Tyrone Shoemaker has over 15 years of experience in career development, employment services, recruiting, and security. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. He has exceeded placement goals for organizations and helped over 100 employers and 200 job seekers. Currently he works as a Job Location and Development Coordinator helping students find internships, jobs, and career coaching.

1. TYRONE SHOEMAKER 504.908.8296  tyrone.shoemaker@gmail.com
PROFILE Career Developer / Employment Specialist / Recruiter
Extremely talented Employment Specialist with 8+ years’ experience providing companies and candidates with employment
solutions. Committed to building and maintaining effective relationships. Highly effective at sourcing, screening and placing
qualified applicants into organization all to ensure customer satisfaction. Knowledge of all office business equipment and computer
(MS Office; Salesforce; Adapt-Bond and RecruitMax recruiting software/ATS, CSO, Social Media, Internet Research).
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
University of North Texas, Denton, TX: Employment Services Certification 2005
Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX; B.A. Criminal Justice/minor Psychology 1998
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Recruited by the Greater Houston Business Leadership Network (local affiliate of the United States BLN) to lead organization
 Co-founded the Housing and Employment Resources Expo (HERE) for People With Disabilities and Served as Exhibitor Chair
for the 1st
Annual HERE event and helped secure over 100 Exhibitors (2007,2009)
 Selected by the University of North Texas to participate in the newly formed program: Emerging Leaders (1st
Class-2006)
 Exceeded placement goal (100) by placing 117 candidates in gainful employment and enrollment goal (180) by enrolling 215
individuals for a one-year contract which was vital for a 6-month extension with national funding organizations (2006)
 Volunteered to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina/Rita in various capacities (2005)
 Selected by USMC Review Board for Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia. No commission earned (2002)
 Co-lead security staff to “Building Team of the Year” award by Transwestern through tropical storm “Allison” (2001)
 Rapidly elevated to Security Account Manager from Foot Patrol after only six months (2001)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 4/2015-present
Job Location and Development Coordinator
 Provide experiential learning opportunities in the form of paid/unpaid internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, undergraduate
research, service-learning, etc. for undergraduate and graduate students.
 Research and acquires off-campus job opportunities for students who are enrolled in the university and searching for full-time and
part-time jobs, regardless of their financial need
 Maintain records and produces internal reports on a regular basis detailing paid and unpaid experiential learning placements and
Job Location and Development placements
 Manage the year-around, on-campus recruiting schedule to ensure employers have access to students seeking experiential learning
and part-time employment opportunities
 Provide career coaching to students in their assigned career clusters while assisting them in developing effective job search
strategies targeting their careers
 Conduct career development workshops which includes career assessment, resume development, interviewing skills, and job
search strategies
ADT, New Orleans, LA 4/2014-4/2015
Residential Sales Representative
 Sell products within assigned territory, maintaining assigned sales quota and following established guidelines
 Identify prospects utilizing creative lead generating techniques
 Present sales presentation and proposal to prospects, identifying positive features and advantages of ADT products and services
over those of the competition; follow up with prospects
 Process work order and complete all paperwork in accordance with approved and standardized procedures
 Post installation follow-up contacting customer ensuring commitments were met and generating referrals
 Maintain customer retention by affirming customer satisfaction after the completion of both 6 and 12 months of service
MSI International., New Orleans, LA 1/2013-10/2013
Recruiter (Full-Desk)
 Recruited, interviewed and placed Engineering professionals for client companies
 Screened potential technical candidates, reviewed resumes, pre-screened, prepared candidates submittals to clients, scheduled
interviews, provided feedback, and extended offers
 Interacted with clients, took candidate feedback, scheduled interviews and candidate employment negotiations and offers
 Partnered with Recruiting Manager on all pending job orders, business needs and job order referrals

