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Chicago, IL, US

Greater Chicago Area

• Responsible for the employment and retention of Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Transitional Jobs residents; 100 more residents than previous years placed in subsidized employment
• Deliver ongoing career counseling through assessment of resident’s career goals, related experience and education using Individual Employment & Education Plans which increased placements from 17% to 92%
• Improved residents’ interview techniques and employment opportunities by executing mock interviews and resume editing; 76% of residents transitioned to unsubsidized employment
• Partners with FamilyWorks’ offices and residents’ employers; 50% of residentsretained employment for at least 90 days

Minnetonka, Minnesota

• Supervised a caseload of 20+ disabled adult clients by maintained client face-to-face contact through home, employer and office visits weekly
• Led county intakes with clients and social workers resulting in the development of employment plans
• Provided career coaching through supporting clients with resume building and professional etiquette
• Developed transportation training for clients with traumatic brain injuries

St. Paul, Minnesota

• Managed a caseload of 50+ clients for employment services and monthly Customer Service & Microsoft training classes
• Screened clients to ensure their talents are parallel with the needs of the employers and provided occasional check-ins with employers to ensure the client’s acquisition, growth, retention and transition goals were met
• Created employment and self-sufficiency goals and outcomes with clients by providing professional and personal development
• Developed relationships with employers and corporations through face to face interaction while representing the nonprofit

B.S., Sociology

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Black Empowerment; Student Alliance; Crew Team; Unite UST; Board of Trustees.

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