SAM CHAMPION
444 Main Street
Canton, GA 30114
678.555.1212
reinhardtgraduate@aol.com
Career Transition Specialist with over six years experience in assisting thousands of At Risk youth with job
placement. Promoted job development through direct contact with employers including Tommy Novis Center, WalMart, Six Flags of Georgia, Procore Solutions, Alorica, Ashton Staffing, etc Referred hundreds of Job Corps
graduates with barriers such as criminal records; transportation, housing, and childcare issues to appropriate services
including: One-Stops, State Employment Agencies, Career Transition Contractors, and community outreach. Caring
professional with expertise in:
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Caseload Management
Job Corps / At Risk Youth
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Job Development/Placement
Employment Barriers
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Job Skills Training
Program Referral
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CAREER TRANSITION / EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
 As a Job Corps contractor, worked with thousands of Job Corps graduates over a period of four and a half years.
 Managed a caseload of 150 graduates each month, At Risk Youth – ages 16 to 24.
 Promoted job development through direct contact with employers including Tommy Novis Center, Wal-Mart,
Six Flags of Georgia, Procore Solutions, Alorica, Ashton Staffing, etc.
 Referred hundreds of graduates with barriers such as criminal records; transportation, housing, and childcare
issues to appropriate services including: One-Stops, State Employment Agencies, Career Transition
Contractors, and community outreach.
 Ensured placement of graduates and former enrollees in quality jobs, the military, or further education and
training opportunities. Met goals for placement 80% of the time in a difficult job market.
 Provide students with assessment and assistance with placement readiness including skill testing, etc.
 Prepare resumes; conduct Mock Interviews; teach graduates to fill out application forms, one on one.
 Assisted graduates in identifying and obtaining support services within communities where they work and live.
 Ensured all students achievement credentials are updated and documented.
 Assessed and documented each graduating student's transitional needs prior to separation.
 Continuously helped students to become more employable.
 Documented placement activities/services provided in an accurate manner.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
 Provided case management for hundreds of people in the WorkFirst program (welfare reform program designed
to help low-income individuals prepare to re-enter the work force).
 Conducted an evaluation to determine a plan of action; provided supportive services and referred individuals to
other community organizations.
 Instructed workshops and orientations including resume building, job search skills, networking, interviewing,
job application guidelines, proper dress, etc.
 Maintained accurate participant records such as case notes indicating the customer’s progress, contacts, and
program attendance.
 Created group plan and implemented successful strategies to promote job search efforts, positive attitude and
attendance; created documents and forms via MS Word, Excel and Access.
WORK HISTORY
JOB CORPS CONTRACTOR – Career Transition Specialist
OAKLAND SCHOOLS – Workforce Development & Employment Services Specialist
EDUCATION
Organizational Management & Leadership, BA
Reinhardt University – Waleska, GA, 2013
Management & Supervisory Development, AAS
Chattahoochee Technical College – Marietta, GA, 2011
2008 - Present
2004 – 2006