Why do I coach?

I coach because I have experiential knowledge of the power of self-discovery, having a vision, commitment, and the proper guidance to get to that ideal career. I understand the importance of guiding clients to break through career barriers, discover their true professional potential and create a strategic roadmap for success. There is something very satisfying about having a career you are passionate about.

Work Experience

Career Coach

ZIL Career Avenue

September 2024 - Present

Your Career Catalyst: Empowering Transitions Through Collaborative Coaching. Unlock your potential! Achieve tangible results!  Career Counseling. Resume Optimization. Job Readiness Training.  Client Rapport & Relationship Building  Workshop Design & Facilitation  Strategic Career Pathing & Planning  Cross-Cultural Communication Skills  Analytical & Critical Thinking  Intellectual Curiosity & Creativity Presentations, Career Development and +6 skills

Career Pathways Specialist

World Relief

March 2023 - September 2024

• Assessment and Planning: Conduct in-depth skills and interest assessments for an average of 25+ clients. Collaborate closely with each client to map personalized career paths aligned with their goals and aspirations. Maintain an inquisitive mindset and commitment to ongoing research to provide clients with enriched perspectives and customized guidance for their evolving needs. • Skills Enhancement: Identify upskilling needs and provide guidance to an average of 25+ clients on relevant training, certifications, and educational programs to acquire in-demand skills. Facilitate connections with vocational training providers. • Networking: Identify and build an extensive network of partners with similar organizational missions, stay current with industry trends across in-demand sectors, identify emerging job opportunities suitable for clients' profiles. • Job Search Strategies: Tailor comprehensive job search plans for 20+ clients addressing unique barriers to employment such as skills gaps, language proficiency, and lack of local experience. Leverage insights into employer needs across various industries to equip clients with effective strategies, boosting their competitiveness and increasing job placement rates. • Career Transitions: Analyze labor market data, economic trends, and individual assessments to counsel 20+ clients, enabling informed decisions on viable career transition pathways facilitating fulfilling and sustainable career transitions. Critical Thinking, Career Counseling and +3 skills

Advisor, Career Transition

Career Break

January 2022 - February 2023

During my career break from hospitality, CRM, and sales, I dedicated time to upskilling, reflection, and researching my next career move. This period of self-evaluation, focusing on my passions, values, and competencies, rekindled my optimism for future opportunities. This experience illuminated three key areas of passion: 1. Personal and Professional Development: - I'm driven to support others in exploring their potential as they navigate their career paths. - By leveraging my relational and analytical strengths, I've helped individuals connect the dots between their values, competencies, job satisfaction, and retention. 2. Client Relations Management: - I recognized how interpersonal skills can create an environment of safety, connection, and trust for clients. - Employing empathy, a growth mindset, and active listening allows for a deeper understanding of customer issues and the crafting of valuable solutions. - This approach is instrumental in building customer loyalty and improving retention rates. 3. Resilience: - Identified resilience as a core ingredient in career transition. - It's crucial to maintain tenacity, commitment, and focus while pursuing goals incrementally, especially in the face of change and challenges. This period of introspection and growth not only sharpened my skills but also clarified my career aspirations. I was poised to apply these insights in a role that aligned with my newfound passions, strengths and knowledge.

Human Resources Associate

Samaritan's Purse

August 2021 - December 2021

Sourcing. Screening. Interviewing. Hiring. Onboarding. Managing temporary employees. . Provided key support to new hire onboarding and orientation processes, executed offer letter documents, welcome packages, and paperwork · Managed all employee changes in People Soft; tracked employee data, status changes, processed payroll. Problem Solving, Sourcing and +18 skills

Group Sales Associate

Union League Club of Chicago

January 2012 - October 2020

Group Sales and Marketing. Position involves strong analytical, organizational and negotiation skills to reach out to specific groups to maximize hotel occupancy. Communication skills. Very enjoyable for self starters & allows for creativity in meeting company goals. Part of a team that works hard to meet budget. Problem Solving, Relationship Building and +19 skills

Front Desk-Night Auditor/Supervisor

Union League Club of Chicago

August 2002 - January 2012

Customer service. Employee on-the-job training. Problem Solving, Relationship Building and +13 skills

Education

Keller Graduate School of Management

Master's with Distinction, Human Resources Management

Grade: 3.83