Linda Lane Email & Phone Number

Independence, Ky.

This position is a part of a team that provides guidance on career exploration and tools to uncover pathways to career success. The Navigator asssistists job seekers/career changers with accessing KCPL Job Central tools, community resources, and local labor market information. This includes helping patrons gather job history information, creating resumes, searching for jobs, practicing for interviews, assisting with LinkedIn profiles and using Stream Center tools. The Navigator also helps cover public service desks and may schedule instructors to teach job search skills classes.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

● Oversaw day-to-day operations of the Just Brew Coffee House, a small enterprise employing and training people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ● Created resources that empowered staff to take on leadership responsibilities, improve product quality, and customer service. ● Conducted strategic assessment of proposed new location, reporting viability findings to the board of directors, and saving the organization $100,000+.● Streamlined menu, eliminating waste, and reducing the cost of goods and services by 50%.

Cold Spring, Ky

Successfully managed a highly collaborative grant-funded project, partnering with the Northern Kentucky high schools, Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, NKY Chamber of Commerce, and other community partners.Lead College and Career Network, creating partnerships between schools and employers increasing internship and career opportunities for students. Oversaw K-Tech budget and reimbursement grant, facilitating spending and providing support to school districts to increase impact and ensure accountability. Created interest within the student bodies of NKCES schools and theirfamilies/caregivers regarding WBL opportunitiesWorked with pre-apprenticeship programs and coordinate work experience placements

Cold Spring, Ky

Designed, diversified, and delivered self-advocacy workshops to high school students with disabilities.Coorinated and led regional college and career fairs for students in 17 school districts. Conceptualized and brought about Transformation Nation, a dynamic summer camp experience fostering growth mindset, self-confidence, and teamwork. Created partnerships with high school administrators and faculty to provide individualized, targeted instruction based on student, classroom, and district needs.Conceptualized and brought about Transformation Nation, a dynamic summer camp experience fostering growth mindset, self-confidence, and teamwork. Drawing on collective talents, rallied team members to lead and support activities for Transformation Nation, increasing student engagement and elevating team moral.

Covington, Kentucky, United States

Pioneered and led the Pre-Vocational Skills Program, one of the first and highly sought-after high school transition programs in Northern Kentucky.Designed and administered review process to determine eligibility for students referred. Developed and facilitated relationships with vocational counselors, educators, and families to identify needs and develop strategies for successful transition. Created, implemented, and improved quarterly reports to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Launched Career Exploration program, recruiting businesses to host work-based learning experiences for students served.