Donald Paden
retired
Hartshorne,OK
Summary
Retired individual open hours. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
I have over 30 years of Management Experience and a Entrepreneur with a vast knowledge of Starting up a Business form the ground up. Well-qualified case management professional skilled at directing clients through career planning steps and helping to build vocational strengths. Proficient in diverse program services and the current employment market. Well-organized and hardworking planner looking for a challenging position.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Career Guidance Counselor / Part-Time
Choctaw Nation
10.2024 - Current
- Improved college application success rates by guiding students through the process of researching, applying, and selecting suitable colleges.
- Organized job shadowing opportunities to provide students with real-world experiences in various industries.
- Established connections with local businesses for internship placements, increasing practical work experience opportunities for students.
- Enhanced student career planning by conducting individual counseling sessions and group workshops.
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Delaware Nation
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed Individual Plans for Employment with each client to identify short-term objectives that lead to long-term employment goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, encompassing case notes, assessments, IPEs, and service plans.
- Effectively handled a heavy workload of various cases.
- Evaluated and assessed clients' abilities, skills, interests, and needs to determine their vocational goals.
- Supported clients during both pre-employment preparation and post-placement adjustment periods for long-term success in the workforce.
Finance Director/Certified Sales General Manager
Harley Davidson Inc
Moore, OK
03.2012 - 09.2017
- Developed and executed fiscal strategies by creating and enforcing yearly financial plans and budgets.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing business processes and recommending solutions.
- Established policies and procedures related to accounting systems, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing.
- Contributed to the development of market-oriented strategic plans as part of a collaborative effort with senior management.
- Coached staff on best practices for managing finances including budgeting techniques, expense tracking methods.
- Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
General Sales Manager/ Finance and Credit Director
Town and Country CDJ
Atlanta, GA
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales revenue.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels and took corrective action when needed.
- Created weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, goals, and objectives.
- Managed staff of 15 sales representatives, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new sales personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK 06.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
Northwest Indian College
Spokane, WA 10.2022 - 09.2024
Skills
- Relevancy to Job Requirements
- Owner and Operator of Automotive Dealership in Atlanta
- Certified Business Broker
- Published a Comprehensive Business Buyers Guide for Small Business buyers
- Auto Credit and Consultant's owner/ operator credit repair and consulting co
- A working knowledge of Business Taxes, Advertising, Setting up Corporations, Banking for Business, State Laws and Federal RegulationsFederal EIN tax numbers
Accomplishments
- Oklahoma Emergency Certification for Teachers, State of Oklahoma
- Troops to Teacher Institute, Okla. Dept. of Education
- Honorably Discharged from The United States Air Force
- A Proud Member of The Cherokee Nation
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Career Guidance Counselor / Part-Time
Choctaw Nation
10.2024 - Current
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Delaware Nation
10.2022 - 09.2024
Associate of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
Northwest Indian College
10.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
06.2017 - 05.2019
Finance Director/Certified Sales General Manager
Harley Davidson Inc
03.2012 - 09.2017
General Sales Manager/ Finance and Credit Director
Town and Country CDJ
07.2007 - 06.2011
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