Jeffrey Durr

Experience

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  City of Taylor

  May 1997 - Sept 2008

  Director Wraparound Services/Community Organizer

  Supervised the day to day operations of the family resource center. Evaluated the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively. Established and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated. Partnered with Fish & Loaves, Gleaners & Forgotten harvest to create a community food program. Established and oversaw administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management. Participated in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits. Prepared and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals. Implemented and evaluate staff, volunteer, or community training programs. Acted as an consultant to agency staff and other community programs regarding the interpretation of program-related federal, state, and county regulations and policies. Analyzed proposed legislation, regulations, or rule changes to determine how agency services could be impacteddeveloped a community learning center, Community Food Program and partnered with Fish & Loaves, Gleaners & Forgotten harvest. developed an advisory council and evaluated the effectiveness of the program.oversaw the use of flexible funds to assist families with solutions for basic needs. Skilled in Administration, Management, Interviewing, Organizational Development, and Training. Show less

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  The Information Center

  Oct 2008 - Jul 2013

  Business & Employment Specialist, College Relations CBSP/Michigan Works call Ctr. Rep/Public Speaker

  Working with business and Colleges to understand competitive challenges,identify and pursue opportunities,and discover and diagnose problems. design solutions that often integrate work force development,economic development,education,and local/state government assets to address the company's pressing issues.Mich Works Call Ctr Rep/ Liaison between the call center and (6) Michigan Works one stop service centers.A featured speaker on congressman John Dingell's Job seekers boot camp.Services for Businesses:Recruiting-certified job order writers will pursue the best talent for your company.Resume review screening,Testing/Evaluation tools,wage surveys,cost saving services, job matching, labor market information,,job fairs.Services for Job seekers:Labor market information,Michigan Job bank access,Resume building seminars,GED Prep,O-net,Free job related faxing,photo copying,phone book,Notary Public and internet access. Skills assessment and testing, Interview prep, Chrysalis boutique. Programs and Partners:Workforce Investment Act Programs-Adult,Dislocated workers and youth-in and out of school, Welfare Reform-Work First, Food Assistance,Employment and Training,Non Custodial Parent,Non Cash Recipient. Incumbent Worker. Michigan Talent and Job Bank Registrations, Veterans Representatives, Trade Adjustment Assistance, Michigan Commission for the Blind,Michigan Rehabilitation Services Representatives. call 1-(800)285-works(9675) for more information. Show less

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  L.P.T. Event Consulting

  Nov 2012 - now

  Owner

  L.P.T. Envisions, Organizes & Executes Business, Community, & Entertainment EventsL.P.T consulting, focus is to assist clients in bringing their dreams to life by offering creativity, knowledge and expertise. L.P.T understands that the success of your event depends upon proper preparation, extreme attention to detail and complete follow through. Each and every event is tailored to your wants and needs. Every client has their own personal style and no two events are the same, nor should they be. L.P.T offers you peace of mind by providing an experienced consultant in-tune with your desires and concerns to ensure an extraordinary event. L.P.T. has planned intimate gatherings for a few friends and family members to large elaborate Venues attended by several hundred guests. With a passion for planning events, L.P.T. strives to make each occasion special and memorable for everyone involved. L.P.T is a strong believer that every event should be uniquely in tune with your vision, and that preparation should be fun and exciting without the stress that can sometimes occur in the event planning process. L.P.T. “With Love, Patience, & Time every event will work out fine”. Show less

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  Southwest Economic Solutions

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2018

  Case Manager,Business Services Represenative, Recruitment Specialist CBSP, GCDF

  Experienced Business Services Representative, Recruitment Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in Administration, Management, Interviewing, Organizational Development, and Training. Providing a variety of individual services such as job development, training, testing and counseling services, utilizing a case management model to enable individuals who are economically disadvantaged, dislocated, or have multiple employment barriers to find appropriate work. Show less

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  Lincoln Behavioral Services

  Jan 2019 - now

  GCDF,CBSP,ES,NPI/Public Speaker

  Global Career Development Facilitator, Community Organizer, Recruitment Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in Administration, Management, Interviewing, Organizational Development, and Training. Providing a variety of individual services such as job development, training, testing and counseling services, utilizing a case management model to enable individuals who are economically disadvantaged, dislocated, or have multiple employment barriers to find appropriate work. Show less

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  DurRMATIC Projects

  Jan 2021 - now

  Owner

  Playwright, Director, Voice Over, Video & Picture Conversion.