Tanesiha Richards
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Professional with solid foundation in career development and support. Demonstrates strong skills in individualized career planning, job search strategies, and interviewing techniques. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results. Flexible and reliable, adapting seamlessly to changing needs and priorities. Skilled in effective communication, problem-solving, and building meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Navigator
Grant Associates- PACE
Brooklyn, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Efficiently assess clients to determine job readiness, employability, and best career path
- Input data into the database with speed and accuracy using both SEAMS and Salesforce
- Facilitate group workshops to enhance candidates' employability skills
- Manage a caseload of 200+ clients while simultaneously connecting them to employment and/or medical/mental health assistance.
Career Navigator
Grant Associates- Career Compass
Queens, NY
04.2022 - 09.2025
- Efficiently assess clients to determine job readiness, employability, and best career path
- Conduct workshops to help build candidates' skills and improve their chances of employment
- Input data into the database with speed and accuracy
- Trained and mentored 3+ new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Senior Care Coordinator
New Horizon Counseling Center
Queens, NY
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Scheduled appointments between clients and physicians to address their well-being
- Assisted over 100 clients with applying for employment and accessing other benefits
- Advocated on behalf of clients to keep them informed about appointments or changes
- Assisted clients with arranging transportation to appointments and other accommodations
- Coordinated communication between clients and healthcare providers
- Provided emotional support and guidance to clients in navigating healthcare services
Care Coordinator
New Horizon Counseling Center
Queens, NY
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Advocated for clients by providing resources and work referrals
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings and appointments between clients and medical physicians
- Conducted yearly assessments for 50+ clients a month based on enrollment dates
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for clients
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records
- Facilitated communication between clients and community resources
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Brooklyn College Women's Center
Brooklyn, NY
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed inventory of basic office supplies and reordered as needed
- Assisted 30+ students per day with printing and computer related tasks
- Created and disseminated flyers using Microsoft Word and Canvas Design for 20+ events
- Provided exceptional customer service to students and visitors
- Scheduled appointments and maintained office calendar
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of reception area
Education
Psychology -
City University of New York, Brooklyn College
Brooklyn05-2019
Skills
- Career counseling
- Cross-cultural communication
- SEAMS
- Salesforce
- Information confidentiality
- Time management
- Interview coaching
- Data Entry
Timeline
Career Navigator
Grant Associates- PACE
10.2025 - Current
Career Navigator
Grant Associates- Career Compass
04.2022 - 09.2025
Senior Care Coordinator
New Horizon Counseling Center
02.2021 - 05.2022
Care Coordinator
New Horizon Counseling Center
11.2019 - 02.2021
Office Assistant/Receptionist
Brooklyn College Women's Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
Psychology -
City University of New York, Brooklyn College