Career Development Facilitator Instructor Independent Contractor Resume Example Employment Services Trainer / Michigan Works Grand Rapids Community College

CAREER DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR INSTRUCTOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Professional Summary

Seeking an instructor position in the field of Workforce Development, where years of career planning and development experience will prepare the next generation of learners to compete, join and lead in today's global workforce.

Core Qualifications

Accomplishments

Kent Career Development Counsel Encore Career Advisory Committee National Career Development Assoc.
Michigan Works! Association Impact Award Customer Service Award GRCC Spirit Award.

Experience

Career Development Facilitator Instructor Independent Contractor
July 1999 to CurrentEmployment Services Trainer / Michigan Works Grand Rapids Community College － Grand Rapids, MI

Experience guiding students/customers through self-assessment process for career planning Assist in choosing a career and locating training program choices that fit clients goals Provide advising to students/customers that facilitated student success, persistence and degree completion in a timely manner Able to make recommendations to students to assist them in study skills, tutors, career development, and other supportive services Mentored and motivated students to give them confidence and needed support throughout their education program Knowledgeable in community resources and college departments and able to direct students to those resources to fulfill needs Maintain relationships with disability agencies, tutors, and other staff to ensure student success Recruit workshop participants and provide information on higher education opportunities for gaining new or additional skills Coordination and facilitation of program orientations, and program/resource referrals Administrative Skills Maintain records of UIA, ACSET, State of Michigan computer programs for data collection/reports Plan room scheduling and perform room set up for events and special guests in two locations Develop training and marketing materials using MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher Assist Employment Services Manager with the development of strategic vision, direction for the service operation, and policies and procedures to ensure quality and responsive services Assist in conflict resolution issues, address service complaints, respond to all inquiries and assist customers requesting service in the center Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate and explain information and address complaints Utilize GroupWise email, and IM for interoffice communication Supervisory/Leadership Skills Supervise staff and student assistants, including selection, training and evaluation Direct and lead others to produce desired results and demonstrate effective leadership skills Assist in the training of new staff on new programs, procedures, and requirements Serve as a member of teams with the goal of guiding the planning, implementation, and marketing of the program or event to assure overall participation and support Collaborate with co-workers to ensure proper alignment of team and student/customer goals Enjoy working independently and as part of a team Develop and facilitate training as needed and serve as a resource to other staff Establish communication and maintain rapport with faculty, staff, and administration at Grand Rapids Community College and community agencies.

Adjunct Instructor Customer Service
September 2005 to August 2010Kent Intermediate School District － Grand Rapids, MI

Instructor
August 2003 to October 2004Davenport University － Grand Rapids, MI

Welfare to Work Program.

Teacher
August 1998 to July 1999Goodwill Industries － Muskegon, MI

Enrichment Program Coordinator
January 1993 to January 1998Grand Haven Area Public Schools － Grand Haven, MI

Education

Global Career Development Facilitator Instructor Certificate : 2005University of WI － Madison, CCE

Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education, 1993Grand Valley State University MIElementary Education

Interests

Presenter at Michigan Education Conference on career planning process *Volunteer Coordinator/facilitator for Encore Career movement with Grand Rapids Community College Older learner Center *Major strengths in planning, problem solving, and communication skills and ability to build rapport, motivate and encourage others

Additional Information

Awarded Impact Award through Michigan Works and Spirit Award by GRCC *Presenter at Michigan Education Conference on career planning process *Volunteer Coordinator/facilitator for Encore Career movement with Grand Rapids Community College Older learner Center *Major strengths in planning, problem solving, and communication skills and ability to build rapport, motivate and encourage others

Skills

Administrative Skills, conflict resolution, clients, data collection, direction, educational programs, email, GroupWise, Instructor, Leadership Skills, marketing, marketing materials, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, MS Word, personnel, policies, quality, rapport, Maintain records, scheduling, strategic, Supervisory, training programs, vision, workshops

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Employment Services Trainer / Michigan Works Grand Rapids Community College
Kent Intermediate School District
Davenport University
Goodwill Industries
Grand Haven Area Public Schools

School Attended

University of WI
Grand Valley State University MI

Job Titles Held:

Career Development Facilitator Instructor Independent Contractor
Adjunct Instructor Customer Service
Instructor
Teacher
Enrichment Program Coordinator

Degrees

Global Career Development Facilitator Instructor Certificate : 2005
Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education , 1993

Career Development Facilitator Instructor Independent Contractor Resume Example

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