Juan A. Nance
**** ****** ***** *****, *********, MD 21207
(410) 410-***-**** / **********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Astute, highly motivated, and technically skilled professional offering a
diverse skill set. Possess the ability to cultivate and maintain cross-
functional relationships. Skilled in motivating, evaluating, and providing
resources to customers that yield positive outcomes. Familiar with
Workforce Development System, Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and Maryland
Workforce Exchange online system. Demonstrated record of providing career
services and gaining successful job placements. Offer advanced computer
skills in MS Office Suite and other applications / systems.
Core Competencies include:
Customer Service Computer Proficient (MS Office) Case Management
Team Building Documentation / Report Assessments
Preparation
Data Entry Spreadsheet / Database Resource Building
Preparation
Group Presentations Planning / Organization Problem Solving
Career Highlights
> Recognized four consecutive quarters for providing "High-Five"
customer service by the corporate office at the Baltimore School
Massage for the "High-Five Customer Service" program.
> Increased student moral on campus and recognized by students, staff,
and graduates as an effective motivator.
> Advanced from Student Support Coordinator to Director of Career
Service after successful achieving corporate objectives for education
department.
> Honored for effective leadership two consecutive quarters for leading
the career services department in achieving quarterly goals and
increasing career services advisors production.
> Recognized by the mayor and city representative for my community
efforts with the 300 Men Movement 2014.
Professional Experience
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
08/2013-Present
Teacher Fellow
Lead a 5th grade crew during morning meeting and provided teaching support
while lead teach was out for maternity leave. Completed lesson plans
according to expeditionary learning model and engaged students in research
based assignments for expedition.
. Completed morning cafeteria duty, lunch and organized recess
activities for the 5th grade students after lunch.
. Attended all professional development meetings according to schedule
concerning student support, math engagement, and classroom management.
. Worked directly with student support team to ensure all students IEP
goals and support plans were being completed consistently.
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Urban Behavioral Services, Baltimore, MD
07/2013-10/2013
Employment Specialist
Worked directly with mentally challenged adults with disabilities in a
clinical setting to provide services according to Maryland State
regulations and developed individualized employment services plan.
. Managed 10 client caseload which included mock interviewing, resuming
building, and organized clinic appointment schedule.
. Successfully assisted 60% of my caseload with meaningful employment
and secured housing.
Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, MD
09/2012 - 06/2013
Long Term Substitute
Developed age appropriate lessons plans for physical education activities
for children in grades K-8th. Effectively taught "Success for All Reading"
program for a group of fourth graders and increased their reading group
from grade level to sixth grade level by the end of the school year.
. Recognized by school leadership and parents as an outstanding role
model and mentor by building solid relationships in the community.
. Guided students with health activities by developing a relationship
with the John Hopkins School of Nursing to educate students on healthy
living habits.
Baltimore Youth Advocate Program, Baltimore, MD
04/2011-10/2013 Youth Advocate
Advocated for troubled youth on probation by working directly with the
probation officer, therapist, and educators to ensure youth was complaint
with individual treatment plan.
. Developed a working relationship with employers in the community to
give youth the opportunity to secure employment during the summer.
. Successfully assisted youth in the program with money management,
improved study habits, and increased ability to complete multiple
goals.
Baltimore School of Massage, Linthicum, MD
10/2009 - 09/2012
Director of Career Services (12/2009 - 09/2012)
Counseled students with developing and executing career plans for
enrolled programs prior to graduation. Provided resource information
while adhering to all company policies and procedures to ensure
student satisfaction, licensing support, and career assistance, resume
support, and business plan development. Established relationships with
employers in the skin care and massage industry to ensure career
placement for graduates.
. Increased graduate employment placement rate by 60%, by achieving a
92% employment placement rate.
. Facilitated group sessions on licensing, resumes writing, marketing
techniques along with planning four success career fairs at the school
with over 35 employers from the industry.
. Developed scholarship program with employers and community groups to
assist with licensing cost for massage graduate.
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Student Support Coordinator (10/2009 - 12/2009)
Managed student high risk report and five day absent report to
increase student attendance.
Successfully assisted graduates with completing make up assignments by
establishing study groups and tutoring sessions with instructors.
. Decreased student drop rate by providing community resources to assist
with students personal challenges in the program such as
transportation and child care.
Strayer University, Owings Mills, MD
11/2007 - 10/2009
Student Support Coordinator
Managed student's academic records and provided additional support to
education manager to meet quarterly educational goals, in college
setting. Identified at-risk students, developed and provided
appropriate interventions (including tutoring, counseling and
academics advising) to ensure their success in the collegiate
environment
. Managed high risk student population, incomplete and failure report,
upcoming graduate population, and the five day absentee report, while
meeting strict timelines and objectives.
. Provide resource information while adhering to all company policies
and procedures to ensure student satisfaction, attendance, retention
and completion.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing, GPA 3.0), Strayer
University, Ashburn, VA
Associates of Arts Degree, Early Childhood Education
Catonsville Community College, Catonsville, MD
Professional Development
Certificate in Computer Networking, Strayer University, Owings Mills, MD
CPR and First Aide Certified (Current August, 2013)
Community Activities/Associates
Member of the COR 300 Street Engagement Unit
Volunteer Health Instructor at Cor Fitness after school program for
students in 1st grade to high school.