Tamara Webster Email & Phone Number

Spokane, Washington, United States

Consultant to Regional Director providing business engagement, outreach, and development.On behalf of the Machinists Institute - Researched business and economic development for the aerospace and manufacturing industries, salary/wage analysis, and scheduled business site tours. Conducted analysis of unemployment, employment, and workforce development trends, locally, regionally, and nationally. Conducted outreach to community and technical colleges, high schools, and their CTE Dual Credit consortiums to identify needs and trends of CorePlus curriculum in relation to the aerospace and manufacturing industries. Registered Apprenticeship Education Training and Support (CRATES) manufacturing training facility in the Greater Spokane area.On behalf of Columbia Basin College - Conducted student outreach to 550 students in 9 study areas to arrange for student focus groups.https://www.machinistsinstitute.org/

Coeur D'Alene, Id

Determined and negotiated education, employment, training, volunteer work, internships and apprenticeships with local employers, vendors, social service providers, educators, and training providers in the 10 Northern Idaho Counties and Spokane.Developed and maintained partnerships with Idaho Dept. of Labor, WorkSource WA, Community Colleges of Spokane, North Idaho College, Lewis & Clark State College, Idaho Dept. of Health & Welfare, Job Corps, and over 1,100 employers and educators.Collaboratively placed 614 job seekers into employment in 12 months with 350 employers in 13 counties and 16 into higher education and training opportunities. Implemented, organized, recruited, and hosted the 1st & 2nd Annual North Idaho Apprenticeship Fair. Collaborated with construction and trades, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, transportation, and healthcare industries, technical and trade schools, and labor unions. Assisted employer and apprenticeship community in meeting their equal employment opportunity goals through promotional activities, outreach events, and sharing of best practices in recruitment, interviewing, training, and retention. Developed curriculum and lead workshops on resumes, interviewing techniques, labor market research and job search assistance, and attended 50+ job fairs annually. Successfully met or exceeded all job development goals and consistently achieved quarterly bonuses.https://idahoemploymenttraining.com/

San Francsico, Ca

Managed $2.5M in private and government contracts. Supervised 4 Managers, 8 Supervisors, 2 Admin Assistants and 30 Corpsmembers. Recruitment and training to youth offenders, gang members, homeless and at-risk youth.Supervised multiple on-the-job training programs: Operated the ROC urban recycling training center; Managed over 300 Special Events for the City of San Francisco; Supervised Dept. of Fish & Wildlife landscape and gardening training program; partnered with the Northern California Laborer's' Training Center Apprenticeship Training Program. Successfully developed Social Enterprise contracts for multi-family, low-income residential apartment complexes throughout San Francisco. Wrote and awarded a grant for the Habitat Riparian contract at the San Francisco Airport. Implemented and managed recycling and habitat wildlife projects for CalRecycle. Managed the recycling program at UCSF Medical Center with 8 Recyclers in 2 locations (video). Managed the Dept. of Public Works Parklets Training Program (video).Developed multiple workshops, trainings, presentations and videos on conservation issues as posted here.https://www.sfcc.org/

San Francisco, Ca

Managed $2.5M in government contracts. LaTierra Youth Ecology Corps: Supervised 2 Managers, 8 Supervisors and 38 Environmental Pre-Apprentice’s and 160 Summer Youth Apprentices. Recruitment and training and GED for youth offenders, gang members, homeless and at-risk youth. Successfully implemented a pilot program for the Bioregional Habitat Restoration Training Program in partnership with Local 261 California Laborer's Training Center and grants from San Francisco Public Utility Commission and Wells Fargo Bank. Successfully trained 6 at-risk youth and placed them into Union positions with a starting wage of more than $21/hr. The program is now in it's third year. (video)Developed Policies & Procedures Manuals and Employment & Training Manuals for La Tierra Urban Ecology Youth Training Program/Social Enterprise. Processed for timesheets and payroll for more than 200 employees.Developed multiple workshops, trainings, presentations and videos on conservation issues as posted here.http://mncsf.org/

