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Dr. Linda D. Woodard is a seasoned leader in workforce education with over 20 years of experience in higher education and non-profit sectors, currently serving as the Associate Vice President at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Her achievements include exceeding training goals, managing significant grants, and enhancing student employment outcomes, demonstrating her capacity for strategic program development and community engagement. Woodard's extensive certifications and diverse professional background, alongside successful management of multimillion-dollar contracts, position her as a strong candidate for senior roles in the U.S. federal government.

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VISIONARY LEADER DR. LINDA D. WOODARD COURAGEOUS COMMITTED COLLABORATOR CARES FOR OTHERS
Contents I. Cover Letter II. Résumé & References III. Recommendations IV. Certificates & Achievements V. Programs & Services
LINDA D. WOODARD, ED.D. 216-496-4598 • linda@ldwgroup.biz • http://ldwgroup.biz To Whom It May Concern: It gives me great pleasure to share an overview of my professional experience for consideration for a senior level position with the US Federal Government. As you review my background and qualifications, I believe that you will find I possess the skills, knowledge, and capabilities necessary to excel and bring significant value any department. As my résumé highlights, I have over 20 years of combined experience providing workforce development services, career planning assistance, and job readiness/employer engagement training in higher education, secondary education and nonprofit settings. I currently serve as the Associate Vice President of Workforce Education and Economic Development at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Here, I have oversight of the Continuing Education open enrollment programming, Corporate Learning and Training Solutions (engagement with the business and industry community to provide contract training, professional services/programs, and identify internship and placement opportunities for FSCJ students), the College’s affiliated registered apprenticeship programs, and several workforce development DOL grants. In my capacity, I work with all five campuses to provide guidance on program development and fast-track training in IT, Advanced Manufacturing, and Healthcare. My office serves as the face to employers. In addition, I work with our regional economic development organization to meet with businesses considering coming to the Northeast Florida region to share how our college can provide education and training to their workers. I am the college’s administrator for the Federal Perkins Grant. I was recently selected to serve on the NCATC (National Coalition of Advance Technology Centers) Board (2017-2020). My office is also the portal for working with our regional One Stop (CareerSource of NE Florida) to provide services for their WIOA clients as well as provide targeted services for clients from community-based organizations. In my first year at FSCJ, my strategic direction realized the following: • Re-established the corporate engagement area (Corporate Learning and Training Solutions) and exceeded the contract training goal by 127%. • Worked with Jacksonville employers to create an accelerated college program to enroll journeymen and incumbent workers into FSCJ’s associate degree programs. • Eliminated a nearly $90K deficit in the Continuing Education Department and reduced the cancellation rate of courses 80% to under 50%. Previously, I served on the executive leadership team of Cuyahoga Community College’s Workforce and Economic Development Division (WEDD) as the Vice President of External Relations and Funding. In that role, I had oversight of the division’s resource development and grants management area, quality assurance and wraparound student support team called Job Link Services (JLS). The JLS team established industry-specific Employer Boards for supporting fast-track programs that consist of leaders from local businesses who provide industry updates used to keep the programs relevant. The JLS staff planned and implemented monthly job fairs and conduct regular retention visits to program graduates at their internship and employment sites. Through these services, this team achieved over 90% completion rates and 70-75% placement rates on fast-track training programs. Complementing my career consulting and program management experiences is my strong background in project coordination and team supervision with high-profile nonprofit organizations. Drawing on excellent grant writing skills and superior fundraising abilities, I currently serve on many grant-writing teams to help secure funding for workforce programming. My additional experiences and successes with UNCF,
LINDA D. WOODARD, ED.D. ~ PAGE 2 INROADS Inc. and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, are detailed in my enclosed résumé. I am also a sole proprietor of a consulting business focusing on the development and delivery of career and workforce development services for individuals and community-based agencies. In addition to the skills, experiences, and achievements listed above, you will find I possess: • Career and workforce development certifications to include: Certified Workforce Development Professional, Global Career Development Facilitator, Certified Career Development Facilitator Instructor, Certified Professional Résumé Writer and Certified Program Planner. • Extensive experience working with the business and industry community to provide innovative incumbent worker training using consultative selling techniques to understand needs. • A reputation