Marcus Sherfield

Experience

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  Clark County

  Mar 2004 - Jul 2007

  Youth and Family Assistant

  • Provided compassionate care, emotional support, and daily supervision for abused, neglected, abandoned, and medically fragile children aged three days to eighteen years.• Assessed and report the immediate physical and mental condition of children. • Interact with youth to provide supervision and treatment and to teach appropriate living and social skills.

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  Clark County School District

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2015

  In House Suspension

  • Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents/families, and respect confidential matters.• Monitored and documented student-related issues and behaviors for teachers and counselors.• Developed individualized behavior plans to address school attendance, behavior, and academic challenges. This resulted in 100% student success in all areas.

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  Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG)

  Jul 2015 - May 2020

  Director of Education to Employment Statewide

  • Started and developed the Education to Employment initiative. E2E exposed over 500 students across the state of Nevada to in-demand careers. For example: through E2E’s workforce readiness program, over 100 high school graduates successfully enrolled in Tesla’s Manufacturing Apprenticeship program.• Manage a calendar of outreach events, including community events, workshops, and appearances for J4NG schools throughout Southern and Northern Nevada.• Educate and Assist students with the FAFSA, college enrollment, ACT/SAT prep, WorkKeys, and job application process.• Organize and manage quarterly training for students (over 500), teachers (over 100), and counselors (over 50) across multiple counties in Nevada. Show less

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  Tech Impact

  May 2020 - Dec 2023

  Program Manager

  • Establish partnerships with employers, community-based agencies, elected officials, and government entities to establish career pathway programs catering to the needs of young adults. This resulted in a 20% increase in program enrollment and a 15% increase in participant retention.• Develop and manage a marketing strategy to increase student recruitment outcomes for disadvantaged youth.• Submit and present quarterly reports to the Chief of Program, Advisory Board, and CEO. • Inspire and lead a team of 8, promoting professional growth through consistent communication, goal setting, annual performance reviews, and day-to-day support.• Engage the Las Vegas community through research and building real relationships.• Collect data to evaluate program performance, compare results, and drive improvements in low-performing areas. This resulted in a 25% increase in student achievements based on student completion, job placement, and number of supporting partners. Show less

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  City of Las Vegas

  Dec 2023 - now

  Analyst 1