Charles Cobb
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong attention to detail gained through education and work experience. Experienced in providing soft skills training, conflict management, and resume skills as a placement specialist in the Empower UC program. Skilled in writing and administering grant applications, reviewing requirements, and advising other grant writers. Proficient in research, problem resolution, and Google/Mac operating systems. Strong written and verbal communication abilities with a passion for critical thinking and assisting colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Assistance Manager
Highlands Training Center-Empower UC
Cookeville, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Managed job placement services, including interviewing, resume writing assistance and job search guidance.
- Identified potential employers in the local community to provide job placement opportunities.
- Compiled weekly activity reports detailing successes or challenges encountered during job placement efforts.
- Collaborated with other professionals including educators, employers, and government agencies to provide resources for successful job placement.
- Facilitated group exercises to encourage participants to share experiences and best practices related to soft skills.
- Coordinated with external vendors to provide job-specific skills training.
- Assisted clients in obtaining employment through job searches, resume writing, interviewing skills training, and career counseling.
Economic Development Planner
Upper Cumberland Development District-Empower UC
Cookeville, Tennessee
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Grant writing, reviewing, and administration
- Planned out project roadmaps, delivery timetables and resource needs for grant work
- Community Education, Shared findings and recommendations with stakeholders and served as subject matter expert on related questions
- Prepared narrative reports on planned initiatives, including related graphics and data tabulations
- Verified planned projects' compliance with applicable standards, ordinances and rules
- Conducted preliminary studies and prepared draft reports for assigned projects
- Researched housing statistics using maps, investigations, reports and books to create project plans and scopes
- Mitigated concerns about land use and community development plans via public meetings
- Compiled relevant data on factors affecting land use with investigations, surveys and impact studies
Inside Sales Representative
Skender Newton Realty
Cookeville, Tennessee
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Met sales goals consistently by qualifying leads, generating relationships, and elevating brand exposure
- Addressed objections and successfully closed sales, leveraging industry sales background and expert negotiation skills
- Managed client and prospect correspondence and resolved related inquiries
- Developed and maintained client rapport to assess needs and develop catered solutions
- Introduced and implemented innovative tools and services to drive revenue growth
- Helped clients improve sales chances by recommending value-added improvements and attractive staging
- Increased referral business through satisfied clients and partnerships with industry professionals
- Stayed up-to-date on mortgage rates and related real estate news
Server
Cheddar's Casual Cafe
Cookeville, TN
03.2013 - 11.2019
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, Tennessee12.2020
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Grant Writing
- Partnership Development
- Market Research
- Documentation and Reporting
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Training & Development
- Community development
Languages
English, Native
Timeline
Employment Assistance Manager
Highlands Training Center-Empower UC
05.2024 - Current
Economic Development Planner
Upper Cumberland Development District-Empower UC
11.2022 - 05.2024
Inside Sales Representative
Skender Newton Realty
11.2019 - 11.2022
Server
Cheddar's Casual Cafe
03.2013 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tennessee Tech University
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