Lee Jackson
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Client-focused Employment Specialist with 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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Specialist
Spring Dell Center
03.2023 - Current
- Devised and implemented individualized employment plans to support client goals.
- Conducted employer and community organization outreach to promote employment services.
- Advised clients on job searching, interviewing and resume writing techniques to increase employment chances.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Assessed individuals to identify skills, strengths and interests for job placement.
Safety Manager/Driver Manager
Unity Disposal And Recycling
09.2016 - 02.2023
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Promoted worksite safety by implementing enhanced lockout and tagout maintenance processes.
- Facilitated training for [Number] employees.
Operations Manager
BP. Worldwide Security Inc
04.2009 - 08.2013
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Nuclear Biological Chemical Specialist
US Army
11.2005 - 08.2007
- Filtered and screened antibodies for development of various assays.
- Studied mutations in organisms leading to cancer or other diseases.
- Collected and stored specimens and samples to prevent contamination.
- Planned complex research projects and designed studies to improve research and experimentation.
- Set up and calibrated laboratory instruments and equipment to prepare for testing purposes.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
Hope, AR08.2014
High School Diploma -
Meade Senior High
Fort George G Meade, MD06.2002
Skills
- Recruitment Management
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Transfer Coordination
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Timeline
Employment Specialist
Spring Dell Center
03.2023 - Current
Safety Manager/Driver Manager
Unity Disposal And Recycling
09.2016 - 02.2023
Operations Manager
BP. Worldwide Security Inc
04.2009 - 08.2013
Nuclear Biological Chemical Specialist
US Army
11.2005 - 08.2007
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
High School Diploma -
Meade Senior High
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