Mario A. Moreno
Porterville,CA
Summary
Bilingual employment and adult education specialist with experience guiding job seekers, displaced workers, and adult learners through career planning, training, and support services. Delivers in-person and virtual workshops, manages caseloads, and assists an average of 60-70 walk-in clients each week. Known for clear communication, detailed documentation, and strong coordination with employers, schools, and community partners.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Education Teacher
Porterville Developmental Center
Porterville, California
08.2026 - Current
- Collaborated on lesson plans for adult learners to increase engagement at developmental center.
- Taught literacy, math, and daily living skills.
- Supported vocational and community skills practice to build student independence and confidence.
- Adapted instruction for varied cognitive and behavioral needs.
- Applied positive behavior support strategies to manage classroom behavior and maintain safe learning environment.
- Worked with residential staff and treatment teams to support student needs.
- Prepared instructional materials and adaptive learning tools.
Employment Program Representative / TAA Specialist
Employment Development Department (EDD) - Workforce Services Branch
Porterville, CA
08.2020 - 08.2026
- Assisted workers affected by layoffs and plant closures as a Trade Adjustment Assistant (TAA) Specialist.
- Delivered employment and workforce development services to diverse adult populations across California, enhancing access to job opportunities.
- Facilitate workshops and classroom-style instruction on résumé development, interview preparation, CalJOBS navigation, job search techniques, and State employment opportunities.
- Conducted individual assessments and case management, guiding job seekers through tailored career planning services.
- Monitor participant progress and maintain detailed case records in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
- Collaborated with educational institutions, employers, and training providers to align workforce development initiatives with community needs.
- Deliver virtual and in-person training using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other online learning platforms.
- Provide bilingual services in English and Spanish and assist an average of 60-70 walk-in customers weekly.
- Participate in job fairs and community outreach events to promote workforce development services, while providing job search assistance, career guidance, and employment resources to prospective job seekers.
Sr. Program Specialist/LEAD Facilitator
CSET
Visalia, CA
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Facilitated leadership development curriculum for high school students across Tulare County, fostering essential skills for future success.
- Teach communication, conflict resolution, career exploration, goal setting, and strategic planning.
- Managed case files for 80 high school students across Tulare and Porterville, ensuring personalized support and tracking.
- Provided mentoring, coaching, and case management services to support student growth and achievement.
- Deliver presentations to students, educators, community leaders, and government officials.
- Developed business and job opportunities for over 20 students, enhancing their summer work experience through targeted support.
- Coordinate community service projects and educational activities.
- Delivered public speaking engagements to community leaders and organizations, including Tulare County Board of Supervisors and Tulare County Office of Education, enhancing community partnerships.
Career Service Advisor
San Joaquin Valley College
Porterville, CA
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted students with career readiness, résumé preparation, interviewing skills, and job placement.
- Established employer partnerships and coordinated student externships to enhance job placement opportunities.
- Conducted workshops and one-on-one career coaching sessions.
- Conducted job development sales activities such as employer calls and office visits.
- Met with instructors to discuss employer needs and available openings.
- Attended Advisory Board meetings to represent Career Services.
- Engaged potential sites to secure new student externship commitments, expanding available opportunities.
- Coordinated and supervised externship process, providing midterm reviews to maximize extern-to-hire conversions.
- Completed required documentation for tracking externship hours and student performance.
Division Director/Staffing Manager
Accountemps/Robert Half Int.
Bakersfield, CA
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Led a team of staffing professionals to achieve divisional revenue growth.: Motivating and directing the staffing professionals in my team; ensuring incremental growth of divisional revenue is consistent with company targets; working with Branch and Regional Management to develop the divisions' production and performance goals.
- Developed business opportunities through business-to-business sales, recruiting and hiring finance and accounting professionals for temporary and full-time positions, maintaining communication and career guidance for candidates, and participating in industry associations to boost local visibility.
- Recruited and hired internal staff, contributing to team development.
- Grew client base through marketing services via telephone and in-person meetings, enhancing service utilization.
Staffing Consultant
AppleOne Employment Services
Bakersfield, CA
10.2014 - 04.2016
- High volume B2B sales and Full-Cycle Recruitment of talented professionals for a variety of open positions and industries including hospital (clinical and non-clinical), financial, sales, medical, agriculture, environmental, oil, and transportation.