for excellence and a proven history as a senior leader exceeding the expectations of clients and colleagues. • Successful management of a communications department for a large urban school district of 50,000 students to include management of the website, and creating marketing slicks and appropriate PR to advance the district’s image. • A history of turning around underperforming programs and spurring enthusiasm and support among staff and program participants. • Experience managing multimillion dollar, federally-funded government contracts and grants with successful achievement of metrics and superior audit compliance. • A professional image combined with persuasive communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. As a life-long learner, I support students as they move on to postsecondary education, training and employment to improve their quality of life. I consider myself a “bent arrow” because of my professional career path starting as a mechanical engineer and as you can see from my résumé, I have had the opportunity work in many professional areas. Each experience has enhanced my ability to lead successful operations and provide individuals with effective and appropriate strategies for career success. The beauty of Workforce and Economic Development is that it changes so frequently, which means that professionals in this field must always be poised and ready to offer new and exciting programs to meet the demands of students and employers. I welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how my experiences and skills can benefit the Federal Government. Please feel free to contact me using the phone number or email address listed above. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Linda D. Woodard, Ed.D., CWDP, GCDF, CPRW
LINDA D. WOODARD, ED.D. 216-496-4598 • linda@ldwgroup.biz • http://ldwgroup.biz WORKFORCE & CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXECUTIVE PROFILE Executive Leader | Senior Project Manager | Corporate Facilitator |Small Business Owner Dynamic, dedicated executive leader with expertise providing high-quality workforce development and career services for students, professionals, agencies, and organizations Accomplished and results-driven professional with more than 20 years of experience leading workforce development units in community colleges, secondary institutions and non-profit organizations. Knowledgeable across all industry sectors. Demonstrated capabilities in program design/development, grant writing, program implementation and program performance initiatives for workforce and continuing education programming. Knowledgeable of Department of Labor (WIOA) regulations and LMI (labor market information). Understand the needs of the business and industry community to design customized training solutions to upskill the emerging and incumbent workforce. Continuously assess program effectiveness and institute measures to turn around underperforming operations, improve scope of services, and more appropriately serve targeted populations. Additional background as founder/president of an independent career development company. CORE CAPABILITIES Executive Leadership • Program Design, Development & Evaluation • Student Support & Engagement Supervision (Small, Medium and Large Teams) • Public Relations & Media Relations • Presentations Program Management • Budgeting • Grant Writing • Internship, Apprenticeship & Employer Engagement Certified Trainer & Facilitator • Assistance to Dislocated Workers • Job Readiness & Soft Skills Workshops Career Development • Job Retention Services for Workforce Training Programs Fundraising • Team Building/Coaching • Volunteer Recruitment • Board Development & Relations EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL SKILLS & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Community College Leadership • National American University-Roueche Graduate Center, 2016; Roueche Scholar Master of Science in Business Management • Indiana Wesleyan University; Outstanding Professional Award, 2005 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) • University of Akron, 1983 Certifications, Training and Teaching Experience include: • Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) (Certification Number 6108) • Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPWR-78652) • Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF 10469-US) • Certified Career Development Facilitator e-Instructor (National Career Development Association #96) • Leadership Management Program – Cuyahoga Community College • LERN Certified Program Planner • Certified Achieve Global Facilitator – The Service Difference & Customer Service • Certified Career Development Facilitator Instructor (National Career Development Association #292) • Certified “Working It Out” Facilitator • Part-time Graduate Faculty – Cleveland State University, Center for Educational Leadership, 2012-2014 • Adjunct Instructor – Cuyahoga Community College, 2011-2014
