Whitney J. Collins 4713 Loma Vista, Ventura, CA 93003 whitney.j.collins@gmail.

com (805) 443-7663 Objective: Seeking challenging Workforce Development opportunity to determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction for public sector organizations within guidelines set by Federal, State, and Local Workforce Investment Boards under the authorization of the Workforce Investment Act. Looking forward to future opportunities that will allow me to plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities at the highest level of grant management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers. Currently seeking opportunities that will challenge my management principles and leadership techniques as well as strengthen my ability to effectively allocate Department of Labor Resources within the State of California. Skills & Qualifications
Grants WIA Adult Grants WIA Young Adult Grants Dislocated Workers Incumbent Workers Summer Youth Employment Subsidized Employment Work Readiness Training Work Release Youth Corps Out-of School Youth Workforce Development Skills Program Design Program Planning Workforce Development Plans Job hunting campaigns Direct placement On the Job Training (OJT) Training + Placement Paid & Unpaid Internships Job shadowing Outreach & Recruitment Volunteer Coordinator Case Management Supportive Services Client tracking Follow-up services Job Development Job coaching Labor demand analysis Individual Employment Information interviewing Skill assessments Interest profiling Aptitude assessments Skills development Critical Thinking Skills Active listening Decision making Extensive outbound phone Business correspondence Public speaking Community collaboration Convener & facilitator Negotiations Tools & Technology Career Pathways List Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Publisher Microsoft PowerPoint Virtual One Stop (VOS) Indeed.com Burning-glass O*NET Online My Next Move Hoovers American Job Center CareerOneStop Workforce3 One mySkills myFuture Eligible Training Provider

Work Experience
W.I.A. Job Developer & Case Manager Ventura, CA Oct. 2010 Present

Ventura Unified School District, Ventura Adult and Continuing Education, and Technology Development Center
Workforce Investment Board of Ventura Countys first Adult Grant W.I.A. funding outside of county human services. Created from scratch Virtual One Stop within local school districts adult education and vocational training campus. Serviced constant rotation of job hunters across almost all spectrums of the Workforce Investment Act eligibility criteria. Populations served were Adult Unemployed, Dislocated Workers, Incumbent Workers, and Out-of School and Low Income Young Adults with Additional Barriers. Additional populations served were Young Adult or Soon to be Adult Parents, Wards of the State, Recently and Soon to Be Emancipated, Veterans, Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Domestic Abuse Survivors, Refugees, English as Second Language Learners, Young Latino Second Generation, Senior Citizens, Battered Women, Refugees, English as Second Language Learners, Paroled Felons, and Prisoners on Work Release.

Oversee activities directly related to helping the unemployed formulate and market the value of their skills and services to the job market so that they can gain employment and become self sufficient members of our community. Conduct and review abilities, aptitude, interest, personality characteristics and skill assessments to create meaningful and obtainable individual employment plans that fit participants' career goals. Create effective, principled, and methodical job hunting campaigns for an entire spectrum of job hunters from entry level to the advanced executive level. Contact employers to solicit participants for job vacancies and possible opportunities to, determining their requirements and recording relevant data such as job descriptions. Instructed job applicants in presenting a positive professional image by providing help with resume writing, personal appearance, and interview techniques. Monitor and record grant participants job hunting progress to ensure that activity goals and objectives are being met in a timely and effective manner. Overcome barriers to employment by identifying, trouble shooting and problem solving personal problems and soft skill barriers to participants employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, transportation problems, and personality and social difficulties, and worked with job hunter to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers. Prepare and maintain W.I.A. documentation in both paper and electronic records (virtual one stop software) related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, and promotions.

Inform job hunters of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities of possible career paths. Prevent transition to employment mishaps by maintaining close contact with placements through probation period and helped resolve problems related to preparedness, workplace and personal challenges. Provide information to supervisors, and co-workers, to discuss their options and goals in regards to how the workforce grant can fulfill obligations. Developed and maintained relationships with community referral sources, such as schools, teachers, administrators, housing authority, Chambers of Commerce, Foster Care, and other community groups. Counseled young adults to adopt a professional identity and lifestyle that postponed immediate gratification, obtain goals, and maximize their independence by becoming employable. Counseled participants to help them understand and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations. Conferred with teachers, administrators, and other W.I.A. professionals to discuss participants progress, resolved behavioral, academic, and other problems, and determine and manage joint plans of actions. Maintained accurate and complete W.I.A. records as required by local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Prepared participants for later vocational training experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Counseled participants regarding vocational training issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and achieving in demand skills. Interviewed grant applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, and job skills. Counsel participants on common hiring practices, giving them added insight and a competitive edge in the job market. Conduct reference and background checks on participants. Collect and maintain employment records for reporting purposes. Prepare materials and documents such as On The Job Training Handbook for Employers and Employees. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among participants in group settings. Instruct and monitor participants in the use and care of computer equipment, internet, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and email. Instruct all day Super Charge Your Job Hunt Workshops that incorporate various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations on how to organize and operate an effective job hunting campaigns. Provide participants with background information on potential employers prior to interviewing with them. Provide training direction, encouragement, and motivation in order to prepare prospective employees for jobs, volunteer opportunities and temporary work assignments. Adjusted job hunting techniques according to the participants background, skill level, experience level, abilities, industry and profession. Informed participants of job openings and details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities. Performed reference and background checks on applicants. June 2009 Sept. 2010

Career Employment Specialist Santa Barbara, CA Workforce Investment Board of Santa Barbara County, CA

Planned, organized, and coordinated the development activities of a W.I.A./A.R.R.A. funded Summer Youth Employment Program for 400 low income youth. Increased capacity from 59 participants at 1 work site to 350 participants with 418 worksites to choose from. Grant was evenly distributed across a diverse geographic and demographic markets. Also included case management duties of 75 participants at over 60 of the worksites. Managed 3 paid grant participants.

