Our mission is to create space for meaningful conversation between east and west through American meals and lodging.We create space:In our schedules for those we don’t yet know.At our tables to share food and conversation.In our homes to welcome the traveler.In our minds to consider the world from a different perspective.In our hearts to love those who are like us and those who are not.We create space in two tangible ways: Open Tables and Open Rooms.Sojourn was founded by Jonathan Putnam and Bryan Fitz in Cleveland, Ohio. After getting to know a group of international students, we recognized that despite the best efforts of local universities, many international students find it difficult to form meaningful connections with the American public. Likewise, many Americans who desire to welcome and host foreign students are unsure how to connect with them. Sojourn Homestays was formed to bridge this gap and create space for life-changing relationships to form and grow through meals and lodging.

Successfully identify and recruit high performing employees to fill positions with Medina and Cuyahoga county businessesPartner with business managers to conduct needs analysis and design job descriptions for workforce optimization Interview and analyze candidates to assess qualifications utilizing competency evaluations and skill testingProvide employees with ongoing coaching to improve performanceCollaborate with supervisors to create incentives for increasing productivityTrack absenteeism and implement consistent disciplinary measures according company policy Work directly with supervisors to provide employees with counseling and assist management in conflict resolutionTerminate employees who fail to meet job requirements in accordance with State and Federal law and company policies

Creatively developed and launched programs for The University of Akron’s largest student organization to serve the physical, relational and spiritual needs of university students Defined training and development objectives and provided visionary leadership for instructional sessions, seminars and retreats to increase organizational effectivenessCoordinated multi-faceted campus recruiting efforts to increase membership including creating ad campaigns for print and online media Facilitated focus group discussions with students of diverse ethnicities, religious affiliations and orientations increasing an appreciation for diversity Provided one-on-one counseling to students regarding issues affecting their quality of life including conflict resolutionAssessed students’ interests for placement in volunteer positions within the organization including technical responsibilities