Michael Palm
Cortland
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful Career Counselor dedicated to crafting tailored educational pathways that align with individual career aspirations. A hardworking and resilient professional, I deeply understand organizational needs and prevailing market trends. My diverse background, spanning eight years of experience across military service, manufacturing, and education, uniquely equips me to support clients in navigating their career journeys effectively. With a commitment to fostering growth and achieving success, I leverage my multifaceted expertise to empower individuals and organizations to reach their professional goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Counselor
Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio
07.2022 - Current
- Evaluate program effectiveness through regular assessment measures, making data-driven improvements as needed.
- Serve as a liaison between local businesses, higher education institutions, and the local school districts, fostering cross-functional collaboration for student success.
- Assist schools in developing and writing grant proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and enhanced program resources.
- Implement credentialing programs to enhance student success, providing pathways for skill development and career readiness.
Summer Job Coach
Compass Family And Community Services
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided one-on-one job training to youth participants with disabilities and special needs, fostering skill development and confidence.
- Collaborated with participants, counselors, and families to create a tailored support network aimed at achieving long-term career goals.
- Assisted in identifying individual career aspirations and facilitated access to resources, enhancing future employment opportunities.
- Developed and implemented personalized training plans to address the specific strengths and challenges of each participant.
Production Supervisor
Eddie Kane Steel
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervise and optimize saw operations, thread rolling, galvanizing, cage assembly, welding, shipping and receiving, and scheduling for maximum efficiency and quality.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
Quality Inspector
Eddie Kane Steel
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Use Quality assurance knowledge and inspection tools to provide customer satisfaction and quality products.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for quality control procedures, increasing efficiency and transparency.
Welder
Eddie Kane Steel
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Demonstrate high-quality workmanship using flux-cored arc welding techniques, ensuring all welds comply with AWS D1.1 and D1.4 standards.
Plate Roller/ Welder
Brilex Industries
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed rolling bay operations for steel plate production, ensuring compliance with ASME standards and quality performance using various equipment (cranes, welders, thermal stress relieving tools) while holding welding certifications in flux core arc welding (4F position).
Education
Master's degree - Educational Leadership
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH08-2025
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2022
Diploma - Welding & Fabrication With Pipeline Technology
Laurel Technical College
Sharon, PA01.2020
Skills
- Career-focused Curriculum
- Soft Skills
- Community Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Career Exploration
- Career Assessment
- Workforce Development
- Program Coordinating
Personal Information
- Title: Career Counselor
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- OSHA 10, Present
- Forklift Certified, Present
- CPR/First Aid, Present
- ASME D1.1 3G SMAW, Present
- ASME D1.1 3G and 4G FCAW, Present
- SMAW 6G Pipe 6010 Root 7018 Fill, Present
- Certified Forklift Operator, Present
- Drivers License, Present
- ASME D1.4 FCAW, Present
Military Service
United States National Guard, Specialist
Timeline
Summer Job Coach
Compass Family And Community Services
05.2024 - 08.2024
Career Counselor
Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio
07.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor
Eddie Kane Steel
10.2021 - 07.2022
Quality Inspector
Eddie Kane Steel
05.2021 - 10.2021
Welder
Eddie Kane Steel
02.2021 - 05.2021
Plate Roller/ Welder
Brilex Industries
02.2020 - 02.2021
- OSHA 10, Present
- Forklift Certified, Present
- CPR/First Aid, Present
- ASME D1.1 3G SMAW, Present
- ASME D1.1 3G and 4G FCAW, Present
- SMAW 6G Pipe 6010 Root 7018 Fill, Present
- Certified Forklift Operator, Present
- Drivers License, Present
- ASME D1.4 FCAW, Present
Master's degree - Educational Leadership
University of Mount Union
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Diploma - Welding & Fabrication With Pipeline Technology
Laurel Technical College
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