Holli Howard

About Holli Howard

Experienced Career Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Sales, Lesson Planning, Social Media, Customer Satisfaction, and Editing. Strong community and social services professional with a Master\'s Degree focused in Workforce Development and Training from The University of Georgia.

Experience

1. Career Specialist

   Hall County Schools

   Aug 2009 — Present · Gainesville, GA

   Assist students in planning for a career in the area of interest that will lead to successful employing in the local community. Work closely with other school system staff, parents, students, community businesses, post-secondary institutions, and outside agencies to achieve effective school-to-work transition. Develop soft-skills lessons for student population.Assist in planning/organizing career fairs, mock interviews, job shadows, industry tours. Utilize online career planning tools when assisting students with career aptitude; assessing the results and directing students to a possible job/internship that makes for a successful and independent adult living. Grade student career portfolios. Chair of School System Work-Based Learning Advisory Committee. Assist all career tech departments with their Career Technical Student Organization Competition and Leadership events. Proctor certification testing for all Career Tech students. Co-chair of Advisement Planning Committee Develop and maintain partnerships with local industry in order to provide internship opportunities for students. Coordinate Youth Leadership Program. Secures and maintains all required documentation forms and records of student performance at job site. Collects and monitors student worker evaluations and, if necessary, develops work improvement plans with students. Develops training plans for each student based on the type of job/internship. Assist middle schools in career awareness and exploration. Arrange and secure qualified guest speakers and resource people for related instruction. Build a strong program of public relations through employer appreciation events. Speak at community meetings where parents and stakeholders are present. Assist school personnel to provide services for students with disabilities. Assist graduates in locating full-time positions in their desired career area of interest.

Education

• Valdosta State University

  Currently pursing Ed.S, Teacher Leadership

  2023

• University of North Georgia

  Bachelor's Degree, Marketing and Psychology

  2002 — 2006

• The University of Georgia

  Master's Degree, Workforce Development and Training

  2008 — 2010