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Pyramid Staff
 
Upper Level Management

Dr. Judy Mayo
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Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Oversee operational activities of all Pyramid's programs. Develop company goals and plans for business to increase business.  Develop promotional plans and materials, both on-line and print. Implement short and long term improvement plans.  Ensure the delivery of services to students and clients. Participate in the Program Advisory Committee meetings. 

Ph. D. Organizational Development and Student Services
Kent State University

Dr. Marianne King
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Chief Adminstrative Officer

Chief Administrative Officer

Oversee administration of all programs.  Develop short and long term comprehensive school plan. Design and conduct school assessments to use for improvement plans. Design curriculum & instructional programs and materials. Provide staff development and training activities for faculty and staff.

Ed.D, Education, 1975
Loyola University of Chicago

Ira King
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Chief Financial Officer

Ira King
Chief Financial Officer

Ensure that the school is financially sound with sufficient resources. Prepare a yearly financial budget and plans.  Monitor budgetary projections and revise financial plans as needed.  Monitor student financial assistance services and record keeping and reporting to Department of Education.

MBA, Business and Finance
University of Chicago

Pathfinder to Work

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Sonya Brown
Manager of Pathfinder to Work

Oversees all aspects of the Pathfinder to Work program.  Prepares monthly reports, both in-house and for the city of Chicago.

Business Software Specialist Certificate from Pyramid Career Institute
Basic and Advanced Certificates in Child Development from Malcolm X College of Chicago
Certificate in Substance Abuse from Recovery Homes
Certificate in Prison Ministry from Apostolic Faith
Currently pursuing degree in Managment

 

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Regina Henderson
Trainer and Job Developer

Trains people for the Work First program in problem solving and job seeking skills for employment among Chicagoland employers.  Works with employers to ensure recruitment, training, placement, coaching, job development, and retention of referred clients.       

B. A. Print and Broadcast Journalism
M. Ed Education:  Curriculum and Instruction

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Ebony Henderson
Administrative Assistant

Greets and assists job seekers.  Answers questions about program compliance and grants and assists case managers

High School Diploma
Currently Pursuing Degree in Business Administration

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Frieda Stevenson
Case Manager

Assist job seeking clients in verifying their attendance and participation in the Pathfinder to Work program. Helps with finding and recieving child care. 

B.S. Music Education, Pennslyvania State University
Fluent in Spanish

Workforce Development

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Alvin Dale
WIA Services Manager

Manages all aspects of the WIA programs.  Updates Illinois Workforce Development System (IWDS) information regarding clients, job placement, and training. Provides “Rapid Response” to employers along with the Department of Community Services for pending laid-off workers. Provides WIA Customer recruiting via Illinois Dept of Employment Security (IDES) offices and TV advertising. Works with Job Developers and employers for initial job placement. 

B.S. Communications, Southern Illinois University
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Karen Henry
Case Manager WIA, CDBG

Conducts weekly orientations for job seeking clients.  Provides program information to walk in clients and phone inquires. Sets up clients with case managers and schedules appointments with staff.  Enrolls and provides case management for clients. Assist clients in the Resource Room. 

Certificate, Business Software Specialist, Pyramid Career Institute

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Stella Albizures
Case Manager, WIA, CSBG

Assists customers and verifies program attendance and participation to receive child care.

H.S. Diploma
Fluent in Spanish

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Delano Brown
Resource Room Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

Resourse Room Receptionist. Assists clients in using computers and office equipment, such as fax machine and photopcopier.  Helps clients develop resumes and use the Internet.  Enters and maintains information in databases.

Certificate, Computer Driven Customer Service, Pyramid Career Institute
H. S. Diploma, Spaulding High School

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Irene Covarrubias
Case Manager, Out of School Youth

Determine client eligiblity for programs.  Enters and maintains information in databases. Counsels client during their exit and follows up.

Coursework in Business Administration, Univ of Illinois
Fluent in Spanish

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Frieda Stevenson
WIA Case Manager, Pyramid Career Institute Instructor

Enrolls, assesses, and guides customers in their job search and training efforts.  Verifies client participation and attence in the Pathfinder to Work program so they can receive child care;  

B.S. Music Education, Pennslyvania State University
Fluent in Spanish

Pyramid Career Institute

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Carolyne King
Director of Youth Services, Pyramid Career Institute Director

Oversee the implementation of contracts, including enrollment of required number of customers into programs. Present Pyramid programs to customers and other agencies' staff. Review client case files before submission into oversight agency database. Implement and update company WIA procedures.  Conduct weekly staff meetings. Conduct bi-weekly staffing meetings with the job development team and Director of Placement Services.  Problem solve and implement procedures for conducting eligibility screening and assessments.  Plan and oversee monthly program activities for the In-School Youth program.  Case manage In-School youth customers.

