Leah Melichar
Regional Director of Training and Development at Northwest Michigan Works!
- Role
- Regional Director of Training and Development at Northwest Michigan Works
- Location
- Traverse City, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Regional Director of Training and Development
Feb 2024 — Present · Traverse City, MI, US
Provide senior-level leadership -Oversee training and professional development for workforce teams to ensure alignment and compliance with program guidelines-Assess staff training needs and design strategies to enhance employee skills and overall performance outcomes-Responsible for performance outcomes for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act\'s Wagner-Peyser Program and National Farmworkers Jobs Program-Serve as project manager for on special grants and events-Provide direct supervision to Career Services Specialist staff-Lead the customer complaint process in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor guidelines-Provide support to staff to meet high customer service standards-Develop and maintain professional collaborative relationships with members of local and regional government, community, education, business, and media organizations-Implement and develop processes for special projects and sector initiatives-Led the implementation of the National Farmworkers Jobs Program and serve as the program manager-Concurrently manage complex projects to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes, including MiCareerQuest Northwest, the Electric Vehicle Jobs Academy Grant, and several training initiatives-Oversee the agency\'s Workplace Excellence Soft Skills program
Education
Ferris State University
Doctor of Education - EdD, ABD, Community College Leadership
2018 — 2024
Habersham Central High School
High School Diploma
1995 — 1999
Berry College
B.A., Communication
1999 — 2002
Georgia State University
M.S., Sport Administration
2003 — 2006
Skills
- Teaching
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Recruiting
- Staff Development
- Event Planning
- Marketing
- Sports
- Sports Management
- Leadership
- Social Media
- Public Relations
- Admissions
- Higher Education
- Editing
- Social Networking
- Email Marketing
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