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Cynthia Patron

Cynthia Patron

City of Long Beach

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Cynthia's work combines: Business, Education, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Employment Specialist

Career counselor/Trainer.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Certification

    Human Resources Development

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Training & Development Specialists:

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    Wanted to work with the Public.

  • 2.

    Went to school to be a Teacher and then changed to Business.

  • 3.

    Left college to take an opportunity to manage a Beauty Institute.

  • 4.

    Was recruited to work in an Investment Firm in HR.

  • 5.

    Continued my Education and became certified in HR/ Labor Law.

  • 6.

    Have been in numerous positions in my 30 years of work. Began in Private Industry and now in Government.

  • 7.

    Worked as a Recruiter, HR Director, Acct Executive, Bus. Service Rep and now a Trainer/Counselor.

  • 8.

    I pride myself in my 86% placement ratio.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Parents:

    You should go to College and then get a job...

  • How I responded:

    In my mind I went to college when I liked and did not have a clue about GE requirements or any requirements to graduate. Whatever your dream is, do research about it. Have a goal. Obtain a Mentor. Try it and if you're not happy or you do not like your choice do something else. Do not stay in a career that you are not happy going to work everyday.