This is a sample of a career portfolio which provides the five basic sections: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume/ References, 3) Recommendations, 4) Certificates/Credentials and 5) Programs/Services. The 5th section will vary depending on the job that you are interviewing for, and will display information applicable to the job of interest. The sample provided is a snapshot of work history as of 5-2017.

2. VISIONARY LEADER
DR. LINDA D. WOODARD
COURAGEOUS
COMMITTED
COLLABORATOR
CARES FOR OTHERS

3. Contents
I. Cover Letter
II. Résumé & References
III. Recommendations
IV. Certificates & Achievements
V. Programs & Services

5. 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,

6. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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
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•
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.

12. References for Linda D. Woodard, Ed.D.
(216) 496-4598 • linda@ldwgroup.biz • http://ldwgroup.biz
References Furnished Upon Request

14. SUPERVISORS

17. PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES & PEERS

29. DIRECT REPORTS

34. CORPORATE &COMMUNITY PARTNERS

55. LDW Group LLC Website
http://www.ldwgroup.biz

57. Current Oversight Areas (2015-Present)
Corporate Learning and Training Solutions (CLTS)
Continuing Education
Grant Programs
Fast-Track Non-credit Training
Workforce Research and Analysis

58. 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.)

59. Grant Programs

60. 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.

61. 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.

62. 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.