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Hugh Watson

New York,NY

Summary

Client-focused Employment Specialist with three years of experience working with clients from diverse career backgrounds to support comprehensive career and job searches. Tenacious advocate, supporting job seekers through rigorous job search processes. Detailed resume and job application specialist, helping clients generate targeted documents with strategic composition.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Career Readiness Trainer

Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated Isaacs Career readiness Training, preparing participants with essential job skills and workplace knowledge.
  • Delivered engaging developmentally appropriate job readiness curriculums using interactive hands-on methods.
  • Supported participants identifying and pursuing career goals through ongoing mentorship and guidance.
  • Assessed participant strengths and matched them with suitable employment opportunities, ensuring alignment with individual goals.
  • Monitored and supported participant progress at internship placements to show them long term engagement and success.
  • Maintained records of placement outcomes and milestones using DYCD and salesforce.
  • Conducted intake screenings and facilitated orientation sessions for incoming participants to ensure smooth onboarding.

Youth Worker

Dream Charter School
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provides one-on-one and small group instruction to help adapt lessons to students and their individual needs.
  • Maintaining a positive structured learning environment and encouraging appropriate student behavior.
  • Preparing and organizing teaching materials.
  • Creating a classroom atmosphere that supports student engagement and appropriate learning.
  • Assist in planning daily lessons and long term instructional activities.

School Aide

PS.75 School of Research and Discovery
01.2018 - 09.2021
  • Supports development of reading, spelling, handwriting and foundational academic skills.
  • Follows safety protocols to protect students, materials, and school property.
  • Helps maintain accurate and up to date records for students.
  • Provides classroom management support by monitoring student engagement and redirecting attention when needed.
  • Provides classroom coverage as a substitute when needed.

Packer

Citarella Gourmet Market
09.2015 - 08.2017
  • Monitored three dairy freezers' temperature at hourly intervals to ensure strong product quality and safety.
  • Facilitated waste disposal and loading items onto the truck during closing shifts, contributing to efficient inventory management.

Cashier

Fairway Market
07.2013 - 02.2013
  • Cultivated positive relationships with customers and resolved customer complaints with tact, guiding them through solutions and offering relevant information to address concerns.

Education

Associate of Arts - Sociology

CUNY Lehman College
The Bronx, NY
12-2025

A.A - Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences

Cayuga Community College
05.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Office Suite
  • Disability services
  • Interview coaching
  • Referral coordination
  • Records documentation
  • Resume writing
  • Case management
  • Development activities
  • Motivational strategies
  • Job placement

Certification

Teaching Assistant/ Paraprofessional Certification, 08/01/24

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Career Readiness Trainer

Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
06.2023 - Current

Youth Worker

Dream Charter School
09.2021 - 06.2023

School Aide

PS.75 School of Research and Discovery
01.2018 - 09.2021

Packer

Citarella Gourmet Market
09.2015 - 08.2017

Cashier

Fairway Market
07.2013 - 02.2013

Associate of Arts - Sociology

CUNY Lehman College

A.A - Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences

Cayuga Community College

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