A Foot in the Door Consulting, LLC

Connecting with others, learning about our uniqueness and helping elevate their strengths to the surface brings me tremendous joy. So it’s no surprise, that 20 years ago as my peers and I were beginning our careers, I stumbled into my lifelong passion: helping others showcase their best selves in the job search process.

I pride myself in providing an approach that:

- Leans into client needs and strengths
- Steers clear of one size fits all templates
- Utilizes proven information gathering and coaching techniques
- Makes confidentiality an utmost priority
- Is dedicated high quality services

All while employing a streamlined and time-sensitive approach. 

Whether an individual or group, new to employment or later in your career, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to learn more about you, and support the process of getting a foot in the door. 

Current and Former Partners: 
Anythink Libraries of Adam County
City and County of Brighton Youth Services 
The Colorado Episcopal Service Corps 
Seeds of Change Therapy
Worth Management

Find out more and read client testimonials at: www.afootinthedoorconsulting.com

Certified Resume Writer & Job Search Coach  |  Founder

Brittny Wilson Consulting

Utilizing my decades of experience in job search support and non-profit leadership, I am proud to be supporting Brittny Wilson in her endeavor to find high-quality non-profit leaders, and drive business growth.  

Recruits candidates on LinkedIn Recruiter.
Fields applications. 
Manages candidates applications.
Implements process improvement strategies 
Sounding board for business decisions

Nonprofit Recruitment Specialist | LinkedIn Recruiter

Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA)

Oversaw 5 departments and ~25 staff providing critical social services to the most vulnerable populations in the City of Boulder, BVSD Mountain Communities and greater Boulder County. Developed new and strengthened existing programming to improve client experience and meet changing household needs. Added valuable insight into programs, services, org structure, and staff supports as a member of the Senior Management team. Influential member of various community-wide committees and collaboratives. Strengthened the data-informed approach, adding a Data Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist role to heighted focus.

Director of Programs  |    Senior Manager   |    Community Leader

Seeking a return to non-profit management within my community I sought a position with the leader in basic needs services within the City of Boulder: EFAA.  I oversaw a diverse team of five bilingual basic needs case managers, one bilingual front desk administrative staff, and a mountain resource liaison  who provide crisis intervention services through 1:1 assessment, budgeting, resourcing, advocacy, and financial assistance, as well as, three other more intensive programs around housing and employment.  The position not only supports case managers, volunteers, development, accounting, participants, and other internal-facing groups as well works closely with the City and County of Boulder.

Basic Needs Program Manager  |   Crisis Services Coordinator  |  Mentor

City and County of Broomfield

Desiring the opportunity to work with individuals and groups from all walks of life within one role, I sought out a position with a county workforce center. Here I supported adults from early career to later career, entry level to executive, recently laid off and currently working.   I streamlined and executed programming effectively meeting the needs of clients and program goals.  This included document preparation, job search assistance, career exploration, labor market information, and resource referral.
- Created forms, flyers, and documents to assist clientele 
- Developed, implemented, and facilitated workshops and trainings
- Provided one-on-one career counseling and document preparation/updates 
- Validated and assisted with the personal struggles that can provide conflict during job search. 
- Sourced and secured relevant guest speakers
- Collaborated with employers, state agencies, county departments, and more
- Regularly received positive feedback from client and staff for the development of classes, streamlining of processes, and overall quality of service

Career Services Specialist, Workshop Facilitator, Job Search Support Coach

Work Options for Women

Originally hired on as a Case Manager in January of 2012.  After great success assisting students in removing barriers and gaining employment, I was promoted to Case Management Supervisor and shortly there after Manager of Student Services. This included: overseeing all employment-based programming, outreach and enrollment, networking and collaboration, TANF contract oversight, data management, report generation, event planning and more. Throughout my time with Work Options I assisted in the one-on-one services including: class facilitation, assessments, document preparation, accountability, resource referral, and general support.