2. TYRONE SHOEMAKER 504.908.8296  tyrone.shoemaker@gmail.com
ABM Security Services, New Orleans, LA (previously Houston, TX) 2/2012-3/2013
Security Officer
 Observed commercial buildings and garages for security breaches and property damages
 Administered and manage automated access control, intrusion detection and surveillance systems (65+ CCTV monitors)
 Controlled access and ensured proper authorization to designated areas
 Maintained accurate sign-in logs, daily activity reports, and generated incident reports when necessary
 Responded to emergencies and served as a liaison to proper authorities
Greater Houston Business Leadership Network (contract-Manpower), Houston, TX 6/2011-6/2012
Executive Director
 Development of business plans and new marketing opportunities to recruit members
 Management of daily relationships between Houston Employers and Community Based Organizations
 Participated in public presentations/ media events on behalf of the GHBLN
 Assurance of program administration that is effective and efficient; Manage daily activities and respond to inquiries
Career and Recovery Resources, Inc., Houston, Texas 11/2008-7/2011
Employment Specialist
 Re-recruited to help build federally funded program through the Department of Education
 Assisted job seekers with their employment needs by preparing, finding, and retaining gainful employment through job
placement, coordinating job fairs and building relationships with employers
 Assured the program operates in compliance with all aspects of contracts and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
 Provided case management services and post-employment services to ensure a successful employment outcome
 Lead and coordinated job readiness workshops, speaking engagements, and job fairs
Crescent Properties (contract-ISSC/ABM), Houston, Texas 7/2008-11/2008
Security Officer
 Observed commercial buildings and restaurants for security breaches and property damages
 Maintained accurate sign-in logs, daily activity reports, and generated incident reports when necessary
 Responded to emergencies and served as a liaison to proper authorities
Platinum Solutions, Inc., Houston, Texas 1/2008-7/2008
Recruiter (Full-Desk)
 Recruited, interviewed, coached and placed Engineering and IT professionals for client companies
 Screened potential technical candidates, reviewed resumes, pre-screened, prepared candidates submittals to clients, scheduled
interviews, provided feedback, and extended offers
 Interacted with clients, took candidate feedback, scheduled interviews and candidate employment negotiations and offers
 Partnered with Recruiting Manager on all pending job orders, business needs and job order referrals
Career and Recovery Resources, Inc (A United Way agency)., Houston, Texas 3/2005-1/2008
Reintegration Counselor 7/2007-1/2008
 Promoted to continue a leadership role within programs by performing duties such as job developing, coaching, recruiting and
marketing that contribute to the overall success of the agency
 Provided case management and employment services, including needs assessment, direct services, and referrals, to assist
Hurricane Katrina and Rita survivors on becoming self-sufficient
Case Manager/Employment Specialist 12/2006-7/2007
 Transferred to new program to lead efforts in recruiting candidates and employers to meet program enrollment and placement
goals
 Instrumental in forming vital relationships and collaborations that contribute to the overall success of program
 Provided intensive case management services to people affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
 Maintain confidentiality of all clients information and ensured data is accurately submitted into database
 Conducted job readiness workshops which includes job search strategies, resume development and interviewing skills.
 Generated job leads through job development and establishing relationships with local employers
 Created and coordinated weekly or monthly job fairs that included employment and educational opportunities for the entire
agency
Senior Employment Specialist 12/2005-11/2006
 Promoted 12/2005 to lead employment services in assisting Katrina Survivors and Houston residents locate and retain meaningful
and gainful employment

3. TYRONE SHOEMAKER 504.908.8296  tyrone.shoemaker@gmail.com
 Exceeded placement goal (100) by placing 117 candidates in gainful employment and enrollment goal (180) by enrolling 215
clients within a one-year contract which was vital for a 6-month extension
 Conducted career development workshops which includes career assessment, resume development, interviewing skills, and job
search strategies
 Coordinated monthly job fairs within business center by securing employer participation, advertising to residents, generating new
job leads, supplying applications, and assisting with internet research
Employment Specialist 3/2005-11/2005
 Assisted people with disabilities with their employment needs by preparing, finding, and retaining jobs
 Assured the program operated in compliance with all aspects of contracts and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990)
 Provided case management services and post-employment services to ensure a successful employment outcome