Paco Mesch

About Paco Mesch

Program Manager, Integration Coordinator, Student Success Professional, Vocational and Career Services Specialist, Teacher and AdvisorMaster of Education degree in counseling psychology, with over 15 years\'​ experience advising, directing and guiding professional development. Over ten years\'​ experience in experiential learning: internships, externships, and service-learning. Proven interpersonal skills with diverse populations. Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. Specialties: Program Management, Vocational and Career Services: career exploration & development, job search, resume and cover letter writing.Experiential Learning: facilitating internships and employment for students and graduates as well as employer outreach.Badminton Coaching: eight years\' experience teaching and coaching badminton.Languages: Fluent in English and Tagalog; conversational Chinese (Mandarin)

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager

   Seattle Jobs Initiative

   Oct 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Seattle Jobs Initiative creates opportunities for people to support themselves and their families through living-wage careers.Duties- Manage SJI Green Programs: Seattle Opportunity Work Corps and HVAC & Solar Program- Monitor financial reports and budget- Review monthly and quarterly financials with Operations Director- Collaborate with partner Community Based Organizations to create green programs in green stormwater infrastructure, HVAC and Solar installation- Design, in collaboration with Career Navigators, soft skills training programs.

Education

• Washington State University

  Master of Education, Counseling Psychology

  2001 — 2003

• Gonzaga University

  Bachelors Degree, Psychology

  1996 — 2000

• Beijing Sport University

  Certificate of Attendance, Badminton Training

  2001 — 2001

• Beijing Language and Culture University

  Certificate of Attendance, Mandarin Language Courses

  2000 — 2001

Skills

• Job Search
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Community Outreach
• Business English
• Customer Service
• Teaching
• Management
• Business Communications
• Service-Learning
• Student Affairs
• Cover Letters
• Higher Education
• Microsoft Office
• Coaching
• Career Development
• Counseling
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Word 2007-2010
• Student Development
• Job Search Strategies
• Public Speaking
• Career Assessment
• Resume Writing
• Microsoft Excel 2007-2010
• Career Counseling
• Staff Development
• Interviewing
• Internship Search Strategies
• Syllabus Development
• Adult Education
• Internships