NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT BY OFFICE OF THE MAYORTO BOARD OR COMMISSIONTO: City CouncilTHROUGH: Todd Stermer, City ClerkBY: Jerry P. Dyer, Mayor X ReappointmentNew AppointmentName of person replaced: N/AName: Reynaldo Villarreal(Executive Representative)Address: 2303 West Flint WayFresno, CA 93705Phone: (559) 618-3103Appointed to: Disability Advisory CommissionTerm: Through June 30, 2026City Council 6/27/2024
Reynaldo VillarrealDirector of Workforce Development Personal Profile As director of workforce development, I stay up to date on current training practices and trends in the labor markets for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, I am responsible for providing reports on the efficiency of my department staff and maintaining a yearly budget. Areas of Expertise Hands-on leadership Jaws, and Zoomtext Microsoft Suite Working knowledge of industry trends and practices in the disabled community Experience 2021–Present Director of Workforce Development • Valley Center for the Blind Under the direction of the Executive Director, daily responsibilities are to develop and implement plans for workforce training, supervise employees within the department, coordinate with other managers to determine areas that need attention and administer new training plans and practices for the organization. Oversee and maintain quality of contracts with government agencies and other community organizations. Oversee the Workforce Development team to ensure successful performance and delivery in accordance with all contracts/partnerships that contribute to VCB job creation for people who are blind or have low vision. Develop infrastructure that ensures every team member has the tools and training to succeed in their roles. Oversee workforce development team to build and maintain productive relationships with customers and vendors. Participate in business development of potential and current partners. 2020–2021 Industry Manager • Valley Center for the Blind Under the direction of the Executive Director, I was tasked with assisting management in duties in a regulatory manner. Responsibilities involved administering the overall production and marketing team, keeping track of the required equipment and resources, and determining the working efficiency of each employee and department. Keen strategic thinking and planning. Developed key performance goals, creating and implementing strategies for business growth. Work closely with managers and other administrative staff to retain clients. Developed new solutions to meet client needs. Improve internal processes for better productivity. Assisted in large government-related projects and interpreted performance reports. In-depth knowledge of the Blind and Low-Vision Industry. 2017–2021 Assistive Technology Instructor • Valley Center for the Blind Under the direction of the case management team, I was tasked with developing and designing curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate discussions, and ensure student engagement. I also provided tutoring and counseling to students through training sessions and maintained detailed records of their progress in a CRM system. Conduct classroom assessments for assistive technology implementation to support student’s needs.
Phone: (559)[email protected] 2303 W Flint Way Fresno, CA. 93705 Provided ongoing support to students regarding software, devices, and equipment with guidance on the proper usage. Communicate and provide any updates with the AT department to ensure the software and equipment used on networked computers are adequate and functional for training use and daily operations. Provide reports and participate in case management assessments. Effectively create and implement training curriculum. Installed approved software, determined compatibility, and configured assistive technology. Attend training in assistive technology, software, assessment, and strategies. Provide technical support to the team, students, and families as necessary. Attend ISP meetings/staffing and review the results to ensure awareness of changes/updates. Perform other duties as assigned. 2017–2017 Programs Assistant • Valley Center for the Blind Under the administration’s direction, I was responsible for providing administrative support to team members throughout the planning and implementation of educational, charitable, or professional programs. Other duties included but were not limited to communicating between program participants and managerial staff, creating and updating program schedules, and assisting in the planning and managing of program events. Manage front desk duties and administrative tasks, such as organizing files and answering phone calls. Greet visitors and answer questions as requested. Schedule meetings between clients, instructors, case managers, and other staff. Prepare paperwork for clients and case managers. Create and distribute marketing materials, such as fliers and brochures. 2010–2011 Sales Floor Associate • Footlocker Assist customers and answer their questions about their options by understanding the in-store and online inventory. Preparing in-store displays to show customers priority items and increase sales rates. Upselling customers to a store membership plan. 2009–2010 Office Assistant • City of Fresno One Call Center Provide office communications support by fielding calls, answering questions, and forwarding messages. Copies and stores important documents. Assisted with tracking office schedule by picking up and delivering items to appropriate team members as needed. Participate in educational opportunities. Education Fresno City Community College Some General Education Herbert Hoover High School Graduated Class Of 2011