Provided technical assistance and coaching to staff on working with employer customers, job matching, screening, recruiting, filling job postings, Wagner-Peyser, RESEA, using WorkInTexas
Delivered National Workforce Institute (NWI) training in the Gulf Coast area on working with employers, effective recruiting, quality applications, and generating creative solutions for employers
Consulted with board staff and Workforce Solutions leadership on effective methods for serving employers and improving region-wide performance measures
Applied coaching/training/facilitation techniques to help individuals and groups achieve work/training objectives
Identified opportunities for improvement in training; made recommendations for changes
Developed human resources-related desk aids
Developed human resources-related training courses (virtual and in-person) based on directives from the local workforce board
Worked with subject matter experts to develop training activities such as case studies and practice scenarios
Evaluated Workforce Solutions staff and provided suggestions for improvement
Administrated Latitude Learning Management System (LMS) for tracking, eLearning delivery, certification, and planning purposes
Developed training materials for municipal permitting program replacement project
Consulted with municipal staff by conducting focus groups and training needs analysis
Supervisor
Baker Ripley
Texas City, Texas
09.2014 - 03.2016
Worked as a partner with Office Manager to oversee office human resources staff and to make sure that the offices activities align with Workforce Solutions mission
Lead, coached, mentored, and monitored staff to ensure they are properly trained in Workforce Solutions policies and procedures and completed assigned work on time
Represented Workforce Solutions with outside organizations
Served on work groups and managed special projects and assignments
Recruiter
Baker Ripley
Texas City, TX
05.2013 - 09.2014
Worked with employers and Workforce Solutions to assist in filling open positions
Provided quality customer service to employers seeking assistance in recruiting employees for positions they have listed with Workforce Solutions using Workforce Solutions and other resources
Maintained job postings in WorkInTexas.com and assures adequate activity for good customer service
Facilitated Workshops at the Workforce Solutions Center as well as for outside organizations
Taught individuals on job search related topics: resume writing, interviewing, organizing a successful job search
Represented Workforce Solutions at job fairs, community information events and High School career days
Customer Service and Inside Sales Manager
AMOT Controls
Houston, Texas
09.2007 - 10.2012
Managed an industrial valve company's customer service and inside sales department
The department interacted with field personnel, distributors, and customers in various sectors
Developed and implemented training programs on products, information systems, and customer relationship management software