As a practitioner for over 50 years in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, I have experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

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My experience includes many years of self-employment when I annually raised my own salary; started new programs within established organizations; launched NPOs; implemented community economic development ventures; organized workforce development and training programs; counseled disadvantaged clients e.g., ex-offenders, substance abusers, homeless persons, and others. 

 

Over the years I have also organized unions and political campaigns; fundraised to launch programs; assisted manufacturers and other businesses to adopt lean manufacturing methodologies; consulted on sustainable development projects with EPA, NOAA, and Native-American tribes; conducted research and co-developed programs and materials for the Global Center for Social Entrepreneur Network Foundation.

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Researched and co-authored papers on social entrepreneurship that were accepted by the 12Th, 13TH, and 14th ANNUAL GLOBAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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FORMAL EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• BS Sociology University of Massachusetts, MEd., Boston University

• MPA Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

• Institute of Employment and Training, Harvard University

  • one of 82 people nationwide selected to attend this full-time, month-long program

• Licensed Certified Social Worker

 

RELATED SKILLS

• Consultant/Coach

• Negotiations

• Project Management

• Strategic Planning

• Career Planning and Employment Interviewing/Job Search Skills

• Grant Writing

• Organized Cross-Sector program collaborations

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If you'd like to reach me, please email me here: joeszocik@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.