Corey Higdon Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Conducting soft skills training to classes of 30 or more clients, with a focus on personal and professional developmentPresenting information using a variety of instructional techniques and formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lecturesAssisting Business Partnership Specialists in the identification of new employment opportunities through formal and informal networking events, member recommendations, and community referralsPreparing members for one-on-one and group interviews, job fairs, and phone interviewsManaging a caseload of CFUF members and program participants in collaboration with multiple team members in other FSES program areasEvaluating the progress of participants within training programs making individual member assessments and service recommendations

New York, New York

Supervised computer consultants, trainers and operational activitiesFacilitated periodic ICDL (International Computer Drivers License) TrainingsConducted workshops on resume writing, job search, work ethics an interviewing skillsIdentified problem areas/obstacles for each participant, and adjusted the training to meet those needsPresented information using a variety of instructional techniques, such as role-­‐‑playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lecturesResearched new business opportunities, developed course materials, method of instructions; revised curriculums and course contentsEvaluated system needs and requirements by consulting management, vendors, and techniciansResponded to fluctuating workloads; adjusted work assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels

Brooklyn, New York

Serviced, maintained and provided various resources for a case load of over 300 clients with diverse barriers to employmentDeveloped and monitored wellness plans for clients with untreated or unstable medical and/or mental health conditionsMonitored participant’s attendance and compliance with mandate requirementsImplemented, and supervised client’s employment plans including, but not limited to, Work Experience Program (WEP) assignments, work readiness training, job preparation and counselingGuided clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problemsCollaborated with external medical and mental health providers to ensure client compliance with completion of wellness plansTrained and created a positive, productive work atmosphere for my team

New York, New York

Designed and executed curriculums to ensure alignment with the safety counts interventionCreated an interactive training environment, while maintaining a structure in the workshop that challenged participants to improve their skills and confront their negative attitudes about workArrange and perform crisis intervention services and referrals, as neededModified and streamlined internal policies and procedures necessary for program implementationGuaranteed quality and precision of health education, and client-­‐‑level service activitiesOversaw the submission of program reports on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basisManaged the overall logistics for activities, such as workshops, presentations, outreach, and health fairsIncreased client’s completion rate by 37% by revamping the training agendas making them more interactive

Greater New York City Area

Provided individual counseling to all employable clients needing assistance in obtaining job training or employmentAssisted clients in exploring options in obtaining higher wages; moving from part time to full time employment; and/or obtaining benefits. Collaborated in the planning and execution of special events which include job fairsCultivated linkages with job training programs to ensure clients have on-going access to job training resourcesCoordinated access to the computer labs and facilitates the use of computers for on line job search activities. Assists client in the use of a computer for the completion of on line job applicationsPrepared all mandated reporting as required by supervisor and funding agencies.

Greater New York City Area

Conducted soft skills training to classes of 30 or more clients, with a focus on personal and professional developmentPresented information using a variety of instructional techniques and formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lecturesEscorted youth to job fairs and other career-building eventsConducted weekly follow-ups with current clients and maintain up-to-date documentation of all services provided Administered vocational interest tests to help patients define career interests and directionSupervised and Facilitated SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program)

Greater New York City Area

Worked directly with the residents who needed to find employment; assess abilities and interests to make appropriate referralsCollaborated and built relationships with employers, vocational training agencies, community-based organizations and trade schools Maintained regular personal contact with clients; cultivate trusting relationships to monitor physical and emotional capacity for independent living as well as the need for additional servicesHelped clients to establish and strengthen significant relationships and to reinforce a supportive networkSupervised client activity in the field (e.g. recreation) to ensure their safety, as required

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management

High School, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies