Edson Ramirez, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Supported the launch of the Kooth Soluna mobile application in Illinois (Lake and Cook counties)Aided in the development of the engagement strategy/roll-out of Soluna in the Chicagoland areaConducted initial outreach and cultivated partnerships with 20 local youth-serving organizations and schools to educate stakeholders on the product and demo the app.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Supported 60 customers with job board functionality, marketing, strategy and reporting as part of TalentAlly’s Enterprise suite of productsLiaised between customers and leadership, creative, accounting and technology teamsServed as main point of contact for inquiries; facilitated annual renewals and maintained customer retention (84% or above)Coordinated bi-weekly, monthly and/or annual performance reviews with customers to discuss ROI and to ensure expectations were being met

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Oversaw all activities that drove student outcomes through quality Service Learning Programs at one of buildOn’s seven Chicago high schools, Benito Juarez Community AcademySupported the buildOn framework by achieving Key Performance Indicator targets that engaged hundreds of students to contribute 1,250+ service hours every month, focusing on direct service (80%)Directly managed a Program Coordinator, which included weekly individual check-in meetings (515) and ongoing coaching and supportSupported a school-wide event with the Immersions team around immersive experiences, including a week-long mentorship program with Salesforce that included 12 students and 35 members of SalesforceEstablished, developed and maintained strategic partnerships especially with school administrators, advisors, and key community partnersLed and supported the planning and execution of several regional events, including two Citywide Service, MLK Day, and other large-scale events

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed a portfolio of 300+ existing employer partners within financial services and technology and administered recruiting programs including but not limited to the Jeff Metcalf Internship ProgramSuccessfully managed a $2M scholarship fund and allocated to students who were recipients of the Jeff Metcalf Internship stipendPlaced 94% of graduating students into full-time roles and over 2,500+ students into UChicago's flagship internship program during my tenureSupported experiential education opportunities for students including treks to Houston, TX and Columbus, OH, job shadowing and industry programming provided by the UChicago Careers In… pre-professional programs that enhance employer branding and affinity on campusFostered new relationships with employers based on student demand, market trends, and student enrollment priority regionsCollaborated with Alumni Relations and Development to cultivate new contacts and engaged further with alumni, parents, and friends of the UniversityCollaborated with colleagues to create and administer targeted programming that allowed students to be successful in their job/internship searches. Programming included: sessions on career exploration, recruiting tools, specific jobs/industries, interviewing techniques, college/work transition and the career exploration trek programWas responsible for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on employer relations and development efforts both within assigned portfolios, as well as overall industry trends, employer engagement, and the Jeff Metcalf Internship Program

Chicago, Il, Us

Was responsible for full-cycle recruitment and sourced for qualified candidates via Swoon’s internal applicant tracking system, job boards, networking events, referrals, etc.Built and maintained critical client relationships to address business needs and ensured a positive experience through all phases of the candidate lifecycle.Supported candidates through the submission process by engaging with relevant stakeholders, coordinating phone and onsite interviews, coaching, client-to-candidate feedback, and offers.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Led and managed four Learning Communities comprised of 40 students, and approximately 10 advisors, with the ultimate mission of providing high quality service and education to the students in the community as they prepared for corporate internships and careers in information technology, sales/customer service, and business operations.Worked with the Student Services department, instructors, and Learning Community members to help provide students with individualized support by addressing challenges and understanding when to leverage other resources.Facilitated weekly meeting with Learning Community staff and participated in staff trainings; coordinated efforts and schedules while having maintained a positive group dynamic from the points of view of both staff and students.Created, planned, and executed new student orientation; in collaboration with the Admissions team, oversaw student entry into the program, coordinated orientation activities and ensured that students became acquainted with resources, staff, and program expectations.Taught a bi-weekly Career Development and Interpersonal Relations (CDIR) course, which complemented Technology and Business Communication courses, to match corporate partner and market demands.Oversaw student performance to ensure seamless transition from learning and development through internship

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Admissions: Facilitated, coordinated, and contributed enhancements to admissions process via information sessions to ensure a sound process to screen applicants for their ability to work in Year Up's interactive classroom setting Developed process improvements each cycle and supported implementation (systems change)Managed the Admissions calendar and interview schedules, conducted one-on-one interviews, and facilitated the collection of application documents and necessary follow-upUtilized Salesforce.com database to identify trends and helped answer strategic questions related to Year Up's admissions processOutreach & Recruitment: Helped support team conversion efforts via phone to ensure all applicants were contacted within 48 hours and signed up to come in for the first step in the application processOccasionally supported recruitment efforts via attendance at job fairs, community events and recruitment presentations to connect with potential studentsMaintained and regularly updated Salesforce.com database with applicant informationSite Team/Learning Community Member: Served as a coach/adviser for a group of 4-5 current studentsFacilitated weekly community sessions with students as they pertain to the "Theme of the Week"

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Illinois Summer Youth Employment Program: Recruited 128 youth ages 16-24 for participation in a four-month employment program, and coordinated the interview and onboarding process, which placed youth in worksites of various fields throughout the city of Chicago.Trained additional staff on how to navigate the program’s website (Illinois workNet) and managed youth employee database. Youth Connection Charter School Network (YCCS): Facilitated recruitment and retention practices for five high schools in the Northwest region that included: group canvassing, cold calls, home visits, and event participation. Supervised outreach personnel, as well assisted in recruitment and retention activities.Served as the main point of contact between Rincon Family Services and the five YCCS high school campuses in the network.

Boston, Ma, Us

Team-based service is at the heart of City Year. Assigned to, and served alongside a diverse team of ten young adults for the duration of the year culminating in over 1700 hours of service. Academic Support: Provided one-on-one or small group tutoring before, during, and after school (“Eagle Hour” program).Attendance and Positive Behavior Initiatives: Led energetic morning greetings, attendance and positive phone calls home, and piloted mentor groups.Community and School Improvements: Organized and conducted activities, celebrations, and school-wide events that improved school and community environments.Behavior Coordinator: Tasked with creating and/or modifying lesson plans to implement with 47 freshman and sophomore students during weekly “Leadership Lunches”- a leadership program designed to build on key life skills as they aligned with Illinois socio-emotional learning (SEL) concepts and standards.