Andrew Rivera

About Andrew Rivera

I am a dedicated Workforce Development and Employer Services professional with more than 12 years of experience helping job seekers, businesses, and communities thrive. My career has been centered on empowering individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through quality career advising, job training opportunities, and strategic community partnerships. Throughout my work with Proteus, Inc. and CSET, I have provided comprehensive case management, career counseling, and program coordination for diverse populations—including dislocated workers, youth, families, and individuals facing barriers to employment. I specialize in building strong relationships with employers, local agencies, and community partners to expand workforce opportunities and ensure program success. My approach combines coaching, mentoring, and practical employment readiness tools such as assessments, goal-setting, orientations, and workshop facilitation. I am committed to helping participants not only find employment but also develop long-term career pathways that improve their quality of life. I bring strengths in leadership development, outreach, public relations, and data-driven reporting to ensure accountability and strong outcomes for every program I support. Key strengths include:• Workforce development strategy & program implementation• Employer engagement & business development• Case management, retention, and long-term follow-up services• Community outreach, presentations, and workshop facilitation• Career counseling and individualized employment planning• Administrative operations, documentation, and Microsoft Office proficiency I have had the privilege of collaborating with Tulare County HHSA, the City of Visalia, and numerous community organizations to connect individuals with job training, education, and essential resources. I am also a graduate of Leadership Visalia (2006) and Leadership Tulare (2017), experiences that strengthened my passion for serving my community and supporting local workforce initiatives. I am driven by one mission: to help people unlock their potential, overcome barriers, and build meaningful, sustainable careers. I look forward to connecting with professionals, employers, and organizations who share the same vision for community growth and economic opportunity.

Experience

1. Employer Service Representative

   Proteus, Inc

   Jun 2024 — Present · Visalia, CA, US

   Build and maintain partnerships with agricultural and non-agricultural employers to identify job openings, training opportunities, and skill requirements.Conduct employer outreach through in-person visits, phone calls, and community engagement events.Promote Proteus, Inc. services and programs to employers, emphasizing the benefits of hiring farmworker participants.Match qualified clients with available job opportunities and assist with the referral, interview, and placement process.Coordinate and facilitate job fairs, hiring events, and employer roundtables.Maintain accurate documentation of employer contacts, job orders, and placement outcomes in accordance with program and grant reporting standards.Monitor participant job performance and retention; provide ongoing employer and employee support to ensure placement stability.Collaborate with case managers and training staff to align participant skills with employer workforce needs.Collect labor market information, identify employment trends, and report findings to management for program improvement.Ensure compliance with all Department of Labor (DOL) National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) regulations and Proteus, Inc. policies.

Education

• Advance Christian College

  BA, Biblical Studies

  2006 — 2010

• Rhema Bible Training College

  Certificate, Biblical Studies

  1995 — 1998

• UC San Diego Extended Studies

  Certified Career Advisor, Career Advisor Certificate Program

  2012 — 2012

Skills

• Networking
• Leadership Development
• Team Leadership
• Customer Relations
• Counseling
• Event Management
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Training & Development
• Ms Office Suite
• Administer Religious Rites or Ordinances
• Organizational Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Employee Training
• Career Counseling
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Discipleship
• Pastoral Care
• Large Group Facilitation
• Team Management
• Fundraising
• Teaching Skills
• Recruiting
• Chaplaincy