Gary Hines Email & Phone Number

Greater Philadelphia Area

Gary Hines has over 30 years of Business Experience in Workforce Development, Education, Project Management and Program Development. The Gary Hines Consulting Group specializing in Career Services for Job Seekers- recent college graduates, mid-career professionals, over 50+ job seekers and those who want to have a better professional life. Gary is an educator at the college level and has trained corporate clients in a variety of workshops.Examples of the Career Management Process -Career analysis and evaluation Preliminary exercises and formal career assessments. Gain clarity on current situation, career assets and consistent themes. Determine areas of greatest contribution and opportunities for development. - Implementation of full search campaign Conduct informational discussions and structured networking meetings. Interview training and debriefing to improve performance. Track and measure contacts and follow-ups. Pursue secondary search methods, including recruiters and Internet “job boards.” Leverage all self-marketing resources, including premium tools. Evaluate and critique opportunities/offers. Negotiate for best “job fit” and compensation package. - On-going career coaching Accept best offer and assimilate into new position. Focus on “on-boarding,” while aligning with new company’s business priorities and culture. Establish professional credibility and develop productive relationships.

Greater Philadelphia Area

In this role I will managing a program for young students interested in Healthcare Careers from local high schools in Philadelphia. Our Bridge To Healthcare Employment is an initiative with the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Works, Temple University, 1199C and Temple University Healthcare Systems.

Blue Bell, Pa

• Engage local employers in partnerships for hiring and workforce development• Manage the “Job Ready, Willing, & Able Workforce Training Initiative” for MCCC • Manage and support students through training, certification and job placement• Oversee a budget of $150K• Produce workshops for “Office Assistant Certification Training”, emphasizing essential skills required for office assistants working in a contemporary office environment• Required to recruit, enroll, train, graduate and place 120 adult students over 36 monthsContact me for more information: ghines@mc3.edu or 215-619-7331

Blue Bell, Pa

My new role will involve working with local companies for incumbent worker training and developing workforce-related programs based on industry. Companies that are looking to improve productivity, bottom-line profit and continuous improvement in operations, should give me a call. Montgomery County Community College can provide customized training, on-the-job and in the classroom programs and other process and quality options for any organization. My focus will be on Manufacturing, Logistics and Transportation. Let's talk about taking your company to the next level.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Controlled a combined budget of $135K for various state and federal workforce initiatives• Educated low-income community members on financial literacy, income management, debt reduction, and benefits at the Financial Opportunity Center• Headed several education and training programs for participants in various programs at PEC• Managed service to EARN clients and community residents including a JSST Residential Advisor training program, job readiness and employment prepareness, and other locally -funded initiatives• Negotiated positions for 20 graduates of the training program in area housing facilities• Planned five information sessions for recruitment of potential students• Provided guidance and support for 30 students over a 12 month period• Supervised six full time staff members as teachers, counselors, job developers and coaches

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Advocated for, as well as managed, programs and initiatives for consulting work in business planning, leadership development, quality control, process improvement, STEM education, and lean manufacturing• Created a User’s Guide for Building Retrofit Systems and Programs for Energy-Efficiency in conjunction with the Department of Energy• Engaged over 300 students over six years in dialogue and demonstrations on technical career exploration• Established relationships with eight local colleges and universities for partnership development on grant proposals, support and dissemination of funds for career and education event• Managed a budget of $1.2M over five years for the Business Survey program• Organized four local Robotics competitions sponsored by the Department of Defense• Organized and maintained a team of 16 outreach professionals for the Department of Commerce Business Survey program in Pennsylvania• Provided support for design and development of 12 summer camps for Science and Engineering students• Partnered with over 50 local manufacturers in the Greater Philadelphia area for best practices, successes, and challenges in the industry• Worked with three education and workforce boards for Applied Engineering and Technology programs• Wrote three industry-related reports on the importance of Career and Technical Education

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Created programs and curriculum for ESL, literacy, and job readiness activities• Developed and designed a Professional Development Curriculum for 12 staff members on creating Job Portfolios• Directed and instructed over 80 adult students in Basic Literacy, Preparation for the GED exam and Job Search Strategies• Enhanced relationships with 15 local employers for apprenticeship and intern opportunities for our Building and Trades program• Established relationships with five middle schools in North Philadelphia’s Latino community for recruitment and resource distribution on career and education programs and services• Instructed adults on reading, writing, math, and computer literacy skills• Spearheaded first statewide Latino-based CareerLink center at Congreso• Supervised over 25 students in the successful completion of the GED exam• Worked with three local unions for plant tours, site visits, demonstrations and mentorship engagement

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Conducted and Approved courses and career guidance for over 40 incoming freshmen• Created over 20 workshops for ESL Practices for Advanced English Learners• Designed and published a textbook on Career Management for International Students• Instructed and taught over 100 students in for-credit Computer Office Applications• Monitored and Proctored over 85 test takers for various licensing programs in IT, Healthcare, Auto and the Legal industries• Performed three job assessments for both incumbent and new employees at one major chemical company• Planned and devised over 17 neighborhood resource centers for adult learning and job training• Produced two teacher guides for English as a Second Language (ESL) courses• Promoted corporate training, testing, and licenses for individuals and companies in IT, HR, leadership skills, and soft skills in both classroom and online settings• Provided support and compliance for over $1M in state and federal funds for localized training in basic skills and IT for for-profit companies• Set -up the Online Training and Testing Center as a new revenue source for the Center for Business and Industry• Partnered with over 20 local companies to do Corporate Training for office staff at the Online Training and Testing Center• Trained and received certification in the American College Test (ACT) workforce development program, including delivering profiles and assessments• Worked on over 20 education and training proposals• Worked with several education advocates and the state and local level for grant funding and collaborative proposal development

Master Of Science (Ms), Instructional Technology

Activities and Societies: Instructional Technology Education Group

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business Administration, Organizational Management

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