I offer career coaching with can include transferable skill assessment, motivational interviewing, and strategic job search planning. I conceived this company back in 1990 with a friend but took it over as my own business in 2008.

Facilitated workshops and job clubs for all clients with developmental, mental, learning disabilities and substance histories. Coordinated the evaluation and placement of high volume candidates with compatible employers. Provided follow up support once employed while maintaining communication with employers to insure their needs. Supervised all job coaches. Attained job placement with 50% of caseload and a retention rate of 90%. Collaborated with Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Centers,… Show more Facilitated workshops and job clubs for all clients with developmental, mental, learning disabilities and substance histories. Coordinated the evaluation and placement of high volume candidates with compatible employers. Provided follow up support once employed while maintaining communication with employers to insure their needs. Supervised all job coaches. Attained job placement with 50% of caseload and a retention rate of 90%. Collaborated with Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Centers, and the Employment Development Department. Created four new corporate accounts. Show less

Directed and managed the human resource department of the agency. Recruited and hired all staff evaluated performance and provided regular training. Acted as chief executive officer while reporting to an advisory board of directors. Client caseload averaged 450. Responsible for the planning and direct supervision of all operations which included over ten different treatment and educational programs for clients with substance abuse problems. Applied for and received a neighborhood improvement… Show more Directed and managed the human resource department of the agency. Recruited and hired all staff evaluated performance and provided regular training. Acted as chief executive officer while reporting to an advisory board of directors. Client caseload averaged 450. Responsible for the planning and direct supervision of all operations which included over ten different treatment and educational programs for clients with substance abuse problems. Applied for and received a neighborhood improvement grant and capacity built with another agency that moved into the same facility. Developed and achieved budget goals each year with an overall annual surplus margin of over 5%. Innovated five new areas for program services including assisted employment services. Show less

For first two years provided direct clients services as case manager, counselor, and group facilitator for clients with substance abuse problems. The last three years was a manager of an agency which provided four rehabilitation programs. Responsible for supervision services provided to 300 clients from a multiethnic bilingual background. Achieved program of the month four times for the corporation and attained a 15% profit variance average. Supplied staff training, evaluation, including… Show more For first two years provided direct clients services as case manager, counselor, and group facilitator for clients with substance abuse problems. The last three years was a manager of an agency which provided four rehabilitation programs. Responsible for supervision services provided to 300 clients from a multiethnic bilingual background. Achieved program of the month four times for the corporation and attained a 15% profit variance average. Supplied staff training, evaluation, including hiring and firing. Incorporated a professional ethics policy. Show less