Guerneville, Ca

Managed $600K in government contracts, supervised 31 Job Coaches, Employment Specialists, Case Managers, Administrative, Janitorial and Housing staff. Managed multiple employment programs: SonomaWorks Welfare-to-Work program, Conference of Catholic Bishops Youth Immigration Services, Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation Youth & Adult Disabilities Employment Services, Youth School-to-Work Transition Partnership Program, Low-Income Housing Program, Treasure Hunt Thrift Store and Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps. (video)Recruitment, training and job placement of foster youth, developmental disabilities, Deaf and homeless youth and adults. Grant writing, fundraising, program development. Developed and implemented the Nourish Sonoma Youth Culinary Arts training program. Successfully created "Paving the Way for Youth" fundraising campaign and raised more than $6,000 through "Sponsor a Brick" program. Awarded $10,000 from the California Water Service Company. Developed a Board of Directors to govern the training program.https://www.westcountyservices.org/

San Francisco, Ca

Managed $1M in private contracts, supervised 75 Managers, Supervisors and Technicians. Operated 18 month building maintenance training program. Workforce development, job placement and training program for homeless adults and ex-offenders.Supervised 2 social enterprises for 22 hotels and residential apartment complexes; recruitment and training in front desk operations, building maintenance, apartment turnovers, janitorial, housekeeping, painting, and groundskeeping. Worked in partnership with Mathematica Policy Research.Developed multiple workshops, trainings, presentations and videos on as posted here.www.solutionssf.orgwww.chp-sf.org

San Francisco, Ca

www.toolworks.orgManaged $1M in 8 contracts: 4 private contracts, 1 Federal grant, 2 State and 1 County contract and supervised 12 staff; Job Developers, Job Coaches, and Employment Specialists.Recruitment and training for individual and group on-the-job training programs in janitorial, recycling, trash and composting services to hotels, retail and historical buildings. Supervised first ever onsite recycling program for the Marriott Hotel San Francisco. The program became a working model for the city of San Francisco and other Marriott Hotels worldwide. Supervised dozens of group enclave job sites. Served developmental disabilities, Deaf, physical disabilities and homeless youth and adults in supported employment, enclaves and individual job placement. (video)

Portland, Or

Operated and managed re-use store. Recycled over 1 million pounds of clothing, furniture and household items annually. www.humansolutions.orgManaged Federal Health & Welfare contract and supervised 60 trainees, volunteers and staff. Recruitment, training and job placement of welfare to work and homeless youth and adults. Planned and implemented two fundraising campaigns and fundraised more than $60,000 in just 2 weeks. (video)

Vancouver, Wa

Promoted from Employment Specialist to Business Development Specialist working in multiple government contracts; mental health, welfare to work, GAU, homeless and domestic violence. Had the highest job placement rate of all department staff. Dubbed "the revenue queen" by my peers. Specialized in non-traditional trades for women including welding and CDL driver. (video)www.crmhs.org

Vancouver, Wa

Coordinated all outreach and marketing activities to local employers. Assisted employers with tax incentives, labor laws, labor market information, wrote On-the-Job training plans.Won a "Kudos" award for securing some of the biggest named companies in the Pacific Northwest.https://www.rescare.com/

Vancouver, Wa

Promoted from Workforce Specialist 1 to Workforce Specialist 2. Conducted business development, career development, employment readiness, job placement and community outreach in all industries. Had second highest job placements among peers with more experience.Promoted from Workforce Specialist 2 to Youth Employment Coordinator. Funded and organized the first Welfare to Work and Youth Employment Job Fair. Placed over 300 youth into employment in 12 months.https://www.worksourcewa.com/home.aspx?

Vancouver, Wa

Promoted from Job Coach to Job Developer. Secured multiple employment enclave contracts with companies in manufacturing, production and recycling. Provided individual and group supported employment, job placement and on-the-job training and coaching to youth and adults with developmental disabilities.http://www.innovativeservicesnw.org/

High School Diploma

Diploma Of Education, Business Administration & Accounting