Micharey Almanzar Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

•Coached and improved 17 first generation undergraduate students resumes through one-on-one meetings via zoom and google meets to help land career ready jobs

• Plan, direct, and evaluate all functions and activities of the YouthBuild Program.• Ensure integration of services including recruitment, orientation, education, case management and follow-up services• Distribute stipends and incentives to program candidates, maintain tracking spreadsheets of stipends and incentives, and reconcile tracking sheets with NMIC's Fiscal Department regularly.• Liaise with other department managers ensure a full integration of services, including Connections to Care and the Youth Hub• Conduct regular supervisory meetings and annual job performance appraisals for all personnel.•Participate in the selection, training, evaluation and direct supervision of YouthBuild staff• Set annual staff development and performance management goals, identify individual staff needs and ensure reasonable trainings, resources and supports are available to aid their professional growth• Plan and facilitate overall staff training through YouthBuild USA, WPTO and other organizations providing technical assistance, and promote staff involvement in relevant ongoing staff development• Attend program meetings and staff development events scheduled by the NYC YouthBuild Collaborative

Manhattan, Ny

•Manage caseload of young adults ages 17–24 pursuing their High School Equivalency Diplomas as assigned; meet with enrolled participants one-on-one to develop individual service plans, set goals and plan engagement in educational, internship, employment and occupational skills training programs•Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one meetings with participants to review progress towards stated goals and address participants’ needs and challenges; document weekly case notes in online system•Enter, update and maintain client records, including case notes, attendance data, services provided, placement information, etc., into all required databases•Connect participants to supportive services such as housing, food, and mental health•Facilitate life skills class weekly on subjects such as goal setting, time management, and self-care Impact: Advocated to General Assembly representatives at Albany Legislative Office for continuation of YouthBuild funding; completed “Conflict Resolution Training” provided by PASE and “Employment Strategies for Job Seekers with Criminal Histories” Training.

Brooklyn, Ny

•Served as first point of contact for up to 40 students and guests daily, directing visitors to appropriate office and counselor •Fielded up to 20 email and phone inquiries a day, rerouting to appropriate inbox or phone line of over 30 counselors

Manhattan, New York

•Reinforced appropriate behavior and procedures among a class of 10 children ages 1 to 3 by providing an explanation for proper conduct and avoiding negative language•Planned and co-facilitated 6 classes per day such as science, dramatic play, blocks and building, circle time, and messy art, including presenting focus skill to ensure all children are engaged and prepared for day

New York

•Personally contacted 100 high school students to ensure all students scheduled their placement tests, completed financial aid, and registered for orientation and class through email and one on one meetings •Co-facilitated 1 to 2 workshops monthly for 12 seniors regarding financial aid and college resources