DAVID YORKA

229 South Westgate Avenue

Columbus, OH 43204
614-634-1242
dyorka@gmail.com
NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT

A young veteran of The Human Services Industry evolving into a Project Manager, Career
Formation Consultant focused on enhancing existing programs for Middle School Students
(after-school, summer, in-class project work.) and their support system of caring adults.

Seeking opportunities to apply my blend of skills and talents; career curriculum design,
assessment/evaluation tools, forging public/private partnerships, strategic use of Social
Media Marketing, writing, and facilitation.

EDUCATION

Ohio State University

Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work

Harvard University, Department of Education

Project Zero Summer Institute, 2003-2004

The Effective Facilitator Program

Leadership Strategies, 2000

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sole Proprietor 2006 - Present

Academic Skillz
● Business/education service

Community & Adult Education 2005 - 2007

Columbus City Schools (on call status)

Tutor/Teen staff (Part- Time Six Months)

Y.M.C.A. Hilltop Branch

Project Manager 2005 - 2006

Katrina Resettlement Project - South Side Settlement House

Independent Consultant 2003 - 2004

KnowledgeWorks Foundation: Ohio Bridges for Opportunity
● Provided coaching and facilitation services for regional planning teams; creating new
career pathways for low income adults in Ohio.

Director of Workforce Development 2000 - 2003

United Way of Central Ohio (U.W.C.O)