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Justin Patton
Career Advisor
Clovis,CA
Summary
Client-focused Employment Specialist with 5 years of experience working with clients from diverse career backgrounds to support comprehensive career and job searches. Tenacious advocate, supporting job seekers through rigorous job search processes. Detailed resume and job application specialist, helping clients generate targeted documents with strategic composition.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Advisor
Workforce Connection- Prison To Employment Program
Fresno, CA
2024.06 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Resident Services Coordinator
Greystar Property Management
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Communicated with staff to resolve problems with individual students.
- Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
- Answered telephones and routed calls or delivered messages.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Conducted regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
Case Manager
America Works of California, Inc.
Fresno, CA
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of individuals
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
Job Readiness Trainer
America Works of CA
Fresno, CA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.
- Provided feedback on trainees' performance based on observed results during training sessions.
- Organized and facilitated classroom workshops, webinars, and one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Created multimedia presentations using PowerPoint, video conferencing tools, and other software applications.
- Utilized assessment tests to evaluate trainees' knowledge of course material.
- Assisted with the development of online learning modules for remote learners.
- Maintained up-to-date records of trainee progress and provided regular updates to management team.
Administrative Assistant
America Works of CA
Fresno, CA
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fresno State University
Fresno, CA05.2019
Skills
- Resource advocacy
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Organizational abilities
- Vocational planning
- Student-centered learning
- Career mentoring
- Problem-solving skills
- Documentation
- Compliance expertise
- Database Management
- Interview techniques
- Workshops
- Individual and group counseling
- Relationship building
- Education planning
- Employment opportunities
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses.
- Improved recordkeeping by devising new database systems that increased efficiency.
Affiliations
- Fresno State University
- Onyx Club
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancementSoftware
CalJobs
Salesforce
Canva
Adobe Acrobat
Languages
English
Native language
Interests
Fitness
Fashion
Sports
Service (Community)
Food
Family Time
Timeline
Career Advisor
Workforce Connection- Prison To Employment Program
2024.06 - Current
Resident Services Coordinator
Greystar Property Management
06.2023 - Current
Case Manager
America Works of California, Inc.
06.2021 - 04.2023
Job Readiness Trainer
America Works of CA
11.2020 - 06.2021
Administrative Assistant
America Works of CA
07.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fresno State University
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