Martha Leyva CMCC

Experience

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  LA Works

  Aug 2001 - Jul 2014

  Active recruiter assisting the staffing needs of businesses. Met with employers to identify their hiring needs and appropriately refer qualified candidates. Meet with job seekers and assist in creating their action plan for a successful career campaign. Specialize in Recruitments, Job Coaching, Resume, and Career Development. Met directly with clients to assess appropriate WIA Programs and Career Planning. Responsible for maintaining and managing a caseload of 60-80 clients assisting with job search needs. Following up with clients to ensure job security and retention.

  • Recruiter/Employment Training Specialist

    Feb 2008 - Jul 2014

  • Customer Service Representative

    Aug 2001 - Feb 2008
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  Coalition for Responsible Community Development

  Jul 2014 - Mar 2017

  Senior Career Coach

  Responsible for supervising 5-6 career coaches and training new staff for their new roles.Maintain a caseload of 60-100 WIA participants in assessing their individualized employment goalsCustomize resumes and interviews prepped all candidates for upcoming employment opportunitiesWorked with a highly diverse population overcome their employment barriers. Communicated with staff, mandated partners, and partners on how best to resolve participant needsWorked with the Hospitality sector on recruiting candidates for employment opportunities at Los Angeles International Airport. Work closely with culinary students in preparing them for employment opportunities within the Hospitality Industry. Maintained employer relations in identifying employment opportunities for our participants. Responsible for administrative and operational duties for the career center. Show less

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  Inland SoCal United Way

  Nov 2018 - now

  Developed strategic plans for three pilot programs that aim to increase the livable wage of community members in San Bernardino and Riverside County. Responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of $1.3 million state and county-funded employment programs through our 211 Careers contact center. Integral in developing and creating policies and procedures for new employment programs that will assist marginalized communities by improving and increasing household incomes. Research and capture data to increase state-funded programs for the purpose of supporting the needs of San Bernardino and Riverside County job seekers. Show less

  • 211 Careers Program Manager

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Employment Navigator

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2021