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Jane G. Wagner

Copley,Ohio

Summary

Highly innovative mentor and educator who provides assistance, intervention, and referral services to people in the school community. Ability to encourage individuals to seek fulfilling futures through thoughtful goal-setting and self-discovery. Seeking to obtain a position that will allow me to use my creativity and resilience to help people reach their goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Success Coach

OHDELA
Independence, OH
08.2020 - Current
  • Welcome new students and families by providing guidance to navigate classes and help them get started with online platform
  • Implement plans involving guardians to promote student engagement
  • Conduct homeroom sessions through lively discussion and present Social Emotional Learning content.
  • Regularly check in with guardians and students through clear and consistent communication to help students become familiar with school operations and to be successful

Career Services Advisor

Stautzenberger College
Brecksville, OH
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Facilitated resume writing, interview, and job readiness workshops
  • Forwarded job leads to help students and alumni secure employment
  • Conducted mock interviews and worked with job seekers to develop and enhance networking skills
  • Collaborated with faculty, alumni and colleagues to identify internship, externship, and employment opportunities for students and recent graduates
  • Achieved or exceeded department metrics and quotas including job placement goals reaching a benchmark of 70% in individual cohorts

Professional Development Coach

OhioGuidestone-Jobs and Family Services Summit County-CCMEP
Akron, Ohio
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Worked with youth ages (14-24) in Summit County in the BOSS Program (Building Opportunities for Sustained Success)
  • Taught Certification Programs in Customer Service and Guest room Attendant/Hospitality and workshops on resume writing and career readiness
  • Coordinated professionals within the community to share knowledge in financial literacy, post-secondary options, and career goals
  • Managed quality assurance by including on-site evaluations of customer satisfaction to ensure best practices

Assistant Administrator, Student Pathway Advisor, Student Success Coordinator, and Employability Specialist

Life Skills High School
Akron, Ohio
09.2011 - 07.2018
  • Created graduation plans and assisted getting students into pathway certification programs
  • Brought in guest speakers from the community to enlighten students on vocational and educational choices available to them
  • Acted as School Truancy Representative and communicated with individuals regarding obsessive absences
  • Resolved issues and de-escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service to create a good outcome for all

Visual Merchandiser

Macy's
Akron, Ohio
02.2011 - 09.2012
  • Used creativity to enhance the aesthetic appeal of goods in compliance with Macy's merchandising standards
  • Traveled to multiple store locations to create a store prototype to set-up for corporate visits
  • Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions

Career Services & Fashion Merchandising Chair

Virginia Marti College Of Art And Design
Lakewood, OH
09.1999 - 09.2010


  • Taught courses around career preparation and fashion
  • Provided specialized assistance, information, and materials related to career planning and job opportunities
  • Spearheaded graduation ceremonies, beginning of quarter meetings, and networking events
  • Succeeded with multiple semesters of 100% retention in classroom

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Akron

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite
  • Career Planning
  • Individualized Education Programs
  • Program Development
  • Student Records Management
  • Client Progress Reporting
  • Nurturing Parenting Facilitator Certified
  • Financial Literacy Facilitator Certified
  • Customer Service
  • Event Planning
  • Job Search Instruction
  • Transcript Review
  • Records Maintenance
  • Interview coaching

Accomplishments

  • Salvation Army Volunteer of the Year
  • Fundraising & Decor Chair for six consecutive years at St. Sebastian's Annual Fundraiser
  • Ran and Chaired Art Day Program for students K-8 at St. Sebastian
  • Merchandiser for The Cleveland Browns
  • Produced Kidney Association Fashion Show in conjunction with Saks Fifth Avenue and local boutiques for two consecutive years

Timeline

Success Coach

OHDELA
08.2020 - Current

Career Services Advisor

Stautzenberger College
10.2019 - 08.2020

Professional Development Coach

OhioGuidestone-Jobs and Family Services Summit County-CCMEP
09.2018 - 10.2019

Assistant Administrator, Student Pathway Advisor, Student Success Coordinator, and Employability Specialist

Life Skills High School
09.2011 - 07.2018

Visual Merchandiser

Macy's
02.2011 - 09.2012

Career Services & Fashion Merchandising Chair

Virginia Marti College Of Art And Design
09.1999 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Akron
Jane G. Wagner