BRANDI HERRELL
Education & Employment Professional
Battle Creek,MI
Summary
Motivational individual committed to maximizing learning opportunities in diverse academic settings. Energetic and ambitious professional with several years of hands-on experience coaching students regarding curriculum and career choices. Recognized for effortlessly connecting with youth and parents, providing necessary student resources to aid academic success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
5
5
Financial Institution
2
2
HR/Recruiting
Work History
Lead Career Coach Supervisor
KRESA
Kalamazoo, St Joe, Branch And Calhoun Counties, MI
12.2021 - Current
- Leads team of 6 Youth Career Coaches and two Navigators in four counties, ensuring enrollment, exit and retention goal deadlines are met
- Manages programs: Young Professionals, Bridging Opportunities, WIOA and Jobs for Michigan Graduates
- Identifies process improvement and innovative opportunities, and implements action plans and timelines for completion
- Builds and maintains positive partnerships with community employers, organizations and the population we serve
Youth Career Coach
KRESA
Kalamazoo, MI
02.2020 - 12.2021
- CASAS TE Data Manager responsible for overseeing testing, progress, statistics and reporting for 8 Coordinators and 8 Proctors across four counties
- Board Member on FinLit Fanatics, Financial Literacy Council, contributing to planning of implementing financial literacy into core programming in schools
- Manager and Coordinator for Bridging Opportunities Program, overseeing 2 full-time and 12 part-time KRESA employees
- Lead weekly discussions during Equity Challenge months to discuss topics that encourage and promote growth mindset for diversity, inclusion, and equity
- Managed caseload of 30+ youth by following federally regulated guidelines to ensure programming is implemented how it was intended, providing tailored services to each unique individual to encourage successful completion of programs such as overcoming barriers of employment, education, and mental health issues
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Career Navigator
KRESA
Battle Creek, MI
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Supported business, youth, adult and employment programs via outreach, intake/registration, eligibility verification and determination, assessment and referral, follow-up, tracking and coordination of transition services
- Proctored ETS Parapro and Workkeys testing at RMTC, KCC and Michigan Works SW!
- Managed Employer of The Day program, reaching out to build relationships with local employers to set up times for them to host booths at MI WORKS SW!
- Partnered with WDI in launching Visions for Prosperity Apprenticeship Readiness Training Program
Recruiter
The Onstaff Group
Battle Creek And Kalamazoo, MI
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Full life cycle recruitment management including interviewing, sourcing, and candidate management
- Community engagement and relationship building to increase company’s footprint
- Planned and launched large-scale events that boosted recruitment efforts for employers by 15%
- 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
Home Loan Specialist
PNC BANK
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2011 - 11.2016
- Managed caseload of 50-70 customers going through home equity loan applications and refinances
- Gathered data and built financial models around key metrics
- Ran training course for Foreclosure specialty project and brought employees up to speed through transition
- Worked with underwriters to fix application problems and resolve issues
- Reviewed loan files and updated to match current standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 08.2011 - 04.2014
Skills
Team collaboration and leadership
Career planning
Data-driven decision making
Individual and family support
Professional referral network
Cultural Awareness
Excellent Communication
Certification
CPR/First Aid, March 2022
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale
Timeline
Lead Career Coach Supervisor
KRESA
12.2021 - Current
Youth Career Coach
KRESA
02.2020 - 12.2021
Career Navigator
KRESA
11.2018 - 02.2020
Recruiter
The Onstaff Group
11.2016 - 11.2018
Home Loan Specialist
PNC BANK
12.2011 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
08.2011 - 04.2014