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BRANDON R. EDMONDS

Orlando,FL

Summary

To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my knowledge of case management, file auditing, and serving the disadvantaged, to its fullest extent possible.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tech CD Instructor

Operation New Hope
11.2024 - Current
  • Delivers and coordinates tech and soft skills as well as job readiness training for our Ready4Work Clients.
  • Helps clients get reacclimated to the world of tech as it pertains to computers cell phones and overall tech functionality.
  • Puts a big focus on clients knowing how to navigate job searching sites to help obtain employment and increase state deliverables for job placement

Job Coach

Operation New Hope
08.2022 - 11.2024
  • Provided job coaching/case management for client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
  • Ability to “meet clients where they’re at” and assist them with stipends to help battle barriers.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
  • Offered resume support as well as interview techniques to help clients chances when interviewing.

Career Services Consultant (Youth Lead)

Career Source Central Florida
01.2015 - 07.2022
  • Taught various youth empowerment classes and facilitated virtual town hall meetings.
  • Led a team of case managers
  • Conducted internal audits to ensure quality control for state audited files
  • Assists career-seekers ages 16-24 by providing superior customer service, career and employment services
  • Helped customers with challenging barriers, job search assistance, job referrals, job placements, resume prep, employability skills workshops, skills and educational assessments
  • Case management, job training assistance, recruiting events, outplacement services

Job Placement Coordinator

City of Orlando Venues Department
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Assisted residents of the Parramore community with tools for self sufficiency
  • Held In-House recruitments to link residents with employers looking for similarly skilled candidates
  • Managed a caseload and database of customers
  • Helped clients with numerous barriers (ex-offenders, low income, homeless) gain self-sufficiency
  • Assisted customers with job searching efforts through Employ Florida Marketplace

Employer Facilitator / Business Services

Workforce Central Florida
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Built a rapport with Employers throughout the Region
  • Conducted pre-inspection monitoring of potential worksites throughout Central Florida
  • Participated in coordinating monthly Re-Employment Connection recruitment events
  • Facilitated the Re-Employment Connection program employer training presentation during the monthly recruitment event
  • Schedules and coordinates all work experience program services and events
  • Responsible for tracking all Work-Experience Contracts involving WCF

WIA Adult/DW Career Specialist

Workforce Plus
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Assisted participants on caseload with educational choices using Regions Training Provider List
  • Developed comprehensive and realistic employment plans for participant
  • Made appropriate referrals to program and community resources (Healthy Kids & Refuge House)
  • Monitored ongoing progress towards goals and provided support and additional referrals as needed
  • Assisted in job placement using L.M.I and E.F.M

Education

Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida

Skills

  • Career Guidance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Player
  • Case Management
  • Diligent

Certification

  • FCWP (Florida Certified Workforce Professional)
  • Tier 1&2

Timeline

Tech CD Instructor

Operation New Hope
11.2024 - Current

Job Coach

Operation New Hope
08.2022 - 11.2024

Career Services Consultant (Youth Lead)

Career Source Central Florida
01.2015 - 07.2022

Job Placement Coordinator

City of Orlando Venues Department
01.2013 - 01.2015

Employer Facilitator / Business Services

Workforce Central Florida
01.2011 - 01.2013

WIA Adult/DW Career Specialist

Workforce Plus
01.2009 - 01.2011

Florida A&M University

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