Lonnie Duncan
Parchment,MI
Summary
I am currently seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Specialist
Integrated Services Of Kalamazoo
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with completing job applications and submitting resumes to improve interview chances.
- Established strong relationships with local employers to match clients with suitable job opportunities.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance for clients during their job search, leading to increased confidence and motivation.
- Enhanced client employability by conducting thorough assessments and identifying individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Assisted clients in developing effective job search strategies that leveraged their unique skills, experience, and qualifications for targeted positions.
- Updated client records to reflect personal information, qualifications and career aspirations.
- Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.
- Tracked client progress through detailed case notes and regular follow-ups, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Maintained records of consumer employment activity such as potential and current employers.
- Developed relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for consumers.
- Provided clients with on-the-job training and employment related support to maintain and retain employment.
Tutor
HeyTutor
02.2023 - Current
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
Sneaker/Vintage Clothing Business
Self Employed Web
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Examined and inspected stock items for wear or defects.
Tutor
Self-employeed
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Met with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems.
- Worked closely with students to help develop math and essay writing skills.
Activity Director
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Maintained records of activities and analyzed feedback from participants.
- Designed programs to encourage entertainment, relaxation, socialization and fulfillment for the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo.
- Designed and led activities in crafts, music and sports.
- Administered first-aid and emergency assistance when necessary.
- Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy.
- Contributed to community-focused public relations.
Learning Retention Program Counselor
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
- Helped students retain material learned during the previous school year
- provided a great balance of schoolwork activities and physical activities to keep students' minds stimulated
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI08.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Research
- Data Analytics
- Analysis Skills
- Power BI
- Data visualization
- Continuous Improvement
- Relational Databases
- Requirements analysis
- Databases
- Business Intelligence
- Presentation Skills
- SQL
- Market Research
- Data Collection
- Business analysis
- Financial analysis
- Database management
- Typing
- Database Development
- Budgeting
- Microsoft Access
- Statistical analysis
- Regression analysis
- Data management
- Financial planning
- Good Work Ethic
- Computer Skills
- Educational Strategies
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Maintain Records
- Job Development
- Community Collaboration
- Training Coordination
- Career Pathway Guidance
- Job Readiness Evaluation
- Job Retention Support
- Development activities
- Labor Market Analysis
- Records documentation
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources Support
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Employment Data Tracking
Timeline
Employment Specialist
Integrated Services Of Kalamazoo
06.2023 - Current
Tutor
HeyTutor
02.2023 - Current
Sneaker/Vintage Clothing Business
Self Employed Web
03.2020 - 07.2022
Tutor
Self-employeed
06.2019 - 08.2020
Learning Retention Program Counselor
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
06.2015 - 08.2017
Activity Director
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
10.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Western Michigan University
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