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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Achieved revenue growth of $11 million in 8 year period of time.
• Expanded service locations from 7 to 27 throughout Southern California.
• Increased the department budget from $200,000 to $2 million in revenue.
• Increased the number of people served from 6,867 to over 100,000 in 8 year period of time.
• Increased the number of people employed from 1,103 to over 7,500 in 8 year period of time.
• Increased the number of retail enclaves from 12 to 35.
• Has been granted with the National Emergency Grant, the funds of which exceeded $1 million.
• Decreased employee turnover rate from 300% to 43% and drove the company’s rating from number 7 to number 1 in customer service.
• Developed and implemented TANF employment program resulting in 84% of maintained employment rate.
• Successfully received multiple CARF accreditations and One-Stops.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Goodwill Industries of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Workforce and Career Development Vice President                                                                Mon 2003 - Present

• Oversee the entire department, consisting of 220 employees, 27 locations and with an $18 million budget.
• Supervise training programs and government grants.
• Supervise employment services provided to mentally- and physically-challenged individuals.
• Implement promoting activities for Goodwill Industries of Southern California.

• Cooperate with local, state, and federal government entities regarding on-going contracts and grant projects.
• Develop and maintain partnership with 160 non-profit organizations to contribute to the company’s progress and development.
• Operate 5 Goodwill Employment Service Centers.
• Develop and promote mission marketing.
• Meet and exceed the goals set by the company in a three year strategic plan.

Best Buddies Jobs, Los Angeles, CA

Program Supervisor                                                                                                                     Apr 2003 – Aug 2003

• Promoted competitive employment and career development for mentally- and physically-challenged individuals.
• Supervised staff in the areas of CARF accreditation and employment support.
• Developed standard operating procedures guidance for the Los Angeles office.
• Assisted with the annual fundraising activities.

Innovative Personnel Consultants, Inc., Shreveport, LA

Chief Executive Officer                                                                                                               Mon 2001 – Mon 2003

• Oversaw development, implementation and presentation of soft skills and managerial theories teaching programs.
• Incorporated interactive classroom training to reinforce classroom activities.
• Managed annual budgeting procedures and promoted financial growth through extending client database.
• Developed individualized teaching programs and management mentoring programs.
• Decreased the assigned company’s employee turnover rate and improved its customer service quality.
• Generated revenues for the company ($500,000 annually) for consulting and training activities.

North Louisiana Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc., Shreveport, LA

Training and Employment Director                                                                                         Mon 1994 – Mon 2000

• Managed the company’s training programs.
• Supervised departmental staff.
• Implemented specific programs to increase job opportunities for mentally- and physically-challenged individuals.
• Increased department revenues by cooperating with local politicians and business entities.
• Supervised business and marketing plans development to create new service-oriented programs.
• Established a temporary employment service.
• Maintained a small facility-based contract program providing employment assistance.

Commercial College of Shreveport, Shreveport, LA

School Director                                                                                                                             Mon 1988 – Mon 1994

• Recruited and supervised the faculty and the student body.
• Developed job descriptions, policies, procedures, and annual evaluations.
• Oversaw curriculum planning, budgeting, public relations activities, and student retention.
• Developed and implemented three new curriculum.
• Improved the rate of student placement (to 92%) and retention (to 87%) in one year.
• Oversaw the development, design, and construction of new 4 buildings worth $1.2 million.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Louisiana Tech University, Bossier City, LA

Master of Arts in General Counseling                                                                            DATE OF GRADUATION

Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration                                                          DATE OF GRADUATION 

Goodwill Industries International

CEO Training Completion                                                                                                                           2007 – 2009

Retail operations

NISH (Ability One)

Fund development

Capital campaigns

Strategic planning

National policies and procedures                                                                                      

National Emerging Leader Training Completion                                                                                    2009 – 2010

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

• National Rehabilitation Association
• National Workforce Association
• California Workforce Association
• American Management Association
• California Coalition of Goodwill’s

SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Leadership
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinking