Jeff Lareau Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Downers Grove, Il

Work closely with all levels of employees, from entry level to C-Suite, internally and externally, to ensure the stewardship of partners and donors. Procure grants. Create story-based PowerPoints about our program and present them at trade shows and conferences across the US, as well as directly to potential funders and partners.

Downers Grove, Il

• Provide project management for CompTIA’s involvement in the Jobs Driven National Emergency Grant (2014-2016) and Disability Employment Initiative (2015-2017).• Communicate via email, phone, and in person with DCEO and all participating workforce locations to ensure all tasks are being completed in a timely and qualitative manner, while conducting constant stakeholder management• Created content for 19 info pages on Illinois Worknet’s JD NEG website, and provided updates when necessary• Develop and deliver IT specific presentations via webinar and in person to all participating JD NEG locations on topics such as IT assessments, IT resume writing, LinkedIn, employer outreach, and work based learning models• Deliver monthly labor market information for each of three participating workforce locations providing customized IT specific employment information• Manage purchase, delivery, and inventory of CertMaster study aids to enrolled job seekers at each location• Follow grant reporting schedules and procedures to maintain grant compliance with the State of Illinois. Also provide information and documentation during annual audit• Continued connection with DCEO and grant partners to assist in achieving successful outcomes• Successfully connected CompTIA members with local workforce centers to create partnerships for work based learning experience

Greater Chicago Area

• Coached students by conducting in-person and over-the-phone career counseling/advising sessions and resume reviews, while formulating realistic career goals via completion of an employment work plan• Kept in constant contact with technology recruiters and hiring managers, and match their needs with the appropriate students by using applicant tracking systems and resume databases• Created and presented hands-on workshops using Prezi and PowerPoint on career-oriented subjects, including Resume/Interviewing Techniques, LinkedIn, and the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)• Maintained and updated student database records in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, and resolve any career services ticket issues that clients generate• Wrote timely blog posts and articles for MicroTrain’s career search portal, TheProfessional.Me. (See Contact Info for a link to my career blog and profile page.)• Organized quarterly hiring events and job fairs to connect recruiters and employers to job seekers directly

Lisle, Illinois

• Assessed clients for training eligibility through the WIA grant for a variety of industries but focused primarily on IT, and wrote training vouchers for eligible clients while maintaining compliance with strict government regulations• Managed a diverse case load of 120 adult students at a time, and provided monthly contact to all clients while keeping track of contact info, career updates, and school progress in the CRM system• Administered assessment tests to candidates, including TABE and Valpar, to guage clients' strengths and weaknesses• Conducted weekly PowerPoint workshops on community resources, basic computer skills, networking, resume writing, and interviewing skills to aid clients in their job search• Assisted in facilitating on-site recruiting events, monthly job fairs, and weekly networking functions• Trained and mentored new counselors to ensure confidence and procedural uniformity amongst the staff• Built strong relationships with vocational schools, colleges, and employers in order to provide a strong and current informational network for coworkers and job seekers• Created a brand for each client individually to help them succeed in their job search• Coached clients in developing interviewing skills, networking skills, and negotiation skills• Maintained and followed Workforce Investment Act guidelines to ensure that all files were in compliance during frequent government monitoring

Lisle, Illinois

• Taught classes on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint using a combination of lecturing and hands-on presentation styles• Provided support and technical assistance to clients using PCs in the resource room, and helped troubleshoot issues relating to Windows XP, MS Office, and browser errors• Fielded clients’ questions in-person, on the phone, and through e-mail in a discreet and professional manner• Assured the confidentiality of client info in the Illinois Workforce Development System• Answered clients’ questions over the phone, and filled out all necessary government paperwork to assist them in navigating the WIA grant process• Assured that all clients’ information was securely logged into the CRM system (IWDS)

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Studied abroad at Hult's London campus from August 2012 to August 2013. Bloomberg Businessweek ranked Hult 21st internationally for MBA.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business Administration And Management, General

Music Theory And Composition

Took music theory/composition and general studies classes.

High School