Sean M. Stanbro

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SUMMARY OF

QUALIFICATIONS

An experienced team leader with 13 years of Job Corps Recruitment and Career Transition Services (OA/CTS), with the ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects

Has demonstrated effective program organization and management while ensuring program integrity and accountability

Manage WIOA contract budgets totaling over $900,000 annually

Manage case loads in multiple locations in excess of 200 young adults annually

Possesses critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, and adaptability skills.

Have been tasked to oversee special projects to include acting as Project Director and Admissions Manager in both Gonzales Louisiana and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania for periods of no less than 6 weeks

Participated in several corporate assessments of OA/CTS contracts to audit the contract to ensure compliance and provide strategies for performance improvement

Participated in the writing and editing of the Illinois/Wisconsin proposal and was part of the oral presentation team

EMPLOYMENT

HISTORY

Project Director, Equus workforce Solutions, EWS PA Allegheny Co. Pittsburgh & New Kensington PA, August 2021 to Present

Responsible for all day-to-day operations, leading and directing team members, ensuring accountability and performance of team members, and addressing all funder, company, and team requests and concerns.

Manage 4 young adults programs in Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties

Oversee the management of recruitment and case management of over 200 young adults

Maintain budgets totaling $900,000 annually

Established positive working relationships with the funder, area employers, and all workforce partner to optimize funding, customer satisfaction and community relations.

Responsible for fiscal management and to maximize project funding streams, operate within funding guidelines. Managed 2 separate Out of School Youth contract including 2 summer youth program add-ons for a total operating budget of $1.1 million for PY21.

Works with the corporate HR team to manage human resource responsibilities such as hiring, coaching, and disciplining.

Administers policies and procedures to teams and ensuring all staff are trained and meet performance standards.

Responsible for facilitating project accomplishments and ensuring that management decisions and contractual goals are understood and supported by staff.

Achieved an overall performance rating of 90% for both youth operations. Including meeting enrollment in both operations.

Operator, Equus Workforce Solutions, PA Pittsburgh OSO Contract, November 2019 to August 2021

Responsible for overseeing the functional operations, of the Pa CareerLink® Pittsburgh & Allegheny County services and coordinating partner services. Oversees the operation and development of the online learning management tool—The Link. Facilitates weekly and monthly Pa CareerLink partner driven workgroups and meetings. These include but are not limited to: The monthly Core Partner Meeting, Outreach Work Group, Business Services Teamwork group.

Developed and implemented strategies for operational and performance excellence. Conduct partnership outreach and development. Works in partnership with the Regional Director on planning and overall day-to-day operations of partner coordination and new partnership development

Managed the partner MOUs and understand each partner’s program services and contributions to the workforce system. Ensured the implementation of partner responsibilities and contributions agreed upon in Memorandums of Understanding, avoid duplication of services and streamline processes.

Identified any silos with partners, manage access and coordination of all One-Stop services and confirm services accessed by customers are consistent, professional and in alignment with workforce goals. Ensures Labor Market Information, training information and the coordination with other grant sources support the WDB’s demand industries.

Coordinated the service delivery of required PA CareerLink® partners and service providers to ensure each partner contributes to the support of the PA CareerLink®.

Reported to the WDB, Partner4Work on operations, performance, and continuous improvement and best practice recommendations. Provides recommendations for professional development and service delivery innovations.

Ensured that One-Stop System performance is on target with overall system goals; reports System activities and outcomes to the funder in a monthly operator report; provides recommendations for improved outcomes

Project Director, ResCare, Hamilton County Out-of-School Youth Contract

Cincinnati, OH January 2017 to November 2019

Developed and maintained effective relationships with our customers, including the funding agency and area employers

Oversaw the recruitment and case management of over 300 young adults annually

Managed a budget of $500,000 annually

Ensured compliance with contractual and program requirements

Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to further program goals and enhance the success of job-seeking and employer customers

Ensured a positive customer experience of each of our employers and job seekers

Evaluated the performance and impact of the organization and staff in meeting objectives and delivery of services, performing Quality Assurance and Quality Monitoring

Managed HR responsibilities while directing, motivating, and developing staff

Ensured all requisite training is delivered appropriately

Ensured proper practices regarding record keeping, control systems, and proper reporting

Fostered a motivational, collaborative, and innovative work environment

Provided effective training and support and supervising staff performance

Administered policies and procedures in accordance with ResCare standards

Admissions & Job Placement Manager-Wisconsin, Dynamic Educational Systems Inc., Milwaukee, WI November 2010 to January 2017

Manager for Dynamic Educational Systems (DESI) Job Corps Contract for Admissions and Career Transition for the state of Wisconsin

Provide ongoing monitoring of staff methodology and performance

Ensure that all staff are continuing student contact and completing OA/CTS case notes, adjusting as necessary

Responsible for the hiring of all staff for the state of Wisconsin, staff appraisals,

Provided ongoing training for staff to include best practices, job development,

Employer networking, Job Corps Policy updates and changes and student counseling

Maintained weekly contract performance reports

Reported weekly on progress/problems to Project Director

Assisted with the development and implementation of the Job Development and Outreach Plans for project staff

Instrumental in the strategy planning and implementation that resulted in the new Milwaukee JCC exceeding their design capacity one week prior to their scheduled deadline

EDUCATION

B.A. History, B.A. Geography—Miami University, Oxford OH May 2000

GPA: 3.23; Major GPA: 3.39 and 3.33 respectively

Honor Roll; Dean’s List; Member of the Geography Society and Member of the History Club

SKILLS

Proficient in, Microsoft Suite of applications to include Teams, Quick Base, Citrix, Power BI, Zoom, and Google Suite, LinkedIn Learning, and Customer Service Certification

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