Tanya Smith Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Works with professionals in transition to create a job search action plan that maximizes their potential to land the best possible job. Provides strategic coaching and advice to decrease job search time and increase compatibility and likeability with potential employers. • Listens, observes, and discusses individuals’ unique situations and career aspirations to create a targeted job search plan.• Analyzes, develops, and delivers strategies on career options, target markets, body language and etiquette techniques to ensure job search success• Increases job seekers’ understanding and comprehension of tools like video interviewing, LinkedIn, research databases, and social media• Helps professionals develop a strong marketing plan through best practices resume development, interviewing skills, elevator pitch, and online branding techniques• Boosts job seekers’ confidence in the job search process by strategically developing a networking and a recommendation/referral plan• Presents company’s proprietary technology tool to support individuals’ job search efforts, ensuring comprehension and successful use• Explains and ensures understanding of the utilization of personality, cognitive and skills assessments as part of the preparation for the interview process

Chicago, Illinois, United States

I believe in the power of self-reflection, direct communication, and strategic planning to guide clients toward their goals. My philosophy centers on empowering individuals to harness their inner strength and overcome obstacles with confidence.LIFE COACH AND TRAINER● Support clients through career transitions by enhancing job search skills● Conduct dynamic interview preparation sessions for individuals and small groups, boosting clients’ confidence● Improve clients’ resumes and LinkedIn profiles, increasing their visibility● Guide clients in effective negotiation strategies for salary and benefits● Connect clients with available resources to improve plan success● Facilitate smooth career transitions for clients by providing ongoing support and resourcesI

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Leveraging the agency’s training approach for their providers, enhancing skill-building techniques for childcare professionals● Develop curriculum and lesson planning method to enhance the agency’s approach and impact on childcare providers

Chicago, Illinois, United States

● Reviewed and interpreted agencies’ policies, programs philosophies, and services to ensure agencies met standards and stayed within government compliance● Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, and other learning opportunities● Recruited, interviewed, and hired staff to make certain the department had a diverse and balance team● Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, and when necessary developed programs when previous standard of care was outdated or ineffectiveMANAGER, FAMILY PRESERVATION CASE MANAGEMENT 2006 to 2012● Managed three Intact Services regional teams, with five to seven employees on each team● Allocated resources and coordinated the provision of comprehensive child welfare, ensuring child protection services were being met for inner city area multiethnic families● Developed and coordinated a system of quality assurance to ensure the department complied with state and federal guidelinesCHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST II 1987 to 1993● Provided continuous risk assessment of families, mitigating abuse through comprehensive services plans and staffing support● Coordinated services to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of assigned children● Made several juvenile court appearances to present verbal or confirm written reports as evidence in cases

Master Of Science Education: Early Childhood Education, Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication