Rachael Baur

Experience

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  Lund

  May 2013 - Aug 2014

  Counselor

  • Provided compassionate support and guidance to 30 women and children with disabilities in a residential setting, fostering a nurturing and empowering environment.• Maintained accurate documentation and records to track client progress.

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  Northeastern Family Institute (NFI Vermont)

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

  Counselor

  • Drove efforts as the team lead, offering individualized care and support for 10 adolescents at an in-patient stabilization facility.• Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to assess client progressand develop goals to promote positive outcomes.

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  Lamoille Restorative Center

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2019

  Case Manager

  • Delivered comprehensive employment and transition services to 40 youth, facilitating their integration into the workforce.• Spearheaded training sessions with local businesses and job seekers, fostering meaningful connections and enhancing employment and retention rates.• Implemented innovative strategies to address barriers to employment, resulting in increased job employee and employer satisfaction.

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  DSHS - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Cultivated impactful partnerships with businesses nationwide byadvocating for workplace inclusion, including leading monthly training to over 150 participants.• Directed a collaborative team of 12 Business Specialists, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and positively impacting employment & retention rates and business satisfaction.• Maintained an extensive database tracking business engagement and employment metrics to furnish comprehensive reports to the federal government. Show less

  • Business Relations Manager

    Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Business Specialist

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2021
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  Aspire Living & Learning

  Aug 2022 - May 2024

  Learning and Development Manager

  •Pioneered comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and managerial training, leveraging in-person and virtual platforms to improve retention rates and employee development.• Orchestrated the Learning & Development Committee to assess, collect data, and formulate strategic training plans to drive better outcomes.• Shaped the Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services Plan and the DEIB Committee, providing recommendations to ensure that learninginitiatives aligned with strategic goals. Show less

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  Colonial Life

  Apr 2024 - now

  Sales, Recruiting & Training Manager (District Manager DGA)

  My mission is to harness the extraordinary power of partnerships to transform lives. Through tailored voluntary benefits solutions, we empower businesses in cultivating networks of support for their valued teams. Our unwavering pursuit of excellence strengthens the workforce, fostering vibrant communities.