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ROXCIE L. WALTJEN Page 2 <br /> March 1993 <br /> January 1994 Hawaii State Employment Office <br /> 777 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii <br /> Employment Specialist/Case Manager, interviewed and assessed clients,completed intake, provided occupational <br /> counseling and guidance. Developed and managed training activities to assist with client's employability. Monitored and <br /> evaluated client's progress,completed reports and provided guidance in the attainment of the desired occupational goal. <br /> Information Coordinator, coordinated information relating to the displaced workers of Hamakua Sugar Company, Hilo Coast <br /> Processing and Mauna Kea Agribusiness from the various task force committees;.prepared information for presentation and <br /> dissemination to the Steering Committee(HASC)and Employee Assistance Committee(HCPC/MKA) monthly meetings; attended <br /> all HASC, EAC and Employment and Training Task Force Committee (E&T) meetings. In addition, generated and updated <br /> 'information with the following media: monthly calendar of events, fax lists. Hawaii Tribune Herald, radio stations, keep <br /> newspaper articles, monthly newsletter, minutes, etc., for reference. Also assisted with the coordination efforts of the monthly <br /> newsletter, mailed out newsletter to dislocated workers, distributed newsletters to management, as well as performed case <br /> management for EDWAA clients and assisted dislocated worker unit(EDWAA) in publicity and related promotional efforts on <br /> upcoming training activities: <br /> January 1994 Big Island YMCA, Waiakea Settlement—YMCA <br /> March 1993 300 W. Lanikaula Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Corporate Program Director, developed,coordinated and implemented YMCA programs consistent with the goals and objectives <br /> of the YMCA mission.Responsible for all public relations activities,program pool coordination and collaboration with foundations, <br /> state, county and federal government agencies. Supervised program staff, monitored program productivity and profitability, <br /> conducted fund raising,grant writing, expanded market and promoted YMCA programs. <br /> Developed, coordinated and directed the distribution of 34,000 copies of newspaper insert publicizing programs of the Hawaii <br /> Island YMCA,networked with various community agencies.,and negotiated employment training contract agreements to the sum <br /> of$16,000 in reimbursements that maximized profitability by assisting with the cost of training and upgrading staff and personnel. <br /> April 1985 <br /> January 1992 Alu Like,Inc.Employment& Training Program <br /> 32 Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> Employment Counselor, interviewed clients/applicants, assessed clients' background/qualifications, determined occupational <br /> goal and training required,provided pre-employment guidance, developed employability plan,monitored participants'progress <br /> monthly,wrote and submitted success stories/pictures for publication purposes,completed and performed follow-up on past <br /> participants,provided counseling through all phases of program, coordinated and implemented Summer Youth Employment <br /> Workshop. <br /> Summer Program Assistant, assisted Employment and Training Coordinator in implementing program guidelines and activities <br /> for Summer Youth Employment and training program including activities such as OJT, WEX, and CRT for youth participants. <br /> Participated in planning sessions, conducted orientation sessions and gave technical assistance to Summer Youth staff. Made <br /> contacts and coordinated with existing community agencies to develop programs for training. Monitored work sites to be filled <br /> and number of participants at site. Analyzed and submitted reports for program improvements. Checked paper work for accuracy <br /> and completeness of information and assisted with program budget preparation and analysis. <br /> September 1993 University of Hawaii at Hilo <br /> May 1984 Social Science Department,Psychology Practicum <br /> Employment Rehabilitation Counselor, provided counseling and guidance to individuals on worker's compensation. <br /> Conducted assessments, limitations report, developed employability plan and provided training in job seeking skills. <br /> July 1978 Department of Parks and Recreation,Elderly Activities Division <br /> March 1985 127 Kamana Street, Hilo, Hawaii. 96720 <br /> Recreation Aide, assisted in developing,planning,coordinating and implementing recreational, cultural,social and sports events for <br /> Hawaii Island senior citizens. Directly involved in all arrangements and details of program/event planning. Duties included goal and <br /> objective formulation,concept development,agenda planning,event scheduling,writing and submitting press releases, designing <br /> posters and flyers. Collaborated and solicited clubs,organizations and other agencies for support and co-sponsorship, <br /> maintained networking linkages and contacts and performed clerical duties as related to all tasks <br />