James Laurae Email & Phone Number

United States

• In my role as Economic Mobility Programs Operator, I provide statewide leadership for key workforce development program including WorkFirst (WF), Strategies for Success (SFS), and Basic Food, Employment & Training.
• Spearheaded statewide initiatives to improve service delivery for WF, SFS, and BFET programs, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for underrepresented populations.
• Successfully managed the strategic spend-down of grant funds, positioning the agency to request and secure additional funding in subsequent program years.
• Reduced team meetings by 25%, implementing strategies that increased productivity and allowed for more focused, outcome-driven efforts.
• Presented at the Workforce Washington Association (WWA) and International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) conferences on leveraging AI in workforce development to streamline services and improve outcomes.
• Volunteered for the ESD’s AI training development group, contributing to the design and implementation of cutting-edge tools and practices aimed at modernizing the workforce system.With a passion for innovation, I.

Washington, United States

At Thrive Life & Wellness Coaching, I help people explore alternative therapies but aren't sure where to start. I help people assess their challenges and determine which process is a good option for their situation, from fasting, breathwork, somatic expression, journeying, microdosing, and more to expanded states of consciousness for inner healing and.

Mount Vernon, Washington, United States

• Manage Employment Specialist team using a democratic, human-centered, and DEI approach to decisions, strategic planning, and development of staff including hiring, training, delegation, disciplinary action, coaching.
• Manage WorkFirst and Foundational Community Supports grants including fiscal responsibility of $450K+, strategic and operational planning, and ensuring compliance with Commerce, Amerigroup, and CA’s policies and.
• Increased FCS Employment Program enrollment by 160% through outreach to targeted community partners
• Created a Standard Operating Procedures manual for the coordinator position within first 90 days of employment
• Manage, coordinate, and teach Life Skills, Work Pathways, and Financial Education classes
• Build and foster relationships with public, nonprofit, and for-profit employers, worksites, and community partners

Kirkland, WA

In this role, I helped students reach their educational and career goals by building relationships and being a liaison between students, college resources, and community resources. Each student has unique circumstances and individual struggles they face and are often unsure where or how to get support to help them succeed. I use my listening skills and my.

Greater Seattle Area

Lynnwood, WA

Under the Workforce Innovations Opportunity (WIOA) grant, I worked with a diverse workforce population from displaced workers, displaced homemakers, homeless and many more. My success in this role, like other roles, is attributed to my ability to build relationships with clients, community partners and employers. I actively listen to, use motivational.

Seattle

This role was part of the RISE pilot program where I worked closely with difficult-to-reach, underserved populations that typically "fall through the cracks" of traditional employment and training programs. Specifically, the RISE program was designed to assist people in experiencing significant barriers to employment including homelessness, mental health.

Marysville, WA

As Case Manager at Marysville JTE, my accomplishments illustrate my ability to help hard to reach individuals and maintain administrative responsibilities. I conducted assessments of students to determine barriers to employment and skill deficiencies. Subsequently, I worked with students helping them problem solve, removing barriers and guiding future.

Woodinville, WA

Work with the University of Washington and surrounding Seattle community to assist homeless college students to pursue their academic dreams. Plan and organize fundraising events. Implement awareness and prevention education at universities, community colleges and high schools in King and Snohomish counties. Provide care packages to disadvantaged students.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Worked as a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Technician. Explained procedure and answered patient questions to reduce anxiety. Collected, documented, and reviewed patient intake forms and histories, and relayed important information to supervising clinicians. Calibrated TMS equipment for optimal use. Recorded observations and baseline measurements.

Woodinville, WA

Manage a crew of 1 to 3 movers while providing exceptional customer service and safely move, pack and unpack customer belongings. Greet the customer upon arriving at the specified location and complete a walk-through of the premises. Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing; comfortably interface with the customer. Assist with truck.

Lynnwood, WA

Developed buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers; suggesting trade-ins; meeting prospects at community activities; greeting drop-ins; responding to inquiries; recommending sales campaigns and promotions. Determine the needs of the customer by listening and asking questions. Perform walk-around with customer and demonstrate features of.

Everett, WA

Responsible for managing the daily operations of the restaurant, including the selection, development and performance of employees. Oversee the inventory and ordering of food and supplies, optimize profits and ensure that guests are satisfied with their dining experience. Organize marketing campaigns for drivers to drop door hangers off at preselected.

Lynnwood, WA

Quickly excelled through the Manager in Training Program and promoted to Second Assistant Manager. Responsibilities included opening and closing operations, in store marketing, merchandising, returns, daily accounting, team leading and task delegation.

Shoreline, WA

Responsibilities included loading and unloading of freight and customer vehicles, inventory and stocking, delivery and exceptional customer service.

Monroe, WA

Responsibilities included food preparations, opening and closing operations, employee training, preparing in-store and delivery orders, and customer service.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Theta Honor Society Psi Chi Honor Society in PsychologyDean’s list commendation for academic.

Associate Of Arts, General Studies, 3.87

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society International Student Services Conversation Partner Program Trident Transfer.

General Studies, 2.4