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Evanston, Illinois, United States

Develops and implements the Workforce Development program for the City of Evanston in partnership with external stakeholders such as community based organizations, local community colleges and school districts to cultivate workforce and economic development opportunities; and creates programs in collaboration with stakeholders to prepare the community for employment, education and business opportunities services.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As a member of the Exit Strategy Realty family, I am proud to be associated with a trusted and knowledgeable team committed to identifying each of our clients desires and partnering with them to meet their real estate goals.

Greater Chicago Area

Assist the Director of the unit in overall planning, coordination and implementation of activities and programs designed for the student constituency. Responsible in providing a full range of admission services and arranging recruitment/yielding events for prospective students. Responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing departmental summer immersion program/retreats for incoming freshmen students at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Design, project manage and launch the UIC Black Tech Scholars Program, co-curricular program that ensures professional and web development opportunities for underrepresented population of students in order to foster interest and representation in the tech sector. Program scholars have obtained paid internships/full time employment in tech sector through their participation in the program. Established corporate sponsorship with software design/consulting firm on behalf of mentioned program. Created and implemented a pilot collegiate preparatory program (Talented 25 Program) that served a cohort of 25 African American male high school students from Chicago Metropolitan Area. At the conclusion of the program, all participants graduated from their respective high schools and admitted to four-year institutions. Serve as a liaison to internal units and external organizations to establish partnerships with the department. Established partnership with 100 Black Men of Chicago to solidify classroom space and prospective applicants for their “Pathways to Success Program”, which provides opportunities for high school and college students to learn workforce readiness skills and receive an introduction to corporate careers and entrepreneurship. Co-chairs specialized committee composed of academic professionals, faculty, and community leaders devoted to the goal of increasing enrollment, retention and graduation rates of African American students at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Chicago, Il

Administered and developed curricula, instructional materials and assessment tools for the Boys Leadership Institute Program for primary grade level children and the African American Male Adolescent Initiative Program for adolescent males. Recruited, hired and supervised a staff of six academic instructors. Established and maintained relationships with public agencies, philanthropic organizations and private sector businesses to solicit monetary and in-kind support on behalf of the mentioned programs. Responsible for the budget management of the mentioned program

Provided developmentally disabled and mentally ill clients and their families assistance in obtaining public assistance (i.e. Social Security Insurance, Medicaid and Social Security Disability Insurance). Established inter-agency relationships with local school districts, non profit and public entities in order to facilitate adequate placement in residential, occupational or social program in behalf of the client. Conducted quarterly site visits to assure quality delivery of services.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Verified eligibility for public assistance (i.e. Social Security Insurance, Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance Needy Families). Made necessary referrals on behalf of clients to sustain adequate health care assistance, educational/ workforce development training programs and housing assistance. Established and maintained working relationships, respond to individuals in a timely manner and use independent judgment and initiative to access services. Worked collaboratively with different groups or services systems to identify coordinate and assure appropriate services. Ability to facilitate empowerment of individuals through promoting independence, self-determination, and creativity;

Master Of Arts (Ma), Social Administration

Bachelor'S Of Science, Psychology