Mark Schultz Email & Phone Number

St. Paul

• Train, and direct the overall work activities of staff to achieve program standards and to ensure consistent application of DEED program policies and procedures.• Assist with planning, design and management of the PROWD Grant Program within established budgets as so that the targeted customers receive high-quality services ensuring a seamless transition from prison to community• Coordinate program activities with BOP staff, CareerForce partners, education agencies, and community-based organizations to assist Justice Involved Individuals obtain training and employment.• Plan and direct the expansion of services for ex-offenders at all CareerForce Centers • Support the vision, mission, goals and initiatives of the DEED/ DOJ Grant Agreement• Review and evaluate individual work performance of staff • Train staff to ensure they have the knowledge and skills required to provide the best service to customers. • Perform all supervisory tasks in accordance with established Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action, non- harassment, and employee safety policies and procedures. • Plan and supervise the delivery of three DEED programs. • Provide Pre and Post Release workshops in four Federal Correctional Facilities, including vocational training, job placement and retention services provided at two Residential Reentry Centers (RRC’s) and CareerForce Center locations.• Plan and co-facilitate meetings with other state agencies, long-term and new community partners to form a multi-agency working advisory committee. • Regularly communicate with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) local office staff. • Provide written and/or verbal reports to DEED Management, Department of Justice, and Federal Bureau of Prisons. • Monitor budgets and adjust when necessary so programs operate within set budgets. • Meet with CareerForce Center partners and staff from education and community-based organizations to coordinate services for successful transition from prison to community.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Provide leadership, coaching and guidance in the areas of labor market data and job search training for the Department of Corrections EMPLOY and Reentry Teams• Develop, coordinate, and implement job search trainings for individuals from diverse backgrounds in five Minnesota Department of Corrections Facilities• Utilize effective time management by coordinating activities/scheduling with other Department of Corrections staff, such as case managers, transitions coordinators, and correctional officers and management • Remain knowledgeable and familiar with employment related issues that those with significant barriers to employment face• Demonstrate experience in all areas of employment including, but not limited to, skills identification, resume preparation, interviewing, business expectations, labor market data and major job categories• Monitor participant intakes, assist in determining goals and objectives and identify barriers and challenges that may impede participant success• Provide support in developing a plan of action to help participants achieve their goals• Administer assessments that gauge participants’ employment interest areas and barriers they may face (utilizing the Barriers to Employment Success Inventory)• Assign, review and provide feedback on assignments based on topics covered in the training classes• Create and maintain a program-specific database and track and maintain data on participant activities, referrals, and service delivery outcomes• Monitor monthly progress reports, provide necessary follow-up, and enter required data into the electronic data storage system• Collect, organize, and analyze incarcerated individuals’ data to determine eligibility based on program criteria• Draft literature to market the EMPLOY Program to incarcerated individuals and Department of Corrections staff, state agencies, non-profit organizations, and communities.• Utilize effective verbal and nonverbal communication with the correctional population

Winona Careerforce Center

• Maintain expertise in labor market information for justice involved populations• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, Workforce Development Boards, and other community and educational partners/stakeholders to determine data needs and ensure timely project completion• Assist Workforce Development Boards in the development and implementation of local plans by providing state, regional and local labor market information and interpretation• Promote new data tools and research to bring awareness to various organizations and stakeholders• Maintain organized spreadsheets, files, and documents to manage large workloads and prioritize to ensure projects and data requests are completed in a timely and efficient manner• Regularly monitor information about the national, state and local business and economic situation(s)• Work in a team environment to develop new products or services that have state or regional implications and can be replicated across the state• Develop project work plans for products and services to be offered in all regions• Serve as an expert resource to CareerForce Centers, Workforce Investment Boards and partner agencies on state and regional economies and markets• Meet with DEED staff and regional partners in education and economic development to determine research and information resources needs and pursue appropriate responses• Conduct labor market information training sessions to a diverse range of audiences• Develop and give presentations at events such as conferences, trainings, and meetings, and decide whether explanatory or supplementary information should be included • Conduct original research and analysis needed for reports – develop a work plan, organize specialized data collection, analyze and test results, and document processes and implications• Engage in cross-training activities identified by professional need/interest or as requested by DEED management

