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
Kalamazoo, MI
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
Battle Creek, MI
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