Workforce Development Specialist Resume
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7867 East Meridian Street,
Columbia,
IL, 62236
222-222-2222
name@emailprovider.com
Summary:
A specialist who has been known to have a demonstrated ability to aptly balance and prioritize work load, handle multiple tasks and demands in a productive manner; has a solid background in leading large-scale organizational change and improvement efforts utilizing his thorough understanding of all principles and practices of organizational development and training acquired over the years; has excellent skills in building rapport with customers of all levels, using relationship as a value add to gain client and organizational trust; has been adept at gathering data through listening and advanced prequalification processes to modify and upgrade training tools based on client requirements.
Professional Experience:
Workforce Coordinator October 1992 - Present
Agency for International Development, Washington, DC
Responsibilities
Assumed market and technical leadership in implementation and handling of administrative support for service centers as well as regional satellite offices.
Communicated with the local and regional management members regarding staffing issues, and enforced statistical and performance standards.
Acted as liaison to various departments whose task also involved internal resolution of problems.
Gained the cooperation and trust of internal and external resources to reach overall business objectives.
Ensured efficient department operations through an organized plan and systematic work flow execution.
Tracked down and monitored the operational and project progress by communicating with both internal and external resources.
Development Specialist August 1988 – August 1992
Tiffany & Co. Parsippany, NJ
Responsibilities
Identified the need for assistance geared to assist disadvantaged applicants by providing them with a regular job status after passing six months of probation.
Assisted employers in establishing criteria for salary scale guidelines commensurate with prevailing rates.
Established employer-worker relationships by resolving complaints/problems and misunderstandings; recommended corrective actions.
Promoted and developed employment opportunities for applicants and existing employees.
Developed and organized on-the-job training program opportunities for employers.
Assisted in drafting and writing employment contracts as well as benefits coverage.
Liaison Specialist February 1984 – July 1988
Fair Point Communications, Inc. Portland, ME
Responsibilities
Collated data and collaborated with Account Managers on the proper endorsement and relay of customer feedback and complaints.
Informed the management regarding issues emanating from department meetings that impact customers and third party partners.
Reviewed department agenda prior to meetings and listed issues for the department to address.
Acted as a facilitator during department meetings and company-wide activities to mediate the discussion and put it in a proper and objective perspective.
Recorded department minutes of the meeting.
Education :
1986-1988 Masters Degree in Public Policy/Administration
Cornell University, NY
1982-1986 Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services
Columbia University, NY
Skills :
Quantitative, analytic, design, research and implementation skills
Strong interpersonal skills and a self starter
Experience in proposing and implementing successful and practical solutions
Knowledge in managing field projects, implementing workforce development programs in both international and local settings
Excellent communication skills
Awards and Affiliations:
International Association of Workforce Professionals, Member
Workforce Development Board, Member
