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Elijah Hopper

Crofton,MD

Summary

Professional Workforce Development Professional with over 15 years of experience in creating impactful programs and initiatives that drive individual and organizational growth. Adept at designing and implementing comprehensive training strategies, a proven track record of cultivating talent, fostering leadership development, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. Expertise lies in seamlessly aligning workforce development initiatives with business objectives, resulting in enhanced productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall organizational success. As a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and professional growth, I'm committed to driving positive change and maximizing the value of human capital in today's dynamic and evolving work landscape. Strong willingness to learn, comprehend and accomplish new things, enhance personal growth and looking forward to continuing education.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Program Director

America Works of Washington, America Works
2017.10 - Current
  • Possess and maintain required suitability through Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Social Security Administration (SSA).
  • Responsible for cultivating existing relationships with employers who are partners of workforce development programs, ensuring over 200 clients of the Ticket to Work program are served effectively.
  • Create strategic plan of goals and growth of workforce development efforts. Develop and implement program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
  • Possess deep passion for and commitment to working with most vulnerable populations, with goal of ensuring clients are prepared and job-ready.
  • Mentor departmental personnel in achievement of program development and delivery objectives.
  • Collaborate with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
  • Continually improve our workforce development curricula to ensure we offer most effective support to those we serve while developing relationships with local employers, so participants have pool of possible employers once they complete trainings.
  • Research and communicate information to program participants relative to job openings, hiring events, training opportunities, workshops, and partner activities for job seekers.

Workforce Development Administrator

Baltimore City Department Of Social Services
2015.07 - 2017.10
  • As Workforce Development Administrator, responsible for and managed $13 million dollar budget.
  • Analyzed and interpreted policies and developed, revised and implemented procedures.
  • Served as agency liaison on Baltimore Workforce Development Board (BWDB) where I played integral part in draft and submission of Baltimore City's
  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
  • Local Workforce Plan.
  • Worked closely with Family Investment Center's Associate Director, Deputy Executive Director, One Stop Operator and AJC mandated partners related to workforce policy and compliance. Assisted in reviewing, writing, and facilitation of WIOA-mandated annual American Job Center Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) including Resource Sharing Agreements.
  • Assisted in overseeing of development of City's WIOA State Plan including facilitating crafting and editing of narrative, planning of stakeholder meetings, Workforce Board and other leadership briefings and Plan submission.
  • Reviewed and tracked implementation plan and developed quarterly reporting on plan progress for City's workforce board and WIC leadership. Developed tools and products to track and report progress and prepared reports for leadership, including WIC Executive, agency Deputy Executive Directors and Mayors Office.
  • Served as State Project Manager for Work Participation, Placement and Support Services Contract
  • Provided oversight and management to ensure that agency met and exceeded Federal Work Participation Rate, Department of Human Resources employment goals and ensured they were in alignment with agency mission.
  • Oversaw development, production, distribution and analysis of all requests for proposal, vendor contracts, financial records, performance outcomes and data reports regarding agency's efforts in job readiness and employment services for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) customers.
  • Provided oversight as it was my responsibility to oversee 75 staff members assigned to Baltimore City's Department of Social Services Family Investment Administration employment services including Program Manager, Business Partnership Supervisor, Work Program Administrator and Contract Monitors.
  • Organized and participated in training, events and conferences.
  • Developed and secured placement opportunities through negotiated agreements with local and national employers and worked in tandem with state and local governmental agencies, for-profit businesses and non-profits and community based organizations (CBO).

Sr. Program Manager

Maryland Food Bank
2009.01 - 2015.01
  • Sole person responsible for managing and budgeting $1.5 million dollar contract, with direct performance reporting to Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS), which includes but not limited to supervising contractual obligations, policies and procedures and performance outcomes, and submit reports on need to know basis to Board of Public Works (BPW).
  • Monitored and managed contract/budget to ensure compliance with state regulations (COMAR) along with Maryland Food Bank (MFB) policies and procedures, while producing or eliminating budget line items resulting in fiscal effectuation.
  • Provided oversight and managed Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) vendor contract.
  • Instituted and exercised responsibility for program development, which includes creating and implementing customer database which intakes over 1000 BCDSS customers monthly which produces reports concentrating on community development SWOT analysis, and targets emergency assistance needs.
  • Served as direct supervisor for 14 emergency assistance program managers, while providing oversight to include site recruitment and management, site monitoring, reporting, performance audits, staff hires and re-organization of said programs.
  • Knowledgeable in crisis intervention for physical and mental health emergencies.
  • Served as project lead for developing and implementing Maryland's first Commodity and Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) by partnering with and working alongside United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Labor (DOL).
  • Knowledgeable in resources for additional customer emergency assistance and public assistance needs as well as coordinate and secure additional resources for repeat customers.
  • Coordinate quarterly meetings with Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS).
  • Worked successfully with other department managers within organization (MFB) to ensure seamless operational success.
  • Responsible for submitting financial P&L reports to finance department.
  • Engaged with customers, partners and constituent groups to create positive, trusting and professional relationships
  • Tracked and reported program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities

Education

Certified Public Manager -

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
2020

AA - Business Administration

Strayer University
2009

SkillPath Training Mission -

Skillpath Training Mission
Baltimore, MD
2009

Skills

  • Policy and Procedure Improvement
  • Data Collections
  • Developer Collaboration
  • Partnership Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Special Events
  • Business Management
  • Personnel Supervision
  • Risk Mitigation Planning
  • Administration Knowledge
  • Salesforce Training
  • Resource Advocacy

Accomplishments

    I currently serve as an officer for two board memberships:

    -Love By the Handles (Treasurer) – LBTH is a non-profit organization that assists women and children experiencing domestic violence. This organization volunteers monthly at a local women's domestic violence shelter.

    -Ryders of Seth MC (Treasurer) – This is a motorcycle chapter located in the DMV (D.C., Maryland & Virginia) area. While riding motorcycles is our passion, we also volunteer at local feeding shelters, donate clothing to men who are trying to return to the workforce as well as mentor young men.

Timeline

Sr. Program Director

America Works of Washington, America Works
2017.10 - Current

Workforce Development Administrator

Baltimore City Department Of Social Services
2015.07 - 2017.10

Sr. Program Manager

Maryland Food Bank
2009.01 - 2015.01

Certified Public Manager -

University of Baltimore

AA - Business Administration

Strayer University

SkillPath Training Mission -

Skillpath Training Mission

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