LINDA D. WOODARD, ED.D. ~2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE (FSCJ), Jacksonville, FL • 2015-Present Associate Vice President, Workforce Education and Economic Development Provides strategic oversight for Continuing Education open enrollment programming, Corporate Learning and Training Solutions (engagement with the business and industry community through consultative sales to provide contract training, professional services and programs), and affiliated registered apprenticeship programs. Develop fast-track training programs to articulate to the Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV, A.S., and B.A.S. workforce program pathways. Manage the college’s affiliated registered apprenticeship programs; administrator for federal grants in excess of $6.5 million. • In the first year, eliminated nearly $90K deficit in the Continuing Education Department. • Established new corporate engagement department and exceeded contract training goal by 127%. CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TRI-C), Cleveland, OH • 2011-2015 Vice President, External Relations & Funding, Workforce and Economic Development Division (WEDD) • 2013-2015 Served on the WEDD leadership team with oversight over the following areas: Quality Assurance, Resource Development, Grants Management and Job Link Services. Provided strategic direction (including budget management) for outreach and recruitment and placement of WEDD training graduates; management of federal and state workforce grants targeting adults including dislocated workers and other challenged adult populations. Provided wraparound support for students to include: recruitment, assessment, connection to internal and external supportive services, internship and job placement. Supervised 10 direct reports. • Established support department to provide wraparound support services for workforce training students resulting in overall program completion, placement and job retention rates of 91%, 75% and 85% respectively. Serve as portal for voucher-sponsored students to address all needs to ensure student success and completion. Executive Director, Workforce and Economic Development Division • 2011-2013 Served on the WEDD senior leadership team; works with Executive Vice President and other WEDD leadership to develop alternative program models; obtain program funding from grants and individual training accounts; Served as a primary college representative with the local/state/federal workforce system; monitored workforce legislation and grants; developed and implemented scalable high quality workforce programs that included accelerated programming, cohort groups, remediation, pre-employment skills and job placement. Supervised a staff to accomplish the division goals; Developed and maintained a robust outreach and recruitment and job replacement system; developed and maintained internal college relationships and external relationships with businesses and agencies to support WEDD programming. • Managed $4 million multi-year DOL workforce development grants; successful federal program audits. • PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT – MAY 2013. CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD), Cleveland, OH • 2007-2011 Executive Director, Strategic Communications Department Managed the operations within the communications department that supports central administration staff and more than 100 schools in the city of Cleveland. Established protocols that resulted in overall improved efficiency of the communication department. Supervised 13 professional direct reports. • Successfully established district-wide protocols for public records requests as well as for school personnel to secure the following services: publications/graphics, centralized copy center, Spanish translations, audio/ visual, and video services.
LINDA D. WOODARD, ED.D. ~3 LDW GROUP LLC, Cleveland, OH • 2005-Present President Established workforce development and career management firm from ground up. Direct team of highly skilled associates assisting dislocated workers, career changers, veterans, return-to-work moms, recent graduates, and older workers in acquiring job readiness skills and ultimately securing employment. Design and deliver workforce training, life skills training, and job readiness workshops to local educational institutions and community service organizations; selected clients include Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services. Prepare RFPs and author grants to secure federal and state funding. www.ldwgroup.biz • Deliver the internationally-recognized Career Development Facilitator Training Program in both in-class and e-learning formats; deliver 5-8 online CDF courses annually. • Provide career coaching services for entry-level to mid-level professionals. • Produce a bi-monthly blog through company website focusing on career development topics and highlighting professionals in the career and workforce development fields. INROADS, INC. – SOUTHEAST REGION, Atlanta, GA • 2006-2007 Regional Director Oversaw all operations of five-state region for one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to development and placement of talented minority youth in diverse industry sectors. Directed work groups located in major metropolitan areas within region. Monitored, managed, and allocated $2.8M annual regional budget. Partnered with high school educators to provide insight on requirements and resources needed for students to achieve success in institutions of higher education. Supervised 16 professional direct reports. • Coordinated programs, managed resources, and established partnerships with companies of all sizes in order to ensure 700+ INROADS interns received high quality leadership training and career development, both during school year and summer months. • Led merger of seven corporate boards of directors into one regional board, which provided more targeted, efficient, and consistent support to Southeast Region. • PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (1987-2006) Executive Director, Cuyahoga Community College, Workforce Division (Professional Excellence, Workforce Development Action Award) Assistant Area Development Director, United Negro College Fund (Telethon Goal Achiever) Program Coordinator-OSU Young Scholars Program, Ohio State University Assistant Editor, Welding Design & Fabrication Magazine Sales Engineer, Mobil Oil Corporation