- Screened, evaluated, and matched qualified candidates to clients' specific job order requirements, enhancing client satisfaction and retention while skill marketing candidates to potential and existing clients.
- Conducted 40+ monthly interviews in person and via phone to fill talent pipeline and identify hiring needs and trends.
- Source candidates via LinkedIn, Monster, CareerBuilder, tailored creative job ads, cold calls, reference checks, and asking for referrals. Complete all reference checks on interviewing candidates.
- Facilitated onboarding for new hires to ensure smooth integration into the company, while managing payroll processing for temporary staff for timely and accurate compensation and overseeing invoice processing for direct hires.
- Coached candidates and documented all conversations, including disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Established in-depth knowledge of local and national job market trends and shifts.
- Develop strategic marketing campaigns to penetrate new businesses and meet sales goals
- Attend networking events and job fairs to recruit both passive and active candidates
Accounting Clerk
Trilogy Personnel & Land Management
Bakersfield, CA
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Created invoices for large Agriculture Company in detail-oriented settings to make sure contractors and clients were billed correctly.
- Utilized agricultural software to manage billing, payroll, and invoicing processes. in Billing, Payroll, and Invoices.
- Entered workers' hours using daily and weekly timesheets to ensure timely payment.
Personal Banker SBS
JPMorgan Chase
Bakersfield, CA
06.2012 - 11.2013
- Established and deepened relationships with branch customers and prospects to meet sales goals and enhance customer service.
- Proactively met with customers face to face and over the phone to discover their financial needs and provide product and service recommendations.
- Executed proactive sales activities for basic products while assisting customers in account openings and addressing complex requests (e.g., small business accounts, mortgages).
- Resolved complex service issues to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
- Processing transactions accurately and efficiently to build customer confidence and trust, based on established policies and procedures.
Legal Apprentice
United Farm Workers of America
Keene, CA
04.2012 - 05.2012
- Provided legal representation to farm workers throughout California including written declarations, translations, litigation, and mediation cases.
- Partnered with the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) on various legal cases, focusing on contract negotiations with agricultural companies.
- Collaborated with attorneys specializing in labor law, developing a disciplined approach to labor law study and preparing for the LSAT and California State Bar Exam to pursue a career as a labor union attorney.
- Conducted interviews with agricultural workers to gather insights on their experiences and needs while traveling extensively across the state.
Sales and Service Specialist
Bank of America
Bakersfield, CA
10.2007 - 03.2012
- Established and deepened relationships with branch customers and potential customers, contributing to team sales goals and ensuring quality customer service.
- Conducted proactive sales activities for basic products and referred complex requests (e.g., small business accounts or mortgages) to an associate with expertise, accurately processing transactions to build customer confidence and trust.
- Resolved complex service issues and referred to appropriate associates, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
Education
Master of Education - Porterville, CA
National University
Porterville, CA09-2028
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06-2011
General Education Courses - Porterville, CA
Porterville College
Porterville, CA06-2007
Skills
- Adult education and workforce development
- Classroom instruction and curriculum delivery
- Assessment and evaluation techniques
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Student engagement strategies
- Career counseling and case management
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Educational technology proficiency
- Zoom facilitation
- Microsoft Teams and Office applications
- CalJOBS
- Data Entry Accuracy
- Typing speed of 60 WPM
- Student Engagement
Certification
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Adult Education Preliminary Credential
- Tier I & Tier II Spanish/English Certification
Timeline
Adult Education Teacher
Porterville Developmental Center
08.2026 - Current
Employment Program Representative / TAA Specialist
Employment Development Department (EDD) - Workforce Services Branch
08.2020 - 08.2026
Sr. Program Specialist/LEAD Facilitator
CSET
11.2018 - 08.2020
Career Service Advisor
San Joaquin Valley College
05.2018 - 09.2018
Division Director/Staffing Manager
Accountemps/Robert Half Int.
06.2016 - 03.2018
Staffing Consultant
AppleOne Employment Services
10.2014 - 04.2016
Accounting Clerk
Trilogy Personnel & Land Management
05.2014 - 08.2014
Personal Banker SBS
JPMorgan Chase
06.2012 - 11.2013
Legal Apprentice
United Farm Workers of America
04.2012 - 05.2012
Sales and Service Specialist
Bank of America
10.2007 - 03.2012
Master of Education - Porterville, CA
National University
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
California State University Bakersfield
General Education Courses - Porterville, CA
Porterville College