Ron
1224
Calvin S.E. ~ Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ~
(616) 485-2860
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Ø Attitude of
seeking continuous improvement, personal mastery, and organizational quality
through professional development and team learning. Ø Community-orientation:
embracing diversity, cross-sector collaboration, systems thinking. Ø Develop leadership
(self-advocacy) in people that have yet to develop a voice. Ø Strong
desire to see all people become interdependent,
productive, self-determined, and self-sufficient citizens and leaders in
their community, reaching their full potential. Ø Servant leader
with open mind, open heart, open hands. |
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Experienced in workforce and career development §
Experience in grant writing process for federal
and local funding §
Developed and facilitated steering committees and
community councils §
Facilitated cross-sector collaborative
decision-making §
Mapping and coordinating community resources |
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Implemented strategic planning processes §
Developed processes for quality management §
Group facilitation skills § Outstanding
interpersonal skills § Proven
leadership skills § Leadership
development skills § Presentation
skills |
§ Collaborative
team player § Vigilant
customer focus § Creative
solution provider § Strategic
systems thinker § Flexible
and adaptive §
Entrepreneurial thinking and skills § Competent
Computer Skills |
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4/06 to present |
Ron Irvine D.B.A. Career
Development Services (Realizing Potential,
Developing Capacity in Community and Individuals) Independent Consultant Providing services in
career development, leadership development, and case management to people
with a wide variety of challenges (economic and disability). |
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1/04 to 9/06 |
Contracted by MI Department
of Education through MiConnections
Coordinator of Piloted statewide project
to improve outcomes for youth with disabilities through research-based best
practices (see project management experience) |
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MiConnections Project |
§ Coordinated the development and
implementation of the MiConnections project as a model for the state: a
systems change, collaborative initiative to improve outcomes for youth with
disabilities using research-based effective practices § Developed and implemented strategic
planning process county-wide to enhance, align, and resource services to
youth as a model for the state to improve transition outcomes; utilizing
strategic tools such as environmental scanning, community mapping,
collaborative cross-sector decision-making, data analysis, identifying
strengths/gaps, project management, and long/short term goal setting § Developed and facilitated a Local
Steering Council representing students, parents, education, government
agencies, and community-based organizations; to expand resources, direction,
and decision-making capacity and sustainability |
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JAM (Jobs, Awareness,
Motivation) Student Transition
Conference |
As co-chair of the Kent
County Community Transition Council (a collaborative of |
Professional History (Bachelor’s Level)
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Employment Training Specialist: Grand Rapids Public Schools Special Education Senior Child Care Counselor: Bethany Christian Services (Residential Treatment
Homes) Youth Treatment Specialist: Wedgwood Christian Youth and Family Services Evening Supervisor: Degage Ministries |
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Ø Master of Management Degree from Ø Career Development Facilitator Certification class from Ferris State University (6
credits: Master’s level in 2001) Ø
Employment
Training Specialist Certification from Ø Bachelor’s of Arts Degree from Ø Special education courses from Grand Valley State University: |