LARRY WORKMAN
Groton,NY
Summary
25 years’ of experience with personnel & workforce development in leadership roles. Well respected in the community as a leader and resource for underserved populations. Excellent community relations and knowledge of Tompkins County Experienced in recruiting, interviewing, supervising, training, and counseling staff. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, contract negotiations skills, customer relations, and passion for working with diverse populations. Knowledgeable leader with strong background managing wide range of business operations. Adept at developing and implementing new strategies with strong understanding of industry landscape. Motivated self-starter quickly adapts to changing environments and manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Talent Acquisition and Engagement
Tompkins County Human Recourses
01.2023 - Current
- Implementation and management of comprehensive talent acquisition and retention program aimed at attracting a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates
- Provide training on the importance of diversity and creating inclusive work environments, as well as direct mentorship to various department heads and hiring managers
- Maintains a visible professional presence in the community, performs community outreach, cultivates, and maintains relationships with various community organizations, and regional colleges and universities
- Collect and review applications and make recommendations for positions with Tompkins County
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Recruitment Administrator
Tompkins County Human Resources
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Partner with leadership and other key stakeholders to develop and execute a comprehensive strategic recruitment program, as well as targeted recruitment plans to address the County’s current and future workforce needs
- Introduce creave and innovative recruitment methodologies and industry best processes, including social media and other similar platforms, web-based job boards, and other venues aimed at effectively reaching target audiences, and attracting a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates
- Identify recruitment barriers or related issues, and recommends new and improved methods, resources, and strategies for engaging the highest caliber of talent
- Evaluate effectiveness of various recruitment actives, and compiles and analyzes data and prepares reports to measure results, effectiveness, and return on investment
- Participate as an integral member of the Human Resources Department team in facilitating new hire orientation and continuous process improvement.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
Director
Challenge Workforce Solutions
02.2003 - 03.2020
- Member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Development and monitoring of annual budget, strategic planning, billing reports, policies, and procedures
- Create new contracted worksites with various educational institutions and businesses in Tompkins
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- County to provide employment for marginalized populations
- Manage a team of Employment Specialists and Job Coaches to provide guidance and training to employees while ensuring mandated billing requirements are being me
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Manage a diverse work force of over 150 people in various professional and service-based positions
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, retention, and training of employees
- Develop training curriculums, and employee retention programs
General Manager
Challenge Workforce Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2017
- Create new contracted worksites with various educational institutions and businesses in Tompkins County
- Manage several large and small contracted workforces throughout Tompkins County
- Supervised a very diverse work force of 150 people in various professional positions and service-based jobs
- Grew business from 47 staff to 150 staff, and 5 days a week to 7 days a week operation to meet customer’s needs
- Conducted orientation and various trainings
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
Employment Specialist
Challenge Workforce Solutions
02.2003 - 01.2004
- Provided training and support to employees that have barriers to employment with learning employment and so skills
- Problem solved various work situations to develop mutually satisfactory conclusion between employer, employee, and customer
- Complete appropriate documentation in compliance with state and local regulations
- Devised and implemented individualized employment plans to support client goals.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Assessed individuals to identify skills, strengths and interests for job placement.
Youth Division Aide III
Finger Lakes Residential
03.1994 - 10.2002
- Provided supervision and training to youthful offenders in a secured setting.
- Organized and supervised daily activities for youth, including vocational and standard classroom assignments
- Conduct daily group counseling sessions; anger control, moral reasoning
- Used various modes of communication to ensure safety of residents and staff
- Conducted regular safety inspections as a member of a Safety Committee
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY05.1992
Diversity And Inclusion Certificate
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY08.2022
Skills
- Staff Management
- Managing Career Progression
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
Additional Information
- LARRY WORKMAN
Timeline
Manager of Talent Acquisition and Engagement
Tompkins County Human Recourses
01.2023 - Current
Recruitment Administrator
Tompkins County Human Resources
12.2020 - 12.2022
General Manager
Challenge Workforce Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2017
Director
Challenge Workforce Solutions
02.2003 - 03.2020
Employment Specialist
Challenge Workforce Solutions
02.2003 - 01.2004
Youth Division Aide III
Finger Lakes Residential
03.1994 - 10.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Diversity And Inclusion Certificate
Cornell University
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