Colleen Mallory, Washtenaw County Michigan Works!

Colleen Mallory has been employed at Michigan Works! in Ypsilanti since November 2005. During her course of employment, Ms. Mallory has worked as a Job Developer, Career Advisor, and currently as the Business Services Coordinator. She is a Certified Business Solutions Professional and a Certified Global Career Development Facilitator.

 

During her 10 years of employment in Workforce Development she has worked with employers in a variety of industries and with job seekers of all skill levels. She has participated in producing a segment for Good Morning America, coordinated events for workers suffering from layoff such as those from Pfizer & Borders, job fairs, and employer informational sessions. She has developed and facilitated workshops including, “Networking in the 21^st Century”,” Maintaining a Positive Perspective During a Career Transition” and “Labor Market Information: Gateway to Employment”.

 

Prior to her employment at Michigan Works! Ms. Mallory was a probation officer with the Washtenaw County Trial Court, Judicial Oversight Demonstration Initiative, Domestic Violence Probation Unit for 5 ½ years. Ms. Mallory facilitated several trainings for the Michigan Judicial Institute, the American Probation and Parole Association, South Bend Probation Department, Students of Social Work Association at Eastern Michigan University and Safe House, Domestic Violence Shelter.

 

Ms. Mallory earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University in 1994 and was a recipient of a certificate from the American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Inc. Accelerated Program in 1995.