James Parry
Career and Education Outreach Specialist
Lufkin,Texas
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Career and Education Specialist with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Career and Education Outreach Specialist
Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas
Lufkin, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Delivers presentations to 5th-12th grade students about effective career exploration, career pathways, and employability skills.
- Represents Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas at industry, educational, and workforce conferences by manning booths and giving polished presentations.
- Networks across 12 counties to build new connections and increase program presence into 22 Independent School Districts.
- Maintains positive relationships with teacher, counselors, school administration and regularly reaches out to offer guidance to schools and students.
- Consistently establishes and updates curriculum for college, career, and military readiness to mirror newest programs and pathways.
- Works cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students understand future pathways.
Facilitator
Dynamic Workforce Solutions
Lufkin, TX
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Delivered upbeat and interesting presentations to promote workforce readiness, training, and placement.
- Developed and implemented organizational systems to better manage training documentation and progress reporting.
- Evaluated the success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Created and oversaw 9 employability training programs for unemployed or underemployed individuals.
Manager
Cash Store
Lufkin, TX
12.2013 - 04.2018
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and lowered delinquent accounts by 22%.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maintained a professional, organized, and clean environment for employees and patrons.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing customer service quality or workplace safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX05.2016
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Angelina College
Lufkin05.2016
Associate of Science - Physics
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX05.2016
Skills
- CTE Pathways and Post-Secondary Options
- Interpersonal Communication
- MS Office
- Strategic Planning
- Workshop Coordination
- Program Implementation
- Training Program Development
- Community Outreach
- Adult Education
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Career and Education Outreach Specialist
Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas
08.2021 - Current
Facilitator
Dynamic Workforce Solutions
06.2018 - 08.2021
Manager
Cash Store
12.2013 - 04.2018
Associate of Science - Engineering
Angelina College
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Angelina College
Associate of Science - Physics
Angelina College
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