Dotrus Wilstic
Nairobi
Summary
A well-qualified training specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. An authoritative and clear communicator with an enthusiastic style and insightful approach.
Proficiency with computer skills, including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet software (preferably MS Word and Excel),) sufficient to prepare correspondence and monitor and review program reports. Professional-level experience in counseling or training clients with motivational interviewing techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainer Resource Person
JIC
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted hundreds of job-seekers and job-seeking individuals with disabilities weekly in the Resource Area and at the Reception Desk in their search for employment.
- Provided pro-active job seeking advice for those which needed assistance and served the universal customer as well as veterans enrolled in re-employment programs.
- Managed and facilitated 8 different workshops to about 240 clients/customers and veterans weekly on building job seeking skills.
- Collaborated with fellow colleagues at other workforce centers to design curricula and deliver training at several locations in the metro area.
- Contacted organizations in the private, public and non-profit sectors to offer workforce development and staffing solutions through the workforce center.
- Organized job announcements into the state-wide database and conducted applicant searches using the desired skill sets provided by the employer.
- Assessed lists of qualified applicants provided by the database for accuracy and notified these applicants using the automated state system.
- Administered resource information and consulted with business managers on identifying crucial skills and aptitudes for the positions in question.
- Provided for physically and emotionally disabled and able-bodied individuals those services necessary for the attainment and maintenance of satisfactory vocational rehabilitation in an independent and fully professional manner.
- Managed case loads of individuals with disabilities with serious chronic medical conditions, orthopedic impairments, psychiatric disorders, and those with educationally and culturally disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Analyzed mental, physical and emotional disabilities or other handicaps to determine training difficulty and employment placement.
- Conducted regular informal conferences, staff meetings, and in-service training.
- Performed counseling interventions to maximize seriously mentally ill individuals with disabilities independence.
- Developed strategies to engage individuals with disabilities who may be reluctant to pursue employment.
- Assisted hundreds of individuals with disabilities in job development and job search activities.
- Facilitated cross-functional teamwork during workshop exercises, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to effective problemsolving.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
Career and Employability Skills Instructor
Hano Academy
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Administers and counsels students about the results of their Career Scope Assessment and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality assessment (MBTI) and how it relates to successful employment. *Provided appropriate and effective classroom instruction in a group setting and in an individualized manner to students with disabilities in the Career and Technical Education programs at MCF-STW and MCF-LL, and managed a personalized IEP (Individual Education Plan) for each student.
- Delivered Career Counseling, Career Planning and Exploration, work based learning and advising duties to assist students with disabilities in preparing for workforce readiness.
- Provided Education Counseling and identified resources for students with disabilities to utilize after being released from the facility.
- Experience delivering large and small group career and technical education and experiential learning for students with disabilities.
- Coordinated and maintained record keeping duties for the Career Technical Education program.
- Maintained physical resources of the Career and Employability Skills Program.
- Provided effective job searching methods to college level students to increase students with disabilities chances of employability and success in the community upon release.
- Developed methods to enable student workers to retain and capitalize on job-specific skills acquired.
- Provided and conducted retention or job development services for students, with a goal of maximizing the successful placement of students in meaningful employment in the community.
- Directed contact with adult learners with disabilities of all ages with various learning abilities and styles.
- Conducted large and small group employment readiness training for all students with disabilities graduating and being released.
- Identified and developed Career Technical Education skills certifications.
- Evaluated and provided recommendations on services provided to students with disabilities and maintained tracking and reporting methods for job retention.
- Compiled, maintained, and reported students employment and employer data.
- Promoted program services both internally and externally.
- Fostered strong connections with local businesses by arranging guest speakers who shared industry insights with students during class sessions.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Assistant Projects Manager
Beyond Limits Masomovile Org
07.2014 - 12.2015
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- Minimized disruptions during construction projects by closely coordinating site logistics such as materials delivery, equipment storage, and personnel access.
- Supported timely project delivery by proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Enabled accurate project tracking by maintaining up-to-date schedules, status reports, and budgets in project management software.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth by attending industry conferences, networking events, and participating in relevant training sessions.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the team by introducing new productivity tools that increased overall efficiency.
- Reduced project costs with effective budget management and resource allocation strategies.
Education
Certificate - Business Industry and Career Counseling
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNMaster of Arts - Education Administration
KIU
KampalaHigh School/GED, Diploma -
Maseno School
Maseno, KENYAMinneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
MMUST University
Kenya, KE10.2008
Skills
- Active participation in [groups, plans, events]
- Excellent classroom management
- Teaching, tutoring and counseling
- MA Education
- Experience working special needs students
- Effectively work with parents
- Proofreading/editing
- Motivating students
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Innovative lesson planning
- Performance assessments
- Emergent curriculum
- Creative lesson plan development
- Effective listening
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Thematic study techniques
- Instructional best practices
- School improvement committee
- Clear public speaking skills
- Excellent reading comprehension
- Active listening skills
- Behavior modification
- CPR/First-aid certified
- Differentiated instruction
- Essay writing technique development
- Learning style assessment
- Classroom management
- Innovative lesson planning
- Interactive teaching/learning
Accomplishments
- Achieved excellent results through effectively training small business owners in Mogadishu.
- Provided training to over 500 young entrepreneurs in business development.
- Organized and facilitated training for young entrepreneurs in design thinking process
- Developed and delivered a comprehensive business development training program that resulted in a 30% increase in sales productivity for participants within six months.
Facilitated workshops and seminars on effective negotiation techniques, leading to a 25% improvement in closing rates among sales teams over the course of a year.
Implemented a new client acquisition strategy, resulting in the addition of 15 high-value accounts and a 20% revenue growth within the first year of implementation.
Designed and executed a business development mentoring program, which led to a 40% improvement in the performance of junior business development professionals within the organization.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customized sales training modules, contributing to a 15% increase in overall sales team effectiveness and a 10% reduction in employee turnover.
Certification
Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Workforce Development Specialist (WDS)
Community Involvement
VA Medical Facility volunteer. Proud member of the VFW and American Legion. Softball manager/coach. Wounded Warrior contributor and supporter.
Skills
Basic, benefits, Case Management, conferences, Counseling, client, clients, database, instruction, interpretation, legal, meetings, mentally ill, personnel, physical disabilities, policies, presentations, profit, Progress, public relations, Reception, record keeping, Rehabilitation, reporting, staffing, supervisory, teaching, technician, training programs, Type, workshops, written
Timeline
Trainer Resource Person
JIC
08.2022 - Current
Career and Employability Skills Instructor
Hano Academy
12.2016 - 05.2018
Assistant Projects Manager
Beyond Limits Masomovile Org
07.2014 - 12.2015
Certificate - Business Industry and Career Counseling
University of Minnesota
Master of Arts - Education Administration
KIU
High School/GED, Diploma -
Maseno School
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
MMUST University
Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Workforce Development Specialist (WDS)
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