LINDA D. WOODARD, ED.D. ~4 • PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT • NCATC (National Coalition of Advanced Training Technology Centers), Board Member Elect, 2017 • Earn UP Steering Committee, 2016 • North Coast Nurses Coalition, Inc., 2014, Board Member • Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA) Career Services Award, 2012, (Annual Membership) • Professional Association of Résumé Writers (PARW), Member (Annual Membership) • Ohio Career Development Association, Professional Member (Annual Membership) • National Résumé Writers’ Association (NRWA), Regular Member (Annual Membership) • National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), Member (Annual Membership) • National Career Development Association, Member (Annual Membership) • Eta Phi Beta Business Sorority, Member 1998 • • PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Woodard, L. D., Waite, D. (2017, April). Career Spark Partnership Program. Presented at the Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Conference, Orlando, FL. Woodard, L. D. (2016). Navigational Strategies Employed by Non-academic Community College Leaders to Ensure Effective Leadership (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1873309972. Woodard, L. D., Richardson, B. M., & Pegman, A. (2016, March). Bridging the Great Divide: Unifying Academic and Workforce Worlds. Presented at the League for Innovation in the Community College, Chicago, IL. Woodard, L. D., Franz, M., Pegman, A., & Portman, R. (2015, March). Preparation Pathways to Leadership. Presented at the League for Innovation in the Community College, Boston, MA. Woodard, L. D., & Rockamore, M. L. (2013, May). Humanizing and Demystifying the Patient Experience. Presented at the Patient Experience: Empathy + Innovation Summit (Cleveland Clinic), Cleveland, OH. Woodard, L. D., & Rockamore, M. (2012, June). REACH TO LEAD: Recharging the Job Search Efforts of Unemployed Managers. Presented at the National Career Development Association, Atlanta, GA Woodard, L. D., Pollard, R., Surtman, G., Goode, T., & Johnson, L. (2012, May). Tri-C Soft Skills Program: Reduces Turnover of Frontline Hospital Workers. Presented at the NAWDP, Las Vegas, NV. Woodard, L. D., Evans, L., & Woods, S. (2010, May). Creating a Bridge of Success for TJ Participants in Community Colleges. Presented at the NAWDP, Albuquerque, NM. Woodard, L. D., & Lengel, B. (2010, May). Women and Work: Considering Non-Traditional Options. Presented at the NAWDP, Albuquerque, NM.
References for Linda D. Woodard, Ed.D. (216) 496-4598 • linda@ldwgroup.biz • http://ldwgroup.biz References Furnished Upon Request
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Current Oversight Areas (2015-Present) Corporate Learning and Training Solutions (CLTS) Continuing Education Grant Programs Fast-Track Non-credit Training Workforce Research and Analysis
Corporate Learning and Training Solutions (CLTS) ▪ Revamped department to engagement the business and industry community to provide customized solutions to enhance operations to include developing marketing materials and new programs for incumbent workers ▪ Employed a sector strategy to engage companies (Healthcare, IT/Logistics/Business, Manufacturing Continuing Education ▪ Established metrics to reduce cancellation rates of CE programming from over 80% to under 50% after year 1 ▪ Majority of the CE offerings focus on professional development (i.e. Quality, Project Management, Customer Service, Leadership Development, etc.)
Grant Programs
Fast-Track Training Developed the Accelerator, a grouping of short-term non-credit training programs for individuals seeking training to gain a skill and be immediately attached to work. All programs designed to be the onramp to the career pathway of FSCJ’s programs (Postsecondary Adult Vocational to Associate to Bachelor programs). Accelerator programs include: ▪ Welding (16 weeks) ▪ Construction Framing -Windows/Doors and Dry Walling (9 weeks) ▪ HVAC (11 weeks) ▪ CNC (Computer Numerical Control) (16 weeks) ▪ Electrical (8 weeks) ▪ CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) (Daytime, 6- 8 weeks, M-Th) (Evening, 17 weeks, T, Th & Sat) Responsible for creation of fact sheets for all FSCJ Programs and Completion Tables for all PSAV Programs Workforce Research and Analysis ▪ Conduct environmental scanning to determine market needs.
Previous Workforce & Corporate Engagement Experience Assistance to Closing Facilities Ben Venue Laboratories ( Bedford Hts., Ohio) – Closed in 2014 Sole world’s manufacturing of Doxil (Ovarian Cancer Drug) Impacted workers: 1,100 Educational benefit: $6,000 to take any course/program at Cuyahoga Community College ➢ Created Rapid Rehire Programs in manufacturing, healthcare and IT designed to give laid off workers new skills with an industry- recognized credential for marketability in pursuing employment. ➢ Job Link Services Department serviced 600 employees that elected the Tri-C educational benefit.
Incumbent Worker Training All incumbent worker training is designed with the employer at the table! Moving Forward Program – 40-hour intensive face-to-face training, delivered onsite over 10 weeks at local major hospitals. Training designed to help understand how they can impact the patient experience. (Contract was with Sodexo.) ▪ Environmental Service Workers ▪ Dietary ▪ Transport ▪ Parking ▪ Surgical Techs Data revealed that HCAPHS (Hospital Care Quality Information for the Consumer Perspective) scores increased; program became mandatory for all frontline workers at University Hospitals. Career Advance Competitive Edge Program – 40-hour pre-employment soft skills program for individuals seeking entry-level employment as PCA/PCNA (Patient Care Assistants/Patient Care Nursing Assistants) at University and Cleveland Clinic Hospitals.

