Blake Furcron

• Developed and implemented individualized plans for youth in care, ensuring that their needs were met.
• Counseled students on academic, career and college planning options.
• Provided individual and group counseling to support student success.
• Organized workshops for parents/ mentors regarding college application processes.
• Collaborated with teachers to identify at-risk students who require additional support.
• Developed relationships with colleges, universities and employers to provide resources for students.
• Conducted campus tours of local colleges for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
• Monitored student progress through review of transcripts, test scores and attendance records.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for mentors and mentees.
• Provided guidance to mentors on how to effectively mentor their assigned mentee.
• Maintained records of all mentoring activities, including hours spent in meetings with each participant.
• Conducted interviews with potential mentors and mentees to ensure they are suitable matches.

• Delivered sales presentations focused on offerings and unique advantages over competitors.
• Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
• Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
• Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assisted customers in selecting the right life insurance coverage for their needs.
• Negotiated terms of policy with clients to ensure maximum benefit for both parties.
• Analyzed client portfolios to determine best investment opportunities.

• Collected rent and other types of payments from residents, keeping thorough reports on those paying on time and delinquent individuals.
• Oversaw repairs and enhancements by working closely with maintenance staff.
• Saved money by operating community within budget.
• Monitored lease and renewal rental rates with leadership recommendations for change implementation.
• Handled resident complaints and expedited maintenance requests.
• Prepared lease paperwork and obtained signatures and first payments from new residents.
• Analyzed user feedback and identified areas of improvement.
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
• Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
• Managed suppliers to meet program requirements with desired quality and delivery.
• Facilitated negotiations on price, schedule and supplier exceptions to contractual requirements.
• Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
• Analyzed supply chain data such as demand forecasts and inventory levels to identify areas of improvement.
• Managed the procurement activities of goods or services from vendors or subcontractors according to corporate policies.

*This was an paid internship I worked while finishing my last year of college.