Kelly F Allen Email & Phone Number

New Port Richey, Fl, Us

Salem, Oregon, United States

• Provide customized one-on-one conversation to customers; review, assist with, or conduct basic registration; gather necessary information to determine customer needs.• Provide referrals to community resources and supportive service agencies for needed services and/or technical assistance as appropriate Interview a high volume of job seekers; determine job seeker's transferable skills, interests, and employment goals. • Identify barriers to successful job search and explore possible solutions to remove the barriers.• Assist with application processes, documentation, and effective interviewing techniques.• Gain and maintain familiarity with local employment needs in order to provide relevant job search support and assistance to jobseekers.• Make work-based opportunities available to customers in accordance with local area plans and investment strategies.Resume and Cover Letter development (Individual appointments)• Customizing Resumes and Cover Letters • Company research, including finding the key contacts, learning the company mission statement, company history and community outreach, etc.Coaching on use of online tools for networking/ job search including: (Individual appointments to provide assistance)• Online job search sites (LinkedIn, Indeed, Craigslist, etc.)• Social media (online presence)Training on Interview Preparation including:• Preparation before the interview• Appropriate Attire• Questions to be Prepared to Answer• Questions to Ask• Salary Negotiation• Follow Up (Thank-You Notes)• Informational InterviewsAssessments – Utilize assessments to gain clarity on Career Values, Motivated Skills, Personal Style and Occupational Interests using various tools such as Career One Stop, CIS and O-Net Online assessments.Prepare and assist in meeting Participant financial needs by reviewing and approving payments for Supportive Services, including tuition scholarships, tools, uniforms and clothes, etc.

Escondido, Ca

*** Please also see Projects section of my profile for Tribal TANF Achievements ***Conduct intake interviews with participants to determine their qualifications and preparedness for employment and to develop a formal Career Plan.Resume and Cover Letter development (Individual appointments)• Customizing Resumes and Cover Letters • Company research, including finding the key contacts, learning the company mission statement, company history and community outreach, etc.Training on use of online tools for networking/ job search including: (Individual appointments to provide assistance)• Online job search sites (LinkedIn, Indeed, Craigslist, etc.)• Social media (online presence)Training on Interview Preparation including:• Preparation before the interview• Appropriate Attire• Questions to be Prepared to Answer• Questions to Ask• Salary Negotiation• Follow Up (Thank-You Notes)• Informational InterviewsWorkshop/Seminars:• Resume Writing• Cover Letters• Interviewing SkillsAssessments – Utilize assessments to gain clarity on Career Values, Motivated Skills, Personal Style and Occupational Interests using various tools such as Richard Knowdell’s Card Sort exercises, O-Net Online assessments, etc.Job Lead Sharing – Sharing job leads with groups and specific targeted individuals to find best employer/candidate match and provide individual preparation to support successful interview and follow through.Employment Verification – Follow up with candidates and employers to obtain Employment Verification and to track candidate successes, retention as well as nurturing future candidate opportunitiesMaintain strict confidentiality of all facts of programs and client records. Maintain accurate and detailed records, produce periodic reports on activities, generate correspondence, and maintain a filing system consistent with generally accepted practices.Act as liaison and coordinator of activities between Urban TANF and other agencies.

San Diego, Ca

• Conduct seminars and workshops on “Writing a Technical Resume”, “Job Search Strategies”, “Interviewing Skills”, “Effectively Working a Career Fair”, etc.• Work individually with students on effective resume and cover letter preparation.• Successfully educate and train students and alumni on Internet job search techniques, including posting resumes and cover letters to job search sites, utilizing social networking media, managing online job alerts, etc.• Visit employers to introduce California College Career Services.• Work closely with employers to discuss employment needs, considerations and qualification requirements.• Evaluate student/graduate candidate qualifications against employer requirements.• Counsel students and alumni in career goals and direction.• Actively participate in and contribute to Program Advisory Committee meetings with employers to discuss technology market trends and provide feedback on curriculum development.

