Marco Ramirez
New Haven,CT
Summary
Highly motivated bilingual professional with a proven track record in productivity and achieving excellent results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Developer
Career Resources Inc.
Waterbury, CT
09.2020 - Current
- Outreach to employers in multiple regions and industries, helping them place candidates.
- Filter job openings to Case Managers in the WIOA and JFES programs.
- Go out to the community, halfway houses, and training schools to strengthen our connection.
- Site visits, manufacturing, and other employer sites.
- Help with resumes by editing and formatting current resumes.
- Presented professional development to classes, other programs, and training schools.
- Member of the Chamber and SMART network group.
- Organized and facilitated workshops related to job searching such as resume writing, interview techniques, networking events.
- Developed individualized case plans for each client based on their needs and goals.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to job development initiatives in order to stay up to date on current trends.
- Collaborated with community partners such as schools, social service agencies, state workforce centers and employers to provide resources for clients.
- Advocated for equal access of employment opportunities regardless of race, gender identity or disability status.
- Identified training programs that would help clients gain necessary skills for specific positions or industries.
Placement Manager
Stone Academy
West Haven, CT
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Worked with current students and graduates to become marketable employees.
- Presented professional development to classes.
- Contacted employers to present to students during classes.
- Organized and planned career fairs for current and past graduates for the programs.
- Networked with local employers and medical facilities.
- Maintained proper reports and spreadsheets for the accreditations.
- Hosted advisory boards and business after hours for local employers and partners.
- Researched industry news, labor laws, and economic conditions in order to stay up to date on changes that may affect placements.
- Collaborated with other departments such as HR to ensure successful onboarding of new hires.
- Identified best practices for recruiting, interviewing, selecting appropriate candidates for positions within a company.
- Coordinated training programs for newly placed personnel.
Career Services
New England Job Corps.
New Haven, CT
03.2010 - 04.2015
- Worked with current students and graduates to help them become marketable for employment
- Helped with resumes and interviewing skills
- Helped develop students’ soft skills and hard skills
- Networked with local businesses to develop partnerships and outreach
- Created job development opportunities for the graduates of the program
- Maintained proper reports and spreadsheets to maintain proper credentials.
Job Developer
New Life Corporation
New Haven, CT
08.2009 - 01.2010
- Worked with clients to help them acquire new and better jobs
- Helped clients develop financial stability in the community
- Helped clients with their resumes and the interview process
- Called local businesses to develop partnerships and referral sources.
Education
Business Management and Advertisement -
University of Connecticut
01.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suits
- Excel
- Outlook
- AS 400
- SAP
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dependable
- Public speaking
- Bilingual and Bicultural (English/Spanish)
- Community Engagement
- Career Counseling
- Training Program Development
- Workforce Development
- Client Advocacy
- Data Collection
- Referral Coordination
- Multitasking
- Time management abilities
- Professional Demeanor
- Interpersonal Communication
- Effective Communication
- Progress Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Client Records Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Team building
- Problem-Solving
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Community Outreach
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Job Developer
Career Resources Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Placement Manager
Stone Academy
07.2015 - 04.2020
Career Services
New England Job Corps.
03.2010 - 04.2015
Job Developer
New Life Corporation
08.2009 - 01.2010
Business Management and Advertisement -
University of Connecticut
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