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Anissa Kristmann
01/31/2023

After meeting with Natasha, Ms. Kristmann was referred to an EST class, Job Search Strategies in a Virtual World (which she attended), Alison Virtual Training, the WIOA program and CareerEDGE. Ms. Kristmann was also provided with labor market information about her field and advised regarding the use of Onet for career exploration, as well as Employ Florida for job searching and employability resources. What was the final result? What did the customer accomplish? Did they complete training, secure employment, gain additional skills? What was the overall impact? (2-3 sentences) On 11.28.22, Ms. Kristmann was offered a position with Sedgwick Insurance. Ms. Kristmann is now working full-time as a Claims Adjustor, earning an annual wage of $90,000. Ms. Kristmann gained many resources from the RESEA program and has now returned to the field that she knows and loves.

Christine Skalla
03/30/2023

Christine Skalla attended her RESEA appointment virtually on 3.9.23 meeting with RESEA Recruiter, Natasha De Souza. Ms. Skalla had been searching for work for 2 months before receiving RESEA services. Prior to working with RESEA, Ms. Skalla was proactively working with CSTB by creating her resume within Employ Florida. Ms. Skalla lost her position working as a legal assistant and was looking for a new position either continuing as a legal assistant or as an administrative assistant. Ms. Skalla has a high school diploma and 35 years of Legal Assistant experience. Ms. Skalla was experiencing some barriers with age and finding job leads, thus finding it difficult to find a new position. After meeting with Ms. De Souza, Ms. Skalla was referred to an Employability Skills Training workshop, the Resource Room, and Job Fairs. Ms. Skalla was also provided with labor market information and advised regarding the use of EmployFlorida for job leads. On 3.13.23, Ms. Skalla was offered a position with Dutton Law Group. Ms. Skalla is now working full time as a Legal Assistant, earning a wage of $25.49 per hour. Ms. Skalla is gaining valuable experience working in a field that she enjoys, while earning a salary that gives her the ability to be self-sufficient.

Garth Scism
1/31/2023

Garth Scism attended his RESEA appointment in the Tampa Center on 11.1.22 meeting with RESEA Specialist, Natasha De Souza. Ms. Scism had been searching for work for 2 months before receiving RESEA services. Mr. Scism lost his position working in healthcare revenue cycles and was looking for a new position in this same field. Mr. Scism has a Masters degree and experience with 25 years of healthcare revenue cycle experience. Mr. Scism was experiencing some barriers with the job market, thus finding it difficult to find a new position. After meeting with his RESEA Specialist, Mr. Scism was referred to an Employability Skills Training workshop, CareerEDGE and ONet. Mr. Scism was also provided with labor market information and advised regarding the use of EmployFlorida for resume creation and job searching. Mr. Scism attended his workshop, Marketing Yourself on 11.15.22. On 12.23.22, Mr. Scism was offered a position with Flow Therapy LLC. Mr. Scism is now working full time as their Director of Revenue Cycle Management, earning an annual wage of $119,000. Mr. Scism is now working in a field that he is experienced in and enjoys, while earning a high wage allowing for self-sufficiency.

Gabriel Bartolomei
10/23/2022

Quote or Testimonial: Mr. Davis, I wanted to thank you for your never-ending efforts and support to get me employed. You have been solid fixture since the day we met. You have been diligent in assisting me with gaining meaningful employment by sending me to job fairs, accompanying me to those same job fairs, and emailing me job leads on a weekly basis. You even went above and beyond for me by asking your daughter to provide her expert advice in HR to optimize my resume. That helped tremendously. Additionally, you even stepped in whenever I was having some personal issues with the staff at the Salvation Army which went beyond the scope of your responsibilities as a DVOP consultant. You have been pinnacle to my success, and I can’t thank you enough. Thanks for believing in me. 🙏🏼 Sincerely, Gabriel Bartolomei

Sylvia Gaddis
10/17/2022

Ms. Sylvia Gaddis attended her RESEA appointment virtually on 10.17.22 meeting with RESEA Recruiter, Eva Lundi. Ms. Gaddis had been searching for work for 6 weeks before receiving RESEA services. Ms. Gaddis lost her position working in customer service and was looking for a new position in data entry. Ms. Gaddis has a bachelor’s degree and many years of administrative experience. Ms. Gaddis was having difficulties finding a new position due to her age. After meeting with Ms. Lundi, RESEA Specialist, Ms. Gaddis was referred to the Employability Skills Training workshop, Modern Day Job Search for Mature Workers, as well as CareerEDGE and ONet. Ms. Gaddis was also provided with EmployFlorida job leads and action steps to achieve her goals. On 12.8.22, Ms. Gaddis was offered a position with Dr. Matthew Hutchinson OD PA. She is now working full-time as a receptionist, earning a wage of $13.00 per hour. Ms. Gaddis is very excited about this new position, and we wish her the very best!

Koda Purvis
10/07/2022

To Whom it may concern, Hey Mr. Ted, just sitting here talking to my wife about our situation, as you know, I support her and her family, so when work and home dried up we became anxious messes. I was telling her about you the other day. Anyways, you have made it possible through this work thing for me and her to have anxiety free conversations again, which has brought her much joy and peace. I really appreciate this. When she's content and at ease it makes my job as a man a lot easier, and I enjoy watching her flourish. You’re a good man Ted, I don't really know you, but what I do know reminds me that my personal character goals are obtainable and, from what I see in you, will be enjoyable. You did a lot more than hook me up with a job in all this, God bless you and yours, and Thank You Koda Purvis

Christopher Claeys
09/13/2022

Christopher Claeys attended his RESEA appointment in-person at the Brandon Center on 9.13.22 meeting with RESEA Recruiter, Massiel Luna. Mr. Claeys had been searching for work for about a month before receiving RESEA services. Mr. Claeys lost his position working as a mortgage processor and closure and was looking for a new position in the accounting or mortgage industry. Mr. Claeys has a Master of Business Administration and experience within accounting and mortgage processing. Mr. Claeys was experiencing some barriers finding an acceptable salary, thus finding it difficult to find a new position. After meeting with Ms. Luna RESEA Recruiter, Mr. Claeys was referred to an Employability Skills Training workshop, the WIOA program, CareerEDGE and ONet. Mr. Claeys was also provided with labor market information and advised regarding the use of EmployFlorida for resume creation and job searching. On 10/10/22, Mr. Claeys was offered a position with Citigroup, Inc. Mr. Claeys is now working full time as an VP – FRSS Risk Weighted Assets, earning a salary of $100,000 per year. Mr. Claeys is gaining valuable experience working in a field that he enjoys, while earning a great wage that allows him to support his family.

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