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Richard Santana

Bronxville,NY

Summary

Experienced Career Professional with 19 years working in the foster care field helping youth and young adults make future career decisions. Dedicated to providing beneficial opportunities for students to explore and experience different careers.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Development Supervisor

Catholic Guardian Services
10.2018 - Current
  • Enhance career development opportunities by creating and implementing comprehensive training programs.
  • Increase employee retention by providing personalized coaching and guidance for career progression.
  • Conduct job readiness training on resume-writing, interviewing skills, and job searching techniques for improved employability.
  • Oversee company-wide mentorship internship programs to foster professional growth and skill development.
  • Supervise three staff regarding training, internship, project coordination and compliance.
  • Establish relationships with external organizations for potential partnership opportunities in career development initiatives.
  • Develop tailored career paths for individual employees based on their strengths, interests, and goals.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessment of participant feedback and success metrics.
  • Administer various career and personality assessments to clients to help determine career cluster and career interest matching.

Workforce Development Job Coach

Catholic Guardian Services
01.2011 - 09.2018
  • Enhanced youth's success rates by creating personalized job search strategies and providing tailored advice.
  • Increasedyouth's ' interview skills through comprehensive mock interviews and constructive feedback sessions.
  • Guided youth through career transitions by identifying transferable skills and aligning them with new opportunities.
  • Offered ongoing support to youth throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and self-confidence.
  • Facilitated job readiness training on various topics, such as resume writing, interview preparation, and personal branding for improved job search results.
  • Assisted youth in overcoming barriers to employment by addressing issues such as lack of experience or gaps in work history through effective strategizing.
  • Collaborated with local employers to develop a strong understanding of current hiring needs, ensuring accurate recommendations for clients.
  • Organized impactful networking events that connected job seekers directly with hiring managers and potential employers.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
  • Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.

Education

Master of Divinity - Bible & Theology

Nyack College
Nyack, NY
05.2013

Master of Science - Paralegal Studies

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
01.1990

Skills

  • Career Counseling
  • Curriculum Design
  • Resource Management
  • Team Building
  • Public Speaking
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Career Assessments
  • Workforce Readiness
  • Job Search Strategies
  • Interview Coaching
  • Staff Training
  • Training Facilitation

Timeline

Career Development Supervisor

Catholic Guardian Services
10.2018 - Current

Workforce Development Job Coach

Catholic Guardian Services
01.2011 - 09.2018

Master of Divinity - Bible & Theology

Nyack College

Master of Science - Paralegal Studies

St. John's University

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