Laura Janvrin

Experience

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  The Cheesecake Factory

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Host/Baker/Server
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  Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.

  Nov 2013 - now

  Developed and maintained program timelines, target goals, and deliverables as stated in the contracts for the First Steps Program.Supervised four support service navigators dedicated to providing clients with wrap-around support, professional development, and employment outcomes.Address transportation barriers for clients by providing access to reduced-cost MBTA passes and support services funds for obtaining monthly MBTA passes.Provide regular performance feedback to staff and conduct formal evaluations to ensure program goals are met.Updated Program Guidance and other related documents for the First Steps Program.Ensured Intake files for 300 clients, followed by ABCD and grant-related and services documentation. Cultivated positive relationships and communication with funders and community partners.Provide data and reports to internal departments and current funders.Develop online professional development curriculums for the First and SHINE programs.Created the First Steps and SHINE programs' recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Communicated with ET&Y Vice President and contract funders timely about the successes and challenges of the First Steps, SHINE, and BEST Hospitality programs. Show less Communicate with funders and community organizations to assist with internship and employment opportunities. Strong interpersonal skills to quickly establish a good rapport with all clients.Create work plans and workshops for youth on job readiness, leadership, and social and emotional skills.Create Professional Development workshops for teachers to include career readiness in their content class. Maintained and organized client files and timesheets for youth programs.Organize and lead workshops for the employment programs Get StartED, Career Explorations, SummerWorks, WorkSMART, and Dorchester Academy. Enhanced the quality of Early Childhood Education training by collaborating with Head Start, Early Childhood Centers, Urban College, and EEC online professional platform to support individual client success for the GetStartED and Career Explorations program. Attend weekly outreach and recruitment events to assist youth with applying for employment services needed within the agency. Focused on attendance and outcomes on Excel sheets to increase services provided to at-risk youth. Identify and prioritize the youth’s goals, personal strengths, needs and barriers. Show less

  • Program Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Case Manager

    Nov 2013 - now
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  Dorchester Academy

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  Case Management Coordinator

  Develop Career Development Humanities classes.Create Professional Developments. Collaborate with Boston Public School and non-profits to advance youth development.Oversee all graduating Seniors. Advocate for youth Social, emotional and educational needs. Meet with school Administration, community partners.Instructor weekly classes on Career Development.Attend Career Development training.

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  Homeless Education Resource Network, BPS

  May 2018 - now

  Council Member
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  East Meets West Catering

  Jan 2019 - now

  Event Manager

  Organize and plan diverse large and small events for 20 to 700 people. Coordinate event materials and agendas needed for each staff member. Set up events in collaboration with catering staff and kitchen staff. Maintain cheerful hospitality for all clients and guests. ServeSafe, OSHA, and TIP certified overseas front and back of events. Travel to multiple locations on the East Coast for each event. Assist with training new staff members from the Kitchen to the front of house on Hospitality. Show less