- Supervised enrollment staff, case managers, ft and pt interns, contract therapists, and volunteers
- Recognized the need to streamline services: merged case management and employment specialist positions creating a continuum of service and improving outcomes 
- Solely improved the ability to track client data but reviewing database and implementing significant updates 
- Improved or maintained job placement year over year; +200% increase in the first year
- Interpreted and executed City and County of Denver Office of Economic Development (TANF) contract  including all tracking and reporting; met or exceed CYgoals two out of three years 
- Solely improved, developed, facilitated, and oversaw curricula, processes, tracking, standard of service, and more 
- Streamlined processes and checks/balances to execute 3 successful TANF contract audits in 2013, 2014, and 2015 after a previous unsuccessful audit 
- Participated in all aspects of staff hiring and on-boarding
- Built a wide array of contacts in the Greater Denver area
- Met with funders and other supportive entities
- Worked to meet and exceed local and national training completion and job retention metrics 
- Requested to sit on several panels providing insight into poverty, women, children, workforce, and more

Manager of Employment & Student Services, Trainer

Case Manager

Job Corps

Provided 16-24 year old youth with extensive career services and case management including document preparation, interview prep, job search, resource referral, and general support. 

- Met and exceeded all monthly government metrics 
- Trained new Career Transition Services Employees
- Planned/implemented student workshops
- Chosen to solely plan, implement, and facilitate CTS Staff Training September 2011
- Vice President/Co Chair of Leadership Committee created to: formulate best practices, do needs    
  assessments, and plan the Annual All Staff Training.
- Built partnerships with employers, committee's, workforce centers, counsels, & chambers 
- Planned and implemented Business Events
- Created and implemented student forms
- Fought stereotypes through continual promotion of Job Corps in the community

Employment Transition Specialist, Staff Trainer

Archway Housing & Services

Solely researched, planned, and administered all aspects of adult & youth programming at the Community Center located within a 72 unit affordable housing complex including solely planning and facilitating all youth afterschool programming and evening adult courses assisted adults in barrier identification, career exploration, resume building, & interview preparation

- Chosen as the Cornerstone Site Intake Planning Committee Member  (created all forms)
- Chosen as the Wellness Fair Planning Committee Facilitator 
- Solely created formal intake process
- Solely created resident forms based on community needs
- Collaborated with community agencies, employers, and churches
- Collaborated with program coordinators at other sites
- Worked seamlessly with property manager and maintenance worker
- Recruited//Managed/Retained volunteer
- Worked with a variety of cultures and nationalities
- Monthly Documentation & Reports

Program Coordinator - Adult & Youth Services

9to5

Hired on after graduate school internship to improve the overall function of National Headquarters Office in downtown Denver. 

-Performed technology assessment
-Prepared and implemented infrastructure grant
-Developed and published volunteer and new employee handbook  
-Delegated and monitored tasks for volunteers                                                                        
-Corresponded with 9to5 board and association members
-Created and implemented new filing system
-Handled confidential information
-Helped manage day to day office operations
-Facilitated "Know Your Rights in the Workplace" workshops

Community Organizing Intern & Office Manager

"Wow! You really got me!"
"I'm already getting more responses." 
"Thank you for guiding me every step of the way." 
"I feel relieved and we haven't even started."

Helping someone feel confident and strategic in their job search is everything to me.  From making their portfolio of documents and profiles stand out and crafting an individualized brand, to coaching folks through the job search maze - I truly love what I do. 

Like most of us, I didn't know at 18 that I would become a Certified Resume Writer and Job Search Coach. I did know I wanted to be a social worker and truly, I could not have built a better foundation. 

My expertise in active listening, resourcing, empathy, guidance and coaching, clear communication and an individualized approach is exactly what I use to provide exceptional service.  And it just so happens that early in my social work career, I found my passion for job search support, too. 

So why the pivot to starting my own practice?

I pride myself on customized service. 
I'm a stickler about a streamlined and easy to follow process. 
I come alive in supporting professionals from all walks around the U.S. and Canada. 
I wanted to set high standards... and meet them. 

So in 2013, I decided to go out on my own and help you all get "a foot in the door."

Today I support early, mid and later career professionals in individual contributor, middle management and senior leadership roles.  

Now more than ever, I love bringing relief and delivering results.


In addition to individualized services, I teach classes and contract with educational content companies.
Let's chat!

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