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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Work Preference
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Hi, I’m

Lacey Brooks

Operations Specialist, Career Coach, and Project Manager
Stanton,NE
Lacey Brooks

Summary

Passionate about career development, operations, and process improvement, I bring a unique blend of coaching, project management, and operational expertise to drive efficiency and student success. With experience in career services, employer relations, compliance, and operational strategy, I specialize in streamlining workflows, enhancing reporting, and optimizing student and partner engagement.

My background includes developing career readiness presentations and resources, managing certification pathways, improving SOPs, and leveraging data to drive informed decision-making. Skilled in Salesforce, JIRA, LMS platforms, and knowledge management, I thrive in cross-functional collaboration, helping organizations enhance processes, scale impact, and deliver meaningful results. Whether supporting students, refining operations, or leading strategic initiatives, I am committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and fostering professional growth.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

MedCerts

Operations Specialist
01.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • As an Operations Engagement Specialist, I provide critical support to both student and partner operations teams, ensuring seamless processes, optimized reporting, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
  • Reporting to the Director of Operations, I lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies, refine standard operating procedures (SOPs), and develop resources that drive student certification success.
  • With a keen eye for process improvement, I analyze certification pathways, identify gaps in reporting, and develop strategies that improve efficiency, compliance, and overall student experience.
  • I work closely with third-party partners, vendors, and internal teams to streamline workflows, enhance data integrity, and drive measurable results.
  • I thrive in dynamic environments, driving operational success and efficiency improvements while fostering collaboration across teams.
  • Passionate about problem-solving, strategic execution, and optimizing processes, I am committed to enhancing MedCerts' operational excellence and student success.

MedCerts
Livonia, MI

Career Engagement Specialist
07.2023 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Oversee and manage the MedCerts Career Center and all admin roles and responsibilities within Career Services; including updating, designing, and developing Career Center website content
  • Orchestrate 60 or more quarterly internal and external events, including webinars and career coaching live sessions, leveraging calendar software, event management platforms, and scheduling tools
  • Craft engaging multimedia content using Canva and Loom, while curating blogs for MedCerts Career Center presence
  • Manage over 100 posted jobs through Career Center platform & job board monitoring tools to ensure availability and relevance for job seeking students
  • Enhance student employment outcomes by 20% by utilizing Excel, CRM software, and Student Information System to gather data for compliance
  • Assisted in the facilitation and update of Hiration to aide students in the job marketing process
  • Develop playbooks and SOPS for the Career Services department

MedCerts
Livonia, MI

Career Coach
07.2022 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Provide comprehensive career counseling for job seekers across allied health and IT industries
  • Research labor market, job trend, and industry sector data to share with students seeking job search support
  • Collaborated with two fellow Career Coaches to develop and design a Job Search Prep Course for new students to improve employment metrics and outcomes
  • Improve personal workflow efficiency by setting-up, maintaining, and tracking scheduling of internal and external communications, appointments, and responsibilities
  • Assist Compliance in gathering student employment data to meet and exceed employment outcomes., )
  • Created, developed, and implemented a new Job Search Prep Course for enrolled students to improve career readiness prior to program completion
  • Handled, organized, and delegated all new student cases from the Job Search Prep Course to appropriate Career Coach, keeping record of which student was assigned to which coach

Equus Workforce Solutions
Norfolk, NE

Career Advisor and Workshop Facilitator
05.2019 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Developed, wrote, designed, and edited career readiness presentations and content, employing varied methods and programs to maximize services
  • Supported job seekers with all aspects of the hiring process including but not limited to resume writing, application strategies, behavioral mock interviewing, and pay and benefits negotiation
  • Worked with Career Services Supervisor to track scheduling of afternoon career readiness workshop webinars and to verify attendance
  • Maintained client records and updated information daily for verifying participation hours, progress, and employment outcomes
  • Monitored posted jobs in the company job search board and added new and relevant job postings on a weekly basis., )
  • Collaborated with a team of 8 in the development of relevant and informative career development content, workshops, and resources
  • Received numerous recognition awards for work ethic, effective communication, and proactivity

