Tanner Crawford
Normal,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director, Apprenticeship
Heartland Community College
07.2024 - Current
- Develop partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and educational institutions to create apprenticeship opportunities.
- Plan and execute events, such as National Apprenticeship Week initiatives, to promote program success and engagement.
- Drive employer recruitment efforts through strategic outreach, including tailored communication campaigns, to establish apprenticeship opportunities.
- Cultivate relationships with local businesses, industry leaders, and community organizations to promote the value of apprenticeships and workforce development.
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to initiate and sustain conversations with potential employers, addressing their workforce needs.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align recruitment strategies with institutional goals and industry trends.
Workforce Innovation Coordinator
Illinois State University
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Conduct extensive research on industry trends and identify gaps in workforce development, resulting in the creation of a new professional development curriculum that addresses key needs in the community.
- Collaborate with community partners to develop customized program assistance for diverse projects, resulting in increased capacity and quality of programming.
• Play a key role in the development and implementation of effective evaluation methods, resulting in improved program outcomes and increased grant funding. - Coordinate ongoing communication with stakeholders, keeping them informed of project updates and outcomes through regular meetings, research documents, and strategic plans.
- Conduct policy analysis and provide expertise on various state initiatives, contributing to the development of effective workforce programs and policies.
- Provide leadership in creating, editing, and maintaining marketing materials and social media accounts.
- Participate in material development, review, and revision processes, ensuring that program materials were up-to-date and aligned with the needs of the community.
Project Assistant/ Customer Service Representative
SIUC- Illinois WorkNet
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Used expert administrative abilities to manage files, correspondence, and project reports.
- Conducted research on resources available to, and the rights of, workers in the state.
- Collaborated with several state agencies to provide resources to Illinois workers.
- Referred jobseekers to resources concerning financial assistance, interview and resume workshops,
health insurance options, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Illinois
Springfield, IllinoisAssociate of Arts -
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IllinoisSkills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Effective Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Data analysis
- Research
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Assistant Director, Apprenticeship
Heartland Community College
07.2024 - Current
Workforce Innovation Coordinator
Illinois State University
03.2022 - 10.2023
Project Assistant/ Customer Service Representative
SIUC- Illinois WorkNet
11.2020 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts -
Lewis and Clark Community College
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Illinois
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