Judith Kinney Email & Phone Number

Provide assistance to individuals looking for a first, new, or additional position.Create and review resumes and cover letters Assist with locating employment opportunities Perform mock interviews and provide feedback Facilitate soft-skills trainings for local companies

Dayton, Ohio Area

Energetic and creative individual committed to increased service and satisfaction for our customers, i.e. businesses - job seekers - community members. Specialized in encouraging and sharing hope while maintaining professionalism and realism.Facilitated a minimum of 6 presentations per month covering employment related topics, tailoring each presentation to meet the needs of the particular audience. Continually updated curriculum to stay current with trends on resumes and interview tactics. Researched and developed additional presentations to be used with more specific groups.Scheduled and conducted one-on-one meetings with customers, covering topics such as job search; resume critique/review; mock interviews; skill assessment; and education.Assisted in all stages (planning through conclusion), of career, resource and education events hosted by OhioMeansJobs/Montgomery County (OMJ/MC). Represent the agency at various events throughout the community.

Interpret at conferences, meetings, classes, services and social events.Instructed sign language classes.

Marketed services of The Job Bank to businesses within region.Conducted research to locate businesses that may not be aware of services and funds for which they may be eligible.Worked with employers to assist with hiring needs and informed of additional resources.Coordinated mass recruitment events and assessment sessions.Attended business events throughout the area to keep abreast of the pulse of the region.Worked as part of a team to improve the Workforce Division to better serve our customers and encourage growth for staff.

Work with employers to assist with their hiring needs and inform of labor market information, tax incentives, etc.Recruit and pre-screen all applicants to ensure all applicants meet company criteria. Post position vacancies with office, on the internet and other local agencies.Compiles and tracks monthly statistics of recruitment announcements, applicant referrals, employment placement and customer/employer satisfaction. Coordinates mass recruitment events and assessment sessions.Conducts various testing to ensure applicants meet qualifications for positions. Interpret for Deaf and Hearing Impaired customers upon request. Graduate of the Montgomery County JFS Leadership Program

Managed active caseload database of up to 1,300 participants.Appropriately handled sensitive and confidential files.Developed and presented status reports measuring and illustrating OPTS/SWOP program effectiveness.Facilitated briefings with court officials, administrators and research firms.Successfully promoted job retention of non-custodial parents resulting in substantial increase in child support payments.Routinely collected, tracked and interpreted program amendments and participant information.Monitored weekly and monthly reports from contracted agencies on attendance and full participation.Acted as agency appointed advocate for non-custodial parents and ex-offenders with Montgomery County Courts, Prosecutor's Office and Child Support Enforcement Agency.Supervised participation in the OPTS/SWOP program and monitored support payments.

Associates Degree, Manual Communications

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Participated in all aspects of the Montgomery County Leadership Program Class III, including an agency wide event to promote Building.

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