Oversaw the seamless transition of healthcare professional candidates and facilitated new employment offers throughout Ascension's comprehensive on-boarding and recruitment processes• Coordinated the overall on-boarding for numerous healthcare-related positions (e.g., nursing, medical assistant, nurse managers, social workers) including candidate background evaluations, occupational health screens, and credential/license validation • In March 2023, single-handedly managed a case load of 90+ nursing candidates successfully through the on-boarding process enabling Ascension to exceed its monthly targets• Partnered daily with recruiters, hiring managers, and nursing staff to process and validate candidate offers including direct engagement with candidates on a regular basis to address questions, provide assistance, and ensure full understanding of process steps and schedule• Processed and, as necessary, escalated universal background checks and ensured candidate schedule coordination for occupational health appointments, credential validation, and educational record submissions• Successfully navigated company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal requirements to successfully on-board healthcare professionals

Provided career case management services to help individuals with a range of physical and mental disabilities secure and maintain meaningful employment • Accountable for development and submission of Missouri State Progress Reports critical for securing MERS Goodwill Career Services annual funding • Responsible for research and engagement with local employers and community resources necessary to provide client employment opportunities• Managed communication and planning with the Missouri State Vocational Rehab Offices to provide project coordination and status information crucial for on-going funding

Worked directly with the State of Missouri Children’s Divisions to develop and administer plans to improve and strengthen family in crisis• Responsible for individualized Client Service Plans to help families with problem solving, coping, and communication skills• Prepared and managed crucial family progress reports, including client and account verification, to secure funding from State and Local agencies• Successfully navigated administrative bottlenecks to resolve issues and establish standard processes and procedures for use by program directors and State of Missouri supervisors

Led development and administrations of pre-kindergarten programs in preparation for students to enter Francis Howell Elementary School • Work directly with administrators, educators, and students to develop and administer programs for regular and special education students• Substitute educator across multiple Francis Howell School District locations teaching early stage reading, math, and writing courses

Taught career-oriented courses for adults and individuals with disabilities seeking new careers and employment opportunities including direct outreach and coordination with local employers to match opportunities with potential candidates

Responsible for a range of career services to ultimately secure and maintain meaningful employment for individuals with a range of physical and mental disabilities • Directly worked with local companies to market Challenge services and match/create opportunities for clients • Managed career candidates across a wide range of services including skill and resume development, job search planning, and interview preparation to ensure candidates secured and maintained meaning employment• Developed and managed regular Job Clubs as well as a Career Training curriculum to assist in career planning, goal development, and job searching