Robert E. Gannone

About Robert E. Gannone

Robert is an empathetic Higher Education and Nonprofit Professional who has worked with various populations to develop and attain their career goals as well as connect them with career opportunities. His experience including working with high school and college students, graduate business students, professionals, alumni, first-generation, international students, and refugees and immigrants. His skillset includes instructing students and professionals on numerous topics during their internship and job search process such as resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and researching. Robert also has experience partnering with nonprofits and corporations for programming and professional connections. Prior professional responsibilities include managing a corporate apprenticeship program, coordinating employer events and career fairs, workshops, online resources and job posting boards, teaching a professional development career course, survey collection, supervising students, and data/employment reporting.Robert believes strongly in equity and equality as well as the importance of education, continuous learning, and mentoring to achieve both professional and personal success.

Experience

1. Apprenticeship Program Specialist

   Philadelphia Works, Inc.

   Jan 2025 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Promote, support, and advance Registered Pre-Apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs and initiatives across Southeast Pennsylvania region- Manage operational aspects of grant implementation, including program monitoring, technical assistance, requests for proposals, writing reports, and managing contracts, budgets, and invoices- Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, including webinars, events, conferences, informational presentations and meetings- Further apprenticeship efforts through visibility, sharing best practices, curating new partnerships, and coordinating Apprenticeship PHL events

Education

• Teachers College, Columbia University

  College Advising Program

• University of Scranton

  Communication (BA), Concentration in Journalism

  2003 — 2007

• Drexel University

  M.S. in Higher Education

  2013 — 2016

• University of Pennsylvania

  Graduate School of Education, Higher Education

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Administration
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Public Relations
• Management
• Data Analysis
• Event Management
• Higher Education
• Social Media
• Student Affairs
• Microsoft Office
• Facebook
• Analytical Skills
• Analysis