Julie Corredato
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Creative and collaborative leader with 20 years of dedication to partnering with others to promote engaged, empowering work cultures. Experienced in project management, disability services, outreach & development, and business growth. Mission-driven, compassionate, and conscientious; motivated to shape and enhance experiences across nonprofit and corporate entities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Associate Director, Culture and Talent
Values Into Action
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitate the employee lifecycle by fostering a strong and positive workforce culture; collaborate with service teams to identify staffing needs; create attractive employment opportunities; increase retention using employee engagement and recognition strategies
- Supervise the Learning & Development Specialist in all operations related to the development, delivery, and evaluation of interactive training opportunities for a diverse team of 150+ employees
- Amplify branding efforts by increasing social media reach and engaging in community & advocacy events with a focus on accessibility, inclusion, and networking with advocacy influencers and stakeholders
- Engage with and contribute to the Executive Leadership Team to create and execute strategic plans, initiatives, and developing trends in advocacy and policy
- Perform a high volume of human resource functions including compensation analysis, benefit administration, grievances and investigations, and development of policies and procedures
Supports Broker
Values Into Action
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Partnered with individuals and families using life course tools to ensure person-centered planning with a focus on self-advocacy and reaching desired outcomes
- Championed civil and personal rights through collaborations with community entities, supports coordination offices, and county regulatory bodies
- Advocated for the best possible use of public funding while advising individuals and families regarding all potential services offered through the waiver system
Community Support Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Center For Independent Living
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Supported a caseload of 80+ consumers from initial intake to reaching successful outcomes such as housing stability, transitional community-based living, vocational independence, self-empowerment, and person-centered planning
- Engaged in outreach activities that promoted consumer-control philosophy; designed inclusion and advocacy materials; collaborated with leaders to improve systems and processes
- Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs; established networks to increase community awareness of new programs
Direct Support Professional
The Arc Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Partnered with PWDs to support their desired goals including community participation, independent living skills, and vocational responsibilities
- Exemplified strong ally philosophy to model and encourage self-advocacy and self-direction
- Maintained strong connections within direct support community to gain continuous knowledge
Visitor Services Coordinator
The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Managed daily operations of National Canal Museum and Welcome Center; empowered workers to independently handle common issues and maintain strict safety standards
- Developed strong relationships with repeat visitors through personalized interactions that built loyalty over time.
- Collaborated with Museum Director with development of special programming; coordinated, monitored, and reviewed program implementation
Account Specialist
Fragrance Manufacturing Inc (FMI)
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Fostered meaningful relationships with customers through effective communication, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base
- Collaborated across scope of operations to administer accurate timelines and effective time-management calculations for project completion
- Delivered engaging and polished presentations to highlight products and draw favorable competitor comparisons
Academic Coordinator / Disability Services Assistant
DeSales University
01.2013 - 09.2016
- Coordinated academic accommodations for 200 students with a focus on increasing accessibility within classrooms and across campus
- Developed highly empathetic student relationships and earned reputation for exceptional servant leadership
- Recruited, trained, and delegated work assignments to interns and team of 80+ students per semester
- Promoted self-determination and advocacy strategies for students; designed classroom inclusion presentations for staff and faculty
Information Services Assistant
Northampton Community College
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Scheduled and coordinated use of library equipment, private conference rooms, interlibrary loan material, and reserved faculty items
- Provided steady flow of accurate information to patrons in person and via library's online chat reference service
- Trained and supervised team of student workers using effective leadership skills
Director
Coplay Public Library
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Directed activities of library technicians; collaborated with Board of Directors to implement strategic goals
- Broadened marketing strategies and fundraising efforts of library; designed and implemented summer reading programs
- Researched grant opportunities to purchase automation software to update library technology; successfully transitioned library catalog of 16,000 items to fully automated system
Business Manager
Stephen Hughes Home Improvements
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
- Drafted professional business memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth
Education
MBA - Marketing Strategy
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA2020
Bachelor of Arts - Ethical Leadership
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA2016
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Project management
- Organizational development
- Human resources management
- Analytical thinking
- Employee Development
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Community Outreach
- Professional networking
Certification
Certified Investigator - Office of Developmental Programs
6/2021 to current
Certified Supports Broker - Office of Developmental Programs
11/2021 - 11/2023
TRAIL Advocacy Program Graduate
Timeline
Associate Director, Culture and Talent
Values Into Action
07.2022 - Current
Supports Broker
Values Into Action
11.2021 - 07.2022
Community Support Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Center For Independent Living
02.2020 - 11.2021
Direct Support Professional
The Arc Of Lehigh And Northampton Counties
09.2018 - 02.2020
Visitor Services Coordinator
The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
05.2018 - 10.2018
Account Specialist
Fragrance Manufacturing Inc (FMI)
10.2016 - 11.2017
Academic Coordinator / Disability Services Assistant
DeSales University
01.2013 - 09.2016
Information Services Assistant
Northampton Community College
01.2012 - 01.2013
Director
Coplay Public Library
01.2010 - 05.2011
Business Manager
Stephen Hughes Home Improvements
01.2005 - 12.2009
MBA - Marketing Strategy
DeSales University
Bachelor of Arts - Ethical Leadership
DeSales University
Volunteer Roles
Coalition for Appropriate Transportation | Board Member
Jan 2020 - 2023
Lehigh Valley, PA
+Advocate for bicycle and pedestrian safety within the community
+Develop programs to attract membership and promote volunteer opportunities
+Contribute mindful feedback regarding policies and grants in support of the mission
Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival | Marketing Director | Internship
Feb 2018 - May 2018
Jim Thorpe, PA
+Developed content and posted strategically and consistently across social media channels
+Collaborated with JTIFF Directors on program and communication development
+Performed market research to identify target audiences to broaden reach
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