Faith Regional Health Services
Norfolk, NE

Electronic Medical Records Specialist
10.2017 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Obtained patient releases for dissemination of information and input data into computer programs and filing systems
  • Interacted and communicated easily with department personnel and the public
  • Processed patient admission and discharge documentation, as well as provided administrative support to the unit

Norfolk Now CONNECT
Norfolk, NE

Executive Board Member - Volunteer
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Strategize, network, and put together community events, seminars, and professional meetings for local professionals ages 20-40
  • Meet bi-weekly to evaluate trends, monetary concerns and contributions, and to develop upcoming events.

Norfolk Arts Center
Norfolk, NE

Intern
05.2018 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Aided in the organization of community events, art shows, and art classes
  • Provided administrative support utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, filing, and maintaining records and statistical data to establish accuracy of membership records

Education

MedCerts
Livonia, MI

Project Management Essentials Program
06.2023 - 07.2024

University Overview

CAPM Certification (In Progress)

  • Project Management Key Concepts
  • Agile and Predictive Frameworks
  • Project Roles and Responsibilities
  • Project Tailoring
  • Project Principles
  • Project Performance Domains
  • Project Lifecycles
  • Project Functions
  • Project Management Methods
  • Applying Essential Formulas

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE

Bachelor of Science from Speech Communications, Public Relations, And Organizational Leadership
01.2017 - 12.2018

University Overview

Coursework in Marketing and Video Production

  • 3.98 GPA | Dean's List
  • Summa cum laude
  • Member of Lambda Pi Eta | Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda
  • 2018 Graduation Ceremony Commencement Speaker

Northeast Community College

Associate of Arts from General Studies
01.2013 - 12.2018

University Overview

  • GPA: 3.8
  • Member of Theta Kappa
  • President’s List

Skills

  • Project planning and management
  • File and records management and database maintenance
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style
  • Website and content management and development
  • Educational media and lesson creation
  • Administrative support and operational efficiency

Accomplishments

  • Created, developed, and implemented a new Job Search Prep Course for enrolled students to improve career readiness prior to program completion
  • Handled, organized, and delegated all new student cases from the Job Search Prep Course to appropriate Career Coach, keeping record of which student was assigned to which coach
  • Assisted in the development, organization and launch of Hiration, an AI powered resume and interview preparation platform
  • Developed and designed comprehensive playbooks for each role within the Career Services department, outlining responsibilities and standard operation procedures
  • Elevated the Career Center platform by implementing a streamlined interface, updating resources, and incorporating blogs, new resources, and multimedia content
  • Collaborated with a team of 8 in the development of relevant and informative career development content, workshops, and resources
  • Received numerous recognition awards for work ethic, effective communication, and proactivity
  • Winter 2018 Wayne State College Commencement Speaker

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Timeline

Operations Specialist

MedCerts
01.2025 - Current

Career Engagement Specialist

MedCerts
07.2023 - 01.2025

MedCerts

Project Management Essentials Program
06.2023 - 07.2024

Career Coach

MedCerts
07.2022 - 07.2023

Executive Board Member - Volunteer

Norfolk Now CONNECT
01.2021 - Current

Career Advisor and Workshop Facilitator

Equus Workforce Solutions
05.2019 - 07.2022

Intern

Norfolk Arts Center
05.2018 - 08.2018

Electronic Medical Records Specialist

Faith Regional Health Services
10.2017 - 01.2019

Wayne State College

Bachelor of Science from Speech Communications, Public Relations, And Organizational Leadership
01.2017 - 12.2018

Northeast Community College

Associate of Arts from General Studies
01.2013 - 12.2018
Lacey BrooksOperations Specialist, Career Coach, and Project Manager