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• Directs and manages the operations for the Business Solutions, Events and Special Projects departments, including special grants and projects. Design and implement programs to meet the needs of businesses.
• Serves as a senior member of the organization’s leadership team and partners with executives and other organizational leaders to drive corporate initiatives.
• Create and maintain councils and employer groups in alignment with the organization’s mission.
• Serve as liaison with local, region and state-wide Human Resources, Economic & Business Development organizations and associations.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Ensure a high quality of services performed by the departments, and meet established goals within time and cost constraints.
• Strategically applies expertise regarding workforce programs, services and employment support programs focused on improving employment opportunities.
• Promote, deliver and execute grant programs, On-the-Job (OJT), Employed Worker Training (EWT)/Professional Development Training, Incumbent Worker Training (IWT), Florida Flex, community work experience and special.
• Communicates and supports the organization’s vision and strategic plan as well as the department’s vision and strategic plan to supervised staff and affiliated staff.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Effected changes in practices and procedures in order to deliver the highest quality service to both internal and external customers
• Managed staffing, training, goal establishment, performance management, coaching, counseling, salary recommendations, and all employment related activities within the department.
• Provided tools and resources for staff to meet established goals within time and cost constraints and ensure a high quality of services performed by the department.
• Managed change, collaborate with internal staff to assist in making placements and seeks job development opportunities.
• Worked in collaboration with divisional leadership to design and implement programs to meet the needs of executive and professional career seekers.
• Built and maintained alliances with the Business Solutions Manager and the team of Account Executives to assist in the placement of qualified career seekers to minimize job-fill time for employers.

Tallahassee FL

Guided professional and executive level career seekers with assessments, job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation and job matching. Participated in workforce development initiatives. Conducted outreach and networking activities in the community to promote CSCR.* Created, modified and facilitated workshops on topics.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Provided overall direction and administration of human resources, benefits and safety functions for wood products manufacturing facilities employing approximately 700 * Assumed corporate HR duties after company separation in October 2004* Key player in implementation of “Ultipro” Payroll/HRIS * Negotiated and entered into contracts with benefits.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Magna Cum Laude

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