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An Experienced Team of Experts

One of the strengths of Workforce Solutions’ staff is the wide diversity of experience shared within the group. Our counselors have work experience in many occupations including human resources, administration, information technology, finance, healthcare, customer service, distribution, warehouse, and marketing.

We have put together a team of employment counselors with backgrounds and experience in your industry and occupations tailored to meet your needs. Staff assigned to this project includes:

Staci Wittner, B.S. Family Social Science, University of Minnesota; Global Career Development Facilitator

Years with Workforce Solutions: 11 years

Years of counseling experience: 13 years

Relevant work experience and expertise in your field: *Specializes in résumé, application, job skills, and job retention workshops *Extensive knowledge of individual budgeting and crisis intervention *Very knowledgeable of area community resources to help get you back to work

Helen Rossman, B.S. International Business, Simmons College; Global Career Development Facilitator

Years with Workforce Solutions: 17 years

Years of counseling experience: 22 years

Relevant work experience and expertise in your field: *Considerable knowledge of Twin Cities businesses and labor market *Previous work experience in health care *Extensive travel experience facilitating job search and career management workshops *Experience as a small business owner

Xang Lee, B.A. Human Services Administration, Metro State; Global Career Development Facilitator

Years with Workforce Solutions: 5 years

Years of counseling experience: 12 years

Relevant work experience and expertise in your field: *Specializes in mental health area of nonprofit work *Considerable knowledge of the local labor market and has 10 years of job development experience *Well connected in communities of color

Pam Kling, B.A. Child Psychology, University of Minnesota; Global Career Development Facilitator

Years with EAC: 16 years

Years of counseling experience: 20 years

Relevant work experience and expertise in your field:

• Worked with individuals from Banta, Quebecor, and Deluxe Corporation
• Worked with individuals from 17 other manufacturing projects
• Resume development and job search techniques

Dawn Hughes, B.A. Anthropology; Global Career Development Facilitator

Years with EAC: 7 years

Years of counseling experience: 8 years

Relevant work experience and expertise in your field:

• Worked with individuals from a wide range of occupations and industries
• Currently a small business owner with an interest in helping others explore self-employment
• 15 years retail sales experience
• 8 years service industry, operations management experience

Mark Struthers, B.S. Business, Global Career Development Facilitator

Years with EAC: 8 years

Years of counseling experience: 15 years

Relevant work experience and expertise in your field:

• Board of Trustees; Minnesota Career Development Association
• Developed and taught job seeking skills workshops, presented honorariums
• Upgraded and maintained agency web page, resulting in a “Virtual Career Center”
• Produced an average of six job leads per day to clients (net 30,000 job leads per year)
• Managed and coordinated job fairs, fostering and maintaining employer relationships
• Advised MNSCU and I Seek.org on career development policies
• Labor market information
• Conducting an electronic job search
• Has worked with a broad range of occupations in printing and manufacturing

Ike Belton, BA Sociology/Psychology, Global Career Development Facilitator

Years with EAC: 7 years

Years of counseling experience: 14 years

Relevant work experience and expertise in your field:

• Experienced workshop facilitator
• Project Leader
• Knowledgeable of local labor market
• Develop job search and employment plans for diverse clientele
• Workshop Facilitator & Trainer
• Video Interviewing
• Experience in diversity communication
• Knowledgeable of ADA requirements
• Experience working with clients over 40

Trina Maldonado, Marketing Specialist.

Trina has over ten years of experience developing employment opportunities for clients, in addition to résumé writing, job seeking, and career counseling skills. Trina also has seven years of experience working in the finance industry, and specializes in home loans, borrowing, financial stability, and credit restoration. Trina has thirteen years of experience working with customers in marketing and sales, and has successfully developed numerous employer partners with EAC. With degrees in both Business Operations Management and Human Resources Administration, Trina offers a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Dislocated Worker program.

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