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JAMAL SHELLMON

PHILADELPHIA,PA

Summary

Adept at learning new tasks quickly to maximize project contributions. Solid track record of consistently exceeding targets in productivity and work quality. Always exploring ways to go above and beyond expected performance to support team.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Employment Services

SpArc Services
Philadelphia, Pa
06.2023 - Current

*Recruit qualified and exceptional talent to fill department staffing needs.
*Monitor billing units in services provided operating within allocated resources.
*Support individuals with Intellectual / Developmental disabilities, and or Physical limitations secure and
maintain employment.
*Provide oversight / approve Payroll submission assuring accuracy.
*Identify potential risks and devised contingency plans, preparing team members to avoid and respond
promptly to possible obstacles.
*Conduct employee performance evaluations, providing feedback and support to enhance performance.
*Initiate employee corrective actions in accordance to Agency Policy and Procedures if warranted.
*Perform initial screening interviews and assessed qualifications of candidates for open positions.
*Enhanced department efficiency with streamlined processes for evidence collection and documentation.
*Strengthened relationships with local employers for improved job opportunities and long-term
partnerships.
Enhanced overall client satisfaction by providing comprehensive career counseling and guidance

PROGRAM DIRECTOR /PROJECT MANAGER TEAM LEADER

EDUCATIONAL DATA SOLUTIONS INC.
02.2017 - Current
  • Educational data solutions incorporated – earn / pa career link -, Ensure engagement in Orientation and connection to services and case management, leading to successful employment outcomes
  • Assist in coordinating recruitments and hiring events for customers at the PACL / EARN Center in collaboration with the Business Services Team
  • Provide helpful reports to team members that will help monitor performance
  • Ensure the required paperwork and documentation is completed and located in the participant files
  • Served as Quality Assurance / Data Analyst - Conducted Internal Audits
  • Attend required meetings with local and state representatives regarding job placement and job retention issues and apprise staff of discussions
  • Support team members in ensuring participant files are properly assembled and maintained for State and County compliance and audits
  • Act as the liaison between the Montgomery County Data Team and the EDSI EARN Team
  • Collaborate with Montco Works – Department of Commerce to assure performance measures met and exceed expectations
  • Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel
  • Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives
  • Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems
  • Create project status presentations for delivery to customers or project personnel
  • Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing.
  • Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
  • Modeled management and organizational skills and multi-tasked and prioritized in deadline-driven environment.
  • Adhered to industry practices, company standards and safety protocols in work.
  • Completed assignments ahead of deadline.
  • Assisted in level-loading project capacity and made proactive decisions around process improvements to development cycle.
  • Developed project timelines for product lines from kickoff through production and online content development based on marketplace requirements.
  • Worked with team 25+ professionals focused on meeting client emploment metric set forth by the State of Pa Department of Labor and Indusstry project needs.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.

PROBATION / PAROLE MANAGER

First Judicial District Of Pennsylvania
06.1999 - 12.2017
  • Prepare and maintain case files for each assigned inmate or offender
  • Prepare and present court reports daily
  • Conduct investigations of offenders' backgrounds by talking to offenders, their families and friends, and other people who have relevant information
  • Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans
  • Collaborated with Philadelphia Police Criminal Intelligence as a Data Analyst
  • Assisted in Internal Audits, Analyze COMPSTAT Data
  • Conducted performance reviews, budgeting, scheduling
  • Train new assigned staff in accordance with Policy and Procedures
  • Assure proper referrals and referrals are made in accordance with Court order
  • Supervise people on community-based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention, and provide field supervision of probationers by conducting curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school
  • Initiate / carry out outstanding warrants with local municipalities.
  • Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
  • Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
  • Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
  • Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
  • Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Psychology

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Master of Science - Administration of Justice

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Skills

  • Goal and team oriented
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Effective team communication
  • Analytical
  • Leadership
  • Cloud Based software / applications
  • Ability to develop policy and procedures
  • Project Requirements
  • Ability to multitask
  • Auditing Skills
  • Operating Budget
  • ISO Quality Standards

Certification

  • Notary Public Commissioned - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 2022

Timeline

Director of Employment Services

SpArc Services
06.2023 - Current

PROGRAM DIRECTOR /PROJECT MANAGER TEAM LEADER

EDUCATIONAL DATA SOLUTIONS INC.
02.2017 - Current

PROBATION / PAROLE MANAGER

First Judicial District Of Pennsylvania
06.1999 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Psychology

Temple University

Master of Science - Administration of Justice

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
JAMAL SHELLMON