Ashley Maestas, MPA

Experience

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  The Training Advantage/ CDLE CO Workforce Center Partner

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2017

  Career Counselor and Case Manager

  *Carry out and adapt to state and regional polices to meet and exceed personal, regional and state wide goals*Work with customers to assist with training awareness, career exploration, resume building, soft skills, job referrals, interview skills, application assistance, and registrations in the Connecting Colorado Database*Processing invoices and vouchers used for on the job training, work experiences, transportation assistance, and other supportive services*Assist with unemployment registrations and hold bi-weekly unemployment meetings (UI PROFILE and LINKS) to distribute information to DWs about resources available to them, both in a group setting and one on one visits*Coordinate trainings for groups or individuals to provide student services, career exploration and Individualized Employment Plans*Manage 43+ participants at any given time to provide core, intensive, and supportive services for training, on the job training and/or work experiences *Deal with specific budgets and allocation of funds for different training, work experience, on the job training, and relocation programs for clients*Track, manage and record progress of clients while they attended training, on the job training and work experience programs*Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations to make sound referrals for customers needing additional service(s) not available within the Workforce Center or through The Training Advantage *Administer TABE and Prove It Testing and interpreting results for clients*Review workmen’s compensation policies with employers for clients placed into on the job training programs and work experience students*Assist Department of Labor Staff with employer/employee complaints and awareness of EEO/ADA/ADEA/FMLA/FLSA laws*Assist with hiring process of new employees including: reviewing applications, evaluating resumes, and conducting interviews to determine appropriateness for position and helped to conduct training for new employees Show less

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  Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2021

  Labor and Employment Specialist

  *Carry out and adapt to state and regional polices to meet and exceed personal, regional and state wide goals*Administer Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) for South Central Colorado Region*Administer Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) to participants who have lost their jobs due to the company moving to another country*Administer Governor's Summer Job Hunt for young adults*Assist with and administer Rapid Response Workshops for Dislocated Workers*Veterans Services*Work with customers to assist with training awareness, career exploration, resume building, soft skills, job referrals, interview skills, application assistance, and registrations in the Connecting Colorado Database*Assist with unemployment registrations and hold monthly unemployment meetings (RESEA) to distribute information to Dislocated Workers about resources available to them, both in a group setting and one on one visits*Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations to make sound referrals for customers needing additional service(s) not available within the Workforce Center *Maintain close partnerships with Department of Human Services to work on classes and grant projects to benefit the public*Meet with local businesses to take job orders and help employers screen participants for jobs within their company*Administer TABE and Prove It Testing and interpreting results for clients*Assist with employer/employee complaints and awareness of EEO/ADA/ADEA/FMLA/FLSA laws*Assist with hiring process of new employees including: reviewing applications, evaluating resumes, and conducting interviews to determine appropriateness for position and helped to conduct training for new employees Show less

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  Adams State University

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  Director of Alumni Relations & Career Services

  *Lead overall vision, strategic planning, management, and execution of alumni relations and career services departments*Oversees functions of the Alumni Association Board and its committees, working closely with board, chapters, and committee chairs including recruitment, training, and manages board members*Ensures a successful and active alumni volunteer base, supports alumni ambassador program, and ensures alumni have opportunities to get involved*Oversees Homecoming week, directs ad hoc events and provides engagement opportunities for constituents and alumni*Oversees all alumni and career services events for alumni, students and community*Oversees online content on social media platforms directed to alumni relations and career services*Ensures the alumni database is current and safeguarded* Prepares, monitors, and administers budget for functional areas Show less

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  The Attainment Network

  Aug 2023 - now

  Pathways Director