Amanda Rouse
Chico,CA
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Specialist
PRIDE Industries
03.2018 - Current
- Manages regular caseload of more than 30 clients
- Develops relationships with community businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for consumers with disabilities.
- Conducts assessments, interviews, and job trials with clients to develop person-centered plans for employment and support.
- Provided clients with on-the-job training and employment related support to maintain and retain employment.
- Administers preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments
- Recognizes client employment barriers and devises strategies to resolve.
Instructor
Little Red Hen
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Instructed and coached developmentally disabled adults in job functions and duties
- Corrected employee behavior that did not reach accepted standards, and recognized performance that met or exceeded those criteria
- Ensured quality customer service.
Promotions Coordinator/Grocery Buyer
Chico Natural Foods Cooperative
06.2004 - 09.2011
- Created and implemented external and internal communications strategies for key company initiatives such as product sales
- Managed day-to-day functions of promotions for the marketing department
- Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness
- Created, implemented, and managed product demonstration program
- Coordinated regular marketing events
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Butte College
Oroville, CASkills
- Disability knowledge
- Case Management
- Database Maintenance
- Individualized Service Plans
- Client Advocacy
- Needs Assessment
- Community Networking
- Community Resources
- Life Skills Training
- Job Search Planning
- Career Path Identification
- Work Experience Programs
- Employee Coaching
- Problem resolution
- MS Office
- Office Management
- Staff Supervision
- Hiring and Training
- Employee Coaching
Timeline
Employment Specialist
PRIDE Industries
03.2018 - Current
Instructor
Little Red Hen
02.2016 - 04.2017
Promotions Coordinator/Grocery Buyer
Chico Natural Foods Cooperative
06.2004 - 09.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Butte College
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