Experienced Employment Specialist and Job Placement Expert

SHAWN A. GARCIA

309-***-**** *******@**************.***

Summary Statement

Highly motivated, Bilingual Employment Specialist with 20 years of experience in workforce development, client counseling, and job placement. Proven ability to empower diverse job seekers, develop strategic employer partnerships, and exceed program placement goals. Practiced at resume writing, and interview coaching

Skills

Employment Development: Employee Advocacy, Job Placement, Employer Outreach

Recruitment & Training: Interview Preparation, Cultural job fits, Job Search Strategies, Workshop Facilitation, Onboarding Support

Administration & Technology: Database Management (e.g., StaffSuite, TempsWORKS), Report Generation, Data Tracking, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Workspace

Interpersonal: Strong Employee Relationship Building, Communication, Active Listening, Empathy, Problem-Solving, Negotiation

Client Services: Job Coaching, Needs Assessment, Caseload Management, Individualized Service Plans

Professional Experience

Lead Consultant, Job Placement Specialist AAA Employment Services, Inc. 2011-

Managed a diverse caseload of 200+ job seekers, providing individualized career counseling, skill development, and job search support.

Consistently exceeded monthly placement targets through proactive job matching and employer engagement.

Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with 20+ local businesses, identifying hiring needs and creating new job opportunities for clients.

Conducted comprehensive client assessments to determine eligibility, identify barriers to employment, and develop personalized action plans.

Tracked and reported employee progress

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