Earl Magee
Houston,Texas
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Specialist
AARP Foundation/SCSEP
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Conducted assessments, interviews, and job trials with clients to develop person-centered plans for employment and support.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Devised and implemented individualized employment plans to support client goals.
- Assessed individuals to identify skills, strengths and interests for job placement.
- Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.
Supervisor
Macy's
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Supervisor
Macy's
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Expeditor/Coordinator
Dexterous Construction
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of 5-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Pre-inspected projects
- Procured various building permits
Department Supervisor With Keys
Orchard Supply Hardware
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Monitored associates throughout each assigned shift and professionally managed any challenges to maintain optimal store performance.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices in customer service and store operations.
- Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and active listening.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Trained newly hired sales team in upselling techniques.
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
- Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
Project Manager
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
09.2006 - 03.2013
- Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
- Oversaw business operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
- Led preparation of bid packages and associated scopes of work, appendices and exhibits.
- Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Cal State University =, Long Beach
Long Beach, CASkills
- Work assignments
- Records documentation
- Job accommodations
- Recruiting
- Employer matching
- Program goals
- Eligibility requirements
Timeline
Employment Specialist
AARP Foundation/SCSEP
05.2023 - Current
Supervisor
Macy's
07.2018 - 12.2018
Supervisor
Macy's
08.2017 - 12.2017
Expeditor/Coordinator
Dexterous Construction
01.2015 - 01.2016
Department Supervisor With Keys
Orchard Supply Hardware
11.2013 - 12.2014
Project Manager
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
09.2006 - 03.2013
No Degree - Psychology
Cal State University =, Long Beach
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