1. Challange Grinn–Skrandel
West Palm Beach, FL
561.317.9313
Challangri@aol.com
RECRUITER
Dedicated professional with 5+ years specializing in specific programs and placement services
Knowledge and understanding of guidelines and compliance of programs
Scheduling
Candidate Registration
Follow-up & Tracking
Event Planning & Execution
Business Correspondence
Program Materials Preparation
Application Processing
Data Maintenance
Expense Reports
Reimbursement/Check Requests
Administrative Skills
Project Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAREERSOURCE PALM BEACH COUNTY, Boca Raton, FL 01/2012 – 06/2015
Career Placement Specialist – Business Services
 Sourced clients in Employ Florida Marketplace system and various public job boards
 Screened and determined client/job seeker eligibility to participate in specific programs
 Guided applicants and employers through the eligibility process and necessary documentation
 Created and maintained spreadsheets to monitor and track/follow up with clients’ status on a monthly
and quarterly basis, case note files, and provide information about available resources
 Created Training Plans and Justifications to show the client’s need for training in a particular field
 Followed guidelines to design and implement individual service plans (ISP) to assist participants’ identify
and achieve career goals
 Maintained Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to monitor and track (follow up) clients’ performance status on a
monthly and quarterly basis for 12 months after placement
 Developed and implemented strategies which result with increasing the flow of processing information
 Integral part of reaching company goals which positively impact the organization and ensure an increase
in the amount of federal funding received for the following program year
Career Placement Specialist – Talent Acquisition Unit 09/2011 – 01/2012
 Utilized a variety of tools such as online sourcing, social networks, and public job boards to recruit
candidates and to optimize the internal database talent pool
 Facilitated job matching and referrals by identifying candidates qualified for position(s)
 Sourced clients and submitted suitable job seeker resumes to employers for the interview process
 Corresponded with job seekers, verified personal information, and registered new clients in database
 Monitored job openings and perform periodic follow-ups to inform employers of the job order status
 Verified referral results with employers and create job placements
 Submitted suitable job seeker resumes to employers, facilitated job matching, and orchestrated
interviews between employers and clients
 Collaborated with supervisors and managers to discuss and plan cross departmental participation to
improve services and increase placements
 Recognized in the ‘100 club’ for obtaining 100+ placements
WORKFORCE ALLIANCE/MANPOWER, West Palm Beach, FL 09/2010 – 02/2011
Associate Career Consultant – Youth and Young Adult Program
 Planned and organized recruitment events and community outreach which led to identifying potential new
clients and expanding the number of young adults registered in employer database
 Performed outreach to community organizations and collaborated with businesses to present the program
and develop contracts for work experience partnerships
 Created job placement, internship, and job shadowing opportunities
 Maintained accurate case notes, files, and records
 Administered and interpreted academic and related skills assessments
 Coached and mentored participants in successful practices; facilitated group discussions and workshops

2. Administrative Assistant – Florida Back to Work Program 02/2010 – 09/2010
 Provided administrative support to program manager and director, anticipating needs, which led to
promotion
 Collaborated with management and staffing agency to manage the Florida Back to Work Program,
enabling government assisted job seekers to become gainfully employed and self sufficient
 Designed and maintained Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for 500 employers and 1,700 participants,
providing statistics for pertinent program information such as tracking client participation hours, follow-
ups, mentoring, attainment of skills and employment status
 Processed <600 applicants for program eligibility in an organized manner thereby increasing operations
efficiency
 Recorded meeting minutes, summarized discussions, and distributed information to FB2W Program staff
and leadership
Youth Coordinator – Summer Youth Program 05/2009 – 11/2009
 Project managed the administration of the Youth Employment and Training Grant program (an outreach
program) for high school seniors and young adults, training them in job readiness practices
 Processed applicants and registered < 3700 participant’s individual demographic data into database,
placed 1000 participants into subsidized employment with local businesses for the summer months of
June, July, and August
 Planned, scheduled, and executed the Summer Youth Program Orientation events for high school
students and young adults at the Community College auditoriums, provided coaching on job readiness
practices, occupational training, education, scholarships, leadership and career planning
 Administered and interpreted academic, occupational, and related skill assessments to determine basic
skills deficiencies and barriers to obtaining employment; provided subsidized employment opportunities
 Ensured compliance with program requirements and received excellent reviews by State Monitors in
regard to program review
 Input job orders and descriptions with required qualifications
JEWISH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, North Palm Beach, Fl 06/2007 – 08/2008
Teacher
 Teach all academic subjects considering provisions due to religious background and student beliefs
 Developed and implemented curriculum and alternative assessments for students in 1st thru 8th grades
 Provided educational support services to improve student achievement and generate academic gains
THE IMAGINE SCHOOL 08/2004 – 06/2006
Teacher
 Developed elementary educational materials to ensure positive outcomes and grade level promotions
 Utilized alternative instructional strategies to develop concepts
 Provided academic skill remediation and instructional intervention
 Planned and conducted collaborative lessons to educate students in academic skills
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2002
Professional Educator’s Certificate, Florida Department of Education, Current