Joseph Thiry Email & Phone Number

West Michigan Works! Business Solutions work with employers within industry sectors such as manufacturing, information technology and health care, to develop in-depth expertise on a specific industry and identify common talent needs and trends. We maintain partnerships with regional economic development agencies and educational institutions to provide the most comprehensive solution to your current and future employment demands. My team works on regional initiatives including Labor… Show more West Michigan Works! Business Solutions work with employers within industry sectors such as manufacturing, information technology and health care, to develop in-depth expertise on a specific industry and identify common talent needs and trends. We maintain partnerships with regional economic development agencies and educational institutions to provide the most comprehensive solution to your current and future employment demands. My team works on regional initiatives including Labor Market Information, Youth Work Experiences, and Industry Talent Councils (sector strategies).To learn more on how to be part of the solution in building a stronger workforce today and tomorrow - follow our Industry Talent Council Pages.Agribusiness Talent Council: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/agribusiness-talent-council/Construction Careers Council: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/construction-careers-council/Discover Manufacturing: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discover-manufacturing/West Michigan Health Careers Council: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/west-michigan-health-careers-council/West Michigan Tech Talent: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/west-michigan-tech-talent-council/ Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Led a team of Business Solutions Representatives(BSRs), who meet with and assist local employers on a daily basis with their talent needs. BSRs assist employers with employee recruitment, access to training reimbursement programs, apprenticeships, and much more. Accomplishments of the team included:-submitting over $5.5 million dollars of grant funding through the Going Pro Talent Fund in Kent County, leading to over $4 million dollars awarded to local companies-on boarding 7 new… Show more Led a team of Business Solutions Representatives(BSRs), who meet with and assist local employers on a daily basis with their talent needs. BSRs assist employers with employee recruitment, access to training reimbursement programs, apprenticeships, and much more. Accomplishments of the team included:-submitting over $5.5 million dollars of grant funding through the Going Pro Talent Fund in Kent County, leading to over $4 million dollars awarded to local companies-on boarding 7 new team members-implementation of Grand Rapids Job Fair, serving over 30 employers on a monthly basis Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Worked specifically with IT employers in West Michigan to help recruit and retain qualified talent and up skill their existing workforce through state and federal training grants. Accomplishments include:-leading IT sector at MiCareerQuest, a one day career exploration event for over 9000 middle and high school students. -expanding training reimbursement grant program usage in West MIchigan's technology sector from $5000 in 2016 to $500,000 in 2018Director of West Michigan Tech… Show more Worked specifically with IT employers in West Michigan to help recruit and retain qualified talent and up skill their existing workforce through state and federal training grants. Accomplishments include:-leading IT sector at MiCareerQuest, a one day career exploration event for over 9000 middle and high school students. -expanding training reimbursement grant program usage in West MIchigan's technology sector from $5000 in 2016 to $500,000 in 2018Director of West Michigan Tech Talent(WMTT)-WMTT is a volunteer organization dedicated to help grow, develop, recruit and retain top IT talent in West MichiganAccomplishments include:West Michigan Hour of Code Initiatives - organizing and leading hands on activities for 3rd - 5th grade students. The program has grown from 23 industry professionals and 1000 students in 2017 to 63 mentors leading nearly 2500 students in 2018. West Michigan Women in Tech Video - creation of a community based video encouraging women and girls to pursue careers in technology, offering information on local resources Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Responsible for training and development of all onsite property employees including: Property Management Software and Systems Training, New Hire Training, Safety Training, and Fair Housing Training.• Coordinate with all departments at Support Center to ensure proper training.• Assist property staff with operations issues and questions. • Work with advisory group and assisted Property Support Manager with operations policies.• Edited and updated Eenhoorn Best Practice Manual to… Show more • Responsible for training and development of all onsite property employees including: Property Management Software and Systems Training, New Hire Training, Safety Training, and Fair Housing Training.• Coordinate with all departments at Support Center to ensure proper training.• Assist property staff with operations issues and questions. • Work with advisory group and assisted Property Support Manager with operations policies.• Edited and updated Eenhoorn Best Practice Manual to include most recent policies and procedures.• Created new training program for new hires including a training checklist and online eUniversity platform.• Successfully rolled out new leasing software training to over 20 properties within first two months of employment.• Achieved 96% Safety Training completion for all Eenhoorn employees.• Review of 3rd party systems used by property staff.• Compliance/Tax Credit experience, acting as a backup to current compliance manager. Show less

Connecticut, Texas, North Carolina

Compliance CoordinatorPridestaff Austin, TX Monitored and organized property paperwork for local nonprofit agency.Created new organization system for all property paperwork and contract documents.Reviewed contracts, leases, manuals and checklists to ensure organization was compliant to accrediting body.Sales ConsultantBest Buy… Show more Compliance CoordinatorPridestaff Austin, TX Monitored and organized property paperwork for local nonprofit agency.Created new organization system for all property paperwork and contract documents.Reviewed contracts, leases, manuals and checklists to ensure organization was compliant to accrediting body.Sales ConsultantBest Buy North Haven, CT Conducted face to face sales with a diverse range of customers.Consistently achieved company recommended sales numbers as temporary employee. Trained new temporary employees during holiday hiring.Gained industry knowledge in retail environment.VolunteerJuvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Hamden,CT Assisted the development manager in fundraising event. Coordinated volunteers before, during and after event. Contacted potential donors through phone calls, email, and mailings.Secured gifts from corporate sponsors for fundraising events. Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Assisted Director of Career Services in operation of Career Services department, including: career counseling for current students and graduates (resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies), developing job leads through internet prospecting, cold calls and client visits, maintaining relationships with internal and external customers, and documenting graduate success. Consistently achieved and maintained yearly in field employment goals for cohorts averaging 120… Show more Assisted Director of Career Services in operation of Career Services department, including: career counseling for current students and graduates (resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies), developing job leads through internet prospecting, cold calls and client visits, maintaining relationships with internal and external customers, and documenting graduate success. Consistently achieved and maintained yearly in field employment goals for cohorts averaging 120 students. Specialized projects included: job fairs, on campus employer hiring events, off campus employer visits, and networking events. Show less

Taught associate level Business and Professionalism courses, major topics included: marketing, management, resume writing, interview skills/mock interviews, and portfoio assembly.

Rotated throughout management trainee program with six month positions in Student Recruitment, Financial Aid, Registration, and Career Services.Recruited new students through cold calls and face to face visits.Served as Interim Registrar upon the exit of the previous Registrar, responsible for creating student schedules, evaluating student transcript and processing student and instructor requests.Provided students with job opening database updates, career counseling, professional… Show more Rotated throughout management trainee program with six month positions in Student Recruitment, Financial Aid, Registration, and Career Services.Recruited new students through cold calls and face to face visits.Served as Interim Registrar upon the exit of the previous Registrar, responsible for creating student schedules, evaluating student transcript and processing student and instructor requests.Provided students with job opening database updates, career counseling, professional resume writing and mock interview trials. Show less

Assisted in research project for faculty publication.Teaching support related activities at undergraduate level.

Masters Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor'S, Business Administration And History

Activities and Societies: Jazz Band Baseball Team