Employment Specialist

DANIELLE R. CHACON

**********@*****.***

EDUCATION:

Ball State University – Muncie, Ind.

B.S. General Studies

Focus: Journalism

Concentration: PR/Marketing

Minor: Communication Studies

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Forecasts/predicts

Writes clearly and concisely

Cooperates and works well

with others

Develops strategies

Coordinates and completes

tasks

Plans and arranges events

and campaigns

Develops weekly/monthly

[engaging] schedules

Loss prevention

management

Helps team members set

and achieve goals

Delegates effectively

Indesign cs5

Dreamweaver

Photoshop

Sales force / bullhorn

software

Social media

Manage social media/email

marketing campaigns

Engages with industry

influencers

Drives engagement and

leads

Enhances brand image

through social presence

(RECENT) WORK EXPERIENCE:

Help the World Foundation January 2020 - April 2020 Employment Specialist

Reason for leaving: Laid off / quarantined due to Covid-19 pandemic Strategized and executed plans with physically and mentally challenged individuals to reach short and long-term goals in order to gain more independence - focus in career counseling and business coaching along with mental health advocacy.

ADEC Inc. Nov. 2018 - March 2019

Direct Support Professional / Art Therapist

Reason for leaving: Husband's company closed down - relocating to Sarasota, FL Evergreen Crossing & lofts June 2017 – Feb. 2018

Activity Director / Marketing

Reason for leaving: Relocation

“Responsible for turning a dark time into a stay-cation!”

Followed strict guidelines of HIPPA/OSHA while reporting directly to the Executive Director.

Certification as an Activities Professional

Valid driver’s license – transported guests to and from off-site activities

CPR licensed and first aid trained

Oversaw Support Staff

Managed Maintenance and Supplies

Managed facilities volunteer / entertainment program

Ensured department milestones and goals were met while adhering to approved budget

Prepared and maintained monthly/weekly calendar within specified budget while coordinating recognized holidays and resident/employee birthdays

Gained experience working on a personal level with a diverse variety of [vulnerable] individuals. MC Sports July 2008 - March 2017

Assistant Manager

Reason for leaving: CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY

Provided "Truly Outstanding Customer Service" (TOCS) by delivering friendly, courteous service to every customer visiting our store.

Processed customer transactions, returns, associate purchases, licensing and other security related tasks

Aided in the coordination of sales promotion activities, prepared and oversaw associates displaying merchandise/advertising copy.

Held accountable for assisting in the supervision of associates engaged in sales work, inventory, loss prevention, reconciling cash with sales receipts, keeping operating records and daily sales audits.

Gave cash refunds or issued credit memorandums to customers for returned merchandise.

Ran background checks and verified sales of guns and other outdoor equipment.

Maintained extensive product knowledge by keeping educated on new product information (attending seasonal EXPO training, department specialist training etc.)

Assisted in the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly sales reports in a high-volume store. ORGANIZATIONS:

Ribbon of Hope, Inc.

Photo media project for annual United Way grant appeal

Created and led a team in fundraising for the ROH 5k run/walk event

Participated with team in ROH event

American Red Cross - Red Cross Cardinals (RCC)

Executive Board Member/founder

Introduction and implementation of BAT program

Fire Safety Campaign

Pillow Case Project

REFERENCES:

1) Shelby Kankle 574-***-****

2) Korie Anglemyer 574-***-****

3) Lisa Wilber 317-***-****

4) Jeff Golden: BearHands and Buddies

President/CEO - 201-***-****

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