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Karen Reed

Karen Reed

Employment Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Director For Technology Career Pathways

  • Education

    • The John Carroll School

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      High School Diploma

    • University of Baltimore

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      Bachelor's degree PSYCHOLOGY

  • Experience

    • Susquehanna Workforce Center

      Apr 2017 - Feb 2024
      Employment Specialist

      Conduct seminars and information sessions.Meet one-on-one with clients to discuss job interests and skills; develop employment plans.Critique and format résumés and cover letters.

    • Susquehanna Workforce Network

      Mar 2022 - Feb 2024
      Youth & Project Coordinator

      • Assist the WIOA Operations Manager in the development, coordination and operations of the agency’s innovative youth programs designed to engage youth and young adults; including program expansion.• Supports the development and implementation of special projects, grants and activities that enhances the agency’s delivery of services. • Plans, organizes and implements policies, procedures and operations to ensure operational goals, objectives and performance is met.• Agency liaison to training vendors and staff; frequently engages with youth training vendors and career specialist to discuss program and participant status.• Conducts outreach to community partners and represent SWN’s Youth program at outreach opportunities.• Reviews Request for Proposal submissions for Youth related needs.• Collaborates with leadership on the Summer Work Experience grant application, program development and implementation including recruitment and orientation. • Coordinates agency Summer and Year-Round Youth Work Experience programs including participant tracking, quality control of participant files, program compliance, performance and reporting. Show less

    • Harford Community College

      Feb 2024 - now

      Assistant Director Technology Career Pathways

      • Assistant Director

        Feb 2024 - now

      • Assistant Director

        Feb 2024 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)

      CPRW
      May 2020

    • Certified Federal Job Search Trainer- CFJST

      The Resume Place, Inc.
      Sept 2019

    • Certified Federal Career Coach (CFCC)

      The Resume Place, Inc.
      Sept 2019

    • Harford Leadership Academy

      Harford Community College
      Dec 2021

    • Youth Mental Health First Aid USA

      National Council for Mental Wellbeing
      Aug 2023

    • Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)

      Workforce Excellence Group, LLC
      Sept 2020