Robin Martinez Email & Phone Number

I am a business focused professional, with several years experience developing, managing and overseeing projects related to Economic Development and Workforce Development. I am a highly motivated, natural leader who possess a high level of accountability and dedication. Over 14 years experience in program development according to Federal, State and Local guidelines.•Key member of the Sector Expansion Team’s (SET), Steering and Process Team planning committees. •Project Manager 2009 and 2010 Federal Economic Stimulus funds, Workforce Development (WD) received $4.1 million dollars for use toward wage subsidy and training program services. Developed goals and action plans to provide strategic investment services to the business community.•Interim Supervisor of the Sector Expansion Team - Established and monitored team goals, industry services, and day-to-day problem resolution to assure team progress was in alignment with funding expiration dates, spending goals, and overall program compliance. Monitored budget balances for 5 different funding streams •Developed, implemented and managed the Core Growth industry concept to support and prioritize services for sales tax generating businesses contributing directly to the City’s general funds.•Managed day-to-day operations of the Denver International Airport Employer Service office – served as single point of contact, consultant and liaison for OED business services. 2007 - 2009 •Event Planning and Coordination - designed, coordinated and hosted customized recruitments, industry job fairs, career fairs and large networking events for OED.•Acting Lead Trainer for Denver’s Division of Workforce Development, designed and trained employment readiness and computer classes to the general public job seekers.. Conducted staff trainings for new program implementation, to include curriculum writing and development. Designed employment readiness certification program. 2005 -2007Specialties: •Served as Workforce Investment Board staff representative 2009 - 2011•Chair of the DIA Business Advisory Council•Developed and implemented award winning 2010 Best Practice Workforce model - demand driven industry sector•Developed and led an industry sector partnership within Hospitality which resulted in an International Award of Excellence for 2010.•State Certified Supervisor and Department Head of Transition Services•Division of Youth Corrections Transition Program development

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  Metropolitan State University Of Denver