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George Tarr
Job Developer
New York,NY
Summary
Deeply committed to leveraging advocacy, communication, and organizational skills to benefit immigrant and refugee communities. 10+ years of experience working with nonprofit organizations and educational institutions focusing on vulnerable children and youth. Recognized youth leaders now seeking to bring significant community experience to a policy position.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Developer
Catholic Charities Community Services
03.2023 - Current
- Locate appropriate employment opportunities for clients through telephone contact and on-site visits
- Attend job fairs and respond to job advertisements posted by businesses
- Negotiate and advocate with employers on behalf of clients and support employment on issues such as salary, wages, working conditions, etc
- Assess eligibility of clients with various immigration statuses for program eligibility.
Youth Worker
Project Hospitality
03.2020 - 06.2024
- Overall responsibility for managing the office, ensuring the youth apartments are safe and secure, preparing shift reports, and counseling youth
- Assess the needs of young people and provide counseling and access to resources, including food, clothing, and a place to stay while they seek shelter.
Program Director
African Refuge
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Responsible for coordinating with the Executive Director to implement overall administrative and program strategies, including preparing program goals and objectives; developing new programs/projects; evaluating progress and effectiveness of all the staff; and supporting staff to comply with policies of African Refuge.
Office Assistant
Office of Student Affairs Brooklyn College
02.2015 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with 50+ student organizations annually to ensure adherence to college policies
- Maintained a central database of organizational activities; connected senior faculty and staff with relevant groups as appropriate.
Youth Counselor
YMCA of Greater
02.2016 - 05.2016
Camp Counselor
Fresh Air Fund Camp Tommy
06.2015 - 08.2015
Peer Counselor
International Rescue Committee
07.2007 - 08.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY 05.2020
Skills
Employer outreach
Job Market Knowledge
Resume development
Community Engagement
Interview coaching
Career Counseling
Resource development
Job search assistance
Relationship Building
Educationrecognition
- Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY, 05/28/20
- Graduate Recognition, Mayor Office of Immigrant Affairs: Coro's Immigrant Civic Leadership Program, 2020
- Champion for Change Award, Church World Service, 2018
- Student Recognition Award, International Rescue Committee, 2009
- Certificate of Appreciation for Invaluable Service, African Refuge, 2009
- Global Youth Leadership Program Certificate of Completion, Project Common Bond, 2009
Internshipvolunteer
- Intern, Refugee Resettlement Program Catholic Charities Community Services, New York, NY, 07/13/22, 03/20/23
- Intern, Tuesday's Children, New York, NY, 01/04/10, 02/08/20
- Co-Chair of Education & Youth Caucus, Refugee Congress, New York, NY, 09/16/16, Present
- Board Member, Committee on General Education, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY, 10/08/18, 06/01/20
- Treasurer Volunteer Board Member, African Refuge, Staten Island, NY, 06/19/08, 03/01/20
Affiliations
- UNHCR Youth Represetative
- Refugee Congress Honorary Delegate
- UNHCR: Journalism Mentorship Program
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved result by completing task with accuracy and efficiency.
Work Availability
monday
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friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You only have to do a few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.
Warren Buffett
Software
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Sports
Politic
Immigration
United Nations
Humanitarian
Podcast
Timeline
Job Developer
Catholic Charities Community Services
03.2023 - Current
Youth Worker
Project Hospitality
03.2020 - 06.2024
Program Director
African Refuge
03.2020 - 09.2022
Youth Counselor
YMCA of Greater
02.2016 - 05.2016
Camp Counselor
Fresh Air Fund Camp Tommy
06.2015 - 08.2015
Office Assistant
Office of Student Affairs Brooklyn College
02.2015 - 07.2020
Peer Counselor
International Rescue Committee
07.2007 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
CUNY Brooklyn College
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