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Career Portfolio Example

  • 2.
    VISIONARY LEADER DR. LINDAD. WOODARD COURAGEOUS COMMITTED COLLABORATOR CARES FOR OTHERS
  • 3.
    Contents I. Cover Letter II.Résumé & References III. Recommendations IV. Certificates & Achievements V. Programs & Services
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    LINDA D. WOODARD,ED.D. 216-496-4598 • linda@ldwgroup.biz • http://ldwgroup.biz To Whom It May Concern: It gives me great pleasure to share an overview of my professional experience for consideration for a senior level position with the US Federal Government. As you review my background and qualifications, I believe that you will find I possess the skills, knowledge, and capabilities necessary to excel and bring significant value any department. As my résumé highlights, I have over 20 years of combined experience providing workforce development services, career planning assistance, and job readiness/employer engagement training in higher education, secondary education and nonprofit settings. I currently serve as the Associate Vice President of Workforce Education and Economic Development at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Here, I have oversight of the Continuing Education open enrollment programming, Corporate Learning and Training Solutions (engagement with the business and industry community to provide contract training, professional services/programs, and identify internship and placement opportunities for FSCJ students), the College’s affiliated registered apprenticeship programs, and several workforce development DOL grants. In my capacity, I work with all five campuses to provide guidance on program development and fast-track training in IT, Advanced Manufacturing, and Healthcare. My office serves as the face to employers. In addition, I work with our regional economic development organization to meet with businesses considering coming to the Northeast Florida region to share how our college can provide education and training to their workers. I am the college’s administrator for the Federal Perkins Grant. I was recently selected to serve on the NCATC (National Coalition of Advance Technology Centers) Board (2017-2020). My office is also the portal for working with our regional One Stop (CareerSource of NE Florida) to provide services for their WIOA clients as well as provide targeted services for clients from community-based organizations. In my first year at FSCJ, my strategic direction realized the following: • Re-established the corporate engagement area (Corporate Learning and Training Solutions) and exceeded the contract training goal by 127%. • Worked with Jacksonville employers to create an accelerated college program to enroll journeymen and incumbent workers into FSCJ’s associate degree programs. • Eliminated a nearly $90K deficit in the Continuing Education Department and reduced the cancellation rate of courses 80% to under 50%. Previously, I served on the executive leadership team of Cuyahoga Community College’s Workforce and Economic Development Division (WEDD) as the Vice President of External Relations and Funding. In that role, I had oversight of the division’s resource development and grants management area, quality assurance and wraparound student support team called Job Link Services (JLS). The JLS team established industry-specific Employer Boards for supporting fast-track programs that consist of leaders from local businesses who provide industry updates used to keep the programs relevant. The JLS staff planned and implemented monthly job fairs and conduct regular retention visits to program graduates at their internship and employment sites. Through these services, this team achieved over 90% completion rates and 70-75% placement rates on fast-track training programs. Complementing my career consulting and program management experiences is my strong background in project coordination and team supervision with high-profile nonprofit organizations. Drawing on excellent grant writing skills and superior fundraising abilities, I currently serve on many grant-writing teams to help secure funding for workforce programming. My additional experiences and successes with UNCF,
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    LINDA D. WOODARD,ED.D. ~ PAGE 2 INROADS Inc. and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, are detailed in my enclosed résumé. I am also a sole proprietor of a consulting business focusing on the development and delivery of career and workforce development services for individuals and community-based agencies. In addition to the skills, experiences, and achievements listed above, you will find I possess: • Career and workforce development certifications to include: Certified Workforce Development Professional, Global Career Development Facilitator, Certified Career Development Facilitator Instructor, Certified Professional Résumé Writer and Certified Program Planner. • Extensive experience working with the business and industry community to provide innovative incumbent worker training using consultative selling techniques to understand needs. • A reputation for excellence and a proven history as a senior leader exceeding the expectations of clients and colleagues. • Successful management of a communications department for a large urban school district of 50,000 students to include management of the website, and creating marketing slicks and appropriate PR to advance the district’s image. • A history of turning around underperforming programs and spurring enthusiasm and support among staff and program participants. • Experience managing multimillion dollar, federally-funded government contracts and grants with successful achievement of metrics and superior audit compliance. • A professional image combined with persuasive communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. As a life-long learner, I support students as they move on to postsecondary education, training and employment to improve their quality of life. I consider myself a “bent arrow” because of my professional career path starting as a mechanical engineer and as you can see from my résumé, I have had the opportunity work in many professional areas. Each experience has enhanced my ability to lead successful operations and provide individuals with effective and appropriate strategies for career success. The beauty of Workforce and Economic Development is that it changes so frequently, which means that professionals in this field must always be poised and ready to offer new and exciting programs to meet the demands of students and employers. I welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how my experiences and skills can benefit the Federal Government. Please feel free to contact me using the phone number or email address listed above. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Linda D. Woodard, Ed.D., CWDP, GCDF, CPRW
