Steven Bennett

About Steven Bennett

Accomplished program leader with over a decade of progressive experience in workforce development and social services, specializing in the strategic design, management, and optimization of high-impact employment programs. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering measurable outcomes that advance organizational goals and foster community-wide economic growth.I bring a comprehensive understanding of program oversight, compliance, and performance management, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations while maximizing service delivery to diverse and underserved populations. Throughout my career, I have built and sustained strategic partnerships, developed scalable workforce solutions, and implemented best practices that enhance both client success and organizational performance.As I continue to advance in my career, I am focused on leading mission-driven initiatives that promote economic mobility, remove barriers to employment, and create lasting, systemic impact through innovative workforce strategies and collaborative leadership.

Experience

1. Career Coach

   Eckerd Connects

   Dec 2024 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Lead the delivery of workforce development services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), empowering individuals to overcome employment barriers and achieve long-term career success. Manage a dynamic caseload while driving program outcomes through strategic planning, operational excellence, and community partnership development.Key Contributions: • Provide high-level case management and career coaching to over 50 participants, ensuring individualized employment strategies and measurable outcomes. • Collaborate with community partners, employers, and training providers to expand access to employment opportunities and supportive services. • Deliver workshops focused on career readiness, professional development, and workplace success to prepare job seekers for sustainable employment. • Maintain strict compliance with WIOA regulations and performance metrics, contributing to program success and funding stability. • Leverage data-driven insights to monitor participant progress, refine service delivery, and support continuous program improvement.

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• Store Management
• Management
• Sales Management
• Inventory Management
• Team Management
• Nonprofits
• Sales
• Retail Sales
• Ebay Sales
• Retail
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Merchandising
• Visual Merchandising
• Loss Prevention
• Pos
• Profit
• Employee Training
• Budgets
• Team Building
• Event Planning
• Customer Satisfaction
• Time Management
• Strategic Planning