DeMond Bush
Louisville,KY
Summary
What I value in myself the most, professionally, is the ability to positively and effectively communicate to and with others. This skill is an asset to any company or organization to clearly and consistently perform and assist with their goals, aims and mission statements.
I am a dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Recruiter Specialist
Goodwill Industries Of Kentucky
Louisville, KY
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Cultivated in-depth understanding of nonprofit trends and hiring desires.
- Advised, coached and counseled managers and staff to support human resources policies, procedures, programs and labor relations.
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
- Facilitated new employee orientations to foster positive team attitude.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Partnered with HR Rep./Managerial Staff to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
Internship & Job Development Specialist
Goodwill Industries Of Kentucky
Louisville , KY
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth.
- Took detailed meeting minutes, prepared meeting rooms and compiled paperwork to support department.
- Upheld office schedule and calendar to coordinate workflow and meetings.
- Represented company at industry trade shows and had direct interaction with consumers.
Training Facilitator
Goodwill Industries Kentucky
Louisville, KY
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Collected data on program effectiveness through surveying, data analysis and other methods and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with managerial staff to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
- Planned and facilitated employment workshops in accordance with industry curricula, employing varied methods to maximize attendance.
- Monitored field trips and special events to maintain safety and increase attendee retention.
- Gathered feedback from team and department leaders to devise new training materials targeted on current needs.
- Documented class attendance and participation and provided feedback to management.
- Taught more than 40 classes or workshops per year.
- Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.
- Liaised between trainers and course participants.
- Provided assistance for delivery of training courses by scheduling virtual meeting rooms and managing team calendars.
- Provided recommendations for process improvements and discontinuation of ineffective or outdated methods.
Case Manager
Saint Vincent De Paul
Louisville, KY
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of students.
- Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
Career Coach
Goodwill Industries Of Kentucky
Louisville, KY
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Maintained case files and documented actions.
- Connected with business and recruiters to build relationships and increase opportunities for students.
- Worked with team to continuously improve career and placement opportunities for students.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents.
- Provided individualized counseling approaches based on socioeconomic status and cultural background.
- Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion and resume building.
- Equipped students with job search skills to increase success chances.
- Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
- Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
- Enhanced community outreach to bring in new candidates, highlight programs and meet targets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Spalding University
Louisville, KY05.2023
Associate of Science -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05.2003
Associate of Applied Science -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05.2003
Associate of Arts -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY12.2002
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Decision Making
- Relationship Building
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Sound Judgment
- Social Perceptiveness
- Complex Problem Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Willingness to Learn
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership Skills
Accomplishments
Created the framework of a program called Straight Talk. This program was created as a safe space for young adults to be able to express their barriers and fears.
Timeline
Program Recruiter Specialist
Goodwill Industries Of Kentucky
10.2021 - 03.2022
Internship & Job Development Specialist
Goodwill Industries Of Kentucky
06.2021 - 10.2021
Training Facilitator
Goodwill Industries Kentucky
08.2020 - 06.2021
Case Manager
Saint Vincent De Paul
06.2020 - 08.2020
Career Coach
Goodwill Industries Of Kentucky
12.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Spalding University
Associate of Science -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts -
Jefferson Community And Technical College
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