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Saint Louis, Mo.

Managed all phases of the graduate school process, from recruitment to graduation, including admissions, advising, and oversight of student progress.Served as a representative and confidant for graduate students, addressing performance or personal issues with discretion and efficiency.Coordinated program activities, including recruitment visits and special events, while managing program budgets ranging from $36,000 to $105,000.Administered the admissions process, ensuring adherence to FERPA guidelines and maintaining the integrity of student records.

College Of Public Health And Social Justice -Center For Environmental Education

Responsible for Designing, Directing and Administering occupational health and safety programming for the Center for Environmental, Education, and Training. Organize safety programs to provide a safe working environment for employees and visitors; manage the training of personnel in all areas of safety; and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Saint Louis, Mo. Www.Fwca-Stl.Com

Responsible for management, development and oversight of day-to-day operations of St. Louis County Out-of-School Youth DepartmentCreated, refined and implemented a strategic plan for Division of Labor certified program in St. Louis County Promise Zone Region resulting in a 25% increase in Client participation and a 57% increase in client retention rate. Developed strategies for meeting and exceeding performance outcome and prepare monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly reports to display program progress and outcomesFostered strategic relationships with regional and national businesses and community organizations. Conducted internal audit reviews to ensure sufficiency in all hard copy and electronic files Identified potential grant and fund-raising opportunities and assisted in grant and proposal writing

Saint Louis, Mo. Www.Fwca-Stl.Com

Responsible for Leadership, Operations, and Supervision of all Skills Development and Training activities of the American Job Center.

Saint Louis, Mo. Www.Theyfc.Org

Managed the implementation of evidence-based programming focused on academic success, technology training, leadership development, recreation, arts and culture, career education and college prep. Collaborated with corporate, educational and community partners to develop employment opportunities for under-resourced individuals Mentored a team of collegiate interns and practicum students Managed 10 staff members

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Supervised 15 employeesDelivered comprehensive career exploration and career planning services/programs to high school studentsProvided career counseling and career assessment administration and interpretationCoordinated and Facilitated specialized outreach programs designed to heighten students' awareness of careers.Provided skilled assistance will payroll and other personnel duties

Saint Louis County-Division Of Workforce Development

Build and maintain effective partnerships with the local Saint Louis County Business Community Develop a high level working knowledge of business operations, Labor market statistics, and Industry Clusters•Ability to reduce external recruiting fees by utilizing focused sourcing techniques to identify quality, diverse candidate pools.Assist job seekers with resume development, job search techniques and interviewing skillsEstablish and maintain relationships with State and local government agencies, non-profit Organizations, and employers Monitor programs, services and documentation to assess effectiveness and for contractual compliance with federal and state guidelines and regulations Review case management files of program participants.

Helped design and develop a program to assist 14-17 year old participants from economically disadvantaged areas with job readiness and gain pre-employment skills to help prepare students to enter the job market Facilitated classroom style courses on resume writing, job application skills, researching education and training options and community service opportunities. Conducted workshops with youth participants on career planning, advocacy and interpersonal employer relationship skills, conflict resolution, decision making, and goals. Developed and created partnerships with local business owners, non profit organizations and community leaders. Researched regional employment opportunities and national employment trends. Provided Case Management and counseling to youth participants and family members

Responsible for providing life skills and providing advocacy to clients and customersProvided supportive services and assistance with job applications, housing and child care opportunitiesInitiated new business and maintained strong employer partnerships ensuring the availability of job openings Responsible for connecting over 500 local youth with St. Louis County employers while conducting job readiness training classesProvided up-to-date information to the Placement department regarding job fairs and new employers that have relocated or are in the process of relocating to the St. Louis Metropolitan area with contact names and available employment opportunities

Responsible for mobilizing community members to form neighborhood leadership teams Recruited and trained volunteers Managed neighborhood teams and voter turnout operations Coordinated and facilitated voter contact activities on election dayManaged and supervised individuals on election day comprised of five directors and 130 neighborhood volunteersDeveloped a contingency plan to ensure efficient election day operations

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Human Resources Development

Bachelor Of Art, Behavioral Sciences; An; Psychology

Psychology