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    LINDA D. WOODARD,ED.D. 216-496-4598 • linda@ldwgroup.biz • http://ldwgroup.biz WORKFORCE & CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXECUTIVE PROFILE Executive Leader | Senior Project Manager | Corporate Facilitator |Small Business Owner Dynamic, dedicated executive leader with expertise providing high-quality workforce development and career services for students, professionals, agencies, and organizations Accomplished and results-driven professional with more than 20 years of experience leading workforce development units in community colleges, secondary institutions and non-profit organizations. Knowledgeable across all industry sectors. Demonstrated capabilities in program design/development, grant writing, program implementation and program performance initiatives for workforce and continuing education programming. Knowledgeable of Department of Labor (WIOA) regulations and LMI (labor market information). Understand the needs of the business and industry community to design customized training solutions to upskill the emerging and incumbent workforce. Continuously assess program effectiveness and institute measures to turn around underperforming operations, improve scope of services, and more appropriately serve targeted populations. Additional background as founder/president of an independent career development company. CORE CAPABILITIES Executive Leadership • Program Design, Development & Evaluation • Student Support & Engagement Supervision (Small, Medium and Large Teams) • Public Relations & Media Relations • Presentations Program Management • Budgeting • Grant Writing • Internship, Apprenticeship & Employer Engagement Certified Trainer & Facilitator • Assistance to Dislocated Workers • Job Readiness & Soft Skills Workshops Career Development • Job Retention Services for Workforce Training Programs Fundraising • Team Building/Coaching • Volunteer Recruitment • Board Development & Relations EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL SKILLS & TEACHING EXPERIENCE Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Community College Leadership • National American University-Roueche Graduate Center, 2016; Roueche Scholar Master of Science in Business Management • Indiana Wesleyan University; Outstanding Professional Award, 2005 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) • University of Akron, 1983 Certifications, Training and Teaching Experience include: • Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) (Certification Number 6108) • Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPWR-78652) • Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF 10469-US) • Certified Career Development Facilitator e-Instructor (National Career Development Association #96) • Leadership Management Program – Cuyahoga Community College • LERN Certified Program Planner • Certified Achieve Global Facilitator – The Service Difference & Customer Service • Certified Career Development Facilitator Instructor (National Career Development Association #292) • Certified “Working It Out” Facilitator • Part-time Graduate Faculty – Cleveland State University, Center for Educational Leadership, 2012-2014 • Adjunct Instructor – Cuyahoga Community College, 2011-2014
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    LINDA D. WOODARD,ED.D. ~2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE (FSCJ), Jacksonville, FL • 2015-Present Associate Vice President, Workforce Education and Economic Development Provides strategic oversight for Continuing Education open enrollment programming, Corporate Learning and Training Solutions (engagement with the business and industry community through consultative sales to provide contract training, professional services and programs), and affiliated registered apprenticeship programs. Develop fast-track training programs to articulate to the Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV, A.S., and B.A.S. workforce program pathways. Manage the college’s affiliated registered apprenticeship programs; administrator for federal grants in excess of $6.5 million. • In the first year, eliminated nearly $90K deficit in the Continuing Education Department. • Established new corporate engagement department and exceeded contract training goal by 127%. CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TRI-C), Cleveland, OH • 2011-2015 Vice President, External Relations & Funding, Workforce and Economic Development Division (WEDD) • 2013-2015 Served on the WEDD leadership team with oversight over the following areas: Quality Assurance, Resource Development, Grants Management and Job Link Services. Provided strategic direction (including budget management) for outreach and recruitment and placement of WEDD training graduates; management of federal and state workforce grants targeting adults including dislocated workers and other challenged adult populations. Provided wraparound support for students to include: recruitment, assessment, connection to internal and external supportive services, internship and job placement. Supervised 10 direct reports. • Established support department to provide wraparound support services for workforce training students resulting in overall program completion, placement and job retention rates of 91%, 75% and 85% respectively. Serve as portal for voucher-sponsored students to address all needs to ensure student success and completion. Executive Director, Workforce and Economic Development Division • 2011-2013 Served on the WEDD senior leadership team; works with Executive Vice President and other WEDD leadership to develop alternative program models; obtain program funding from grants and individual training accounts; Served as a primary college representative with the local/state/federal workforce system; monitored workforce legislation and grants; developed and implemented scalable high quality workforce programs that included accelerated programming, cohort groups, remediation, pre-employment skills and job placement. Supervised a staff to accomplish the division goals; Developed and maintained a robust outreach and recruitment and job replacement system; developed and maintained internal college relationships and external relationships with businesses and agencies to support WEDD programming. • Managed $4 million multi-year DOL workforce development grants; successful federal program audits. • PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT – MAY 2013. CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD), Cleveland, OH • 2007-2011 Executive Director, Strategic Communications Department Managed the operations within the communications department that supports central administration staff and more than 100 schools in the city of Cleveland. Established protocols that resulted in overall improved efficiency of the communication department. Supervised 13 professional direct reports. • Successfully established district-wide protocols for public records requests as well as for school personnel to secure the following services: publications/graphics, centralized copy center, Spanish translations, audio/ visual, and video services.
