Sam Samano Email & Phone Number

Everett, Washington, United States

Mission and VisionThe overarching goal of Workforce Snohomish's work is to underpin economic health and vitality in Snohomish County for both job seekers and businesses.MissionWorkforce Snohomish invests government and private funding to continuously increase the global competitiveness and prosperity of our businesses and workforce, to fill current and emerging jobs, and to provide full employment.Our investments are made through effective business, labor, educational, community-based, and service provider organizations for the opportunity, economic well-being, and benefit of our entire community.VisionWorkforce Snohomish will be a nationwide leader in providing a model system of universal access in which employers have access to a sustainable workforce, job candidates develop careers to achieve a living wage, and the community can build upon its economic health and vitality.

Snohomish County, Washington, United States

For the past 50 years, ChildStrive (formerly Little Red School House) has helped thousands of families imagine a different future for their children, by providing critically important family-centered programs. In each of our programs, ChildStrive families work one-on-one with a professionally trained home visitor who help identify learning opportunities in daily family routines such as bath time, mealtime, or during play; provide essential early childhood development information; and help set goals for the child and their family.

Lake Stevens , Wa

Everett Worksource

Everett Wa

As one of 2 Retention Specialists I have a critical role in support of an innovative $1.8 million dollar federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Trade Adjustment Act Program, respectively called The National Aviation Consortium (NAC) GrantThe Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center (WATR) NAC Retention Specialist is the primary contact and support person to assist students to successfully complete their certification program/s and become "Job Ready." If you are an individual interested in becoming certified in one our programs please send me an email for additional information or visit our website www.washingtonaerospace.com. Additional responsibilities include building, maintaining and growing relationships with aerospace and aviation employers for the Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center to effectively address the current workforce crisis and long term needs in filling skilled aviation and aerospace manufacturing positions.Please contact me if you are an Aerospace and/or Manufacturing Company in need of professionally trained and certified entry level Assembly, Electrical, Composite Technicians and Tooling Mechanics. We also offer assistance in filling your company’s Quality Assurance positions.

Greater Seattle Area

EEO Compliance Officer- Dragados-USA Seattle, WAMay 2011 to October 2013Responsible for the administration of the Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and Affirmative Action Policies. Coordination with Human Resources and recruitment compliance for the SR99 project to meet all Federal Highway (FHWA) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) rules and regulations. Recruitment of job candidates to meet contract required 15% apprenticeship and 50,000 hours of On the Job Training.Knowledge of WSDOT/FHWA requirements and implementation of processes.Coordination with WSDOT and subcontractor workshops.Responsible for complete packages to WSDOT in event of Compliance Review and preparing and reviewing correct paperwork with subcontractors’ packages in the Compliance Review.Coordination with Quarterly Audits performed on STP and Subcontractor files.Present issue, formulate recommended actions & escalates issues & non-compliance to HR Manager.Responsible for sending deficiency letters as need for incomplete EEO Paperwork.Collect, compile, analyze and prepare management reports for all HR compliance related data.Research coordination and implementation of all applicable prevailing wages and associated reporting and communication, both internally and externally. Stay current and maintain compliance on recent federal, state and local laws and monitor labor law updates for changes that affect HR.Administer the EEO/AA and Project Labor Agreement program/s for SR99 Project

Coordinate and arrange all partnership/work team meetings: schedule, logistics, plan with Chair, prepare materials, meeting reminders, participate and prepare and distribute minutes for all meetings.Attended business events through the Everett Chamber of Commerce to market all Workforce programs to businesses such as WorkSource and worker retraining.Recruit new partnership members as new stakeholders are identified or as needed to fill a vacant position.Overall coordination of grants consistent with the designed work plan.Monitored, evaluated and measured action plan implementation to ensure progress of Construction Advisory Committee.Prepare, maintain and submit all records and reports on partnership activities, budgets, outcome activity, or training manuals.Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet workforce needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.Research and analyze industry sectors workforce needs to determine program directions and goals.Speak to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies.Continually partner with Veterans, Apprenticeships, Community Colleges, Universities, and Technical Schools.

Responsible for providing re-employment services and guidance for individuals in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program.Facilitated pre-screening and career assessment workshops for over 200 individuals.Provided supportive and intensive services, determined eligibility for programs, administered and/or interpreted skills, interests, and aptitude tests, identifying and analyzed employment barriers with job seekers.Negotiated and developed training plans with learning institutions and community partners.Assisted job seekers to develop work strategies to reach their future career goals.

Responsible for utilizing my strong knowledge of community and businesses to deliver services for job seekers and provide employers with qualified candidates for employment.Coordinated with WIA Case managers in a team environment to assist a targeted population of clients with job placement resume and interview skillsDirectly assisted in the employment of over 100 clientsPartnered with Community Colleges, Universities, and Technical Schools and Community Based organizations.Marketed the program through participating in Community Organizations and Chambers. Built positive relationships in the Business community to build trust and partnerships for future job and training opportunities.Contacted employers to solicit orders for job vacancies, determined their requirements and recorded relevant data such as job descriptions and forwarded potential job opportunities to all case managers.

A human resources and marketing professional. Responsible for creating job opportunities for clients by researching, identifying and soliciting commitments from possible sources of employment. In addition to this I provided clients with soft skills training and provided long term support for employers interested in diversifying their workforce.

Marano Fellows Class Of 2007, Workforce Development And Training, Fellowship

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