Experienced Employment Specialist with the ability to lead and instruct. Career-oriented mindset, able to work with diverse populations as well as personable and professional. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
TANF/RESEA/SNAP Job Developer/Business Services
EQUUS-Workforce Solutions Greater
07.2017 - Current
Established new employer relationships and maintaining effective relationships with employers to secure subsidized and/or unsubsidized employment opportunities for job seekers
Identify employment opportunities regardless of various barriers (background, education, transportation)
Participated in Memorandum of Understanding development for various Work First programs within Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
Assisted underemployed and/or unemployed job seekers that were receiving unemployment to obtain employment
Placed outbound calls to provide outreach for special initiatives
Provided high quality customer service while sharing information, answering questions, and explaining procedures to help Job Seekers connect with community resources and employment opportunities
Maintained an accurate written record of conversation(s) following established guidelines in TWIST.
Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
Established and maintained relationships with employers for growth opportunities and successful partnerships.
Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective employers.
Brought in new employers/ non- profit organizations through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches.
Communicated with local organizations to build networks and develop leads.
Server/ Training Coordinator
Brinker International
03.2010 - 10.2020
Ensured that all members of the wait staff are equipped with the knowledge needed to properly serve
customers and uphold the service standards of the company
Acted as an intermediary between servers
and management, helping the restaurant to operate in a smooth and efficient manner, accurately served
guests, processed and collected payments from guests using the point-of-sale system, handled money,
processed credit cards making change and processing gift cards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Ararat High School
Topsham, ME
06.1993
Skills
Administrative Skills
Type 40 WPM
Computer Applications Include: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook 2016, TWIST, Work In Texas