AHLAM SURADI
19781 Adirondack Ln, Riverside,CA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Strong and consistent work ethic that is able to efficiently communicate and prioritize tasks
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ready, Willing, and Able District Manager
IWSI America
05.2023 - Current
- Engage with over 200 employers to identify skills needs and construct customized talent pipelines through on-the-job training and related technical instruction to meet these needs.
- Build strong collaborations between employers and schools to facilitate development and expansion of work-based learning programs.
- Actively participate in partnerships and community-based organization meetings.
- Offer modest funding to help employers offset start-up costs of registering modern apprenticeship program.
Youth Services Coordinator
SELACO WDB
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead team of Career Development Specialist II assigned to the support the successful enrollment, case management and placement of young adults into education, internships, apprenticeship programs, work experience or unsubsidized employment. Including the completion & data entry of 12-month follow-up, as required under WIOA youth services.
- Performed budget management and trained staff on case management.
- Maintained consistent documentation of program activities, case management notes and reports.
- Identified issues and opportunities to better serve youth and support organization's mission.
Career Development Specialist II/ Case Manager
SELACO WDB
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Provide Employment, Education, and Vocational Training Services.
- Conduct client intake and development of service plan.
- Serve as Liaison between local employment, educational, and community-based entities for job development, educational goals, and other community resources.
Business Engagement Specialist
SELACO WDB
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Establish relationships with employers to identify and address their hiring, training, and workforce advancement needs.
- Work directly with employers to meet their needs with customized training, targeted apprenticeships, and lay off aversion resources.
- Advance specific recruitment for new or expanding businesses or facilities that require many specialized workers in a short timeframe.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CASkills
- Policies and Procedures
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
Community Involvement
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America (January 2018-March 2021) Volunteer serving as a role model for at-risk youth in order to help avoid risky behaviors and focus on academics instead.
- America Reads (September 2016-June2017) Tutor and encourage students in the subject areas of Reading and Mathematics, and support children in their school development.
- Uncommon Good (August 2014-September 2016) Volunteer tutor to empower youth through education.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Ready, Willing, and Able District Manager
IWSI America
05.2023 - Current
Youth Services Coordinator
SELACO WDB
09.2022 - 05.2023
Career Development Specialist II/ Case Manager
SELACO WDB
06.2021 - 09.2022
Business Engagement Specialist
SELACO WDB
10.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Riverside