in preparation for transition into the workforce and fulfilling short and long term goals-Encouraging and fostering center Career Success Standards (multiculturalism, career and personal planning, workplace relationships and ethics, interpersonal skills, information management, independent living, communication, and personal growth and development)-Managing Center Outcome Measurement Systems (OMS) with student progress while maintaining detailed case notes-Developed relationships with various companies to establish internships and career opportunities

Geneva Area, Switzerland

- Managed boarding students’ personal and academic progress to ensure success- Developed an extensive Political Science curriculum. Three-week course running three times in the summer

Danbury, Ct

- Designed and taught employment workshops to teach professionalism and career development skills reintegrating felons- Developed relationships with various companies to establish internships and career opportunities- Developed corrective measurements and new strategies for re-entry- Provided Behavioral therapy, substance abuse counseling, group therapy and individual counseling, conflict resolution, trauma therapy as well as facilitated groups: Helping Men Recover, Domestic Violence, Employment Services, Intensive Outpatient Groups, Living in Balance

Danbury Ct

- Processing and managing all cash and credit transaction while maintaining a balance budget.- Taking inventory of products while maintain an organized back room.- Researching and possessing a knowledge of all current products and sets to assist customers and product sales.- Teaching and leading the Sunday LEGO club meetings.- Providing excellent customer service to all customers while assisting with any needs.

University At Albany

- Assisting and Guiding 50+ residents with their acclimation and success plans during their first year.- Conflict resolution between residents and roommates.- Developing numerous unique and creative programing and fundraising events.- Operating and manning the Dorm Front Office.- Assisting in the implementation and development of summer and break move in and out operations.

Albany, New York Area

- Delivering necessary life saving information to various groups- Ensuring students are engaged and understand proper techniques and methods

Albany, New York, United States

Volunteer Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) for a Basic Life Support Ambulance service. Assist in the calls in the Albany area surrounding the University at Albany and Guilderland. Train to stay in line with our agency standards.

University At Albany

- Created and placing large scale purchase orders for ambulance fleet and office- Managing and organizing inventory of supplies and uniforms- Maintaining current and up to date inventory data and lists- Insuring ambulances are following all state regulation standards and filled with proper oxygen levels

Carmel, New York

- Reviewing Cold Case files for additional information, and developing a time line based on new technologies- Accompany deputies on patrol- Assisting departmental staff with ongoing criminal investigations- Assisting with booking and registration of new inmates- Organized and implemented an operational plan for various large scale city events.- Actively assisting correctional officers in the county jail with the managing and care of inmates