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    LINDA D. WOODARD,ED.D. ~3 LDW GROUP LLC, Cleveland, OH • 2005-Present President Established workforce development and career management firm from ground up. Direct team of highly skilled associates assisting dislocated workers, career changers, veterans, return-to-work moms, recent graduates, and older workers in acquiring job readiness skills and ultimately securing employment. Design and deliver workforce training, life skills training, and job readiness workshops to local educational institutions and community service organizations; selected clients include Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services. Prepare RFPs and author grants to secure federal and state funding. www.ldwgroup.biz • Deliver the internationally-recognized Career Development Facilitator Training Program in both in-class and e-learning formats; deliver 5-8 online CDF courses annually. • Provide career coaching services for entry-level to mid-level professionals. • Produce a bi-monthly blog through company website focusing on career development topics and highlighting professionals in the career and workforce development fields. INROADS, INC. – SOUTHEAST REGION, Atlanta, GA • 2006-2007 Regional Director Oversaw all operations of five-state region for one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to development and placement of talented minority youth in diverse industry sectors. Directed work groups located in major metropolitan areas within region. Monitored, managed, and allocated $2.8M annual regional budget. Partnered with high school educators to provide insight on requirements and resources needed for students to achieve success in institutions of higher education. Supervised 16 professional direct reports. • Coordinated programs, managed resources, and established partnerships with companies of all sizes in order to ensure 700+ INROADS interns received high quality leadership training and career development, both during school year and summer months. • Led merger of seven corporate boards of directors into one regional board, which provided more targeted, efficient, and consistent support to Southeast Region. • PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (1987-2006) Executive Director, Cuyahoga Community College, Workforce Division (Professional Excellence, Workforce Development Action Award) Assistant Area Development Director, United Negro College Fund (Telethon Goal Achiever) Program Coordinator-OSU Young Scholars Program, Ohio State University Assistant Editor, Welding Design & Fabrication Magazine Sales Engineer, Mobil Oil Corporation
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    LINDA D. WOODARD,ED.D. ~4 • PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT • NCATC (National Coalition of Advanced Training Technology Centers), Board Member Elect, 2017 • Earn UP Steering Committee, 2016 • North Coast Nurses Coalition, Inc., 2014, Board Member • Ohio Career Development Association (OCDA) Career Services Award, 2012, (Annual Membership) • Professional Association of Résumé Writers (PARW), Member (Annual Membership) • Ohio Career Development Association, Professional Member (Annual Membership) • National Résumé Writers’ Association (NRWA), Regular Member (Annual Membership) • National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), Member (Annual Membership) • National Career Development Association, Member (Annual Membership) • Eta Phi Beta Business Sorority, Member 1998 • • PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS Woodard, L. D., Waite, D. (2017, April). Career Spark Partnership Program. Presented at the Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Conference, Orlando, FL. Woodard, L. D. (2016). Navigational Strategies Employed by Non-academic Community College Leaders to Ensure Effective Leadership (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1873309972. Woodard, L. D., Richardson, B. M., & Pegman, A. (2016, March). Bridging the Great Divide: Unifying Academic and Workforce Worlds. Presented at the League for Innovation in the Community College, Chicago, IL. Woodard, L. D., Franz, M., Pegman, A., & Portman, R. (2015, March). Preparation Pathways to Leadership. Presented at the League for Innovation in the Community College, Boston, MA. Woodard, L. D., & Rockamore, M. L. (2013, May). Humanizing and Demystifying the Patient Experience. Presented at the Patient Experience: Empathy + Innovation Summit (Cleveland Clinic), Cleveland, OH. Woodard, L. D., & Rockamore, M. (2012, June). REACH TO LEAD: Recharging the Job Search Efforts of Unemployed Managers. Presented at the National Career Development Association, Atlanta, GA Woodard, L. D., Pollard, R., Surtman, G., Goode, T., & Johnson, L. (2012, May). Tri-C Soft Skills Program: Reduces Turnover of Frontline Hospital Workers. Presented at the NAWDP, Las Vegas, NV. Woodard, L. D., Evans, L., & Woods, S. (2010, May). Creating a Bridge of Success for TJ Participants in Community Colleges. Presented at the NAWDP, Albuquerque, NM. Woodard, L. D., & Lengel, B. (2010, May). Women and Work: Considering Non-Traditional Options. Presented at the NAWDP, Albuquerque, NM.
