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One Stop Operator, Workforce Development Department, AJCC System MOU of 31 Partners San Bernardino County.Assess the community and partner needs with an emphasis on employment services and develop a database of resources.Actively pursue new relationships and create strategic partnerships that support the mission of Goodwill Southern California and San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department.Establish MOU’s with organizations, which provides services transportation, financial literacy, childcare, housing, behavioral health, legal, education and other barriers to employment and retentionManage relationships with community-based organizations in order to refer job seekers for support services not offered by Goodwill Southern California.Design and lead activities, programs, forums and convening’s that will provide education and increase opportunities for Veterans, Neighbors Without Homes, Justice Involved, Youth/Young Adults, Individuals with Disabilities and other underserved populations.

Conducts industry assessments to link training resources meet industry and employers' needs.Develops and manages partnerships among business, education, workforce agencies, and Goodwill Southern California workforce career development, WIOA Youth Opportunity Program and CalFresh Education and Training.Explores innovative ways in which educators, business, government, and nonprofits collaborate to promote maximum training and employment outcomes.Establishes avenues for Goodwill Career Pathway Programs to aid job seekers in gaining industry-recognized credentials/certificates, employment, work based learning, and apprenticeship opportunities.Identifies partnership and funding opportunities to expand career pathway programs, wi.th Online Training Providers and Community Colleges Career Technical Education Trainings.Advocates to policy leaders and stakeholders to advance the use of career pathways.Researches and identifies education and training providers in the Inland Empire & Los Angeles region. Coordinates the development and implementation of career pathway programs across Goodwill Southern California Inland Empire. Collaborate with community colleges, training providers, businesses, public agencies, and other workforce system stakeholders. Case management to provide services to the CFET clients are participating in the Goodwill's Education and Training program. Meet weekly with clients/participants to set goals to increase their success in all areas of upskill in training to lead to employment. Represent Goodwill SOCAL Inland Empire in various collaborative relationships with colleges, training providers, consortiums, school officials, county liaisons and San Bernardino County community partner. Developed avenues for Goodwill programs to aid job seekers in gaining industry-recognized credentials/certificates, employment, and career advancement opportunities.

Emphasis on project and program management related to development of a region-wide health professions pipeline for Inland Empire and Southern California. Assisted with the implementation of work plans/project outcomes according to grantand agency commitments.Provided technical assistance training on workforce development, case management and employee outreach. Support Staff: Youth Support Specialists/Outreach Specialist/Interns in the implementation grant requirements.Led the coordination and implementation of other assigned projects by fosteringpartnerships between agencies and supporting long-term collaboration.Attended meetings and trainings sponsored by grant funders.Supervised and engaged interns in IHPC projects.

Organized programs and activities to recruit students for CalWorks Work Study program. Developed and maintained relationships with local employers.Supported CalWorks Work Study students through all the stages of their job placement experience.Tracked student placement information and meet job placement goals.Prepared statistical reports, evaluate data collected, and report on progress on the CalWorks program.Monitored CalWorks Student placements, funding, processing, data tracking, reporting associated with the program.

Career Technical Education, Teaching Credential Subjects-Finance Business, Education, Child Development and Family Services. Instructed of Job Search strategies and career guidance for students ROP/Career Technical Education classes.Designated Substitute Teacher for these Subjects: Business, Marketing, Finance, Medical Career, Emergency Medical Services, Digital Media, Technology, many courses in Career Technical Education, ROP Vocational Trainings.Prepared course materials, methods of instructions, and ensure the students comply with federal, state, and local regulations.Facilitated and moderated classroom activities and discussions.

Site Coordinator for the VITA program (Volunteer Position) Assist with branding of social media platforms for VITA SoCal Group, Los Angeles, CA starting in June 2015

Created brand awareness using social media platforms. Consulted with hiring managers on screening techniques, interviewing and provide support in coordination on recruiting efforts and staffing.Maintained partnerships at professional networks with regional employment market, trends and ensure competitiveness in hiring process,Represented company at conferences, expos, and promotes outstanding brand as an employer of choice.

Performed an administrative role in the Career Center, includes supervisory, planning recruitments and special events. Supervised the Federal Work-Study Program students, Trained 100+ Volunteers for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance IRS ProgramScheduled guest speakers from the local business community, government officials, community colleges, military services to present information to students at campus events. Chair of the Planning Committees: Annual Job Fairs, Veterans Job Fair, Health Fairs. Participated in Youth Career Connect Grant Committee, Business Advisory Boards, Council Occupational Education Accreditation team.Managed the Career Center job search database, Employment Verifications, provided high quality case management on student files for Accreditation Annual Reports. Assisted in COE data compilation for accreditation and grant requirements. Compiled COE reports,maintained records and accuracy of data. Developed presentation to train staff on specific career readiness, social media LinkedIn workshops materials, interviews, mock interview, online applications, social media networking. Planned training, career services events, hiring events, campus recruitments. Cultivated long-term relationships with the business community to develop career opportunities/job placement.Served on advisory boards, member of chamber of commerce.Conducted regular observations at school sites, provided feedback to the program manager.Managed the accounts on Facebook and LinkedIn Alumni on social media platforms for students, graduates.

Managed multiple community partners of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA/WIOA) programs, 6 school district contracts for Youth Programs and County Summer Youth Programs.Responsible for operational and personnel expenses of participating school counselors, secured written contracts, preparation of data for all required reports. Interpreted funding guidelines,implemented the appropriate agency policy and procedures. Provided written reports, recommendations regarding areas of weakness and corrective action required for program compliance Department of Labor guidelines. Met annual performance goals in accordance with Federal/State/County (WIOA) guidelines and regulations.Provided direct assistance on client service delivery issues.Maintained records and files of all community worksites including the San Gabriel Unified School District, and the cities of Alhambra, Bell, El Monte, Montebello, San Gabriel, Temple City. Monitored community partners on compliance with the LA County performance measures for the WIOA youth programs.Training & Development- Support with the operations and facilitation of on-going Staff Training Development meetingsResponsibilities in the county funded WIOA Los Angeles county programs determining eligibility, job development for the youth participants in the Youth Work Readiness and Summer Youth program.

Provided administrative support to Executive Directors, Vice Presidents, and Partners. Maintained clients' financial reports, database on Excel and Microsoft Outlook. Maintained timely written and verbal client correspondence and organized all vital client financial and business records.

Worked with housing managers and leaders in Los Angeles to meet the community needs, linked social services organizations, resources available within housing developments, and organized residents and build youth leadership programs. Compiled and updated community resource directories, managed community events, and promoted wellness and drug free environment in the government assisted housing. Planned the Youth Summit called “Rap and Chat” for 500 Inner City at Risk Youth with the Los Angeles County School districts.

MENTOR ProgramEPIC Summer Youth Employment Training Program Expansion ProjectMaintained correspondence for a statewide, multi-campus student communityservice project.Assisted the Executive Director in designing new student projects and preparing grant proposals.Organized the schedules and logistics for all statewide meetings, training,travels, and campus visitations.Recruited, interviewed, and signed up volunteers.Established and maintained relationships with organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services met performance guidelines. Served as coordinator to oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives of directors and senior management.

Coordinated campus wide events with Student Affairs, Community Services, Student Activities and Clubs. Provided leadership to the student body, coordinated campus activities, assisted with campus student organizations in building leadership. Served at Chair for events in Clubs/Organizations.