Gunter Matysiak
Summary
Experienced with job development and placement strategies that enhance employability and match candidates with employers. Utilizes relationship-building techniques to foster partnerships and facilitate job placements. Track record of effectively counseling job seekers and guiding them towards career success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Developer
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Increased job placements by developing customized employment plans for clients.
- Collaborated with case managers and service providers to address barriers to employment, leading to improved outcomes for clients.
- Streamlined the job development process by creating effective tracking systems and tools for monitoring progress.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized coaching and support throughout the job search process.
- Provided ongoing support to placed clients through regular check-ins, ensuring their success in new positions.
- Expanded the network of potential employers by attending industry events, conferences, and meetings regularly.
- Built strong relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities, resulting in increased client placements.
- Facilitated successful job placements by negotiating competitive wages and accommodations for clients with disabilities.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase awareness of available services among potential clients and employers.
- Improved employer partnerships through regular communication and follow-up, ensuring successful long-term collaborations.
- Boosted workplace readiness in clients by delivering informative workshops focused on essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problemsolving.
- Contributed to team efforts by sharing best practices and collaborating on initiatives aimed at improving overall program effectiveness.
- Strengthened rapport with community organizations by maintaining open channels of communication and collaboration on shared initiatives.
- Assisted clients in overcoming employment barriers through tailored interventions that addressed individual needs.
- Monitored labor market trends closely to ensure clients received the most up-to-date and relevant job search support.
- Organized impactful workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and job search strategies for clients seeking employment.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client skills, interests, and goals to develop targeted employment strategies.
- Developed comprehensive resource materials on various industries and career options for better client guidance during their job search journey.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Career Counselor
Progress Career Planning Centre
11.2000 - 10.2004
- Provided weekly scheduled employment-related workshops including resume writing, interviewing skills and addressing changes in the labour market
- Created engaging presentations and workshops addressing relevant employment topics such as networking strategies or salary negotiation skills.
Certified Job Finding Club Facilitator
Toronto East Danforth Job Finding Clud
06.1998 - 10.2000
- Built rapport with diverse groups of Job Seekers by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during the 3 week facilitated sessions.
- Facilitate participants in finding the best ways to individually make the most of: Transferable Skills, Networking, Practical Positive Strategies, Interview Techniques, Calling Cards, Resumes, Work Portfolio, How we learn, Employer's Needs and responsibilities, Self Regulating & Adapting Successful Behaviors, Practice Self-Marketing & Job Maintenance.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities, video interviewing and group discussions.
Education
Lord Selkirk
Selkirk, MBAssociate of Arts - Human Resources Administration
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, None09-2004
Associate of Arts - Organization Behaviour
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, None05-2004
Associate of Arts - Administrative Studies
York University
Toronto, None06-2001
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Humber College
Toronto, None06-1998
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Humber College
Toronto, None02-1998
Timeline
Job Developer
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
08.2007 - 06.2014
Career Counselor
Progress Career Planning Centre
11.2000 - 10.2004
Certified Job Finding Club Facilitator
Toronto East Danforth Job Finding Clud
06.1998 - 10.2000
Lord Selkirk
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Administration
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Associate of Arts - Organization Behaviour
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Associate of Arts - Administrative Studies
York University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Humber College
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Humber College
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