Management Quality Control
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Nicholas Pecone
Email: abo72c@r.postjobfree.com
Address: ** ********* **.
City: Savannah
State: GA
Zip: 31405
Country: USA
Phone: 912-***-****
Skill Level: Senior
Salary Range: 90
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Nicholas C. Pecone abo72c@r.postjobfree.com
75 Crestwood Lane
Savannah, GA 31405
Vice President Workforce Development
Multi-Site Program Operations Management / Best Practices / Productivity Improvement / Dispute Resolution Client Community Relations / Contract Management / Process Improvement / Cost Control Budget Planning HR / Staff Development / Labor Relations / Legislative Liaison / Government Compliance / Turnarounds
Implemented best practices in program design and management, policy/procedure, compliance and community relations to improve practices and create strategies for effective service delivery. Developed critical personnel, project and resource management guidelines and increased staff productivity competency. Turned around a failing regional office into an industry model through values-based leadership and innovative program development, winning individual and organizational honors.
Expanded outreach to new client bases increasing Mission outcomes and Family Strengthening efforts
Secured Federal and private foundation grants for $780,860
Developed community partnerships to enhance the organizations presence and recognition in the community
Increased productivity by 236% with competitive outcomes raised from 70% to 98% of all closures
Established a transition council for incarcerated youth with disabilities, dramatically reducing recidivism rate
Key Skills: Visionary, decisive, self-motivated, hands-on leader, winning cooperation at all levelsAnalytical problem solverFacilitator, trainer, curriculum developer Accomplished speakerRespected manager with exceptional people skills.
M Ed, Bloomsburg State University; BS, The Pennsylvania State University
Certifications: Rehabilitation Counseling; Teaching, Private Schools; Teaching, Secondary Education
Continuing Education: National Executive Leadership Institute, University of Oklahoma; Executive Leadership Institute, University of Maryland; PA Dept. of Labor Industry Leadership Institute, 360 Leadership Development
Honors: Whos Who of Professionals. Presentations/Speeches and Seminar Participation List available on request.
Selected Accomplishments
Reversed the direction of a struggling Workforce Development department. Increased competitive employment closures from 17 to 1,066, persons served from 262 to 18,919 and generated revenue by 33%. Introduced an outcomes driven culture with performance driven management to the organization. Collaborated with partners to bring additional funding sources to the table. Secured grants to develop At-Risk Youth Mentoring program, Latino Outreach program, Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program and revamped the ADVANCE brain injury program. Launched agencys four Community Career Center to continuing accolades of community leaders.
Dramatically turned a failing regional office into a leader within the public vocational rehabilitation program. Through leadership and team building took the regional office from last in productivity to the position of an annual leader in three key productivity factors. In the process leveraging $55+mm of public investment into $266+mm of economic impact resulting in an additional $900k in case service allocations to the region.
Established a transition council for incarcerated youth with disabilities, dramatically reducing recidivism rate for youthful offenders at Lycoming Prison. Youth with disabilities are incarcerated at a higher rate than non-disabled youth and get caught up in the corrections system. Supplemented the Councils efforts by developing a training and job-seeking skills program along with faith-based mentoring to provide supports lacking in participant's personal lives. Created and implemented a successful project, guiding and motivating participants toward college and/or good paying jobs.
Created a model transition program, facilitating greater independence and increasing competencies of disabled students.
Disabled high school students can benefit from a focused, transition program. Established a transition program, assigning special counselors to liaison with high schools, providing resources to disabled students, their families, and teachers/counselors. Worked with schools and community agencies to coordinate efforts through multi-disciplinary teams and special programs.
Developed training program for individuals with MH while leveraging additional funds for employment supports. Recognizing a lack of effective vocational programming for people with mental illness, developed concept for specialized employment training program while securing a pilot grant under the Presidents New Freedom Initiative to refocus regional efforts on recovery and the establishment of a Club House located in a business complex to provide employment supports.
Career History
Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc. Vice President, Workforce Development, 2008 Present. Led professional staff in reorganization of the department and the introduction of performance management and an outcomes driven culture. Increased revenue 33.5%, dramatically increased persons served and competitive placements, added new funding sources in first year. Guided agency through CARF accreditation and developed strategic plan for departments growth. Secured $780,860 in Federal and private foundation grants. Launched Georgias 2nd Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program Operation Open Doors. Secured $17,000 in grant funds for the annual Savannah Stand Down to end homelessness. Established a Hispanic/Latino Outreach program in Toombs County to serve Migrant Farm Workers and non-English speaking immigrants. Goizueta Foundation has tripled their investment in Buena Vida to enable expansion of the program over the next three years. Revamped the Vocational Evaluation division into a high demand/high value service.
Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Promoted to positions of increasing responsibility for state agency and division of the Department of Labor and Industry.
District Administrator, 1995 2007. Led professional staff in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services. Manage financial/HR resources. Interpret laws/regulations and insure compliance/achievement of Standards Indicators of the Federal Rehabilitation Services Administration. Manage $4.9M budget and staff of 33.
Assistant District Administrator,1988 - 1995. Interpreted State/Federal laws and regulations, agency policies, and directed Fiscal operations. Participated in district's HR activities and staff development. Created innovative programming, quality control. ADA Coordinator for District and consultant to consumers and employers. Manage staff of 11/$2.2M budget. Served as compliance officer and training coordinator for the District.
Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor, 1986 - 1988. Supervised unit of eight professional counselors, providing coaching and team building. Responsible for unit productivity, maintaining work flow. Served as Districts training officer.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Developed referral sources and maintained relationships with community-based agencies. Assisted individuals with disabilities to develop viable career plans and coordinated the delivery of rehabilitation services necessary to achieving success.
Devereux Foundation Teacher, 1973 1974.Developed and delivered a curriculum focused on the needs of socially and emotionally maladjusted adolescents.
Macy*s Part Time Store Supervisor, 1976 1987. Managed all aspects of night and week-end store operations. Supervised part time store executives, directed both full and part time personnel, addressed customer concerns, interfaced with both store Senior executives and company Vice Presidents reporting customer flow and needs along with store productivity.
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community activities
American Red Cross Disaster Services Volunteer. 2005 Hurricanes Wilma Katrena. Chatham Disaster Action Team member. Served as Case Worker and Case Worker Supervisor during Florida deployment.
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