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John Callahan

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Regional Manager at The Choice Group who expanded a career readiness program from $1.1M to $1.8M in revenue.

At The Choice Group, I oversee Northern Virginia vocational rehabilitation services, serving more than 400 participants each month. I expanded regional workforce development program revenue from $1.1M to $1.8M through targeted growth and partner relationships.

I developed an eight-week Pre-ETS After School Pathways curriculum and built school partnerships to expand career exploration for students with barriers to employment. I also support Program Leaders in staff supervision and oversee service quality, staffing, and operational performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Regional Manager

Current

The Choice Group

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Oversee a regional vocational rehabilitation operation generating $1.8 million in annual revenue and serving more than 400 participants monthly. Lead a team of 20 Program Leaders, Counselors, and Technicians, and build referral relationships with state agencies, schools, and employers.

Program Management Staff Development Vocational Rehabilitation Partnership Building Data Analysis HRIS Microsoft Office SharePoint ClientTrack

Lead Vocational Counselor

The Choice Group

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Supervised a team of 10 regional Vocational Counselors and Technicians serving 150+ clients. Achieved consistent outcomes exceeding state rehabilitation service goals through community partnerships and employer engagement.

Supervision Career Counseling Job Development Training Community Engagement

Vocational Counselor

The Choice Group

Sep 2012 - Jan 2016 (3 years 4 months)

Managed vocational rehabilitation and employment support services for a diverse caseload of individuals with barriers to employment. Partnered with regional employers to secure competitive, long-term job placements, placing over 90 individuals into community-based employment.

Vocational Rehabilitation Case Management Employer Engagement Job Placement Stakeholder Coordination

Community Coordinator

Shelter House Inc.

Oct 2009 - Aug 2012 (2 years 10 months)

Established and supervised community programs for shelter residents in accordance with the Housing First/Rapid Re-Housing model. Secured over $100,000 in monetary and in-kind donations and planned large-scale fundraising events.

Program Development Fundraising Community Outreach Partnership Building Event Planning