Jessica Flowers is seeking employment where she can utilize her skills in management, adaptability, interpersonal communication, and experience in staffing and employment services. She has a background in managing a large client caseload with diverse needs and effectively collaborating with community partners. Her experience includes over two years as a Recruiter/Staffing Coordinator where she conducted interviews, developed recruiting strategies, and hired over 80 applicants per month. Prior to that, she spent two years as an Employment Specialist assisting clients in identifying employment interests, developing plans, and providing job placement and retention services.
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I need a 1 page professional bio.
My cover letter and resume is attached.
As an experienced and motivated professional with exceptional leadership and interpersonal abilities, I am prepared to significantly contribute to your organization’s goals in this role.
My background lies in workforce and economic development, managing operations, teams, conflict resolution, and processes to propel revenue increases while realizing enhanced corporate success and productivity. From establishing and implementing visionary business strategies to driving employees to achieve peak performance levels, I excel at directing strategic enhancements to outperform open objectives while communicating openly and effectively with staff and management teams.
Highlights of my experience include the following:
Ø Excelling as the Manager of the workforce development team with the Shelby County Alternative Schools for the past 10 years, federal grant management, identifying employment opportunities for youth and adult offenders, educating and supporting clients through vocational training initiatives, evaluating client work interests and aptitudes, and connecting clients with eligible and appropriate employment programs.
Ø Assisting program participants in identifying anger, recognizing aggressive behavior triggers, and learning tension and anger management techniques.
Ø Coaching and mentoring staff to ensure outstanding job performances and maximum program effectiveness. (virtual and face-to-face)
Ø Scheduling and coordinating opportunities for training, recreation, and leisure activities tailored to participants ‘preferences and age-appropriateness
Ø Encouraging an atmosphere supportive of constructive feedback and performance evaluation/improvement
Ø Adept at establishing goals and driving achievement through education, training, communication, and resource utilization
Ø Maintaining detailed records and reports to document participant progress and status
Ø Demonstrating solid time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as Microsoft Office proficiency.
Ø Compiling and analyzing client data obtained through records, tests, interviews, and other professional sources, determining clients’ suitability for various job opportunities and vocational training programs
Ø Facilitating and leading both individual and group orientation sessions and educating participants on requirements for participation in agency- sponsored programs
Ø Establishing solid and trusting relationships through exceptional relationship-building skills; utilizing solid communication and interpersonal abilities to secure employer and client trust
My proven dedication to optimizing workforce development and employment success through my expert knowledge of learning, development, and conflict resolution strategies will contribute immensely to the success of your-team.
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1. JessicaFlowers
4768 W Powell #221 Gresham, OR 97030 | 971-400-1489 |jessicaflowers3611@yahoo.com
Objective
· Seeking to obtain employment where I can expand upon mycurrent skills.
Education
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | IN PROGRESS | WARNER PACIFIC COLLEGE
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
· Strong capabilityto work with people to resolve conflict and implement reinforcementstofoster learningand
growth.
· Managed case load of 35+ clientswho face challengesof mental illness,addictions, homelessnessand criminal
backgrounds.
ADAPTABILITY/INTERPERSONAL
· The ability to work with, understand, motivate, and communicate with individuals and groups in an effective,
personable manner.
· Effectively work with a variety of populations and community partners/agencies to provide wrap-around services.
COMMUNICATION
· Extensive knowledge in maintaining effective communication via verbal or written documentation among both staff
and clients promoting rapport that builds personable relationships.
Experience
RECRUITER/STAFFING COORDINATOR | SIMOS INSOURCING SOLUTIONS | 04/2016 to PRESENT
· Conduct interviews to filter candidatesand assess applicants’relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills,
experience and aptitudes.
· Design and implement overall recruitingstrategybased on corporates needs and provide regular reports.
· Complete all hiringprocesses including assigningschedules, conducting background checks, urinalysis,
processing i9’s and ensure compliance with Everify.
· Assist with retention and compliance in over 150+ employees.
· Hire and process on average 80+ applicantsper month to meet production needsusingreferral sources
obtained in the community.
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST I | CENTRAL CITY CONCERN | 03/2014 TO 4/2016
· Collaboratingwith communitypartnersassistingclients in identifyingareasof employment interest using
strengthsbased orientation.
· Providing client assessment and develop employment/trainingplans. Monitor client progress. Counsel and
guide clients in developing career and/or employment goals.
· Matching job seekingclients and employersusing a varietyof professional job placement skills.
· Provide retention services includingon site job coaching to ensure client success and employer satisfaction.
· Facilitatingvocational classes, workshops and eventsas needed.
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· Attendingappropriate communityprofessional meetings. Collaborate with Case Managers to ensure client's
smooth transition into full self-sufficiency.
· Providing documentation on client progress utilizingthe DAP format.
COMMUNITY BUILDING ASSISTANT | CENTRAL CITYCONCERN | 10/2013 TO03/2014
· Monitored a varietyof buildings within Central CityConcern to ensure a positive and safe environment for
staff and residents.
· Provided accurate dailydocumentation of building’sactivitiesincludingincident reportsand urine analysis.
· Implemented sanitation techniquesincludingthe use of various chemicalsand equipment to assigned Central
City Concern buildingswhile following OSHA standards.
· Maintained positive resident rapport while ensuringboundariesand roles.