The Soyica Experience, Life & Career Guiding Barberguy

The Problem:  Too many people are engaging in jobs that they dislike or seem to be “mismatched” where they have no real sense of Purpose, Meaning or Fulfillment.

My solution and Mission is to help you identify, explore and bridge your inherent Gifts, Talents and Skills into meaningful and productive work.  

👉One on One Career Advising for career changers, under/unemployed, retirees or not sure and interested in exploring industries based on interest.
👉Provide Career & Personality Assessments.
👉Research Industry trends & analysis.
👉Hone those Networking Skills and Techniques.
👉Professional Development & Personal Enrichment.
👉Creation of Career Development Content.
👉Facilitation of speaking engagements for both large and small audiences.

💥I’ve successfully helped hundreds of individuals navigate their life and career journey.  In addition, I’ve gained knowledge, wisdom, and experience as a licensed hair professional helping people feel good about themselves as well as navigating their life/career trajectory.  Lets talk about your path!

Workforce/Career Exploration Support Consultant

The Soyica Experience

Mobile Personal Barber Stylist, providing high-quality men’s hair and skincare services.  Licensed in Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Arizona, Texas, Utah and the United Kingdom (Hair Council)

Personal Barber Stylist

United Way of Southern Chester County

Member, Board of Directors

SkillsUSA

Supporting individuals wishing to pursue skilled trades and occupations.

Skills Competition Judge

EDSI

Delivered ongoing career pathway presentations at on-site & virtual events for 200+ community partners to promote the PA CareerLink mission and attract/recruit new participants for WIOA services. 

Facilitated an average 5 speaking engagements and other community relations opportunities monthly to market the program.

Utilized social, print, and electronic media to expand awareness about PA Careerlink services and partner organizations.

Promoted and assisted 10 to 30 jobseekers per month with registering for a PA CareerLink account.

Developed regional recruitment plans based on established organization-wide goals, increasing overall community contacts by 30% within Q1, 2, and 3 for 2022.

Served as the designated ISO representative to ensure standards of operation, including monthly WIOA case file audits and document reviews.

Delivered various in-house workshops and trainings 1-2 days per month to potential program participants.

Provided one-on-one career advising services participants, including administering career/personality assessments.

Acted as the Digital Network Change Champion Representative for the Chester County Office.

Workforce Community Outreach Coordinator, PA Careerlink Chester County

Worked to address specific barriers to employment and needs of job seekers who are adults, dislocated workers, and youth.

Provided information about CareerLink services and services of partner agencies and organizations to jobseekers.

Administered suitability assessments for individuals pursuing training opportunities.

Career Advisor - WIOA Title 1 Programs

Providing various career and workforce development related supportive services for individuals seeking assistance with bridging their skills/talents to meaningful, gainful employment.

Career Coach-EARN Program

Maricopa County

I provided Career exploration services to Adults, Veterans and Dislocated Workers within the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) program, while making a positive impact for residents of Maricopa County, providing Career Coaching and assistance with job searches.

My goal is to help others become their best, most productive version of themselves.

Career Advisor-WIOA

Deer Valley High School

I provided instructional guidance for students enrolled in various Career and Technical Education programs, leading to exploration of career pathways best suited for each individual.

Career and Technical Education Representative

PS Lifestyle

As District Trainer, I assisted with recruiting, hiring and training processes for new employee candidates. In addition, I performed compliance visits to area salons, manage schedules, performance, inventory/supply management and overall organization and operational performance.

I also provided haircutting/styling services to residents within assisted-living communities throughout the State

District Trainer & Barber Stylist

PSI Services LLC

Administered practical performance examinations for licensee candidates to engage in the practice of cosmetology as designated by the Board of Cosmetology.

Cosmetology Board Examiner

Arizona State Board of Education

Provided leadership, administration and oversight of a diverse array of education policy research projects at the request and needs of the Executive Director, Arizona State Board members as well as constituents. Demonstrated knowledge of K-12 public and charter school systems, policies and initiatives enacted by state legislation and federal statutes.  

In addition to the above responsibilities, I facilitated presentations to the public, stakeholders, as well as senior level management on laws governing educator immoral and unprofessional misconduct investigations and disciplinary hearing processes of educators certified by the State Board of Education.

Director of Special Projects

Over the years, I’ve assisted hundreds of individuals in achieving OR surpassing their goals via my capacities as a Human Services Professional, Workforce Development Professional, Barber Stylist and Life Coach.  

I provide a welcoming, holistic approach to helping you navigate your career and life path, i.e., first diving into “who you are” followed by exploring your inherent talents.

My goal: to help others look good and feel good about themselves and significance of their journey.

Philosophy:
*I Believe we all are born with Gifts and Talents that World needs.

*I Love using my Gifts and Talents, especially to help others identify theirs.

*I have an intense curiosity about people and learning about their journey(s).

*I Love helping others “connect the dots”, highlighting how everything we experience in life counts.

*I embrace creativity in the work that we all were born to do.

My Mission is to help you feel good about both your signature look and your outlook towards your life’s adventure”.

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