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Latia Wells

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Dynamic Lead Career Navigator with Martindale Brightwood CDC, skilled in career assessment and cross-cultural communication. Successfully guided participants through job readiness and certification programs, enhancing employability and retention. Proven ability in project management and analytical decision-making, ensuring comprehensive service delivery and audit-ready documentation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Career Navigator

Martindale Brightwood CDC
12.2020 - Current
  • • Provide 1-on-1 coaching and develop individualized service plans.
  • • Assist with job readiness: resumes, job search, applications, and interview prep.
  • • Facilitate workshops, mock interviews, and job fairs.
  • • Conduct assessments aligned with WIOA’s 14 Core Elements and develop Individual Service Strategies (ISS).
  • • Guided participants through the A-B-C model: Any job → Better job → Career.
  • • Ensure timely completion of assessments (e.g., TABE).
  • YouthBuild Coaching & Support:
  • • Mentor YouthBuild participants and support barrier removal (e.g., transportation, housing, mental health).
  • • Guide cohorts through a 24-week HSE and NCCER certification program.
  • • Promote retention, engagement, and access to wraparound services.
  • Case Management & Program Administration:
  • • Coordinate all WIOA Youth, YES, and YouthBuild services.
  • • Document supportive service requests and voucher approvals.
  • • Maintain accurate records in Indiana Career Connect (ICC) and Efforts to Outcomes (ETO).
  • • Ensure complete participant files and audit-ready documentation.
  • • Prepare monthly billing reports and track deliverables.

Education

High School Diploma -

Catherine Ferguson Academy
Detroit, MI
06.2004

Skills

  • Career assessment
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Career counseling
  • Resume writing

    • Project management and leadership

    Analytical decision-making and creative problem-solving

    Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

    Strong organizational and multitasking skills

    Customer service excellence

    Data management and reporting

Accomplishments

  • RFL Training
  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.

Timeline

Lead Career Navigator

Martindale Brightwood CDC
12.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Catherine Ferguson Academy

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