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Scott Smith
Career Transition Manager, Management and Training Corporation
Location: Lancaster , TX United States
Joined: Sep 6th, 2006

About (request update)

Current Whereabouts:

Oak Forest, Illinois. South Surburb of Chicago

Website:

http://scott_cr73@yahoo.com

Education (request update)

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff class of 1997

Undergrad Major: Criminal Justice

Campus Organization:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Claim To Fame:

Just a cool kinda fella.

Most Memorable Moment:

Graduation by far, it brought out alot of emotion. The road was tough!!

Experience

I currently work with Management and Training Corporation as Career Transition Manager
I have 10 years of experience working in the Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit industry.

Illinois Area Career Transition Manager | Dynamic Systems Incorporated Job Corps
From January 2015 to Current • 11 year(s)
Manager of twelve career transition specialists focusing on placement of exiting youth into career opportunities or post-secondary options, monitoring DOL contracts and cultivating relationships with area businesses and organizations.

Chicago Area Admissions Recruiter | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)
From January 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Area recruiter working towards university admission goals through community outreach, college fairs, recruiting events, and one-on-one admissions counseling.

Program Manager | Quad County Urban League (QCUL)
From January 2013 to January 2015 • 2 year(s)
Subject matter expert on business development goals, managing $10 million program budget and achieving 82% contractual benchmark rate while executing strategic business plans.

Director of Career Services | Uhlich Children's Advantage Network (UCAN)
From January 2009 to January 2013 • 4 year(s)
Managed Career Services Department providing career development services to over 3,100 participants, including resume writing, interview skills, and job placement while maintaining business partnerships.

Employment Specialist II | Metropolitan Family Services
From January 2006 to January 2009 • 3 year(s)
Established and maintained business relationships with 50+ partners, exceeded program performance measures by 38% and created training curriculum for 1,200 clients.

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