Winona Careerforce Center

• Advise clients wishing to attend college on academic programs and subsequent career paths• Organize and manage casework for up to 200 clients in 4 employment programs• Provide career, educational, and employment counseling to clients and universal customers• Co-facilitate the Creative Job Search seminar bi-weekly• Create and present workshops on various topics related to employment• Assist with resume and cover letter preparation for clients and customers• Integrate and synchronize activities and processes with other programs, projects, and initiatives • Monitor labor market to create employment opportunities for participants• Assist clients with accessing services and resources within service area and external organizations• Effectively work and communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient and timely client and customer service• Collaborate with WIA certified educational institutions to provide training and education for clients• Provide services for 50 participants under an National Emergency Grant • Maintain and update the WorkForce Center social media sites weekly• Instruct beginner and intermediate computer classes for customers• Set-up paid work experiences as needed for public assistance clients• Communicate regularly with Department of Human Service Staff regarding MFIP and DWP referrals• Maintain monthly contact and provide job leads for clients to ensure needs are being met and necessary services are provided• Write detailed casenotes regarding all interaction, activities, and communication with clientsPresentations Delivered:• Getting Noticed: Selling Your Self Using Employment Portfolios• Creative Job Search• Professionalism in the Workplace• How to Keep a Job• Problem Solving• Skills Identification• Finding a Job When Your Past is ‘Not So Hot’• Workforce Generations• Enhancing Your Knowledge and Networks: Researching a Company

Winona Careerforce Center - Winona, Mn

• Assist individuals with criminal convictions regarding employment barriers and opportunities• Refer individuals to community resources that can assist them with successful transitions and employment• Provide realistic job leads to individuals with prior criminal history• Present lectures on overcoming barriers and gaining employment to group probation sessions with the Department of Corrections• Meet one-on-one with individuals with criminal records to assess their needs in regards to employment• Collaborate and communicate with community resources and officials working with the CARE Program, Department of Human Services, Winona County Jail and Fresh Start Program to provide needed services and input• Maintain open communication with local law enforcement center regarding jail resident activity at the Workforce Center• Assess barriers and provide suggestions for alleviation or remedy• Facilitate weekly workshops on answering questions on criminal backgrounds on applications and during interviewsPresentations Delivered• Applied Sociology in Working with Ex-Offenders• Putting the “Ex” in Ex-Offender: Employment as a Critical Element in a Successful Transition• Barriers to Re-Entry for Ex-Offenders• Getting Back In the Game: Techniques to Assist Individuals with Criminal Records • Tax Credits and Federal Bonding: Hiring Incentives for Individuals with ‘Not-So-Hot’ Backgrounds• How to Find a Job When Your Past is “Not So Hot”

Winona, Mn

• Instructional planning, teaching/facilitation and learning in the areas of Sociology and Criminal Justice• Apply real-life situations to course content to relate to students and increase learning and comprehension• Assess student performance using a combination of quizzes, tests, papers, and discussion • Maintain an accurate database of assignments and course grades• Revise and update material, assignments, and grades online for online classes• Respond to students’ email inquiries regarding course material• Address any student misconduct to the Dean for appropriate resolution• Design and modify curriculum to meet student and college needs• Interact and communicate with Advisory committee • Partner with fellow instructional staff using effective interpersonal relations and team member skills • Communicate with Dean and other Administrative Personnel to ensure proper and effective performance of duties• Maintain professional skills and credentialsCourses Taught: Introduction to Sociology, Serial Predators

