Alfonso Hollis

Professional in Workforce Development and Adult Education with expertise in collaborating with placement specialists in placing adults with barriers gainful employment. Recognized for building strong community and nonprofit partnerships. Skilled with a proven ability to connect diverse populations to city services and other local opportunities.

Work Readiness Instructor at FEDCAP NYC (2026-05 – 2026-07)

• Facilitate both in-person and virtual workshops, keeping classes up to 25 participants engaged.

• Teach resume writing, interview preparation, and how to transition from public assistance to employment.

• Complete daily progress notes, assign homework, and reschedule missed appointments.

• Partner with placement specialists to organize hiring fairs, mock interviews, and job placements.

• Co-managed District 21 constituent service caseloads by assisting constituents in-person, email, phone.

• Maintained records in Council Connect, following up cases with constituents and governmental agencies.

• Participated in community meetings and events as a representative for the office at community events.

• Created several informational flyers using Canva to update constituents on the various services available.

• Closely work with the Director of Employer Partnerships and Employment Coordinators to provide coaching and direct support to career pathway students/graduates within our Adult Workforce Services.

• Responsible for developing new employer partners with a focus on our career pathway sectors: Information Technology, Culinary Arts, and Allied Health, resulting in job placement support to meet department goals.

• Collaborating with staff to review job orders, including job requirements and skills; matching client qualifications to job orders, and conducting necessary follow-ups, such as job retention.

Master of Science in HR: Organizational Leadership – AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics: TESOL – QUEENS COLLEGE