Yvonne Ponce

About Yvonne Ponce

Highly effective Leader, Career Consultant/Coach/Author equipped with the ability to meet or exceed goals by adjusting strategies to meet the current need; strong team builder with extensive experience in diverse human services environments; trained career consultant with proven ability to develop working professionals and students; and individuals to reach their full potential using best practices to ensure a reliable and well trained workforce; exercise good sound judgment, diplomacy and decision making; possess excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills; work efficiently in data-driven and tracking roles; managed well under pressure - multiple tracking sheets for analyzing and reporting; committed to building trust and good working relationships; equipped with Graduate certificate in Organization and Executive Coaching and Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and Development from New York University Core Strengths: Leadership Career Coaching Program Management Recruitment Teaching/Training Curriculum Development Workshop/Event Coordinating Virtual & In-person Facilitator Database Management Author - eBook Job Search Power Surge The Making of a Good Leader Computer Skills: Microsoft Office - Social Media Platforms - Database Systems - Schoology - Google Docs - Sales Force - Banner Awards and Distinctions: Phi Theta Kappa National Honors - Dean’s List - Cum Laude graduate - Women of Substance Nominee - Exemplary in Leadership

Experience

1. Instructor Recruiter

   Equus Workforce Solutions

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Instructor, RESCARE WORKFORCE SERVICES, Brooklyn, NY 2021 - Present Design and create professional development curriculum for clients to assist them in gaining meaningful employment Facilitate in-person and virtual job readiness and other program-related workshops including orientation for new clients Collaborate with instructors to recommend and develop content and instructional material for workshops; invite guests to present information about employment and other services Collaborate with project leadership team to evaluate the success of job readiness and workshops Call and email clients to keep them engaged in the job search process Assess client career interest, assist with updating resumes and connect clients to our Job Developers and other employment opportunities Recruiter, RESCARE WORKFORCE SERVICES, Brooklyn, NY 20••••21 Collaborated with Community Based Partners and Business Service Coordinators to connect clients with suitable employment and training opportunities Provided case management, job readiness and individual coaching to prepare clients for employment Conducted daily outreach to ensure clients remain engaged with assigned work activities; followed up with employed customers to update work status and received paystub/s if currently working Documented and managed clients’ engagements in database for assessment to achieve goals Assisted client with completing job applications, and job search activities; revised and enhanced clients’ resume; assisted Instructor’s with professional development workshops

Education

• Iona University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

  1987 — 1993

• Academy of Fashion & Image Consultants

  Certificate as, Professional Image Consultant

  2005

• New York University

  Graduate Certificate, Organization and Executive coaching

  2009 — 2010

• New York University

  Master's of Science Degree, Human Resources Management & Development

  2009 — 2011