The Oakland Weekly News (TOWN) is dedicated to providing balanced news about the County of Oakland, the Region and the surrounding counties of Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, Livingston, Genesee and Lapeer! The Oakland Weekly News will be published weekly. As a major community with great resources and a diverse population we believe that the County of Oakland should have a newspaper that is dedicated to providing positive, diverse and inclusive news and information for and about this… Show more The Oakland Weekly News (TOWN) is dedicated to providing balanced news about the County of Oakland, the Region and the surrounding counties of Macomb, Wayne, Washtenaw, Livingston, Genesee and Lapeer! The Oakland Weekly News will be published weekly. As a major community with great resources and a diverse population we believe that the County of Oakland should have a newspaper that is dedicated to providing positive, diverse and inclusive news and information for and about this tapestry of peoples and happenings.Established in September 2013, The Oakland Weekly News is a community minded newspaper that will not only serve readers but also businesses and local organizations and will strive to be the paper of record for local municipal units including The County of Oakland, adjacent Counties and the Oakland Intermediate School District.THE OAKLAND WEEKLY NEWS (TOWN) is a cultural, social, business, and political newspaper, which covers the positive news and untold stories of Oakland County and the southeastern Michigan region by bringing together the power of the print media in a weekly publication. We aim to set new standards for community journalism based on integrity and balance and aspire to be the primary news forum for all citizens of the county of Oakland and other nearby local counties. Through local voices, we cover the untold positive stories of the great successes and immense contributions by the citizens, organizations, agencies, businesses and institutions in the Oakland County and nearby communities in the Southeastern regional area. Show less

Community Newspaper Focus City of Pontiac, Michigan and surrounding communities.

Chairperson - Have planned, developed and coordinated monthly and annual events for Oakland County Employment Diversity Council. Events include annual Diversity Job Expos, annual Diversity Conferences and Awards Luncheons, and annual Diversity Forums. Have also planned developed monthly Diversity Educational Forum series and prepared press releases, flyers, posters, banners and other event material.

Reviewed personnel requisitions and planned the resultant open competitive and promotional examinations, conferring with the involved departments and ensuring applicable Merit System guidelines are followed. Have constructed recruitment announcements, written tests, performance tests and oral interview plans as required, consulting with subject matter experts.Administered written and/or performance tests, coordinating time, place and notification in conjunction with clerical staff.… Show more Reviewed personnel requisitions and planned the resultant open competitive and promotional examinations, conferring with the involved departments and ensuring applicable Merit System guidelines are followed. Have constructed recruitment announcements, written tests, performance tests and oral interview plans as required, consulting with subject matter experts.Administered written and/or performance tests, coordinating time, place and notification in conjunction with clerical staff. Have responded to inquiries regarding various personnel matters (i.e., promotions, transfers, re employments, etc.) from departments and current as well as former employees. Coordinated activities related to special projects, such as Diversity Corner, Pontiac Student Co-op Program, United Way fund drive and savings bond program. Performed special recruitment efforts, such as representing the County at various career fairs. .Performed job audits and conducted salary grade reviews of specific positions Evaluates proposals and conducts research to determine appropriate justification and rationale for requests. Makes recommendations to supervision and prepares agenda items, resolutions, reports, and budget materials for Personnel Committee and full Board action.Developed and updated job descriptions for all County classes. Prepared and/or conducted salary and fringe benefit surveys of other public and private agencies to provide labor market comparisons for use in recommending general salary increases, specific salary ranges and/or fringe benefit changes. Show less

Responsible for moderately complex to more highly complex functions of public personnel/human resources work involved with the administration of the Oakland County Merit System. Have performed a variety of activities related to the following areas: diversity program development, recruitment and selection of applicants for job openings, implementation of examination processes, preparation of budget and Personnel Committee agenda items, position classification, salary/wage surveys, job audits… Show more Responsible for moderately complex to more highly complex functions of public personnel/human resources work involved with the administration of the Oakland County Merit System. Have performed a variety of activities related to the following areas: diversity program development, recruitment and selection of applicants for job openings, implementation of examination processes, preparation of budget and Personnel Committee agenda items, position classification, salary/wage surveys, job audits, and special projects and reports as assigned. Have conducted educational workshops and planned, developed and implemented various special events and other activities. Have also planned developed and implemented diversity programs and projects that were designed to create an understanding of diversity and inclusion within the workplace including Diversity Conferences, Diversity Career Fairs/Job Expos, Diversity Forums and Diversity Award Luncheons. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESHave planned, developed and coordinated monthly and annual events for Oakland County Employment Diversity Council. Events include annual Diversity Job Expos, annual Diversity Conferences and Awards Luncheons, and annual Diversity Forums. Have also planned developed monthly Diversity Educational Forum series and prepared press releases, flyers, posters, banners and other event material. In addition to the above I recently completed process of working with consultant in development of organization website. I am the current chairperson of this organization.Performed special recruitment efforts, such as representing the County at various career fairs. Have assisted with training programs for County employees and conducted employment information sessions for the public when needed. Show less

Plan, develop and implement programs and projects that are designed to help youth and adults reach their full potential.

Counselor for Juvenile First Offenders

Perform duties of professional basketball player including working within the framework of team.