Sherri Grandidier
FARMINGTON,AR
Summary
Client-focused approach and passionate about helping others reach personal and professional goals. Highly skilled at networking to build vital relationships with leading area employers. Strategic when placing clients in rewarding jobs based on skills, interests and abilities. Successful at coaching clients on resume writing, interviewing, time management and teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employment Specialist
Arkansas Support Network
07.2022 - Current
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Assisted clients with work accommodations and writing letters of accommodation
- Conducted assessments, interviews and job trials with clients to develop person-centered plans for employment and support.
- 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.
Job Coach
Open Avenues
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Counseled clients regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Kept detailed records of client job applications.
- Worked with job seekers to determine job targets based on skills and personality.
- Provided one on one job coaching.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting vocational situations.
Employment Specialist & Transition Coordinator
Arkansas Support Network
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Met with students weekly to address soft skills development, job training, interview preparation, attendance, and importance of self-advocacy in the workplace.
- Compiled monthly progress reports and career profiles in a timely and efficient manner.
- Coordinated with the schools and local community to engage students in different work settings and monitor progress.
- Communicated with parents on assisting students attaining their vocational goals.
- Developed and implemented class lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR2017
Associate of Arts -
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR2015
Skills
- Outreach & networking skills
- Case Management
- Knowledge of the world of work
- Self-directed worker
Certification
- Certified Job Coach
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Employment Specialist
Arkansas Support Network
07.2022 - Current
Job Coach
Open Avenues
08.2021 - 03.2022
Employment Specialist & Transition Coordinator
Arkansas Support Network
12.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Associate of Arts -
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
- Certified Job Coach
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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