Thomas Wager Email & Phone Number

Rochester, New York

· Interview clients and validate circumstances to determine eligibility for emergency services based on grant and agency guidelines· Collect required documentation and record required data in database· Arrange for clients to receive services, sometimes in partnership with other agencies· Counsel clients to assist them in determining solutions to unfavorable circumstances· Refer clients to other agencies for services we do not supply

Rochester, New York Area

· Assisted with career exploration, development of résumés and other employment tools, and job development for the homeless population· Wrote individual service plans for clients to establish short and long term goals · Provided supportive case management and follow-up services for clients, as needed· Maintained records and case notes on the client progress during case management· Taught a 36-hour employment preparation training class · Represented The Salvation Army Project ReDirect at community events· Completed and reported on Monthly Safety Maintenance Inspections · Assisted in the preparation of monthly purchase orders· Compiled and submitted data on daily activities for monthly reports· Coordinated office operations· Supervised two team members

Rochester, New York Area

Attend monthly meetings and presentations by employers and service providers. Participated and supported a college job fair with over 40 employers. The Job Development Network hosts two annual events, an Employer Recognition event and an Employability Services Fair; organize and participate in the execution of the events.

Rochester, New York Area

President for the club. Participated in the development of the club by-laws and standard operating policies and procedures. Coached, trained, and motivated the varsity team for five years. The team earned a championship berth each year. Organized and coached the indoor practice season, annual indoor tournament, non-league matches, and acted as the Master of Ceremonies for the annual banquet.

TEACHER, INCARCERATED YOUTH, YOUTH AND JUSTICE PROGRAMS · Counseled with students to create a plan for their return into the community· Developed with collegial collaboration, a community services reference book for incarcerated students being released from jail · Coordinated the guest instructors and artists on long term special programs · Instructed students for the GED exam, pre-GED, core courses, and basic computer skills using individual and group instruction· Team-taught in an inclusive classroom with the special education teacherTEACHER, BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES, WORKPLACE EDUCATION· Developed and coordinated an embedded tutoring program at Eastman Kodak, increasing its original scope by over 200% to involve four buildings and seven departments· Taught in a variety of formats such as classroom, conference, tutoring, and various work place environments· Taught a variety of courses such as: Creative Approaches to Learning, applied problem solving, industry specific courses, GED preparation, basic computer skills, reading, math, English as a second language, résumé writing, office organization, often to students with learning disabilities· Assisted Kodak employees in résumé development and other job search skills during corporate downsizingTEACHER, ADULTS, FAMILY LEARNING CENTER· Facilitated a 90-hour workshop, “Planning for Success” (Action for Personal Choice) for low income adults- The workshop is a self-improvement and self-empowerment program, which incorporates cooperative, group, and discussion activities to promote self-esteem, goal setting, and other success habits- The course was originally developed to reduce return rate in the incarcerated population · Collaborated with colleagues to develop, pilot, and finalize a successful student-centered orientation program for adult students· Taught GED preparation, incorporating computer assisted learning into the instruction

Rochester, New York Area

· Generated contacts and followed through with commercial and industrial customers· Analyzed requirements and assisted in implementation of lighting needs

Victor, New York

•Coordinated the Work Experience Program in a high school setting; facilitated weekly employment training and maximized job opportunities for students by establishing and maintaining liaisons between the business and school communities•Developed program to the point where job openings exceeded ability to fill•Taught various business education courses•Collaborated with the special education teacher on the needs of students with disabilities in the classroom•Advised students to near autonomy in the operation of the school bookstore

Master Of Science (M.S.), Business Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration

Non-Matriculated, History

Non-Matriculated, Reading