Candace K. Croston
Transformational Dream Coach
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-oriented coach who uses holistic skills gained through training and experience to help clients achieve their goals and become the best versions of themselves. Trusted resource to foster client relationships to help them to fulfill their life's purpose. Decisive planner and problem-solver with understanding of marketing and sales strategies. Life long learner who continues to seek new ways to grow and help clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Transformational Dream Coach
Dream Builders International
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the establishment of impactful partnerships with organizations, providing transformative coaching to their leaders. Demonstrated expertise in aligning coaching strategies with organizational goals, resulting in enhanced leadership effectiveness and overall team performance.
- Specialized in providing comprehensive coaching that addresses various facets of clients' lives, ensuring a well-rounded and transformative experience.
- Established a culture of accountability, fostering clients' commitment to their personal growth and dream-building journey.
- Developed engaging and tailored content to support clients in their coaching journey, facilitating a dynamic and personalized transformation experience.
- Crafted insightful assessments enabling clients to self-reflect and gauge progress at key milestones throughout their transformative journey.
- Designed and implemented cutting-edge courses that guide clients through strategic steps in their coaching journey, ensuring a structured and impactful transformation process.
- Engineered creative and effective activities and journals, empowering clients with practical tools for self-discovery and transformation.
- Equipped clients with a diverse set of tools and resources, imparting the knowledge and skills essential for making lasting transformations and realizing their dreams.
- Delivered compelling speeches to diverse forums and audiences, inspiring individuals on their quest to build themselves and achieve their dreams.
Financial Wellbeing Coach
Operation HOPE
Atlanta, United States
05.2021 - Current
- Met with clients to discuss expenses and long-term and short-term financial goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute money management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Helped understand, build, and leverage credit
- Guided participants in development of realistic goals and enhanced accountability on financial matters.
- Coordinated referrals to appropriate programs and assisted clients with navigating tools or accessing desired products.
- Compiled success stories for internal and external program promotion.
- Developed and delivered engaging group presentations and one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Grew partnership with Bank of America from 2 to 18 coaches across the United States in 18 months.
Property Solutions Specialist
ABUNDANT LIFE VENTURES
Nashville, TN
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Supported clients in understanding what kind of insurance protection was needed
- Assessed need for protection of property mortgages through insurance
- Organized and led financial education seminars
- Provided financial coaching and education to clients to assist them in knowing their needs and options
- Assisted clients in understanding their options for their property in Pre- Foreclosure, probate and bankruptcy
- Coached clients in navigating options to maintain homeownership
- Controlled loss by assessing risk, conducting system analysis and recommending policy solutions
- Checked property valuations to assess foreclosure feasibility
- Provided reinstatement and payoff quotes to clients
- Created profitable and efficient solutions
- Examined potential loss stemming from catastrophe, severity, or frequency of possible loss
- Discussed property liquidation options with customers
- Reached out to borrowers to discuss current status and loan workout options
- Explained very technical financial information to
Career Coach
B.U.I.L.D. Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Coached clients on developing soft skills, mindset and goal setting skills for beginning careers
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Worked with clients to determine job targets based on skills and personality.
- Created relationships with organizations and businesses to assist clients in livable wage jobs
- Provided resources for clients transitioning into workforce
- Created PowerPoints for weekly training
- Led workshops for clients to provide information that would help them to be successful in developing new careers
- Organized resource information
- Coordinated and managed resource activities
- Developed databases for organizing client's information
- Accurately entered information into various computer programs
- Kept sensitive client and company information confidential
- Designed flyers and other materials for all events
- Implemented process improvements to automate office operations, including record tracking
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential client records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Project Manager, East Baltimore Transportation
VEHICLES FOR CHANGE
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed collaborative effort with government agencies, nonprofits and foundations to work on comprehensive transportation solution for individuals and families in East
- Baltimore neighborhood
- Organized van share program to go from city to specific employment hubs
- Coordinated buses/vans to grocery stores and potentially other shopping locations; job training; and medical facilities
- Coordinated carpooling by building database of neighborhood residents who drive to work
- Developed bike ownership program for those residents with ability to access daily employment via bike
- Developed transportation programs to assist residents in getting to grocery stores with fresh food
- Worked with community organizations to develop solutions to issues surrounding transportation Delivered presentations to community, non-profit organizations, and government officials.
AVID Tutor Coordinator
AMERICORPS CIVIC WORKS
Baltimore, MD
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Organized trips and events for AVID Program Tutored students in various subjects
- Coordinated fundraisers Assisted with AVID administrative duties
- Created lesson plans taught new education techniques
- Organized Service Opportunities Supervised tutors in North
- East
- Quadrant Organized trainings for tutors and teachers
- Recruited and trained college students to be AVID tutors
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired tutors offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team
- Oversaw tutor development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars, and other learning opportunities
- Educated families and community members about higher education, including its impact on children
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
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Accomplishments
- Certified Transformational Coach
- Certified Mental Health Coach
- Certified Purpose Coach
- Certified Recovery Coach
- Certified Entrepreneur and Business Life Coach
- Certified Holistic Financial Coach
- Certified Trauma of Money Educator
- Certified Body Mind Coach
- Certified 200 hr Yoga and Trauma Informed Instructor
- Certified Master Life Coach
Timeline
Transformational Dream Coach
Dream Builders International
01.2023 - Current
Financial Wellbeing Coach
Operation HOPE
05.2021 - Current
Property Solutions Specialist
ABUNDANT LIFE VENTURES
01.2017 - 10.2020
Career Coach
B.U.I.L.D. Baltimore
08.2016 - 06.2017
Project Manager, East Baltimore Transportation
VEHICLES FOR CHANGE
08.2015 - 09.2016
AVID Tutor Coordinator
AMERICORPS CIVIC WORKS
08.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies
Morgan State University
08.2007 - 05.2011
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