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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
Marco Ramirez