Human Resource Development

Sandra Griffin

Email: *********@********.***

Address: P. O. Box 1789

City: Southgate

State: MI

Zip: 48195

Country: USA

Phone: 734-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $20,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Sandra M. Griffin

Address: P. O. Box 1780 Southgate, MI 48195

Phone: 734-***-**** E-mail: *********@********.***

SUMMARY

Entrepreneur of a career service organization established to help current and emerging job seekers develop the workforce preparation skills demanded in todayaaas global economy that will be essential for them to successfully secure careers. Additionally, has over 30 years progressive experience in higher education working at four major universities including Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, The University of Pittsburgh and Oakland University. Success as an Educator has resulted in positive transformation of lives. Extensive experience in leading focus groups through issues identification processes and developing strategic plans for addressing current and emerging issues.

Demonstrated expertise in developing program partnerships to help build capacity in communities and support resource development. Possess an ability to accomplish bottom-line results while meeting the needs of clients. Action and goal orientated individual with expertise in program planning and implementation as well as in organizing, facilitating, and evaluating programs to measure impacts on constituents. Possess strong leadership skills and is comfortable with high-profile assignments that require attention to details, teamwork with diverse audiences and meeting strict deadlines. Has successful track record in problem solving, curriculum development, human resource development as well as in overall administration and management responsibilities.

Education:

Master of Science in Administration Central Michigan University May 1991

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development Oakland University June 1979

Professional Experience:

Youth & Adult Career Path Development Services April 2012 aaa Present

Chief Executive Officer

aa Provides one-on-one career consultation services to individual job seekers

aa Conducts mock interviews with professional feedback to improve clients interviewing skills and equip them for success during real interview experiences

aa Responsible for assisting job seekers in effectively writing cover letters, resumes and interview follow-up letters

aa Responsible for educating clients in diverse workforce preparation tips including how to dress for success during interview experiences

aa Utilizes overall expertise in Human Resource Development to empower clients to successfully secure jobs

Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development July 1991 - May 2012

Extension Educator

aa Responsible for administration and management of programs, staff and volunteers in programming jurisdiction, including staff & volunteer recruitment, supervision and human resource development

aa Provided leadership for children, youth, family and community educational programs with partners

aa Expertise in conducting needs assessments to identify current and emerging issues facing children, youth, families and communities

aa Expertise in developing collaborations with grassroots program partners to plan, facilitate and evaluate programs for impact that address critical issues facing children, youth, families and communities

aa Utilized expertise in human capacity building to develop leadership skills in constituents

aa Facilitated educational workshops to train and empower staff and volunteers

aa Expertise in marketing of Michigan State University Extension programs and events to underserved urban, suburban and rural audiences throughout Southeast Michigan

aa Responsible for county, state and federal reports to document program impacts, statistics on youth and adults, statistics on civil rights compliance and outreach to multicultural backgrounds and reports on program impacts for decision-makers and funding support

aa Responsible for serving on county and state boards and committees to address on-going educational needs for children, youth, families and communities and for professional development

aa Assisted in grant writing and fund development to secure resources for programming and evaluation

Top Awards:

International Association of MWMW aaABright Light Awardaa May 2012

Citation for Outstanding Educational Programming Outreach August 2007

& Commemorative Brick at MSU 4-H Childrenaaas Garden

Plaque and Certificate for Completion of New Detroitaaas Multicultural November 2007

Immersion Program

National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Staff Distinguished Service Award April 2004

Michigan State Universityaaas aaAAll-University Award for Excellence in April1997

Promoting Diversity Individual Awardaa & Commemorative Plaque that

permanently hangs in the MSU Library

Michigan Association of Extension 4-H Youth Staff Distinguished Service Award April 1997

Nestles Chocolate Very Best in Youth Philanthropist Award June 1992

Publications:

Publications of Annual Newsletters with Highlights of diverse Southeast Michigan 4-H children, youth, adult, family and community programs

Publications of Wayne Countyaaas 4-H Children-Youth-Family-Community Impact Report

Skills & Abilities:

*Administration & Management Skills *Strategic Planning

*Education/Teaching *Recruitment & Staff Selection

*Building Collaborations & Partnerships *Career Consulting Skills & Expertise

*Training & Human Development Skills *Curriculum Development

*Community Capacity Building *Facilitative Leadership

*Computer Technology Skills *Supervision Skills

*Ability to do Program Implementation & Evaluation of Impacts

*Ability to Work with Diverse & Multicultural Backgrounds

*Ability to Lead Issues Identification & Community Needs Assessment Processes

References: Will be furnished upon request.

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