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    References for LindaD. Woodard, Ed.D. (216) 496-4598 • linda@ldwgroup.biz • http://ldwgroup.biz References Furnished Upon Request
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    LDW Group LLCWebsite http://www.ldwgroup.biz
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    Current Oversight Areas(2015-Present) Corporate Learning and Training Solutions (CLTS) Continuing Education Grant Programs Fast-Track Non-credit Training Workforce Research and Analysis
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    Corporate Learning andTraining Solutions (CLTS) ▪ Revamped department to engagement the business and industry community to provide customized solutions to enhance operations to include developing marketing materials and new programs for incumbent workers ▪ Employed a sector strategy to engage companies (Healthcare, IT/Logistics/Business, Manufacturing Continuing Education ▪ Established metrics to reduce cancellation rates of CE programming from over 80% to under 50% after year 1 ▪ Majority of the CE offerings focus on professional development (i.e. Quality, Project Management, Customer Service, Leadership Development, etc.)
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    Fast-Track Training Developed theAccelerator, a grouping of short-term non-credit training programs for individuals seeking training to gain a skill and be immediately attached to work. All programs designed to be the onramp to the career pathway of FSCJ’s programs (Postsecondary Adult Vocational to Associate to Bachelor programs). Accelerator programs include: ▪ Welding (16 weeks) ▪ Construction Framing -Windows/Doors and Dry Walling (9 weeks) ▪ HVAC (11 weeks) ▪ CNC (Computer Numerical Control) (16 weeks) ▪ Electrical (8 weeks) ▪ CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) (Daytime, 6- 8 weeks, M-Th) (Evening, 17 weeks, T, Th & Sat) Responsible for creation of fact sheets for all FSCJ Programs and Completion Tables for all PSAV Programs Workforce Research and Analysis ▪ Conduct environmental scanning to determine market needs.
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    Previous Workforce &Corporate Engagement Experience Assistance to Closing Facilities Ben Venue Laboratories ( Bedford Hts., Ohio) – Closed in 2014 Sole world’s manufacturing of Doxil (Ovarian Cancer Drug) Impacted workers: 1,100 Educational benefit: $6,000 to take any course/program at Cuyahoga Community College ➢ Created Rapid Rehire Programs in manufacturing, healthcare and IT designed to give laid off workers new skills with an industry- recognized credential for marketability in pursuing employment. ➢ Job Link Services Department serviced 600 employees that elected the Tri-C educational benefit.
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    Incumbent Worker Training Allincumbent worker training is designed with the employer at the table! Moving Forward Program – 40-hour intensive face-to-face training, delivered onsite over 10 weeks at local major hospitals. Training designed to help understand how they can impact the patient experience. (Contract was with Sodexo.) ▪ Environmental Service Workers ▪ Dietary ▪ Transport ▪ Parking ▪ Surgical Techs Data revealed that HCAPHS (Hospital Care Quality Information for the Consumer Perspective) scores increased; program became mandatory for all frontline workers at University Hospitals. Career Advance Competitive Edge Program – 40-hour pre-employment soft skills program for individuals seeking entry-level employment as PCA/PCNA (Patient Care Assistants/Patient Care Nursing Assistants) at University and Cleveland Clinic Hospitals.