ELISA Y SPRY
*** ****** **. **** *****, FL *****
*********@*****.***
Objective
I, Elisa Y Spry, am seeking a managerial position with WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA,
whereas, I can utilize my knowledge and experience in Psychology, computer skills,
customer service and public relations to work within WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA. This would
allow me to use my skills for community service, regional development with the Welfare (WT
and FSET) population, as well as, work closely with business and community partners.
Education
Aug 99May 03 Troy State University
Bachelors of Science/ Psychology Troy, Alabama
With heavy emphasis on Sociology and Criminal Justice
Phi Theta Kappa
Work experience
March 2012- present WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA
707 Mendham Blvd Special Projects Manager- Orlando, Fl. 32825
Participation and Engagement 407-***-**** ext. 2064
Worked closely with the Vice-President of Universal Services to develop and implement
local operating procedures that is in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
Assisted with the Quality Assurance Review conducted by the Department of Economic
Opportunity (DEO).
Updated Local Operating Procedures (LOP) for SNAP/FSET program.
Created trainings for the SNAP/FSET team.
Developed and implemented a policy for employment and EFM registration that will improve
the Daily Placement Report numbers for the region.
Developed the policy for the WCF s Hardship panel and oversight of the policy.
Continued to provide ongoing management of the SNAP/FSET team as they are meeting the
current caseload requirements, as well as, working with community partners.
Monitored and reviewed cases in accordance to State Policy.
Developed a local tool to be utilized by staff as a learning tool.
Liaison with state agencies (Department of Children and Families (DCF), AWI and Office of
Early Learning).
Developed a reports monitoring schedule for the WT/FSET team.
Trained new case managers.
July 2012- March 2012 WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA
707 Mendham Blvd
Participation and Engagement Manager Orlando, FL 32825
407-***-**** ext. 2064
Worked closely with the Vice-President of the Welfare Transition Program to develop and
implement local operating procedures that is in compliance with State and Federal
guidelines.
Assisted with budgeting for FSET/WT program year 2011-2012.
Developed and train a team of Engagement Advisors that monitored, provided technical
assistance and trained the WT/FSET teams.
Monitored and reviewed cases in accordance to State Policy.
Developed a local tool to be utilized by staff as a learning tool.
Developed policy for the deferred population, form and Explore your Possibilities
Workshop.
Assisted supervisors in developing programs that would lead clients to economic self-
sufficiency and met Federal and State guidelines.
Liaison with state agencies (Department of Children and Families (DCF), AWI and Office of
Early Learning).
Trained new case managers.
Created and develop general competencies for all staff.
Worked constantly with various community agencies to aid Welfare recipients.
Developed outreach process for the SNAP team to meet the caseload requirement instituted
by DEO and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which has become one of the
state s best practice.
Assisted with the management of the current WCF Hardship policy.
Worked with DCF to implement a policy to streamline WCF s work registration process which
has been noted as one of the state s best practices.
Developed a reports monitoring schedule for the WT team.
Proficient with MICROSOFT OFFICE, Employ Florida and OSST.
January 2011- July 2011 WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA
707 Mendham Blvd
Participation and Engagement Coordinator Orlando, Fl. 32825
407-***-**** ext. 2064
Worked closely with the Director of the Welfare Transition Program to develop and
implement local operating procedures that is in compliance with State and Federal
guidelines.
Assisted with the Quality Assurance Review conducted by the Agency for Workforce
Innovation.
Monitored and reviewed cases in accordance to State Policy.
Developed a local tool to be utilized by staff as a learning tool.
Developed policy for the deferred population, form and Explore your Possibilities
Workshop.
Assisted supervisors in developing programs that would lead clients to economic self-
sufficiency and met Federal and State guidelines.
Trained new case managers.
Administered the Case Management competency examination.
Worked constantly with various community agencies to aid Welfare recipients.
Proficient with MICROSOFT OFFICE, Employ Florida and OSST.
August 2003December 2010Workforce Escarosa Second FloorWT Coordinator 3670- B North L St
Pensacola, Fl 32505
850-***-**** ext 203
Worked closely with the Assistant Director of Workforce Escarosa to develop and implement
local operating procedures that is in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
Case managed clients that were receiving Welfare assistance by helping to overcome
barriers, so clients could obtain long-term employment and become economically self-
sufficient.
Maintained caseload of more than 150 clients.
Monitored and reviewed cases in accordance to State Policy.
Assisted supervisors in developing programs that would lead clients to economic self-
sufficiency and met Federal and State guidelines.
Trained new case managers.
Worked constantly with various community agencies to aid Welfare recipients.
Liaison with state agencies (DCF, AWI, Office of Early Learning and PJC School
Readiness).
Proficient with WORD, Publisher, Excel, Employ Florida and OSST.
Contacted businesses to provide training for clients, as well as, employment related
opportunities.
Reviewed client s assessments and counseled on education opportunities, as well as,
developed IRP (Individual Responsibility Plan) that would lead to Vocational Education and
Training.
July 1996January 2002Tom Thumb FoodStore Manager 619 8th Ave
Crestview, FL
Managed day to day activities of the store.
Made cash deposits daily.
Ordered and maintained current inventory.
Monitored retail trends to maximize selling potential.
Hired, fired and trained employees.
Liaison for information between corporate and employees.
Loss prevention.
Worked with vendors.
Maintained Store appearance.
Volunteer experience
Janie Howard Wilson Student Advisory Council
Parent volunteer Janie Howard Wilson Elementary
Refugee Task Force
Consortium of Care for the Tri-County Area