Jenny Barcenas
Ridgecrest,California
Summary
With a proven track record at Sierra Sands Unified School District, I excel in enhancing employer partnerships and student job placements by over 30%. My expertise in resume development and exceptional multitasking abilities have significantly boosted student employment success rates. I am adept at fostering essential soft skills, ensuring comprehensive support and achievement in career goals.
Experienced with job development and placement strategies that enhance employability and match candidates with employers. Utilizes relationship-building techniques to foster partnerships and facilitate job placements. Track record of effectively counseling job seekers and guiding them towards career success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Developer
Sierra Sands Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
- Improved employer partnerships through regular communication and follow-up, ensuring successful long-term collaborations.
- Boosted workplace readiness in students by delivering informative workshops focused on essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Assisted students in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Enhanced students satisfaction by providing personalized coaching and support throughout the job search process.
- Built strong relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities, resulting in increased student placements.
- Provided ongoing support to placed students through regular check-ins, ensuring their success in new positions.
- Increased job placements by developing customized employment plans for students.
- Assisted students in overcoming employment barriers through tailored interventions that addressed individual needs.
- Organized impactful workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and job search strategies for students.
Job Coach
Sierra Sands Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
- Monitored students progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for students when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Monitored and tracked students progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Offered ongoing support to students throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and self confidence.
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to students throughout job search and onboarding process.
- Conducted mock interviews to help students prepare for interviews with potential employers.
- Developed and implemented job coaching plans for students with diverse career goals.
- Developed and facilitated job search workshops for students to enhance job search skills.
- Organized job fairs and networking events, connecting students with potential employers and expanding their professional networks.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to students.
- Improved students confidence by delivering motivational speaking sessions and one-on-one coaching.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with local businesses, creating job placement opportunities for students.
- Enhanced students' digital literacy, teaching them how to effectively use online job search tools and platforms.
- Tailored job coaching methods to fit individual students needs, resulting in higher satisfaction and job acquisition rates.
- Developed volunteer program for students to gain work experience, improving their employability and confidence in job market.
American Sign Language Interpreter
Sierra Sands Unified School District
08.2002 - 06.2014
- Developed customized interpreting solutions for student based on their unique needs and preferences, resulting in tailored services that met specific goals.
- Processed visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, unusual vocabulary and unexpected information.
- Identified barriers and assisted in resolving communication problems between deaf and hard-of-hearing student and teachers.
- Supported equal access to education for a deaf student by interpreting lectures, discussions, and group activities in academic settings.
- Interpreted voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes to accurately convey thought, intent, and spirit of speakers.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information during legal proceedings, safeguarding studetns privacy.
- Provided interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Education
Associate - Tourism And Travel Management
Bryman School
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Employer outreach
- Resume development
- Interview coaching
- Student assessment
- Job search assistance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Job placement
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
* Expanded the school business, from one district site to seven sites.
* Added more of a selection of drinks to the school business.
* Collaborated with the Athletic Director in having students run a snack bar at sporting events.
* Taught a deaf student who grew up learning SEE, to ASL.
Timeline
Job Developer
Sierra Sands Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
Job Coach
Sierra Sands Unified School District
08.2014 - Current
American Sign Language Interpreter
Sierra Sands Unified School District
08.2002 - 06.2014
Associate - Tourism And Travel Management
Bryman School
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