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Rick Stroup <br />28365 Gitano <br />Mission Viejo, CA 92692 <br />(949) 457-1143 <br />Work Histo <br />Orange County Conservation Corps (OCCC) 10/95 -Present <br />Executive Director 2/98 -Present <br />Associate Director <br />Recycling Director <br />The OCCC is a non profit job-training and education program for 18-26 year old young adults providing <br />jobs, job training, education, and supportive services. Responsible for the overall operation, direction, and <br />development of the organization that employs more than 30 staff and serves more than 220 young adults <br />each year. Reports to the OCCC Board of Directors. Active in local, state, and national organizations <br />that focus on youth employment and development. The OCCC has been recognized nationally for <br />demonstrating effective practices in working with youth and young adults; Excellence in Corps Operations <br />(ECO) Award for 2001-2005, renewed for 2005-2009 by the National Association of Service and <br />Conservation Corps and as a Promising and Effective Practices Network (PEPNet) Awardee for 2003- <br />2007 by the National Youth Employment Coalition. <br />Jeflor Services 4/94 - 11/96 <br />Owner <br />National Employers Council 6/92 - 7/94 <br />Western Region Account Manager <br />West Coast Concrete Contractors, Inc. 9/90 - 6/92 <br />Administration <br />More than 5 years of for profit business experience in: human resources; business administration and <br />management; consultant for labor law, labor relations, and regulatory compliance; independent consulting <br />and paralegal services. <br />Saddleback Valley Unified School District 9/71 - 10/89 <br />Various positions including; teacher, counselor, Director of Activities, temporary site level administration. <br />M.S., Education, School Administration <br />California State University, Fullerton <br />B.A., Music <br />California State University, Long Beach <br />Education <br />Business Affiliations: <br />California Association of Local Conservation Corps, President <br />National Association of Service and Conservation Corps, Board of Directors <br />California Youthbuild Coalition, Member <br />YouthBuild USA Affiliate Member <br />Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board, Member <br />Santa Ana Empowerment Zone Corporation, Board of Directors <br />Anaheim Youth Council, Member <br />Santa Ana Youth Council, Chair <br />Orange County Children's Drinking Water Festival, Board of Directors <br />National Youth Employment Coalition, Member <br />Orange County Coalition for Youth, Board of Directors <br />13C-16 <br />