Marcel Davis GCDF

Experience

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  Northern California Service League

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Employment Specialist

  N.C.S.L. has gained national recognition for its no-nonsense, entrepreneurial approach to moving hard-to-place individuals into the private industry by providing job readiness training courses, job placement, and job retention services to community residents who were ex-offenders. implemented behavioral treatment modules to help lower recidivism, assisted with placement into affordable housing opportunities, secured professional clothing for interviews, provided computer lab skills and support and ongoing case management toward successful reintegration back into the workforce. Show less

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  Swords to Plowshares

  Dec 2000 - Jan 2002

  Employment Case Manager

  Provide ongoing case management, information, referrals and counseling to assist homeless veterans in becoming reintegrated back into the workforce and toward self-sufficiency. Secured job placement opportunities in temporary and long-term employment positions in accordance with WIA and HVRP contractual goals. Helped to identify and secure housing, both transitional and permanent, provide crisis interventions, 12-step counseling groups and harm reduction counseling.

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  Walden House

  Aug 2003 - Nov 2005

  Vocational Counselor

  Maintained documentation of client interactions and activities while identifying clients’ barriers to employment; served as resource to clients providing coaching and support during the employment process. Networked with other service providers and workforce development programs to help secure training and employment placements, Developed and cultivated long term relationships with area employers, assisted clients and employers with post placement concerns.

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  L+L Logic & Logistics

  Aug 2006 - Jan 2008

  Sales

  Managed accounts for the Southeastern U.S. through successful interactions with Birkenstock / Birki accounts to generate new, repeat and referral business. Responded to a high volume of customer calls and inquires to generate sales and resolve customer concerns in an expedient and tactful manner. Developed strong team dynamics with other Sales persons and provided support to Outside Sales Reps and Brand Managers. Contributed expertise in developing and implementing new strategies for sales growth as well as implementing leadership directives at appropriate times. Managed returns department and successfully lowered costs by 30% percent associated to shipping & receiving. Show less

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  Catholic Charities USA

  Feb 2008 - Dec 2009

  Program Director

  Led diverse cross-functional team in fulfillment of department productivity, objectives, and daily program operations which included implementation of Foreclosure services, Housing Counseling, and SHP programs. Implemented and managed a department budget of $ 1.1 million through federal, state, local and private grants. Provided direct case management to families in CC transitional properties, families in set aside units through Burbank Housing Corp, and families throughout Sonoma County. Assisted with and monitored HUD voucher recipients; Responded to and resolved numerous client concerns and crisis through case management and intervention techniques while providing support to all. Demonstrated experience implementing personnel policies and procedures through highly-effective leadership, communication, motivational and inspirational skills, as evidenced by internal promotions and department growth; managed several different property sites while maintaining HUD guidelines and requirements and provided highly transparent and caring participant services which resulted in 98% percent remaining eligible for housing and other services. Show less

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  Restorative Resources

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2010

  Volunteer Coordinator (Contract)

  Contracted As the Volunteer Coordinator to develope and implement the volunteer mentor program within the Restorative Resources organization. Worked hand in hand with the Executive Board, Executive Director and staff in planning, developing and supervising to bring the program onboard. Recruited, interviewed, selected, oriented, trained, placed, motivated, recognized, and evaluated volunteers. Managed public relations, fund raising efforts, budgeting and record keeping. This being a rather unique position, one because it required dual working roles both within the organization and the community. Liaised between the community at large, line staff, volunteers, and recipients of intended services. In order to be effective a high level of cultural sensitivity had to be adhered to more so for the success of this volunteer program. Show less

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  Rubicon Programs Inc.

  Dec 2010 - May 2012

  Senior Career Coach

  Implemented the leadership, direction and support to 4 Career Counselors and the Workshop Coordinator; Providing ongoing case management, risk assessment, information and referrals. Counseled individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, behavioral and economic barriers affecting their educational, vocational and employment opportunities. Provide crisis intervention to program participants encountering difficult concerns occurring at worksites. Informed applicants of job openings and details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities. Contacted employers to solicit orders for job vacancies determining their requirements and recording relevant data into HUD and VOS databases. Performed reference and background checks on applicants. Interviewed job applicants to match their qualifications with employers' needs; recorded and evaluated applicants experience, education, training, and skills. Provide background information on organizations with which interviews were scheduled. Instructed job applicants in presenting a positive image by providing help with resume writing, personal appearance, and interviewing techniques.Maintained records of applicants not selected for employment. Evaluated selection and testing techniques by conducting research and follow-up activities. Evaluated policies and procedures for current and future service provision. Show less

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  JVS - Jewish Vocational Service

  Mar 2014 - Feb 2016

  Employment Specialist

  Challenged with building partnerships with Employers, Hiring Managers and Workforce Agencies that result in training and placement opportunities for dislocated job seekers (WIOA), (JTAS), and populations with barriers to employment. Provide support and maintenance of the current business collaborations with San Francisco’s Office of Economic & Workforce Development and Human Services Agency, One Stop Centers, Goodwill, Wells Fargo and other organizations.

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  Petaluma People Services Center

  Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  Director of Employment and Training Services

  Management, supervision and delivery of employment-related training's, placement and retention services to assist unemployed and under employed youth and adults to reach sustainable employment. Creation of effective pathways to employment and training opportunities, Direct administrative management of Youth Employment Coordinators, Employment Services Specialists, Youth Crew Leaders as well as Employment Counselors and Administrative Staff.

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  IFSN Housing Programs

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2019

  Case Manager

  Providing transition housing, comprehensive case management and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation such as personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of contacts, or relevant correspondence. Develop rehabilitation plans that fit aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals. Monitor and record progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met. Confer to discuss options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed moving toward long-term / permanent housing placement. Show less