Giovanni Berdejo Email & Phone Number

Irvine, California, United States

In my new role as Program Manager for UpSkill OC at United Way OC, I am proud to continue my commitment to empowering veterans and underemployed individuals in Orange County. By focusing on workforce development, career readiness, and connecting participants with meaningful employment opportunities, I aim to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. Collaborating with a dedicated team, community partners, and corporate leaders, I am driven to create pathways that foster financial stability… Show more In my new role as Program Manager for UpSkill OC at United Way OC, I am proud to continue my commitment to empowering veterans and underemployed individuals in Orange County. By focusing on workforce development, career readiness, and connecting participants with meaningful employment opportunities, I aim to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. Collaborating with a dedicated team, community partners, and corporate leaders, I am driven to create pathways that foster financial stability and long-term success for our local communities.• Lead and manage the UpSkill OC program, overseeing all operational and programmatic aspects• Track and report on participant activities, progress, and results• Supervise Upskill OC internal staff and contracted partners• Develop and manage nonprofit referral network and corporate partnerships/career pathways• Stay informed on best practice models and labor market trends• Firm understanding of the social, economic, and political landscape of Orange County• Work with OCUW internal teams to ensure that program marketing, evaluation, and fundraisingefforts are effective and efficient• Serve as OCUW’s representative at various committees, collaboratives, and communitymeetings• Support in the production of grant proposals and manage grant contracts to ensure alldeliverables and reporting requirements are met• Maintain up-to-date and accurate files, reports, and budgets• Present on the outcomes of UpSkill OC at various events, conferences, and meetings• Participate as a member of the United for Financial Security team and perform other tasks asassigned Show less

Fullerton, California, United States

- Provides review and guidance of veteran and military-connected students' academic and class records as related to state and federal education benefits including, but not limited to Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill, Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 35 - Dependent Education Benefits, Chapter 1606 - MBIG Selective Reserve, as well as Chapter 31 - Veteran Readiness & Employment, and CalVet Fee Waivers. - Review student academic records and evaluate Titan Degree Audit (TDA) to determine… Show more - Provides review and guidance of veteran and military-connected students' academic and class records as related to state and federal education benefits including, but not limited to Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill, Chapter 33 - Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 35 - Dependent Education Benefits, Chapter 1606 - MBIG Selective Reserve, as well as Chapter 31 - Veteran Readiness & Employment, and CalVet Fee Waivers. - Review student academic records and evaluate Titan Degree Audit (TDA) to determine course applicability to degree requirements including general education, pager, concentration, minor, residency, and elective unit needs. Pre-approved potential transfer course applicability to degree requirements before students take a course at another campus for the "Parent Letter" (e.g. CSUF is the "parent" quotation institution).- Responds directly to in-person, phone, and email student inquiries, request memos for course exceptions from department advisers, and issue parent/primary school letters to community colleges for certification of enrolled courses. - Advising services include transcript evaluation, preadmission course pattern recommendation, and major preparation advisement. - Interview, certify, and follow up of new, transfer, and continuing students who are receiving VA educational benefits in attendance at CSUF. Maintain Enrollment Manager database. Monitor and certify veterans and dependents of veterans who are eligible for benefits to the Department of Veterans Affairs according to federal and state regulations. - Create and maintain individual student files.- Develop, compile, and process all data and information regarding to VA benefits and certification, federal and state compliance audits; student engagement, retention, and graduation; high impact practices; student employment, and any other reporting as necessary. - Conducts certification related training for student employees. Coordinate veteran and military education benefit-related workshops. Show less

Fullerton, California, United States

My mission is to prepare the CSUF student Veteran and military connected student population for the workforce. I am able to accomplish this through specialized workforce development workshops, one-on-one career guidance and facilitating career fairs. Through my time at CSUF I have been able to establish a network of industry leaders, non-profits and government agencies that all have the same mission as I; supporting the veteran community. - Oversees the VetForward program by providing… Show more My mission is to prepare the CSUF student Veteran and military connected student population for the workforce. I am able to accomplish this through specialized workforce development workshops, one-on-one career guidance and facilitating career fairs. Through my time at CSUF I have been able to establish a network of industry leaders, non-profits and government agencies that all have the same mission as I; supporting the veteran community. - Oversees the VetForward program by providing career-related guidance and mentorship- Plans, develops, and hosts employment-related events and programs to include: job fairs, employment seminars, and site visits to companies/organizations interested in hiring military-connected students - Manages Customer Relations Management software to track student - employer outcomes- Provides Veteran students job search skills training, professional development for job placement, Labor Market Information (LMI) and career exploration- Participates in center events to promote community and organizational culture- Processes procurement requests for events and workshops- Instructs students on cover letter design, resume, salary negotiations, career readiness and networking- Develops business relations with local and international employers- Ensures the safety and wellbeing of all students- Engages in community and employer outreach- Recruits Veterans for local and international employment opportunities- Networks with employers, government agencies, non-government organizations and non-profits to coordinate resources and services for Veteran community Show less

