Joshua Brown
Riverton
Summary
Dedicated Career Counselor supporting student employability through skill development and effective job placement strategies. Provide crisis intervention and mental health referrals while guiding students through career preparation and transition phases. Foster strong relationships and connect students with essential resources to enhance their educational and professional success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Counselor
Wind River Job Corps
Riverton
08.2025 - Current
- Guided students in career and educational pathway development, facilitating placement in advanced training programs, colleges, and vocational opportunities
- Facilitated vocational rehabilitation and employment readiness planning, aligning students' personal strengths with workforce goals
- Conducted psychosocial intake assessments for incoming students to evaluate emotional, behavioral, academic, and environmental needs upon program entry
- Facilitated psychoeducational group sessions focused on conflict resolution, communication skills, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies
- Completed ongoing student assessments and monthly case reviews to monitor progress, identify barriers, and support goal attainment
- Delivered case management services, guiding students in academic, behavioral, and vocational goal planning to facilitate program completion
- Supported individual students experiencing emotional distress and mental health concerns, offering basic counseling support, validation, and stabilization strategies
- Responded to crisis situations using de-escalation and supportive intervention techniques to ensure student safety and emotional regulation
- Connected students to mental health and wellness resources, including referrals for counseling, behavioral health services, and supportive programming
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary transitions team to support discharge planning, including housing stability, transportation needs, and continuity of care
Full-Cycle Recruitment
Kelly Education
Baton Rouge
10.2024 - Current
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for substitute teacher placements across Baton Rouge LA, overseeing sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and retention for over 100+ candidates per month.
- Improved candidate-to-hire conversion rate by 32% through enhanced screening practices and optimized communication during interview scheduling and follow-ups.
- Increased interview show rate by 80% through personalized outreach, pre-interview confirmations, and follow-up protocols, minimizing no-call/no-shows.
- Reduced candidate drop-off rate by 23% during onboarding by streamlining documentation, follow-ups, and system navigation support.
- Recruited and onboarded 150-300+ substitute teachers quarterly, averaging $61,000 of accumulated revenue. Aligned candidate skills and availability with district-specific needs and compliance standards.
- Represented the company at local and regional in-person recruiting events, including job fairs, university career expos, and community outreach initiatives to source qualified substitute and certified teachers.
- Utilized ATS and CRM tools to track candidates, automate communications, and generate weekly reports, improving operational transparency and recruiter efficiency
TALENT ACQUISITIONS SPECIALIST
Flexup Staffing
Dallas
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Successfully managed full-cycle recruitment for clinical and non-clinical roles, averaging 12+ placements per month while maintaining a 90%+ offer acceptance rate.
- Maintained a 3:1 interview-to-offer ratio, demonstrating strong candidate screening and alignment with hiring manager expectations.
- Attracted and placed physicians and nurses; ultimately fulfilling quarterly quotas and driving company revenue to $150,000+ quarter.
- Managed healthcare professionals' employment operations while coordinating with finance to ensure billing efficiencies.
- Mitigated and provided solutions to problems that applicants had while working under contracts.
- Generated my own applicant leads by creating my own advertisements in social networking groups, word of mouth and referral
Healthcare Recruiter
Protouch Staffing
Frisco
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Closed 10+ deals per month; ultimately fulfilling the staffing needs of health organizations.
- Consulted with clinicians to assess healthcare job market and connect them with suitable contracts, enhancing placement success.
- Analyzed clinical operations data to identify healthcare occupations for clients, contributing to monthly revenue of $53,000+.
- Trained new recruiters to effectively manage conversations and objections while navigating CRM solution, improving recruitment processes.
Education
Bachelor of Social Science -
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX08-2021
Skills
- Career development
- Career Transition Planning
- Student assessment
- Interviewing techniques
- Case management
- Documentation & Case Notes
- Resource coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Group facilitation
- Relationship building
- Active listening
Awards
Breakout Player of the Year, Kelly Education, Awarded for exceptional performance, innovation, and rapid learning during onboarding and full-cycle recruiting. Recognized for sharing fresh ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and mastering responsibilities quickly. Praised by leadership for strong work ethic, adaptability during organizational changes, and commitment to excellence. Described by team as innovative, reliable, and a valuable team contributor.
Certification
- CPR certified
- MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) Trained
Timeline
Career Counselor
Wind River Job Corps
08.2025 - Current
Full-Cycle Recruitment
Kelly Education
10.2024 - Current
TALENT ACQUISITIONS SPECIALIST
Flexup Staffing
05.2022 - 09.2024
Healthcare Recruiter
Protouch Staffing
09.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Social Science -
Southern Methodist University