Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Activies
References
Certification
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Megan Raleigh

Claremore,OK

Summary

Employment Specialists passionate about helping others reach personal and professional goals. Highly skilled at networking to build relationships area employers. Client-focused with 2 years of experience working with clients from diverse career backgrounds, and barriers to support competitive employment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Employment Specialist

Grand Mental Health
03.2022 - Current

I work in the IPS program. I help in assisting client seeking education and employment by identifying client barriers, interest and preferences. I I help clients improve their way of living by meeting.

  • Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
  • Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
  • Assessed individuals to identify skills, strengths and interests for job placement.
  • Assisted clients with completing job applications and submitting resumes to improve interview chances.
  • Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.
  • Collaborated with employers to develop accurate, current job postings and descriptions.
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
  • Provided clients with on-the-job training and employment related support to maintain and retain employment.
  • Developed relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for consumers.
  • Devised and implemented individualized employment plans to support client goals.
  • Maintained records of consumer employment activity such as potential and current employers.

Assistant Store Manager

Goodwill Industries Of Tulsa
07.2015 - 02.2022
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence.
  • Walked through store areas every morning to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Office Cleaner

Elite Manufacturing
02.2008 - 11.2015
  • Cleaned desks, office equipment, walls, files, ledges and countertops by dusting surfaces.
  • Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
  • Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on current workload and upcoming jobs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.

Sales Associate

Madeline's Hallmark
03.2009 - 01.2011
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

Education

High School Diploma -

Claremore High School
Claremore, OK
05.2006

Skills

  • Strategic Merchandising
  • Management Skill
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Hiring and Training
  • Inventory Control
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service and Engagement
  • Time Management

Activies

I enjoy mountain biking and rocking climbing . I also enjoy volunteer work in my free time. I volunteered my time as a Girl Scout leader when my daughter was in Girl Scouts. I volunteered at the hospital as a candy striper while in high school.

References

Angie McGill

Employment specialist

Grand Mental Health

918-812-7414

I have worked with Angie for over six years as my boss. Great friends for about 10 years.

Jana Winn

IPS Supervisor

Grand Mental Health

1-915-630-3891

I have worked with Jana for 2 years as an employment specialist, and as she was a IP supervisor.

Teresa Miles

Teacher at Claremore school'

918-530-1516

I have know Teresa for twelve years as a great friend and neighbor.

Tammy Thulin

General Manager Jimmy John's

918-261-2639

I have know Tammy for over six years, she is a friend and former coworker.

Certification

  • BHCM II -April 2025
  • CPRSS(Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, - June 2022 to Current
  • IPS 101 - May 2022
  • IPS Practitioner Course - December 2022

Timeline

Employment Specialist

Grand Mental Health
03.2022 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Goodwill Industries Of Tulsa
07.2015 - 02.2022

Sales Associate

Madeline's Hallmark
03.2009 - 01.2011

Office Cleaner

Elite Manufacturing
02.2008 - 11.2015

High School Diploma -

Claremore High School