Manager Training

Severo J. Vadi (******.****@*****.***)

** ********* ****** #** *** York, NY 10033 646-***-****

OBJECTIVE: To obtain long term employment with growth potential with a company where I can contribute my hardworking ability and my positive attitude.

EXPERIENCE:

United Way (Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement) New York, NY

Benefits Pre-screener 2005 to Present

Evaluated personal and financial data obtained from applicant and recipient to determine initial and continuing eligibility, according to departmental directives.

Initiated procedures to grant, modify, deny and terminate eligibility and grants for various aid programs, such as public welfare, employment and medical assistance.

Identified need for social services and made referrals to various agencies and community resources available.

Interviewed applicants and recipients to determine eligibility for food benefits (food stamps).

Explained rules governing eligibility, grants, methods of payment and legal rights to applicants and recipients.

Advised clients of advantages of food stamps, how to obtain and use them during shopping trips.

ACS State & Local Solutions Newark, NJ

Career Specialist/Job Developer 2004 to 2005

Promoted and developed employment and on-the-job training opportunities for disadvantaged applicants.

Managed program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities were carried out in accordance with specified objectives.

Demonstrated to employers the effectiveness and profitability of employing chronically unemployed by identifying jobs that workers could perform.

Established relationships with employers regarding problems, complaints and the progress of recently placed disadvantaged applicants.

Identified need for and assisted in the development of auxiliary services that brought disadvantaged applicants into job-ready status.

Instructed applicants in resume writing, job search and interviewing techniques.

New York Job Partners Brooklyn, NY

Career Specialist 2000 to 2004

Promoted and developed employment and on-the-job training opportunities for disadvantaged applicants.

Promoted, developed and terminated on-the-job training program opportunities with employers and assisted in writing contracts.

Instructed applicants in resume writing, job search and interviewing techniques.

Interviewed clients with problems, such as personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, physical and mental impairments to determine nature of problem.

Secured information, such as medical, psychological and social factors contributing to clients' situations.

Economics Development Corporation Yonkers, NY

Manager 1997 to 2000

Managed program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities were carried out in accordance with specified objectives.

Selected personnel according to experience in area with which program was concerned, such as social and public welfare, education, economics and public relations.

Directed activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of program.

SKILLS: An experienced team player, bringing enthusiasm and energy into group efforts. Work well in a high pressure environment. Demonstrated record of high performance standards, including attention to schedules, deadlines, budgets and quality work. Computer literate - can quickly learn new software. Bring enthusiasm to team projects and encourage others to develop workable ideas. Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently. Excel at directing a cohesive staff in the successful attainment of objectives. Achieved consistent client satisfaction. Skilled with computer systems and software. Bilingual(eng./spa.). Security Certified 8hr & 16hr.

EDUCATION: John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY

BS Forensic Psychology Pending

Hostos Community College Bronx, NY

AA Liberal Arts 1998

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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