Career Counselor
Blessed Horizon
01.2024 - Current
BLESSED ABBAS
Independent Job Advisor
Timeline
Career Coach
Hirevora
01.2020 - 12.2023
Career Coach
BLSSD Career
01.2017 - 12.2019
Job Search Trainer
Specialist Hub
01.2014 - 12.2016
Job Search Specialist
BLSSD Career
07.2010 - 12.2013
BBA - Human Resource Management
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Troy University
Work History
Career Counselor
Blessed Horizon
01.2024 - Current
- Helped determine possible vocations and build application documents.
- Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
- Introduced special outreach programs to department chair in effort to increase institution's interest in community service.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion, and resume building.
- Developed and deepened connections with mentees, influencing career, and life choices of each potential program participant.
- Enhanced community outreach to bring in new candidates, highlight programs and meet targets.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
Career Coach
Hirevora
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores, and documents.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Coached clients on resume and cover letter development to enhance opportunities.
- Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Created and managed job search strategies for clients to improve job search success.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
Career Coach
BLSSD Career
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Created and managed job search strategies for clients to improve job search success.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Wrote contracts for company employees, working towards satisfactory agreement between executives, employees and personal goals.
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients.
- Developed and facilitated job search workshops for clients to enhance job search skills.
Job Search Trainer
Specialist Hub
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Job Search Specialist
BLSSD Career
07.2010 - 12.2013
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Troy University
AlabamaBBA - Human Resource Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, ColoradoSkills
- Counseling
- Workshop development
- Job development assistance
- Self-directed mindset
- Compliance expertise
- Resume building
- Assessment administration
- One-on-one counseling
- Program management
- Problem-solving skills
- Job fairs
- Job counseling
- Confidentiality practices
- Resource advocacy
- Workforce development
- Alumni relations
- Social work
- Outreach programs
- Research
- Interview techniques
- Career advising
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Training needs assessment
- Employment opportunities
- Career development
- Referral services
- Job search strategies
- Resume writing
- Interview coaching
- Application coordination
- Job search techniques
- Team building
- Career mentoring
- Career counseling
Summary
Experienced Counselor versed in local markets, job search strategies and available educational opportunities. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.