Ryan McAlister

Experience

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  Workforce Connection

  Sept 2013 - now

  •Facilitate program workshops virtually and in-person on key job search topics; such as, job readiness, resume writing, interviewing skills, networking, internet usage, personal finance and other topics that enhance job search abilities and success of participants while seeking employment•Ensure facilitation topics are current and relevant •Organize, attend and/or participate in special events and promotions •Respond to questions effectively either one-on-one or in groups relating to services provided in person, virtually or through other electronic means•Tracks and maintains Excel databases, creates Word documents and/or PowerPoint presentations and performs various administrative functions•Creates, updates and tracks participant participation in workshops and other WIOA services using Outlook and/or other workshop schedulers•Conduct workshop evaluations•Outreach to local training providers to develop relationships that benefit company and Participants Show less •Lead the Interview workshop and offered strategies on successful interviewing•Assisted clients on developing new and updating old resumes•Conducted Mock Interviews with clients•Helped clients develop skills that could make them more marketable to an employer •Enrolled clients in training programs that helped increase their marketability•Educated clients on the reality of the job market•Managed a case load of over 100 clientsSpecial Projects -PG&E Power Pathways Training -High Speed Rail Training -Pre-Apprentice Multi-trade Infrastructure Training -Manufacturing Mechanic Training -Comcast Technician Training Show less

  • Workshop Facilitator

    Aug 2019 - now

  • Employment Readiness Specialist

    Sept 2013 - Aug 2019