Escondido, Ca

Developed effective Marketing strategy to increase awareness of and drive traffic to the city of Escondido. Developed a vision for both external and internal web-based content systems and oversaw the ongoing adoption of that vision. Explored, planned and developed new communications efforts as well as the voice for all aspects of promoting the City of Escondido online presence, including but not limited to making recommendations regarding the use and implementation of current and emerging social media outlets. Served as representative for various marketing endeavors within the online community, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, Google+, etc., by leading and managing the search engine optimization strategy to improve visibility of the City of Escondido via social media channels. • Managed multiple projects relating to the effective use of social media. Provided updates and reviews to management at various levels to educate and inform about social media activities, promotions, policies, the competition and achievements. • Evaluated and implemented social media policies and strategies for the company by working with selected social media agencies.• Actively engaged the social media industry, developing and proposing applicable solutions to key decision makers that address known and unknown needs furthering the presence of Escondido within the community of targeted visitors. • Represented Escondido CVB as a primary contact for selected advertising agencies for all issues pertaining to print ad and social media content and strategies. • Established analytics and benchmark that helps Management understand successes and failures of its efforts along with showing the performance against key performance indicators • Initiated method of providing on-going updates to content and media for various social media and web based solutions. • Enhanced return on investment and method to track improvement in results, utilizing SEO reports and internal tracking tools.

Joplin, Missouri Area

• As President of Eureka Screams!, LLC oversee and manage all aspects of Raycliff Attractions, including design and construction, product research and procurement, recruiting and personnel staffing, purchasing, marketing & advertising, sponsorship solicitation and operations.• Established recruiting and hiring program, including interviewing and selection, as well as establishing an employee handbook, SOP, training and safety manual and company policies.• Apply excellent people skills to oversee management of 40 personnel at Raycliff Manor, including makeup artists, security and actors, resulting in a cohesive, dedicated and motivated team.• Effectively execute property lease, property purchase, insurance and other contract negotiations.• Successfully negotiate and initiate all forms of marketing and advertising, including Internet, social network, radio, billboard, print and TV, and prepare media and marketing kits to solicit sponsorships.• Successfully developed and managed social media marketing campaign to include Facebook,Twitter, Myspace, etc.• Develop and execute high impact Press Releases and follow up with the press and media to accommodate interviews and appearances at news stations, magazines, newspapers, etc, with coverage of our events.• Conduct Haunted Attraction industry PowerPoint seminars and workshops on topics, including Marketing, Sponsorship, Safety, Team Recruiting, Hiring & Management and Business Plan Writing.

Eureka Springs, Ar

• As owner of TradeWinds themed room inn, oversee all aspects of operations, including accounting, marketing and advertising, Customer Service, public relations and property maintenance.• Run the front desk taking reservations, checking in guests, answering emails, and taking phone calls, providing information on pricing, accommodations, dining, theatre, shopping, galleries, etc.• Provide Outstanding Customer Service resulting in consistent business growth from repeat guests and guest referrals.• Utilize Quicken software to manage business financial accounts including projections, budgeting, expenses, profit & loss reports and tax reports.

La Mesa, Ca

• Conduct seminars and workshops on “Writing a Technical Resume”, “Job Search Strategies”, “Interviewing Skills”, “Effectively Working a Career Fair”, etc.• Work individually with students on effective resume and cover letter preparation.• Successfully educate and train students and alumni on Internet job search techniques, including posting resumes and cover letters to job search sites, utilizing social networking media, managing online job alerts, etc.• Visit employers to introduce Coleman College Career Placement.• Work closely with employers to discuss employment needs, considerations and qualification requirements.• Evaluate student/graduate candidate qualifications against employer requirements.• Counsel students and alumni in career goals and direction.• Actively participate in and contribute to Business Advisory Committee meetings with employers to discuss technology market trends and provide feedback on curriculum development.• Coordinate and conduct Career Fairs and Employer Showcase events and bring HR personnel and managers on site to conduct job search and industry related presentations.• Consistently maintained a graduate employment placement rate of 95%

Bachelor'S, Liberal Arts And Sciences, Communications Concentration, Magna Cum Laude, 3.98 Gpa

Associate Of Arts, Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, 4.0 Summa Cum Laude

Computer Applications & Network Technology, Magna Cum Laude, Gpa 3.98

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