Zelia Wills
Kahului,HI
Summary
Resourceful Career Counselor focused on building successful education paths in support of career goals. Hardworking and resilient professional with deep understanding of community needs and resources available. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Navigator
Goodwill
Kahului, Hawaii
09.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and resources to job seekers in navigating their career paths.
- Developed relationships with employers in order to promote job opportunities for clients.
- Developed partnerships with educational institutions in order to facilitate access to higher education opportunities.
- Facilitated workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies.
Beneficiary Service Agent
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Kaunakakai, HI
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Served as a liaison between the organization's leadership team and members of the public.
- Developed and implemented outreach strategies to build relationships with community organizations.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of contacts from external organizations involved in community outreach activities.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to community engagement initiatives.
- Assisted in the preparation of grant proposals, reports and other documents related to community outreach activities.
Parent Teacher/Case Manager
Maui Family Support Service
Kaunakakai, HI
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using case management software systems.
- Created a safe environment where parents can discuss sensitive issues without fear of judgment or criticism.
- Educated families about available early intervention programs for infants at risk of developmental delays or disabilities.
- Assisted families in accessing community resources such as housing assistance, health care services, childcare options and job training programs.
- Facilitated parent-child interaction activities that promote positive relationships between parents and children.
- Provided education and support to new parents on proper infant care techniques, including bathing, diapering, feeding and burping.
Youth Mentor/Case Manager
Maui Youth and Family Services
Makawao, Hawaii
10.2014 - 10.2020
- Advocated for access to services needed by participants including mental health care and educational assistance.
- Maintained records of progress on goals and objectives set by youth participants.
- Provided guidance, support, and encouragement to at-risk youth.
- Developed strategies to address challenging behaviors in a constructive manner.
Paraprofessional
Intensive Learning Center
Puunene, HI
09.2005 - 12.2010
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Molokai High
Hoʻolehua, HI06-1984
Business Administration And Management
UHMC
KahuluiSkills
- Job search strategies
- Resume writing
- Career assessment
- Organizational growth
- Emotional support
- Career development
- Professional development training
- Special needs students
- Resume building
- Database management
- Financial aid advising
- Professional ethics
- Work placements
- Vocational planning
- Problem-solving skills
- Workforce readiness
- Team building
- Workshops
- Classroom management
- Social work
- Career exploration
- Interview techniques
- Educational opportunities
- Student support
- Job search techniques
- Relationship building
Timeline
Career Navigator
Goodwill
09.2024 - Current
Beneficiary Service Agent
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
02.2023 - 02.2024
Parent Teacher/Case Manager
Maui Family Support Service
02.2021 - 02.2022
Youth Mentor/Case Manager
Maui Youth and Family Services
10.2014 - 10.2020
Paraprofessional
Intensive Learning Center
09.2005 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Molokai High
Business Administration And Management
UHMC
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