Crystal Gunter Email & Phone Number

La Mesa, Ca, Us

La Mesa, Ca, Us

• Develop program design and process materials, user-friendly standard operating procedures, and comprehensive staff onboarding and refresher training materials.• Support strategic research and analysis for Government Programs & Policy (GP&P) programs making recommendations that influence in-team strategy specifically for WIOA outcomes including any process or program improvements.• Support data management including collection, reporting, and analysis for external and internal partners, including WIOA performance management.• Development of resources and guidance related to the WIOA ESE grant opportunity including program manuals, compliance-related materials, process templates, and CalJOBS resources.• Provide 1:1 technical assistance to support ESEs with WIOA policy and human-centered outcomes.• Assist with community of practice meetings and cohort trainings.• Support advocacy efforts and outreach promoting REDF policy recommendations related to WIOA, Dept. of Labor, and workforce development.• Assist with policy research and legislative analysis with an outcome of developing informed policy recommendations.

San Diego, California, United States

• Coach Competitive Gymnastics at the Toby Wells YMCA (USAG Development Program Levels 6-10)• Over 20 years coaching experience of all levels• First Aid & CPR Certified / Concussion Prevention Certified• USA Gymnastics Safety Certified / Safe Sport Certified• Current National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges (NAWGJ) Member Rated 4/5/10• Floor & Beam Choreographer• Certified Meet Director• NAWGJ Board Member - Events Coordinator

San Diego, California, United States

•Managed a large workforce system (over $3.3 million annually) in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth contracts, including program development and compliance.•Managed performance to maximize community impact and ensure stewardship of federal funding.•Analyzed federal & state performance to ensure compliance with WIOA standards, earning the designation of high-performing board.•Developed local policy to ensure compliance with state & federal regulations and laws, including forward-thinking program policy and processes.•Led youth programmatic procurements, including RFPs, MOUs, service agreements, and contracts.•Led the development of a paperless file system for WIOA programs as a strategy to respond to the global pandemic and shifting business strategy to maximize efficiency and limit service interruptions.•Collaborated with the Learning and Salesforce Team in the development of Basic & Essential Skills Training (BEST) for youth participants as a strategy to implement a soft skills work readiness component.•Wrote successful grant proposals to sustain and enhance existing programs, including occupational training for young adults, and special initiatives for ELL, Immigrants & Refugees.•Developed innovative strategies in service delivery, including standardizing youth voice in all phases of program development and implementation – including staffing peer mentors to support program participants. •Developed the WIOA youth framework (2015 & 2020) and competitive procurement for opportunity youth, championing program designs for those most in need of workforce development services (justice-impacted, homeless, etc.).•Provided comprehensive technical assistance on WIOA, through interactive sessions based on feedback.•Liaison between programs and Operations, Communications & Finance on internal coordination of processes.•Mentored junior staff to develop skills and growth for career advancement•Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP)

San Diego, California, United States

• Wrote the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) policy and processes for San Diego County.• Provided technical assistance to accredited education and training providers regarding eligibility for ETPL.• Managed performance, policy, and eligibility for ETPL to ensure quality of training and stewardship of training funds, ensuring jobseekers opportunity to land in-demand self-sufficient wage jobs.• Worked directly with the State ETPL Coordinator on developing a cohesive process between local boards and the State, including feedback on State policy.• Collaborated with the Division of Apprenticeship Standards on the inclusion of Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships. Advocated to the board for inclusion of more non-traditional Apprenticeship programs in technology, culinary, and healthcare.

San Diego, California, United States

Oversight of subrecipient contracts for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program.

San Diego, California, United States

• Assistant to President & CEO• Assistant to Youth Director and Youth staff• Liaison between youth programming and the Workforce Development Board and Policy Board.• Developed and published board agenda items and packets• Managed Youth Council governance and evaluation (research and performance tracking)• Managed important deadlines through project management strategies, multiple calendars, and scheduled meetings for programs team & CEO• Processed financial documents, such as purchase orders and travel expenses for programs and Executive Teams• Assisted with expenditure tracking and budget development for programs• Coordinated all staff retreats, assist with coordination of departmental retreats and all-staff meetings

Tehachapi, California, United States

• In charge of creating, directing and enhancing the recreational department at WoodwardWest• Created weekly activities for campers, as well as managed staff members scheduled timesfor participation• Maintained spending and inventory reports• Assisted the Gymnastics Directors and Camp Director• Instructed Gymnastics and Dance as well as counseled children Age 7-18

Fresno, California, United States

• Assisted the Director and staff of Career Services with the development and executionof strategic plans for the Internship and Career Expo 2007 in the Save Mart Center, whichdrew 210 employers and over 2,000 campus participants• Wrote and distributed Expo 2007 press releases to four radio and television stationswith reach in the Central San Joaquin Valley• Collaborated with office staff to coordinate event planning, including SeniorExperience week activities (Resume Doctor, Interview Savvy Panel, Expo 2007, DiningSuccess Dinner, Mock Interviews) and On-Campus Recruitment• Design and implement marketing plans, creating promotional materials for targetedaudiences such as students, faculty, and employers for office events and programs• Utilize HTML and graphic skills to create, update, and maintain creative marketingelements within web-based job-posting/recruitment systems (BulldogJobs.com andMonsterTrak.com)• Contact area employers and target student populations via phone and email, utilizingcreative scripts and graphical elements to increase recipient response and participation

Clovis, California, United States

Instructed Gymnastics Levels 1-4 and Non-Competitive

Fresno, California, United States

Customer Service at the Save Mart Center at Fresno State

Fresno, California, United States

• Followed and demonstrated the 5 characteristics of a total performer and a new shiftleader• Achieved top sales person on weekly productivity, accounting for approximately 20% ofthe stores weekly revenue• Worked to increase women's denim sales from an average of 20% to 40% between January2006 and April 2006• Personally recognized for highest sales in our district in 2005• Won two teammate of the month awards in 2005• Sold over 50,000 in retail value in less than 3 months in 2008

Communication, English, Engineering, Art, Education

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Lambda, Professional Communication Association, Fresno StateBackground in Mechanical Engineering.

High School

Activities and Societies: California Scholarship Federation, Associated Student Body, Spanish Club