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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Saint Paul, Mn

• Responsible for spearheading and launching a brand new county/community workforce program• Coordinate client services across multiple local agencies to ensure state and federal compliance• Work with state, county, and nonprofit stakeholders to develop effective policies and procedures• Develop data management practices to on-board and maintain accurate client information

Saint Paul, Mn

• Provide customized career services - resume and cover letter crafting, counseling, LinkedIn, etc.• Work one-on-one with clients to establish career goals and assist them with career development• Teach clients the skills needed to achieve their goals so that they can pursue them on their own• Gain new clientele though marketing, social media promotion, and referrals from previous clients

Minneapolis, Mn

1 MONTH CONTRACT (3/2015, 3/2016, 3/2017, 3/2018)• Prepared youth participants with the necessary skills to be successful in professional careers• Planned and executed 6-hour training workshops while managing a classroom of over 30 youth• Led soft skill activities focused on communication, relationship building, and professionalism• Provided feedback and evaluated each participant on professionalism to determine placement

Minneapolis, Mn

SPRING CONTRACT• Acted as the main point of contact for interns via the STEP-UP Info phone line and email account• Troubleshot and resolved participant issues in real time to ensure efficient program operations• Managed operations including scheduling trainings, tracking attendance, and updating profiles• Supplied fluid communication to ensure a high quality experience for interns and employers

Minneapolis, Mn

• Assisted low-income clients develop the skills needed to achieve full time and stable employment• Designed and facilitated work-readiness seminars on job searching, interviewing, and much more• Analyzed career ambitions and developed comprehensive employment plans for 70+ individuals • Developed and instructed a 6-week long leadership and management training program

Saint Paul, Mn

SUMMER CONTRACT• Taught 2-hour professional development trainings, 3 days per week, to over 70 summer interns• Acted as job counselor to 26 interns by addressing professionalism and other workplace issues• Presented resources for career exploration, college guidance, and advised on career paths• Provided ongoing support and feedback to interns in order to foster professional growth

Minneapolis, Mn

SUMMER CONTRACT• Responsible for teaching employment skills curriculum to over 200 at-risk youth ages 14 to 21• Developed lessons on resume and cover letter crafting, money management, and technology• Provided advice and guidance regarding pathways to achieve career and college goals• Monitored and evaluated participants' progress; created lesson plans and materials; mentored

Rochester, Mn

• Responsible for administering services and coordinating over 200 clients in the Rochester area• Trained new team members on company operation, policy, and client management• Routinely spoke with clients in order to provided feedback to my supervisor and improve services• Trusted with confidential home access information for over 200 Rochester households

Rochester, Mn

• Helped high school students develop employment skills, apply for college, and plan their careers• Taught resume and cover letter crafting skills, interviewing techniques, and workplace etiquette• Assisted with college applications, essay development, and financial plans to pay for college• Developed teaching materials including handouts and templates in order to help students learn

Rochester, Mn

• Efficiently managed over 500 adult volunteers and 2,000 active Scouts in 7 Minnesota cities• Accountable for program development and implementation, marketing, and event planning• Recruited, trained, and coordinated volunteers in program operation and event staffing• Collaborated with office staff and volunteers in order to achieve established goals and deadlines

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

No longer pursuing Juris Doctor

Bachelor Of Arts, History & Management Studies

Activities and Societies: St. Olaf Leadership Scholarship, NCAA College Varsity Soccer Player, Volunteer Tour Guide