Employment Specialist Rehabilitation Counselor

Powell, Ohio ***** 970-***-**** **.*****@*****.***

ASHLEY RADCA

Goal-oriented, self-motivated, and personable professional with over 10 years of various sales experience and a history of exceeding company goals. Proficient in developing marketing plans and advertising strategies. Skilled in working under pressure, adapting to new situations and resolving problems with a positive attitude.

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Experience with selling

services in the "hunter"

role

SKILLS

Various experience with

CRM systems

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Extensive background in

networking and

prospecting

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● Strategic Sourcing

● C-suite executive relations

● Global recruitment

Candidate pipeline

management

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● Partnership Development

Focus on critical thinking

and creative problem

solving

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Accustom to handling

sensitive, confidential

records

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Flexible and versatile –

able to maintain a sense

of humor under pressure

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Thrive in deadline-driven

environments

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Excellent team-building

skills

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Comfortable switching

between taking lead, and

taking direction, as it fits

the role.

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EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANT 08/2022 to Current

Artemis Consultants, Columbus, OH

TRAVEL BUSINESS OWNER 08/2017 to Current

World Class Travel Solutions, Remote

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SPECIALIST 02/2014 to 06/2017 WORK HISTORY

● Prospect for new clients by email, virtual meetings, and phone

● Reach approximately 1,000 prospects monthly

● Research and network within core niches

● Establish relationships with new and existing clients to promote new business Network with various organizations and professional executives in order to identify potential new job orders

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Facilitate relationships with clients in order to achieve successful partnerships and have repeat clients

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Own and operate independent travel business, built from ground up, including but not limited to: marketing, branding, establish relationships, prepare quotes, complete bookings, assist clients with travel guidelines and preparation of travel, guide clients through travel disruptions, and follow-up after returning from travel

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● Manage CRM, submit bookings, and track commission payments

● Assist other travel agents with start-up and training ViaQuest Foundation, Dublin, OH

REHABILITATION SPECIALIST 07/2012 to 03/2013

Goodwill Columbus, Columbus, OH

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST 08/2009 to 06/2012 Six Points Evaluation & Training, Gunnison, CO

Contribute to development of new business line - third employee of the ViaQuest Foundation

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Develop, close, and implement contracts with companies and schools to design and implement programs to hire individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment

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Create, oversee, and manage programs per contract guidelines, including appropriate staffing

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● Monitor compliance of programs with state and federal regulations

● Develop long-term projection of contracts and programs for success

● Establish new relationships for future business potential

● Supervise and assist individuals with disabilities during daily internship hours

● Case note, write monthly reports, and provide other documentation, as required

● Develop, implement, and document Individualized Support and Service Programs (ISSPs)

● Implement and monitor compliance of program with federal and state regulations Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in community employment - including hiring, training, and ongoing support

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● Attend in-services, trainings, and maintain certifications

● Assist with transportation needs and personal care training

● Increased billings by over 75%

Provide services through Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) such as: Job Seeking Skills, Situational Assessment, Job Coaching, Personal Adjustment, Work Adjustment, Job Placement, Successful Closure, etc.

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● Assist Rehabilitation Counselor in developing Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs)

● Prepare reports and billing statements for services provided through DVR Attend conferences, webinars and ongoing training regarding assisting people with disabilities, including but not limited to: Developmental Disabilities, Brain Injury, Physical Disabilities, Mental Illness, and other employment barriers

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Assist people with disabilities to apply for federal and state assistance including: SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Other Health Insurance Programs, Food Assistance, Housing Authority Assistance, etc.

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Western State Colorado University, Gunnison, CO

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Double Major - Psychology/Sociology, 2009 Graduated Cum Laude

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EDUCATION

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