Kendrick CHERY
Brooklyn, New York 11210
********.*****@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION:
. Huge experience in the workforce development and recruiting industry
. In-depth knowledge of vocational preparation methods, job analysis &
workforce development
. Resourceful, with excellent case management skills and ability to
adapt easily to new situations
EDUCATION:
Wilmington University, Wilmington, Delaware St. Joseph's
College, Brooklyn, New York 2014 - Completed
2011
GPA: 3.5 out of 4.0 GPA: 3.0 out of 4.0
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Administration of Justice in Criminal Behavior
Organizational Management
Master of Science
Bachelor of Science
WORK EXPERIENCE:
DB Grant Associate Inc., Employment Works . Brooklyn, New York, November
2012 - January 2014
Partner Coordinator - Promotion - April 2013 to Present
Career Advisor - November 2012 - April 2013
. Develop or identify potential partnerships by attending and
presenting at community events
. Create, implement and manage partnership, affiliate and cross-
referral programs
. Manage relationships & coordinate service delivery and
communication with all partners
. Conduct presentations and orientation about the program at partner
organizations (Department of Probation, Corrections and Parole)
onsite
. Maintain weekly enrollment accountability through DOP and DOCC
referrals
. Meet with management team and Small Business Services (SBS) on a
weekly bases to discuss customer progress, and or to determine
their priority resource needs
. Assist management in planning and implementing career development
programs
. Conduct workshops to help build candidates' skills
. Reviewed resumes and assess candidates' eligibility for specific
job openings
. Follow up with candidates to obtain placement information and
provide retention support
. Input data into database and generate reports on job placement,
retention, and advancement results
. Maintain frequent, ongoing communication with both placed and
unplaced individuals to track their progress toward employment,
advancement and/or education and training goals
West End Intergenerational Residence . New York, New York, March 2012 -
November 2012
Case Manager
. Provided holistic and comprehensive case management service to the
dispossessed
. Conducted comprehensive client intake assessment as appropriate to
develop plan of action
. Presented monthly statistical reports to the Department of Homeless
Services
. Worked closely with law enforcement agencies, schools, health and
welfare agencies
Common Ground / Jamaica Safe Heaven. Jamaica, New York, January
2011-March 2012
Case Manager
. Conducted assessment of incoming clients for psychosocial
evaluation
. Provided referrals for psychiatric, medical and substance abuse
treatment
. Assisted clients in obtaining identification, public benefits,
other applicable income
. Presented monthly individual cases to the Department of Homeless
Services
Common Ground / Street to Home . Brooklyn, New York. November 2010- January
2011
Housing Advocate - Per Diem
. Engaged destitute persons on street for shelter and maintained
activity log
. Responded to emergency calls and conducted vulnerability
assessments
. Collaborated with various City municipalities to decrease the rate
of homelessness
Full-time College Student . New York, New York . September 2007-November
2010
Part-Time/ Per-diem Employment
. St. Joseph College Library (Work study)
. CVS (Overnight Clerk)
. Common Ground (Housing Advocate)
Law Library Management Incorporated . New York, NY. May 2005-August 2007
Assistant Librarian
. Maintained the day to day operations of the law library
. Provide reference and information services to library clientele by
answering questions, retrieving materials, assisting in legal
reference, performs bibliographical searches and processed
interlibrary loans both domestic and international
Feingold & Alpert LLP . New York, NY. April 2003-May 2005
Administrative Assistant/Assistant Librarian
. Maintained and organized tax law library, responsible for law
publication updates, performed administrative and technical support
on computer databases
. Handled administrative function for the partner and associates
Patterson Belknapp Webb & Tyler LLP . New York, NY. August 1998-April 2003
Head Cataloger/Legal Research Assistant
. Maintained the cataloging system, performed research assignments
using legal law databases, updated records using serial software
program, maintained library references and other related materials
. Cross trained in office services and the IT the department
INTERNSHIP
United States Probation and Parole Department, EDNY. 2010
Supervision
. Conducted consultation with offenders regarding employment and
education resources
. Assisted Probation Officer with verdict violations of supervised
release proceedings, compliance investigation and field contacts
(Bullet Proof Vest was Provided)
. Participated in law enforcement conferences and formulated policies
with treatment agencies in the community
. Observed and collected direct urine samples, random and scheduled
at field collection sites
. Helped update and edit the Bench Guide for the Eastern District
Court Judges
Certification & Training:
. Certification in Adult CPR & First Aid
. Client Assistance Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES) - Department
of Homeless Services (DHS) - 2011
. Public Speaking, Decision Making and Assertiveness Training (16
hour training) - 2013
. Proficient with MS Office . Vista . Web widget
. Excel, PowerPoint . Westlaw . Web widget 2.0
. Window XP . Window 7 . Lexis Nexus
. QuickBooks . Pacts, Lotus . Work Source 1
COMPUTER SKILLS: