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Write for and manage Federal, state and private grants.

Austin, Minnesota

Area Manager for Rice & Steele County Oversee Career Planners in Dislocated Worker, MFIP, and Youth programsSpecialize in Employer & Community Outreach Research and review current open positions and employment trends in Mower County, Southeast Minnesota, and nationally. Foster relationships with local business stakeholders to improve placement and workforce potential in Mower County.Engage local education institutions on community workforce needs through committees, roundtables, and presentations. Council career seekers on job search techniques, resume writing, professional interviewing and other job search services as needed.

Austin, Minnesota, United States

Oversee the operations of 8 centers across 3 states.Review metrics and efficiencies of centers and individuals to ensure they are meeting and exceeding company expectations.Interview, hire and manage a team of 6-8 Operations Coordinators.Create internal training materials to be posted on company intranet.Conduct internal audits of centers in other states.

-Prepare & analyze schedules and project staffing needs in accordance with my local requirements and national needs. -Assist Center Manager with training & recruitment needs. - Verify billing, invoices and payroll reports & discrepancies

I supervised 20 - 40 employees in various production depts in union & nonunion facilities.

• Independently researched and compiled internal report on telecommuting possibilities and provided recommendations on how to incorporate such a program at the company.• Increased employee training and development offerings utilizing programs taught by the Red Cross.• Revised and updated internal review and disciplinary action forms used by management.