Established administrative procedures to meet objectives set by Local Workforce Investment Board to turn around A.R.R.A. Funded Summer Youth Employment Program. Researched and analyzed County Demographics to determine program directions and goals. Participated in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as coordinating the logistics of participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits. Established and maintained relationships with other almost all County Government Agencies, all Municipal Governments, and hundreds of non-profits which resulted in the effective engagement of hundreds of full time volunteers.

 Outreached to community groups, explained and interpreted the purpose and policies of the young adult paid work experience program. Directed activities of entry-level staff members to be effective and contributing members of a meaningful project. Interpreted federal, state, and county Workforce Investment Act laws, regulations and policies. Evaluated the work of supporting staff and volunteers to ensure that employment experiences were both meaningful and that resources were being used effectively. Provided direct service and support to participants and worksite mentors by counseling each side how to overcome common issues associated with entry-level workforce. Helped prepare public relations materials. Executive Recruiter Ventura, CA Feb. 2007 June 2009 Contract Recruiting Consultant ~ Sought out, interviewed, and screened applicants to fill existing and future job openings and promote career
opportunities within an organization. Recruited Elite Financial Advisors with total assets of $400million for broker dealers. Expanded online marketing companys geographic footprint into 5 states across the U.S. Billed over $100k in commissions.

Constructed candidate searches specifically to meet clients needs, managed the interview process, and negotiated compensation packages. Interviewed applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, and job skills. Reviewed and evaluated applicant qualifications and eligibility for specified and unspecified job opportunities. Screened and referred applicants to client companies, making hiring recommendations when appropriate. Contacted applicants to inform them of employment possibilities, consideration, and selection. Conducted reference and background checks on applicants. Advised managers and employees on staffing and placement policies and procedures. Informed potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, and future career opportunities within client companies.

Financial Advisor Oxnard, CA Dec. 2005 - Jan. 2007 UBS ~ Advised clients on financial plans utilizing knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties
included assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives to establish investment strategies.

Interviewed clients to determine their current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, and other information needed to develop a financial plan. Analyzed clients financial needs, goals, sensitivity to risk and investment horizon. Advised clients regarding the advantages and disadvantages of different investment strategies. Researched and investigated available investment opportunities, cash management strategies, insurance coverage needs, investment planning, bank account records, income tax returns, life and disability insurance records, pension plans, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and wills to formulate financial plans for retirement, wealth accumulation, and estate planning. Implemented financial planning recommendations, or referred clients to resources better suited to meet their needs. Explained and documented for clients the types of services provided, and the policies, laws and regulations of investments and various contracts associated with financial and estate planning. Reviewed clients' accounts and plans regularly to determine whether life changes, economic changes, and financial performance indicated needs for plan reassessment. Contacted clients periodically to determine any changes in their financial status. Prepared and interpreted for clients information such as investment performance reports, financial document summaries, and income projections. Recruited and maintained client bases. Monitor financial market trends to ensure that client portfolios stayed balanced and responsive to set risk tolerances. Met with clients' other advisors, such as attorneys, accountants, trust officers, and investment bankers, to fully understand and coordinate full service holistic wealth management strategies.

Product Development Oxnard, CA Jan. 2001 Dec. 2005 Junto ~ Developed, illustrated, and scripted 18 shows for cable network. Presented proposals to TV/internet programming, private investors and major
studios. Developed, illustrated, and presented military infrastructure project to major defense company.

Prepared and presented drawings, writings, designs, specifications, videos, marketing collateral, business plans and proposals for the production of products, entertainment media, websites, services and organizations. Presented designs and reports to potential customers for approval, and discuss need for modification. Investigated product characteristics such as the product's unique qualities to appeal to market trends, how efficiently products can be produced, and ways of distributing, using, maintaining, and driving lasting value in the market place. Specialized Training

Single Subject State of California Adult Education Career Counselor, expected 2nd Qtr. 2013 CSWN/VOS Soft Exits
A-Z Grant Writing Keys to Effective Meetings Case Management for Rookies Youth Service Strategies Job Development 9-1-1 The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Making Common Sense of the Common Measures: Adult & Dislocated Workers Expired licenses: Series 7, 66 /Life Insurance / Property Casualty Insurance / Long Term Care Licenses Education Bachelors of Science, Major Marketing /Advertising Team Leader in collegiate advertising competition School of Journalism and Mass Communication University of Colorado at Boulder 1998