Parrish McDaris

Parrish McDaris is a Professional Leadership & Talent Development Trainer. Through Career Consulting, Research, Social Media Expertise and many other skills, I provide individuals and business with profitable and fulfilling solutions. I am also a Fitness Advocate and regular volunteer for Local Non-Profit Organizations!

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Professional Career Consultant and Employee Success Trainer. I also help transform organizations, as demonstrated through new program development, 2011 Employee Engagement Senior Consultant, Presidential selection as the 2010 In-Touch Committee Board Chair, and achievement of the 2009 €œExtra Mile€ Star Award for a company consisting of more than 400 employees. "Parrish McDaris specializes in providing assistance for diverse groups through training, best employment practices, and student recruitment" sums up what I strive for each and every day.

Case Manager at Goodwill Industries of Tulsa

January 2009 - April 2011

Provide support services to diverse clientele for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining long term, competitive employment. Teach fundamental and advanced job searching and retention skills such as: Applications, Interviewing Strategies, Resume Development, Salary Negotiations, Social Networking, Career Development and other employment related subjects. Consult clients in order to assess individual skills and family needs to ensure job searching and retention support is in place. Assist clients in obtaining community services, housing, medical and financial resources for self-sufficiency. Maintain relationships with various community partners in order to provide rapid and effective support for clients. Plan and execute follow up gatherings and other activities in order to develop a community support system for clients as they succeed in employment and life. Follow up with clients through all levels of communication in order to ensure long-term success. Interact with employers to develop job opportunities, maintain current HR research trends for teaching and assist with retention concerns for clients placed through the TulsaWORKS program.

Employment Training Specialist at The Bridges Foundation

August 2008 - December 2008

Provide support services to clients with disabilities to enable them to obtain and maintain long term, competitive employment. Review clients’ personal, educational, and vocational histories in order to evaluate their abilities. Interview clients to assess interests, job skills, job matches and needs in order to support employment. Meet with potential employers to determine suitability of employment opportunities for clientele. Counsel clients to develop career goals and to plan job development activities. Obtained Job Coach certification through the Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Research Assistant and Library Customer Service Assistant at Phillips Theological Seminary

June 2006 - October 2008

Support Graduate Students at the seminary’s library in performing proper research and utilizing scholarly resources for classes and ministry contexts. Train students to use library software and computers. Served as Research Assistant to the Academic Dean by analyzing texts and preparing reports of pertinent information in support of his ongoing scholarship. Support classroom needs and provided references to student inquiries.

Associate Minister at River Oaks Christian Church

June 2004 - June 2006

Work directly with Senior Minister to develop strategic planning for this community provider of educational services, worship services and benevolence. Research and develop educational materials, public relations materials and feasibility reports. Serve as Dean at a camp for large numbers of students and adults. Perform numerous pre-marital and crisis counseling sessions. Obtained certification to teach Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program by the State of Oklahoma. Coordinate and perform weddings and funerals. Led students and adults through inner city mission experiences and led cross-cultural/international encounters in coordination with international aid agencies.

Tutor, Resident Assistant, Interim Minister at OzarkChristian College

August 1999 - June 2004

Led and assisted fellow students in their disciplines of study in order to achieve success in academics and future employment. Demonstrated leadership and performed administrative functions in the university dormitories and supported students during transition and crisis. Traveled throughout the Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas areas offering clergy support for churches in transition.

Employment Training Instructor at Goodwill Industries of Tulsa

January 2011

Annually assist more than 200 students with various barriers to employment through training in customer service, fundamental and advanced job search, and retention skills. Topics include; Soft Skills, Applications, Interviewing Strategies, Resume Development, Salary Negotiations, Social Networking, Career Planning, Online Job Search, Windows Operating Systems, Introduction to Microsoft Office 2010, and many more employment related concepts. Create new and specialized curriculum and learning activities for individuals and groups. Advise and assist in developing and implementing employment related activities: Mock Interviews, Job Fairs, First Response to assist small to medium size organizations during employment transitions, and Rewards/Recognitions activities and events for succesful clientele. Consistently receive exceptional reviews from students, staff and fellow professionals with partner agencies. Achieve quarterly and annual placement goals of over 90% with consistent increases in rate of pay and retention as well as promotion in employment.

Phillips Theological Seminary

2006 – 2009

MA

Ozark Christian College

1999 – 2004

BA

Concentration: Biblical Literature and Ministry

Union High School

1991 – 1995

High School Diploma

Concentration: General Education

Career Consulting, Student Recruiting, Training and Acquiring Talent, Professional and Leadership Development, Team Management, Branding and Identity, Microsoft Office 2010, Research, Board Chair and Member, Event Planning, Customer and Case Management, Social Media Expertise, New Program Development, Learning Strategies, Critical Thinking, Employee Relations, Change Management, Education, Hiring Best Practices, Innovation, Equality Studies, Strategic Planning, Public Motivational Speaking, and Fitness.