Autism2Work brings individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)into the workforce. I possess a customer centric approach in leading and developing client engagement full life cycles while ensuring the successful delivery of the highest possible value to the organization and to the associates working in each engagement. My responsibilities include:• Collaborating with CAI’s senior leadership in devising strategic approaches• Designing and implementing A2W programs that are in accordance with our clients’ strategic objectives and in conjunction with associates’ desires and capabilities• Driving implementations from inception; engaging in recruitment, training, onboarding, meeting milestones and implementing processes for success• Devising and evaluating strategies to monitor performance and associate development • Managing and developing delivery managers and team leaders supporting all client engagements• Ensuring program operations and activities meet and exceed expectations in accordance with client agreements • Measuring and reporting productivity and output quality to client leadership• Recommending and implementing process improvements leading to productivity gains • Applying change, risk and resource management principles as applicable• Reading reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues• Leading the expansion efforts to existing client engagements• Participate in speaking engagements as an advocate for individuals with ASD in the employment market

• Organized programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. • Developed new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization• Created and managing long-term goals• Supervised a wide range of programs within the program• Delivered the overall success of each program• Supervised team leads and informed management on progress and performance• Provided guidance to team leads in areas of associate training and development

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