BRANDON ARNOLD
New Orleans
Summary
Methodical director with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of company or organization. Hardworking and versatile professional well-versed in executing business strategies, preparing and implementing business plans and overseeing financial performance. Thorough knowledge of market changes and trends paired with strong grasp of corporate finance and performance measures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director/Community Organizer
RESTAURANT OPPORTUITIES CENTER
New Orleans
04.2020 - 10.2025
- Developed training programs for restaurant staff to enhance service skills.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to support local employment opportunities.
- Implemented operational standards to improve food safety and quality assurance.
- Led strategic planning sessions to align organizational goals with industry trends.
- Managed partnerships with local businesses for workforce development projects.
- Advocated for workers' rights through policy development and educational workshops.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff to address concerns effectively.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Employment Services Representative
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Harvey
12.2008 - 04.2018
- Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
- Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
- Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
- Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.
- Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
- Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.
Teacher
ILLINOIS SCHOOL DISTRICT 170
Chicago Heights
01.2002 - 12.2008
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Assign lessons and correct homework.
- Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Education
BA - Psychology
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL 01.1980 - 01.1983
Timeline
Director/Community Organizer
RESTAURANT OPPORTUITIES CENTER
04.2020 - 10.2025
Employment Services Representative
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
12.2008 - 04.2018
Teacher
ILLINOIS SCHOOL DISTRICT 170
01.2002 - 12.2008
BA - Psychology
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
01.1980 - 01.1983