Maryem Sheded
Summary
Results-driven Career Coach & Business Development Strategist with 6+ years of experience empowering at-risk and underserved youth through employment readiness, skill development, and career advancement. Proven success in managing 90+ youth caseloads, achieving a 47% employment placement rate, and facilitating industry-recognized certifications. Adept at building strategic partnerships, securing funding, and optimizing workforce development programs to drive sustainable impact.
With a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, I leverage expertise in human behavior, analytical thinking, and strategic problem-solving to enhance business development and operational efficiency. Skilled in process optimization, partnership development, and program scalability, I excel at identifying opportunities, expanding networks, and implementing growth strategies that foster long-term success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Coach
WorkTexas-Workforce Solutions
05.2024 - Current
- Managed a caseload of over 90 youth, providing individualized career coaching, employment support, and skill development.
- Served as the primary point of contact for the youth program at The Opportunity Center, overseeing and coordinating training initiatives aimed at enhancing and developing skills among youth participants.
- Educated participants on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their career needs.
- Designed and implemented a job readiness assessment, increasing candidate preparedness by 30%.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize youth support strategies.
- Served as liaison between management and staff on matters related to ethics, integrity, and compliance concerns or inquiries.
- Established strong relationships with local businesses, training providers, and workforce agencies to create employment and certification opportunities.
- Restructured workflows to increase team accuracy from 78.15% to 92.86% in three months, optimizing service delivery.
- Maintained detailed case records and ensured compliance with program goals and funding requirements.
Advancement Coordinator
Houston Classical
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Evaluated effectiveness of past campaigns by analyzing data on performance metrics such as attendance figures at events or average donation amounts per appeal.
- Managed internal communications related to advancement initiatives ensuring all staff members were informed about upcoming fundraising events or campaigns they could participate in or promote to their networks.
- Provided live social media and blog coverage of conferences and executive-level events in partnership with social media team.
- Strengthened relationships with major donors by arranging meetings between them and organizational leaders for meaningful engagement opportunities.
- Improved database management by implementing efficient systems for updating and maintaining accurate donor records.
- Assisted in the creation of compelling fundraising appeals to engage potential donors and inspire ongoing support for the organization''s mission.
- Attended networking events as a representative of the organization, expanding its reach within the local community and connecting with potential supporters.
Program Coordinator
Lone Star College System
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Oversaw $1.5M in capital projects, driving timely execution and fiscal responsibility.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement the Advancing Proficiency in Emergency Response Initiative, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
Registrar Operations Coordinator
Lone Star College System
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Ensured accurate student records by diligently maintaining and updating information in the database.
- Updated computer system with latest information to keep records current and accurate using Clearinghouse and iStar system.
- Assisted with accreditation efforts through meticulous record-keeping and timely submission of required documentation.
- Improved data integrity by conducting regular audits of student records and making necessary corrections.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX06-2020
Skills
- Confidential Services
- Career Development Counselor
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Case management & youth development
- Business Process Optimization
- Data Migration & Compliance
- Certification & vocational training support
- Academic advising
- CRM & Project Management Software
- Program compliance & reporting
- Proposal Development & Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Recognized by Workforce Solutions for consistently maintaining over 91% accuracy in monitoring and compliance for 2024-2025.
- Recognized by Workforce Solutions for consistently achieving high performance on monthly quality reports for 2024-2025.
- Achieved Certificate of Recognition from Workforce Solutions for achieving the highest youth enrollments and work experience placements in 2017-2018.
Affiliations
- Professional Women's Group
- MAX Mentorship
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (Pending)
- WIOA Program Exercises - Workforce Solutions
Professional Support Staff Association Board Member, 2024
- Advocate for professional development initiatives, fostering growth opportunities for support staff across the organization.
- Collaborate with leadership to implement policies that enhance workplace efficiency, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
- Develop and oversee initiatives that support workforce development, mentorship programs, and career advancement resources.
- Facilitate networking and knowledge-sharing events, strengthening community partnerships and professional connections.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Career Coach
WorkTexas-Workforce Solutions
05.2024 - Current
Advancement Coordinator
Houston Classical
10.2023 - 05.2024
Program Coordinator
Lone Star College System
09.2021 - 10.2023
Registrar Operations Coordinator
Lone Star College System
09.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
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