Debra S. Raneri
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Diversified Occupations Instructor
Monroe Career and Technical Institute
Bartonsville, PA
- Instructor for high school seniors focusing on the CAPS cooperative education modules. Extensive networking with local employers. Instructional focus on workplace skills development and career exploration. Exceeded employer expectations.
Program Coordinator, Enrollment Management
Indian River Community College
Fort Pierce, FL
- Designed recruitment campaigns for prospective students at the community college. Focus on nontraditional enrollment. Provided outreach and advisement services to area residents and businesses. Successfully collaborated with local businesses to develop customized employee training based on specific company challenges. Visited high schools to assist as needed. Coordinated continuing education classes, summer youth programs and an annual guidance counselor conclave.
Director, Workforce Development Division
Job Training Centers, Inc.
- Successful operation/administration of 5 One-Stop Career Centers on the Treasure Coast. Developed and implemented budgets for WIA, TANF and Welfare-to-Work funding streams. Coordinated all activities for summer youth program. Successfully increased state performance goals of centers. Instrumental in creating staff development programs. Assisted in the creation of the college as a Work Keys service center. Extensive networking with local employers.
Director, Workforce Development Division
Career Transcript System
- Implemented the most successful work readiness, career training and job retention program, developed by a Johns Hopkins University grant, within the One Stop Career Centers for the Welfare-to-Work population. Focus on SCANS/workplace skills at multi sites. Extensive work with area employers in employee skill development.
Executive Director, Workforce Development and Community Education
Northampton Community College, Pocono Campus
Pocono
01.2008 - Current
- Connects NCC and it's external stakeholders, fostering strategic relationships that advance the college's mission and regional economic growth. Working with both the public and private sector
- Successfully provides liaison and leadership with area businesses, workforce and economic development organizations and represents the educational community as an active economic development partner.
- Coordinates with the Institutional Advancement office to plan and implement cultivation events.
- Coordinates external outreach with the Pocono campus community to achieve goals set in the college’s strategic plan.
- Introduces concepts of entrepreneurship in student projects in the Monroe MakerSpace to include. Design thinking. Administered 1 Million Cups entrepreneurship program on campus
- Assists campus leadership in planning activities that involve the local workforce and school districts, such as Career Exploration days, student networking events and job shadow events that link students with real world experiences
- Develops successful partnerships with local businesses to include Pocono Mountains Visitor’s Bureau, Sanofi Pasteur, Pocono Raceway, Pocono township, St. Luke’s University Health Services, Youth Employment Services, PA Careerlink and the Monroe County Board of Realtors.
- Created new programs based on community need to include the Roving Photography certificate (most successful certificate at both main and Monroe campuses), Employability Skills certificate and Professional Writing certificate for the personal enrichment branch of community education. Works with marketing department to promote classes and events on social media sites.
- Community Involvement
- Pocono Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chair
- Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board of Directors, Education Committee Chair
- Monroe Career & Technical Institute, Occupational Advisory Committee, Diversified Occupations
- NEPA Alliance, Board member
- Monroe Career Pathways Coalition
Education
B.S.W. - Social Work
Syracuse University
Syracuse, New YorkM. Ed. - Vocational Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FloridaSkills
- Extremely high energy level, self-confidence and initiative
- Utilizes professional skills and maturity to effectively handle diverse situations
- Efficiently develops plan of action and requires minimal supervision to complete responsibilities
- Competent time management, communication and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Collaborative team player
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Community engagement
Timeline
Executive Director, Workforce Development and Community Education
Northampton Community College, Pocono Campus
01.2008 - Current
Program Coordinator, Enrollment Management
Indian River Community College
Director, Workforce Development Division
Job Training Centers, Inc.
Director, Workforce Development Division
Career Transcript System
M. Ed. - Vocational Education
University of Central Florida
Diversified Occupations Instructor
Monroe Career and Technical Institute
B.S.W. - Social Work
Syracuse University
Awards received:
Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year, 2023
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Valued Partner Award, 2024
Northampton Community College Spartan Award of Excellence, 2019