Sonya Barnes Email & Phone Number

Remote/Greater Philadelphia, Pa

Develops a strategic and proactive approach to supporting Merakey's programs and 10,000+ workforce that are located across multiple states, within a Union and Non-Union environment by partnering with hiring managers to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

OUR MISSIONEducationWorks engages children and young people by providing high quality educational programs that make the school day whole and reengage disconnected young adults to education and career readiness.EducationWorks is a nonprofit organization that provides academic support, career readiness, and enrichment programming throughout Greater Philadelphia. By focusing on topics like literacy, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM), and social emotional learning, we are equipping approximately 12,000 students annually with the tools needed to be successful in school and life. In the re-engage vertical, we focus on experiential, on-the-job training, shadowing and career exploration. EducationWorks creates Opportunities for Learning and Skills for Life.Recognizing that each child has unique needs, staff works directly with community and school leaders to identify challenges and create customized programs that will have the greatest impact. From in-school programs to out-of-school time and AmeriCorps service, youth from five years to adulthood are positively impacted by EducationWorks programming.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Online

Planning, preparing and delivering lessons via online methods.Prepared presentation teaching materials like slides, short videos, and podcasts for students in Eastern EuropeHelping pupils improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills via individual and group sessions.Monitoring and assessing pupils’ work that they upload onto the BlackBoard platform.

Meadville, Pa

As Fitness Operations Manager I was responsible for planning, budgeting, organizing and maintaining safety of all operational and program functions of the CORE Fitness Center. I focused primarily on promotions and sales CORE fitness memberships and fitness center activities through special events and community group involvement, member retention, incentive programs, recruitment, member communications, personal training, group exercise and fitness programs.

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

Served in administrative support roles for corporate clients in diverse industries, including IT, education, manufacturing, non-profit and healthcare. Manage database administration, spreadsheet creation, coordination of meetings and expense/PO management.Developed PowerPoint presentations, new tracking systems and reports that were praised for their quality, comprehensiveness and timeliness.Developed, facilitated, and implemented all phases of the recruitment process.Posted and advertised jobs.Screened applications and Interviewed qualified candidates.Attended and participated in college fairs and recruiting sessions.

Rolling Meadows, Il

Attracted, sourced, and conducted in-depth screenings to assess potential candidates for the level of interest, technical skills match, qualifications, and compensation expectations.Expert in using a variety of creative sourcing techniques in identifying talent for a variety of different level positions.Partnered with sales lead to participate in hiring manager intake calls.Have the ability to speak knowledgeably about certain candidate markets and provide in-depth information on rates, skill sets, and develop a professional network of top talent.Coordinated phone and video interviews.Possessed exceptional skills in negotiation and talent assessment.Knowledgeable person for questions around certain skills sets and in explaining niche technology.Networked and maintained relationships with key talent for short and/or long-term opportunities.Remained current on market trends, competitors within our industry and innovative sourcing strategies.Attended contractor care events by traveling to their markets.Managed multiple and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Worked closely and collaboratively within a team.

Oakbrook, Il

Analyzed and anticipated client requirements and promoted company solution services. Prepared sales plans and campaigns, business plans, and product development plans. Investigated new applications and improvements to products. Developed sales forecasts and strategies. Identified new business opportunities and promoted company’s services and solutions to candidates and clients.Managed company Client base and Consultants.