B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design
M.F.A., The George Washington University
National Professional Certification in Customer Service

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Conrad Lawrence
Instructor

Instructs in use of Computer and Microsoft Office Software.  Also instructs in our Project Protect program, teaching observation, notetaking, report writing, basic computers and Internet for Security, emergency procedures, first aid and job inerviewing.

B.A. Communications, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Frieda Stevenson
Instructor

Instructs students in English and Math. Advises students to ensure satisfactory academic progress and attendance.

B.S. Music Education, Pennslyvania State University
Fluent in Spanish

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Ian M Rougas
Instructor

Teaches Microsoft Office, Introduction to Computers, and Internet use.

B.S., Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago;
A+ certification from Comptia

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Dan King
Instructor - Business Math

B.S. Degree, Eastern Asian Studies, Colgate University
M.B.A, International Business, Finance, and Business Economics
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese

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Anna Gjersoe
Typing Instructor

H.S. Diploma
Fluent in Polish

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Terry Moore
Customer Service Instructor

Advises program supervisors to ensure quality performance to meet management's goals and policies. Teaches customer service for Pyramid Career Institute.  Conduct presentations, school tours and discusses training programs with interested students.  Works with staff to maintain satisfactory productivity, motivation, and morale.   

B.A, Theology, CCC Bible Institute

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Veronica Skowronski
Customer Service Instructor

Teaches Customer Services to all students. 

B.A. Fine Arts, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Business Services

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Carolyn Colvin
Director of Business Services, Security

Provides Human Resources support to Chicago based corporations with staffing needs.  Pre-screens job seeking candidates and edits resumes to target qualifications and kills for job vacancies. 

B.S., Applied Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Herman Jackson
Director of Business Services

Refers qualified job seekers to fill open positions in the Chicagoland area. Assists unemployed individuals with resume writing, cover letters, taking an interview , filling out on-line applications, scheduling interviews, and job placement
B. S. Education, University Of Arkansas
M. S. Education, Northern IL. University

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Tim Kelley
Business Services Specialist

Refers qualified job seekers to fill open positions in the Chicagoland area. Assists unemployed individuals with resume writing, cover letters, taking an interview , filling out on-line applications, scheduling interviews, and job placement
B. S. Administration in Finance, Alameda University; B. Th. McCormick Theological Seminary 

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Anelia Petrova
Business Services Specialist

Refers qualified job seekers to fill open positions in the Chicagoland area. Assists unemployed individuals with resume writing, cover letters, taking an interview , filling out on-line applications, scheduling interviews, and job placement.

B.A. Anthropology, DePaul University
Fluent in Bulgarian

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William Lohnes
Supportive Services Specialist

Verifies client employment and job retention.  Provides administrative assistance for all staff as needed.   Administers and proctors NRF Certification Testing.  Co-conducts Resume workshops. 

Certificate in Computer Driven Customer Service, Pyramid Partnership Inc.

Corporate Administrative Support

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Dan King
Director of Financial Services

B.S. Degree, Eastern Asian Studies, Colgate University
M.B.A, International Business, Finance, and Business Economics
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese

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Terry Moore
Director of Staff and Client Services

Advise program supervisors to ensure quality performance and meeting of management's goals and policies.  Work with staff to maintain employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation, and morale. Teach customer service for Pyramid Career Institute.  Conduct presentations, school tours and discuss training programs with interested students as well as referring agency case managers


B.A, Theology, CCC Bible Institute

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Anna Gjersoe
Executive Assistant

Instructor in the H.S. Diploma Program

H.S. Diploma
Fluent in Polish

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Ian M Rougas
Network Administrator

Maintains company network, monitors server and installs / upgrades software.  Provide technical support for staff and student.  Ensures compliance with software licenses.  Maintains and updates company web site.  Develops and maintains company databases.  Evaluates and recommends new hardware and software purchases.

B.S., Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago
A+ certification from Comptia