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Professional Educational Development and Training Specialist Resume Document Transcript

GRETCHEN HOLMESPhoenix, AZ 480-241-1151http://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchenholmes abpqfw@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT & COORDINATION SPECIALIST POSITION Gretchen is a high energy self-starter who quickly assumes responsibility and is not afraid to face newchallenges and situations. She has keen insight into the workforce readiness process, and has become anexperienced professional in project management, course development and classroom instruction. Her indepth knowledge of working with high-risk youth, unique instructional techniques, and excellent peopleskills have consistently received rave reviews from school administrators, juvenile corrections staff, andstudents. - Laura Magruder, President and CEO Communities In Schools of ArizonaSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Goal orientated, driven professional with exemplary work ethic; leadership and people orientated Flexible and well organized to meet demands of fast-paced work environment Articulate and able to effectively communicate with diverse customers/clients and multi-level staff Self-motivated and detail oriented to meet and exceed deadlines strong Technology savvy in Microsoft office suites, abode software, program management applications, and a variety of other hardware and software; intermediate level social media skills An extreme passion for training and development, quality education and helping students/educatorsPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEPerformance Training Institute Scottsdale, AZ 2010 to 2011Career Services CoordinatorProvided online instruction in Professional Career Development through a Learning Management Systemto students residing all over the country. Continued to work one-on-one with the students from classroomto graduation and on in to employment. Assist students and alumni with career campaign, determininggoals and creating action plans for success. Used social media to create alumni groups and promoteparticipation and awareness of the school and programs Used curriculum and creative license to deliver online Professional Career Development training to up to 25 students per class Coached and mentored students across the nation in developing a career action plan and developing SMART goals for their professional development Networked with hundreds of employers, recruiters, and other organizations to provide career opportunities to students thorough out the country Collaborated with staff and other key individuals to maintain accreditation standards and strive for success in the online educational/career services arenaCommunities In Schools of Arizona Phoenix, AZ 2006 to 2010Director of Workforce Readiness ProgramsOrganized, managed and delivered programs in Workforce Readiness to K-12 youth. Deliveredservices/representation at more than 20 different job/career fairs, youth leadership programs, and postsecondary educational opportunities. Provided follow up assistance in resume and cover letter writing,and work experiences. Presented more than 1,100 hours career development workshops, to 600+ students per school year, with an increase level of understanding of 92% overall.GRETCHEN HOLMES Page 1 Students rated the program 8 out of 10 overall as enjoyable and learning usable skills Designed and presented a basic leadership program for select students at Metro Center Educational Academy where students demonstrated leadership through activities and presentations. The program received high praise from both students, teachers, and staff Negotiated strategic alliances with hundreds of area employers, government agencies and other non-profit organizations to provide various resources and opportunities for youth career development.Goodwill of Central Arizona Phoenix, AZ 2006 to 2006Employment Specialist Maricopa Youth Alliance ProgramCreated programs for at-risk youth age 16 to 21 who were involved in the Juvenile Justice System,through a Federal Grant Award. Provided training in soft-skills, workforce readiness, and post-secondaryeducation opportunities. Conducted outreach and program awareness activities to recruit 150 qualified youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System Established an effective rapport with ex-offender youth; developing employment skills, teaching techniques to search, secure, and retain employment with a 78% success rate Developed and maintained points of contact as a community liaison to employers, educational institutions, community based organizations, city, county, private, and public agenciesCommission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation 2004 to 2006Coordinator of Office Affairs Phoenix, AZManaged and maintained the office for CITA, in International Educational Accreditation Office.Provided support and assistance to professional accreditation officers, most of which resided outside thestate. Coordinated international site review visits with school administrators from around the world,scheduled travel arrangements, updated databases and kept meticulous records of all site visit materials. Maintained a database of education facilities; entered new facilities and updated existing facilities of more than 300 different educational arenas from all over the world. Managed travel and site visit schedules optimizing minimal costs and maximizing service to participating institutionsEDUCATIONBachelor of Science Degree in Organizational CommunicationBellevue University, Omaha NEGraduate cum LaudeMinor in Business AdministrationUniversity of Nebraska, LincolnSPECIALIZED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONSState of Arizona Department of Public Trust Fingerprint Clearance CardSpecial Award in Training and Development Department of JusticeWorkforce Development Case Management Training, Skills Development Training, ImprovingPerformance Outcome Training, and Developing an Individual Service PlanGRETCHEN HOLMES Page 2