JOSSETTE I.

SOOKIE

Cellular: 954-295-4642 JSookie1@yahoo.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jisookie Weebly:jossettesookie.weebly.com


An energetic and results-focused professional successful in motivating individuals to set and meet goals. Approximately 10
years of business and leadership experience including solid managerial experience. Results-oriented and successful in
developing and leading diverse teams to achieve outstanding results. Skilled at seeing the big picture while still also focusing
on the details, emphasizing innovation and creativity in solving complex problems.
SKILLS
Results-oriented Team player
Customer-focused Negotiates/Resolves differences
Conflict Resolution Budgeting Experience
Needs assessment and counseling experince Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Approximately 10 years spent teaching and training life skills to individuals as well as assisting others with attaining
the knowledge necessary to reach employment goals
Approximately 1 year spent working as an Admissions Advisor for Kaplan University
Organizationally certified by the The Paxen Group, Incorporated as a Train-the-Trainer
Selected by the Hawaiian Department of Education to travel to Maui, Hawaii, to co-train and certify staff in 2006 for
The Paxen Group, Incorporated
Florida Educators Certificate: Temporary Teaching Certificate covering English (Grades 6-12) Florida DOE Number:
1229635
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration-Emphasis in Heath Care Management
Kaplan University-Davenport, Iowa 2013
Bachelor of Arts: English Literature
Florida International University-Miami, Florida 2001
WORK HISTORY
Director of Communications
Northwest Dade Seventh-Day Adventist Church-Miami, Florida 07/2010-Current
Develop and manage communications strategies and plans
Work with other departments to coordinate and implement communications strategies and plans
Draft and manage print and online communications designed to promote company brand, image, and values
Coordinate news releases and placement of stories in national publications
Execute fiscal responsibility for $2400 annually
Admissions Advisor-Fort Lauderdale, Florida 09/2011-06/2012
Kaplan University, Cypress Creek, Florida
Actively listened to and interacted with others to understand what people said in order to assess the goals and needs of
the individual
Advised students on the best educational path necessary to achieve their desired career goals
Counseled individuals and provided them with educational and vocational guidance
Shared knowledge of educational programs and additional steps needed, post-baccalaureate degree, to acquire
employment in the desired career field
Site Manager
The Paxen Group, Incorporated/Paxen Learning Corporation-Miami, Florida 07/2004-05/2011
Promoted in 2004 to manage, train, and implement the Forward March Program working with adults age 18 and over
Appointed in 2008, appointed to manage, train, and implement a second program (the About Face Program) for youth
age 13-18
Actively participated in classroom functions including, but not limited to, teaching various modules to clients
Conducted needs assessments, counseled individuals, and referred clients to receive services,
Credited for playing a key role in ensuring yearly grant renewals by far exceeding monthly and yearly goals
Planned and executed events and marketing programs, producing two times the target number of qualified leads


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Collaborated with the Department of Children and Families, One-Stop leadership, and other organizations to increase
client census
Increased credibility and client awareness by developing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles, and
newsletters
Oversaw and participated in client training and staff management
Reviewed files, records, and other documents to ensure compliance with company and state regulations
Interviewed, hired, and trained new staff members
Instructor
The Paxen Group, Incorporated/Paxen Learning Corporation-Fort Lauderdale, Florida 09/2002-06/2004
Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures in teaching basic job training
and life skills to participants
Counseled clients and alerted the Site Manager to changes in a clients life or circumstances
Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout the training process
TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS
Official Statement of Eligibility-State of Florida Department of Education-Issued 9/19/2013
Subject: English (Grades 6-12)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office [Word, Excel (Formatting, Formula Creation, & Data Entry), Power Point, Microsoft
Publisher, Outlook] and researching information