Todd Yates Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca

Leads and mentors a team of 10 Transition Specialists throughout the Western United States. Performs detailed client assessments and develops solutions for complex operational challenges. Collaborates with community leaders and businesses to enhance Veteran employment initiatives throughout San Diego County and the West region.

San Diego, Ca

Performed detailed client intake and assessments over the phone, through email, and in person. Facilitated virtual and in-person career transition, networking, and resume development training and webinars. Developed job search strategies for clientele, analyzed and developed personalized solutions to overcome job search shortfalls, and developed plans to improve client marketability. Created, authored, and revised resumes according to company standards resulting in the employment of over 650 veteran and veteran spouse clients.• Co-hosted 2 Hire Heroes USA Career Transition, and 1 Workshop for Warriors webinars, facilitated in-person and virtually at 4 Onward to Opportunity Cohorts, and at the SABAN Veteran Workshop – reached 400+ new and existing clients• Represented Hire Heroes USA during the “Expert(ish)” podcast on Spotify and Apple, discussed Employment Challenges of TRANSITION from Military to Civilian Life, and provided guidance on overcoming employment barriers after service• Served as a Peer Leader; trained 2 new Transition Specialists, mentored colleagues on Client Services policies and best practices, and filled in as site lead while the manager was out of the office on 3 occasions • Developed a standardized Workshop for Warriors resume template implemented throughout the organization to meet the employment needs of 100+ students annually• San Diego site-lead for the Volunteer Program Advisory Committee to discuss Volunteer Program suggestions and improvements, standardization, and disseminate information on program updates and changes• Collaborated with Employment Opportunities to support the organization and developed relationships with 3 partnered organizations and 2 company’s purchasing Hire Heroes USA job board packages

San Diego, Ca

Responsible for short and long term organizational planning and overseeing the Operations, Training, and Safety Departments. Oversaw and developed personalized training plans for 29 personnel to meet organizational requirements. Implemented process improvements that reduced qualification times by 50%.Senior advisor to Executive leadership and Directors on 20 administrative programs and liaison for a general workforce of 250 personnel and managers. Developed and oversaw the implementation of strategic long and short term plans and organizational policy. Mentored senior managers and supervisors to help them achieve the highest levels of professional development and achieve organizational goals.

San Diego, Ca

Oversaw the professional development of 31 instructors and 100 students. Streamlined the training curriculum to eliminate curriculum deficiencies and increased student production by 20 percent. Analyzed curriculum to identify inefficiencies and implemented additional training to meet end-user requirements without increasing time to train.Led 89 personnel in the daily responsibilities associated with managing 7 buildings containing $100,000,000 in maintenance and training equipment. Managed a retail outlet responsible for earning $250,000 annually without discrepancy.

Certificate, Project Management

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General