Steven Johnson Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Ct. 06519

Market workforce services to employers within the South Central region of Ct. Industry sector specialization in manufacturing. Conduct employer visits and define business needs. Advise on implementation of programs and provide on-going support. Coordinate services to employers from the American Job Center programs and community partners. Pair prospective.

Greater New York City Area

• Project oversight including facilitation of Project Management Team;
• Assist with marketing, communications and outreach strategy to promote jobseeker and employer participation;
• Work with team to establish and refine all protocols for outreach, engagement of employers, negotiation and execution of On-the-Job Training (OJT) Agreements, and monitoring of OJT implementation;
• Assist in negotiating OJT Agreements with specific employers;
• Supervise and oversee project staff;
• Communicate financial information to Director of Finance;

Greater New York City Area

• Demonstrate strategies to recruit Long-Term unemployed workers. Strategy includes Monster recruiting software, regular workshops, American Job Centers and college career services.
• Partner with trade organizations and employers in target industries i.e. Engineering, IT and Advanced Manufacturing by effectively presenting information in a group setting.
• A liaison with organizations such as Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development departments and CTDOL. Established Marketing strategies.
• Established protocols for solid employer relationships by being competent, knowledgeable and providing reliable information and services.
• Established methodologies and benchmarks for achievements and improvements in grant.
• Prepared OJT contracts and assessed OJT Training plan with employer in accordance with participant’s skills gap. The metrics for period of training contract was then established through O*Net Career Scope Assessment.

Greater New York City Area

• Ensured consistent communication with job seekers, supplying job leads and helping them make appropriate career decisions. Assist in developing a resume and interviewing techniques. Documenting all activity per protocol.
• Enhanced employer base by having the ability to communicate with professionals from different backgrounds in multi technical fields.
• Organized Job Fairs in an effort to maximize job seeker exposure.
• Improved job placement by utilizing On the Job Training (OJT) and Step Up programs and creating Data Base.
• Rapid Response-Part of the Rapid Response team. Introduced, explained and clarified One Stop “Core” and “Intensive” services for early intervention.
• Performed and maintained On the Job Training accounts for the life cycle of contracts including mediation when necessary

Wallingford, CT

• Owned and operated a 3000 square foot restaurant.
• Achieved sales growth and profit in each of the seventeen years of operation.
• Developed and implemented strategic business plans.
• Scheduled all restaurant functions and meals.
• Supervised kitchen and dining room staffs.
• Recruited, hired, trained, supervised and evaluated a staff of forty.