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Jacki Bridges-Knapp

St Louis,MO

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Vision for Hope, excelling in workforce development and compliance management. Expert in fostering interpersonal connections and reducing operational risks, while enhancing client relationships. Successfully advocated for community service programs, driving awareness and funding to support individuals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Vocational and Transitional Services

Vision for Hope
04.2021 - Current
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Provided expertise on labor and employment laws to help employers make more effective decisions.
  • Participated in monthly labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
  • Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
  • Conducted broad and intensive outreach efforts to public.
  • Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.

Substitute Teacher

Vision for Hope
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.

Job Developer

United Cerebral Palsy LL
11.2013 - 02.2018
  • Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
  • Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
  • Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
  • Led vocational assessments for clients with physical, emotional, intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
  • Customized vocational exploration activities to identify self-determined rehabilitation needs and goals.
  • Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.

Education

Employment Services

University of North Texas WISE
Denton, TX
06-2024

Human Development

University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL
05-2012

Skills

  • Workforce development
  • Proficient in organization techniques
  • Developing interpersonal connections
  • Membership recruitment initiatives
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Compliance management
  • Regulatory analysis
  • Collaboration across diverse teams
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Knowledge of employment regulations

Timeline

Director of Vocational and Transitional Services

Vision for Hope
04.2021 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Vision for Hope
08.2020 - 04.2021

Job Developer

United Cerebral Palsy LL
11.2013 - 02.2018

Employment Services

University of North Texas WISE

Human Development

University of Illinois At Springfield

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