Jean L. Roberts
301 West Wayne Ave ◦ Wooster, OH 44691
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Experience:
Tri-County Educational Service Center – Wooster, OH August 2015 – Present
Career Connections Coordinator
· Manage and implement Ohio Department of Education’s Career Connections mandate in 13 local school districts
· Ensure districts meet documentation requirements of Career Connections
· Develop and oversee Career Services programming in 13 school districts
· Advise school counselors on the execution of Student Success Plans and career path planning for students
Wayne County Schools Career Center – Smithville, OH August 2012 – Present
Career Services Coordinator
· Assist High School Students with the development of career readiness skills
· Lead the implementation of two employer requested programs: Drug Free Clubs of America and Bring Your A Game to Work at WCSCC
· Maintain relationships and communication with local employers in order to provide WCSCC graduates with career placement opportunities
· Manage the job placement program for high school students
· Sell Adult Education customized training services to local businesses
Liberty Center Connections, LLC – Wooster, OH March 2010 – August 2012
Housing Coordinator
· Established and managed the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program, leading to the development of the Housing Initiative at Liberty Center Connections
· Assisted clients with job search and life skills development
· Promote understanding and support of housing issues within the community at large
Juxtapose Designs – Dalton, OH June 2008 - March 2010
Co-Owner
· Retail Merchandising Consulting
· Brand Development Consulting
· Event Planning
· Multichannel Marketing Retail Concepts
P. Graham Dunn – Dalton, OH January 2008 - June 2008
Retail Operations Manager
· Responsible for all aspects of new store launch including overall project budget
· Lease review and negotiation
· Recruitment and Staffing of retail locations
· Development and execution of tactical retail marketing strategy for 6 retail locations
Victoria’s Secret Store – Columbus, OH April 2005-January 2008
Co-Manager
Sales Associate
· Managed business insight decisions and store operations
· Project planning and execution
· Visual direction including corporate floor sets and store maintenance
· Sales floor oversight and customer assistance
· Hired and managed sales staff
Hart Associates – Maumee, OH Spring 2007
Marketing Intern
· Worked directly with an account services team to assist in client management
· Responsible for updating account traffic and managing new job filing
· Assisted the website development team by aiding in project management
Education
Bluffton University – Bluffton, OH
B.A. Family & Consumer Sciences
Concentration: Retail Merchandising & Consumer Psychology
License:
Ohio Department of Education – Adult Education Permit
Family & Consumer Sciences
License Number: OH3151209
Volunteer and Community Service Work:
Wayne County Housing Coalition March 2010 – August 2014
President
Junior Women’s Club of Wayne County August 2009 – Present
President
Wooster Kiwanis Club March 2010 – Present
Vice President
Wayne County Women’s Network November 2011 – Present
Member
Wooster Young Professionals January 2013 – Present
Steering Committee Member
City of Wooster Planning Commission January 2013 – Present
Chair
Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio April 2015 – Present
Board of Directors
Sweet Jubilation – The Village Network August 2009 – October 2014
Planning Committee
The OSU Extension Office’s FCS Advisory Committee 2011 –2014
Member
Additional Training and Certification:
Bridges Out of Poverty – 2010
Certified Bring Your A Game to Work Trainer – Work Ethic Development - 2014