Higher Education Vocational Rehabilitation

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated educator with accomplishments in adult continuing education and higher education administration. Experience in student advisement, vocational rehabilitation counseling, research, teaching, program development and student management. Proven track record in program design, implementation and evaluation, training and development, relationship management, collaboration, mentoring and working with diverse audiences. Seeks next opportunity as an educator, academic advisor, vocational rehabilitation/case management consultant in an environment that promotes lifelong learning.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Solutions focused and proactive leader. Motivator with strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work amicably with teams or work independently. Internet savvy. Proficient in Microsoft Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook and Microsoft Teams. Flexible and willing to embrace new technology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. 2022 -

Career Navigator

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of a Job / Training Center

• Provide career planning services to employees and individuals in the community

• Develop and administer career / training action plans

• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) for training

• Present skills building workshops to enhance employability skills

• Promote lifelong learning program to employees and community members

• Engage in community outreach. Work with community partners for program support

Contract Professional Engagements:

Winthrop College Prep Academy 2021 - 2022

Teacher / Instructor

Kelly Educational Services 2019 - 2021

Teacher / Instructor

Volunteer, Colonial Baptist Job Seekers Transition Group 2018 - 2019

Customer Relations Coordinator

Division of Rehabilitation, Dept. of Education/Service Source, Inc., - Private Provider 2014 - 2018

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

• Coordinated vocational rehabilitation services for eligible persons with disabilities

• Adhered to ADA guidelines and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Acts

• Reviewed medical and psychological diagnostics and developed individualized service plans

• Provided professional guidance and counseling to program participants

• Developed and delivered career workshops and seminars for skills building

• Collaborated with higher education institutions and career agencies for program support

Del-Jen/Fluor Corp., Gainesville Job Corps Center Gainesville, FL. 2010 - 2014

Academic Manager

• Directed the day-to-day operations of the academic dept. of this career technical institution

• Hired, trained and supervised staff and faculty

• Improved staff/student retention rates with enhanced training and mentoring programs

• Partnered with external academic entities, created and managed respective MOUs

• Established and managed Academic Advisory Board for program support

• Served on Santa Fe College Career Pathway Advisory Board

A+ Markem, Inc., Alachua Division 2009 – 2010

Director Education & Training

• Directed academic tutoring program in over 14 Title I school in Alachua County

• Hired, trained and supervised 25 certified teachers for K-12 instruction and tutoring

• Directed student management and academic counseling services

• Managed education budget, prepared invoices and bi-weekly time sheet reporting

Keller Williams Realty 2006 - 2009

Licensed Real Estate Professional

• Conducted comparative analyses of residential properties for competitive prices

• Advised buyers and sellers on local market conditions. Negotiated contracts

• Represented buyers and sellers of residential properties. Prepared and executed contracts

University of Miami 2001 – 2005

Associate Director - Professional Development & Training, Division of Continuing Education.

• Administered daily operations in this dept. and ensured compliance with policies and procedures

•Developed, marketed and executed five new professional development training programs

•Screened, interviewed, trained and supervised ten faculty members and staff

•Executed outstanding academic advisement and student services; empowered students

•Contributed to the development of program promotion - PSA’s, fliers, radio spots and print media

•Created four academic advisory boards to support respective certificate programs

Miami-Dade College, Kendall Campus 1995 - 2001

Adjunct Professor, Adult Continuing Education / Dept., of Business,

• Created and administered non-traditional and innovative business courses

• Taught principles of contemporary business for the business department

• Advised students and supported lifelong learning and career goals

• Organized community forums for partnerships and access to resources

• Took initiative and executed 10+ class visits to trade related agencies

EDUCATION

Master in Business Administration Florida International University, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with Honors Laurentian University, Ontario, Canada

Job Search Strategies for Mature Professionals Durham College, Durham NC

CERTIFICATION & LICENSES

Career Navigator and Coaching Professional Certificate Coursera International, August 2023

Women’s Economic Stability Initiative Certificate, Core Coaching Santa Fe College, FL 2016

Entrepreneurship/Startup Quest Certificate University of Florida/Dept. of Labor, FL 2016

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