Linda Diane Lowe
Canton,NC
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking a position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Community Employment Specialist
HVO INC.
Waynesville, NC
08.1997 - Current
- Instructed individuals in career development, job search and application strategies, resume writing and interview skills.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Identified job sites and negotiated with companies for employment placements.
- Maintained complete and current records according to governmental, funder and employer policies.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC05.1985
High School Diploma -
Tuscola High School
Waynesville, NC06.1974
Skills
- Career Planning Presentations
- Needs Determination
- Resume Writing Instruction
- Career Planning
- Work Experience Programs
- Interview Skills Instruction
- Problem Solving
- Vocational Problem Identification
- Job Search Instruction
- Orientation Programs
- Job Placement Referrals
- Decision Making
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Supervision
- Employer Relations
Accomplishments
- Supervised 5 to 13 client staff monthly.
- Documented and resolved vocational issues which led to clients finding employment in the community or at HVO INC.
- Collaborated with clients and their social worker at DSS in the evaluations and job development process.
Certification
- Assembled eye sugery drapes from 1997-1999.
- Sr. Community Employment Specialist from 1999-present
Timeline
Sr. Community Employment Specialist
HVO INC.
08.1997 - Current
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Southwestern Community College
High School Diploma -
Tuscola High School