Winona, Mn

• Collaborate and work effectively within a team to provide a safe environment for youth and staff, requiring effective monitoring and adherence to security protocol• Create and present group skills sessions for job skills, including skills identification, professionalism, employment portfolios, job applications/ resumes, and various job skills and techniques• Provide one-on-one sessions, utilizing active listening and providing insight to help residents through difficult situations• Convey information during daily group sessions on life skills, Victim Impact, True Thought, and Thinking 4 Change• Monitor youth inside and outside the building during community service• Communicate effectively, both written and orally, with colleagues and supervisors daily• Respond to crisis situations with effective and safe Non-violent Crisis Intervention techniques• Remain current on mandated certifications for First Aid/CPR/AED, Medication Management, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Winona, Mn

• Assist with care and safety of youth residents in 12-bed residential home• Write accurate case notes and incident reports• Transport residents to appointments, meetings, and off-ground activities• Coordinate with efforts of staff, probation agents, schools, and families to provide resident care• Communicate, written and orally, incidents and concerns with supervisors and staff daily• Administer medications as scheduled• Provide guidance as primary care staff for multiple residents• Consistently stayed current on mandated certifications for First Aid/CPR/AED, Medication Management, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Iowa City, Ia

• • Communicated course information and responded to student questions electronically and in person• Taught classes of up to 40 juniors and seniors for six semesters on ways to develop, maintain, and exploit their skills for job searches, resume preparation, interviews, and in the labor market • Assisted over 150 students in the preparation and revision of their resumes • Adapted to individual student career goals to help them prepare for the most efficient and successful job search and career • Researched and presented information on job and informational interview etiquette, job search resources and techniques, and web-page design• Graded papers by hand and using an online program (WebCT)• Maintained and updated grades and assignment information using Microsoft Excel and onlineLectures Delivered:• What to Do With Your Sociology Major: Capstone Seminar • The Importance of Editing: Capstone Seminar • Web Page Design”: Capstone Seminar • PowerPoint Design and Presentation: Capstone Seminar • Informational Interviews: Capstone Seminar • Employment Resources for Graduating Sociologists: Capstone Seminar

Iowa City, Ia

• Recorded and maintained accurate records for up to 40 students each semester• Researched, organized, and delivered over 40 lectures on multiple topics in sociology, criminology, and stratification• Revised and co-instructed the Department of Sociology Capstone Seminar for 6 semesters• Modified and conducted graduate student orientation for 3 academic years• Provided input and guidance as a member of the Undergraduate Committee and Resource Development Committee• Conducted collaborative and independent research in the areas of sociology, criminology, stratification, and social psychology• Acted as a liaison between students and faculty as a teaching assistant for multiple classes• Effectively managed time balancing responsibilities to the department, faculty, students, and volunteeringLectures Delivered:• The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (Irving Goffman): Sociological Theory • Mind, Self, and Society (G.H. Mead): Sociological Theory • Class, Status, and Party (Max Weber): Sociological Theory • Ethnomethodology (Garfinkel): Sociological Theory • Institutional Racism: Community and Urban Sociology • Social Control within the Prison: Deviance and Control • Politics, Employment, and Punishment: Causes, Formal Goals, and Unintended Consequences: Sociology of Criminal Punishment • What Really Happens Inside Prisons: A Discussion of Prison Interactions, Prisoner Deviance and Social Control: Criminology

Mcf-Stillwater - Bayport, Mn

• Ensured safety and security for up to1400 offenders and over 50 staff• Conveyed written and oral information about unit and facility activity to supervisors and co-workers daily• Maintained accurate and detailed records of daily activities and incidents• Organized and led structured movement of offenders throughout the institution• Collected, documented, and entered evidence for investigation• Responded to and maintained composure during security breaches and incidents• Conducted 4-16 security checks daily• Worked as part of the incident response squad weekly• Wrote detailed incident reports for all minor and major incidents within the facility• Maintained composure during stressful situations and incidents, including physical altercations, fires, and suicide attempts• Confiscated contraband during thorough cell searches

Master Of Arts, Sociology/Criminology

Activities and Societies: • American Society of Criminology • American Sociological Society • Midwest Sociological Society • Undergraduate.

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology/Corrections

Graduated Magna Cum Laude