19165 Junipero Serra Drive

Sonoma, CA 95476

707-933-0242

ruth.hoppe@sbcglobal.net

More than 20 years of progressive responsibility and expertise in:

üoccupational analysis üresearch & technical writing üuse of labor market information üinstructing and training

a negotiating a program planning ücounseling & interviewing üknowledge of occupational classification systems

• Researched and classified data on occupational certification and licensure for America’s Learning Exchange/ACINet web site.
• Analyzed and edited statements of work (now called Detailed Work Activities in the O*NET Code Connector) and matched them to O*NET occupations.
• Developed occupational information content for a Career Information Delivery System (CIDS). Coded occupations to skill and ability questionnaires. Developed user friendly presentation of labor market information. Researched and wrote statements for tasks, abilities, skills, preparation, tips in getting the jobs, and links to programs of study, industries, and associations.

• O*NET Development:
• Researched information technology’s applications to occupational analysis.
• Reviewed new software for usability.
• Wrote recommendations for technical support and training to be provided to users of new O*NET system.
• Converted data from DOT system to new O*NET system.
• Trained user groups in DOT and O*NET, and provided technical support.
• Developed database of occupational certifications.
• Designed and maintained analyst team databases, and trained analysts in use of software.
• DOT Update:
• Researched, planned, and conducted industry studies.
• Interviewed and observed workers to identify job tasks, mental and physical requirements, and work environment.
• Analyzed and classified job details according to job analysis taxonomies.
• Wrote reports detailing results of interviews, observations, and analyses.
• Synthesized job analysis reports to develop and modify occupational definitions.
• Directed and/or participated in team work to conduct industry studies and write and edit occupational definitions.
• Instructor 1995-97

• Developed course proposals for teaching in Women’s Studies Program.
• Wrote curriculums, course objectives, and grading criteria.
• Lectured, led discussions, and graded student papers.
• Encouraged students in development of skills in critical thinking and creative expression.

• Interviewed job seekers and applicants for training programs; developed employment and training plans.
• Counseled individuals and groups regarding career choice, job seeking and job adjustment skills, educational and training opportunities, and removing obstacles to successful employment.
• Designed and facilitated group training and counseling programs to improve clients’ employment success.
• Developed and taught workshop modules on occupational choice, labor market information, communications skills, stress management, and problem solving skills.
• Developed job training opportunities for clients with employers, and purchased tools and equipment for clients’ job use.
• Reported client activities in case management records; performed statistical analyses of job placement and retention rates.

HOLY NAMES COLLEGE - Institute of Culture and Creation Spirituality Oakland, CA

Major: Culture and Creation Spirituality.

• Completed work in human justice, feminist psychology, intercultural spirituality, spiritual counseling, and art as meditation.

Major: Rehabilitation and Community Services Counseling

• Completed 70 credit hours in career development, rehabilitation counseling, counseling minority client populations, research design, employment placement, disability assessment, statistics, tests and measurements, and other educational psychology courses.

Bachelor of Arts 1964-69

• Major: Sociology. Minor: Spanish.