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Denver, CO, US

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Develop and maintain effective virtual adult learning resources for UX design, software engineering and data science learners delivered in a variety of modalities, including e-learning, instructor-led and blended.
• Innovate and create digital materials that align with employer and industry best-practices based on qualitative and quantitative data collected from Subject Matter Experts.
• Lead and support Employee Resource Group leadership team of 5 in order to support organization-wide focus for employees on professional development and employee support while ensuring positive work culture.
• Perform comparative and competitive analysis to ensure delivery of services is best in class; analyze and interpret research and feedback to evaluate program success, iterate on existing programming, and improve.
• Work alongside other disciplines to understand gaps in student knowledge related to tech industry standards and employment trends; adjust related content as needed to drive learning success metrics.
• Ensure accurate data collection and tracking for 70-100 student caseload in order to maintain data integrity and confirm information aligns with student, organizational, and employer goals.

• Develop and maintain effective virtual adult learning resources for UX design, software engineering and data science learners delivered in a variety of modalities, including e-learning, instructor-led and blended.
• Innovate and create digital materials that align with employer and industry best-practices based on qualitative and quantitative data collected from Subject Matter Experts.
• Work alongside other disciplines to understand gaps in student knowledge related to tech industry standards and employment trends; adjust related content as needed to drive learning success metrics.
• Ensure accurate data collection and tracking for 70-100 student caseload in order to maintain data integrity and confirm information aligns with student, organizational, and employer goals.
• Facilitate training opportunities in large and small group settings for 1-75+ learners.

Denver, CO

• Successfully coach students towards short and long-term goals and skill development opportunities necessary to help enhance program outcomes and meet yearly placement metrics.
• Act as liaison and coordinator for Employment Services volunteers: conduct outreach, schedule and facilitate mock interviews, submit student resumes for review.
• Coach participants on career pathways and strategies necessary to meet individual employment objectives: identify interests, goals, obstacles and required occupational qualifications.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for colleagues within the Employment Services department; collaborate with team and facilitate additional staff trainings to amplify program services.
• Ensure pertinent information is updated in CRM for accurate data collection and metric reporting.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Assisted participants through career search process: provided feedback on job search materials and skills, exposed participants to employer contacts and internship opportunities.
• Utilized excellent communication and relationship building skills to help participants find, secure and maintain successful and meaningful employment.
• Facilitated employment related curriculum and workshops for 5-25 adult learners on career planning and research, interview skills, resume development and cover letter writing.
• Led project management requirements for grant funded alumni engagement program focused on career advancement and new-hire support: successfully helped 25 clients retain employment.
• Created student training materials to reflect hiring standards and incorporate employer partner feedback.

• Appointed to Skillful Coaching CoP Advisory Board to provide coaching guidance and increase coaching community engagement and support for 200+ coaches across Colorado.
• Conducted web-based presentation for ~75 workforce employees focused on coaching best practices for the justice involved client; co-presented on de-escalation strategies for coaching professionals.

• Tailored high-quality resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profile packages to a wide variety of industries and job seekers with varying levels of educational and employment experience.
• Troubleshoot challenges presented by database to guarantee timely and satisfactory delivery of product.
• Implemented conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies and techniques to ensure a positive client experience and outcome, and guarantee return business.

Westminster, Colorado

• Taught a caseload of 60+ students how to effectively use office resources necessary to secure in-field employment related to experience and skill set.
• Researched and advised students on post-graduate job opportunities.
• Provided expertise and coaching in professional development; utilized web-based platforms to facilitate coaching and mentoring appointments.
• Utilized engaged coaching strategies to ensure success with student’s stated career goals; documented information and collected data.
• Assisted online students through innovative programming; evaluated their skills, interests and goals, and supported students throughout the duration of their job search.

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

• Increased placement census by 25% within one year.
• Motivated others through coaching and encouragement to achieve individualized behavioral and educational goals.
• Recruited and interviewed prospective clients while maintaining positive relationships with licensed foster homes and referring agencies.
• Conducted in-depth interviews and initial intakes with foster parents, foster children and adoptive families.
• Advocated for children and families within a variety of environments, including educational and legal settings.
• Organized and implemented ongoing training opportunities to assigned caseload and incoming client base.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Organized and implemented ongoing training opportunities to assigned caseload and incoming client base.
• Ensured youth's educational, physical, and emotional needs were adequately met.
• Acted as a liaison to local human service agencies and state level agencies.
• Conducted Structured Analysis Family Evaluations (SAFE): conducted interviews, collected information, and created reports based on findings.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Taught students to draw using structured, skill based learning.
• Assisted in developing foundational art skills and techniques.
• Mentored junior artists on their creative processes.
• Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
• Worked with an average of ten participants per class.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology/ Sociology

Activities and Societies: Central Michigan University Pom Squad, Co-Captain✔ Recipient of Psychology Academic Achievement Award ✔.

Certificate, Visual Design

Instructor led 8-week course covering the fundamental tools of visual communication design - typography, color, and layout. Includes the.