1. Michael D. LaBonte
6483 Freemont Hills Loop NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Cell: (505) 239-3049, email: michaellabonte@mac.com
Highlights of Qualifications
• 71% employment placement rate for homeless veteran population
• Implements CARF standards and professionalethics as set in the Code of Conduct/Business Ethics policy
• Skilled trainer and developer of training materials
• 15+ years of supervisory experience, responsible for as many as 137 people for the US Census, the US Navy,
and Jiffy Lube
• Managed multi-million dollar P & L and increased profitability and exceeded budgets in each role
• Hired, trained, counseled,and dismissed over 200 employees
Employment History
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico; Veterans Case Manager; Employment Specialist 2014-Present
• Conducts outreach in the homeless community
• Builds relationships with business community leaders to provide opportunities for veterans
• Prepares and Facilitates Job Club events and financial awareness training
• Conducts assessment and program orientation for new participants
• Provides case management services to program participants in accordance with HIPAA and privacy act controls
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions; Veterans Benefits Advisor 2012-2013
Developed the New Mexico Veterans Executive Job Club Program
Facilitate Job Club meetings and provides assistance to veterans seeking new employment
Conduct business outreach to local job fairs and support to business’hiring veterans
Coordinate with Veteran Service Organizations and business’for outreach event involvement
Provide support for the annual Albuquerque Veterans Homeless Outreach 2-day event
Assist veterans with benefit research, planning, and Local Veterans Employment Rep (LVER/DVOP) support
Conduct employment workshops for Vocational Rehab & Employment program and job-seeker programs
Stay at Home Dad 2011-2012
Primary child-care duties
Responsible for the household bookkeeping and financial management
Design and Implementation of the household operationalprocedures
Maintained the household maintenance program and implemented the nutritional plan
US Census Bureau; Field Operations Supervisor 2009-2010
• Supervisor for Census Bureau operations in Quality Control, covering 21,000 square miles of New Mexico
• Controlled labor expenditures and resource allocation to meet budget requirements
• Conducted training for sub-district level supervisors
• Evaluated field operator training within each sub-district
• Coordinated distinct field projects which often overlapped
• Received and analyzed over 130 direct reports from field operators to ensure deadlines and budgets were met
Jiffy Lube; Store Manager 2006-2008
• Reviewed and corrected monthly P&L statements,and maintained the general ledger
• Developed weekly work schedules,and handled personnelissues,including all recruiting and dismissals
• Supervised and reviewed all inventory records and ordering and receiving
• Conducted all new employee orientation and training
US Navy; Work Group Supervisor/Lead Technical and Weapons Trainer
2. Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Masterof Business Administration (expected May 2016)
Central New Mexico Community College
Associates ofApplied Science in Computer Information Systems, Network Administration 2013
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science in Management of Technical Operations; cum laude
Aviation Safety Certification
Associates ofScience in Business Administration
Technical Courses
Mental health First Aid USA Certificate
Healthcare Professional Certification
Housing for All: Working togetherto end homelessness
Instructional theory
Curriculum Development
Certified MasterTraining Specialist