Garden Grove, California, United States

As the operator of an American Job Center of California, I had the honor of empowering our local communities through workforce development. Using federal grant based funding, our teams of partners were able to assist the local community of Orange County through job skill development, case management, job training, job placement and career fairs. I've been able to partner with local and international employers, non-profits, state agencies and non-government agencies with the sole purpose of… Show more As the operator of an American Job Center of California, I had the honor of empowering our local communities through workforce development. Using federal grant based funding, our teams of partners were able to assist the local community of Orange County through job skill development, case management, job training, job placement and career fairs. I've been able to partner with local and international employers, non-profits, state agencies and non-government agencies with the sole purpose of providing the skills and tools to enhance the workforce of the Orange County area. - Provides program leadership and staff management- Oversee the disbursement of federal grant monies known as Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)- Is responsible for performance outcomes, program development, and community engagement- Collaborates directly with all Workforce Solutions Center partners- Ensures proper coordination between America Works of California, Inc. and service providers- Coordinates with Title I Career Services providers for all business services- Manage daily activities between all program partners, job developers and resource coordinators- Maintains and enforces policies- Facilitate career and resource fairs - Arranges center services through third party contractors and vendors- Oversees and coordinates all events occurring at the Workforce Solutions Centers- Manages budgets, procurements, invoicing and expense reports- Reviews quality assurance analytics- Negotiates contracts with vendors and contractors- Liaison between IT contractors and service providers - Communicates and reports to the Orange County Development Board- Reports directly to CEO, COO and CFO Show less

Garden Grove, California, United States

- Connect clients with local, non-profit and government resources in order to secure employment opportunities, through the OC One-Stop- Assist job seekers in resume development, job search and the acquisition of training programs- Lead training workshops for clients, job seekers and personnel- Creating, modifying and editing CalJOBS accounts, for new and returning clients. - Instructed and assisted clients with navigating CalJOBS system for employment search and enrollment of… Show more - Connect clients with local, non-profit and government resources in order to secure employment opportunities, through the OC One-Stop- Assist job seekers in resume development, job search and the acquisition of training programs- Lead training workshops for clients, job seekers and personnel- Creating, modifying and editing CalJOBS accounts, for new and returning clients. - Instructed and assisted clients with navigating CalJOBS system for employment search and enrollment of training workshops - Update, modify and create office policies, pertaining to staff and clients- Continually audited all aspects of the program requirements of the OC One-Stop Center Operator, Career Services, and Business Services at each location to ensure strict compliance- Train and ensure proper use of VOS Greeter system and other CRM software, among all One-Stop Operator and Career Services Provider staff, for the purposes of tracking client services, case file maintenance, and data reporting.- Managing and designing the reporting environment, including data sources- Develop reports and analysis- Generating reports from single or multiple systems- Troubleshooting the reporting database environment and reports- Evaluating changes and updates to source production systems- Providing technical expertise in data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing Show less

Anaheim, California

- Instruct students on the basic principles of business office administration and administrative technology through lectures, in class assignments, homework, quizzes and proctored exams- Manage student educational accounts to ensure progress towards graduation- Compile data reports on student grades, attendance and retention levels to Director of Education- Create, modify and add to student curriculum

Anaheim, California

- Update and maintain digital records for 9,000+ students through the school district’s data program (Aeries)- Manage, update, process and request the California English Language Development Test (CELDT) scores for 5,000+ students. Create and implement processes to identify and inform parents of student test dates through mail campaigns- Verify, create and update teacher-student account information through the Educator’s Data Management Systems (EADMS). - Produce report cards and… Show more - Update and maintain digital records for 9,000+ students through the school district’s data program (Aeries)- Manage, update, process and request the California English Language Development Test (CELDT) scores for 5,000+ students. Create and implement processes to identify and inform parents of student test dates through mail campaigns- Verify, create and update teacher-student account information through the Educator’s Data Management Systems (EADMS). - Produce report cards and grant teachers access to student data pools- Directed records for the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB). Notify parents of delinquent students and coordinate dates for board reviews with the Anaheim Police Department; as well as access and submit requested status reports for the Orange County District Attorney Show less

Los Angeles, California

Managed and trained 3 junior enlisted soldiers while deployed overseas and remotely managed 4 rear detachment soldiers Create and maintain a paper and electronic patient record database of 2,000+ medical records.Improved storage and re-coordination of information by creating and implementing new templates, forms, redesigned records system and creating data storage along with analysis spreadsheetsGather and maintain hospital statistics for patient medical evacuations, hospital… Show more Managed and trained 3 junior enlisted soldiers while deployed overseas and remotely managed 4 rear detachment soldiers Create and maintain a paper and electronic patient record database of 2,000+ medical records.Improved storage and re-coordination of information by creating and implementing new templates, forms, redesigned records system and creating data storage along with analysis spreadsheetsGather and maintain hospital statistics for patient medical evacuations, hospital stay, surgery types/hours and security scans. Increased hospital safety by utilizing, training and operating the Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment (HIIDE) biometrics system Show less

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Management Information Systems, General

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General