Ruth P. Hoppe

Sonoma, CA 95476

707-933-0242

ruth.hoppe@sbcglobal.net

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND

More than 20 years of progressive responsibility and expertise in:

occupational reserach and analysis        research & technical writing      

    labor market information           instructing and training  

       program planning     counseling & interviewing      

      knowledge of occupational and industrial classification systems

MAJOR PROJECTS

National Certification Database – designed original certification database, researched occupational certifications, and populated the database. Coded certifications to O*NET. (1998 -2004)

Detailed Work Activities – as part of a team, edited statements of work (now called Detailed Work Activities) and coded them to O*NET occupations. (2000-2002)

Career Information Delivery System (CIDS) – improved system by designing a more user-friendly presentation of labor market information. Continue to update occupational information and link occupations to programs of study, industries, and associations. (2002 to present)

Development of O*NET – Participated in research during development of O*NET system, including review of information technology’s proposed role in O*NET, development of procedures to provide technical assistance to O*NET users, training of analysts to use conversion software, and conversion of DOT data to O*NET occupations. (1992-1998)

Update of DOT – Researched occupations for the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). Set up and conducted industry studies, observed and analyzed jobs, classified job and worker characteristics, and wrote occupational definitions for the last update of the DOT. (1984-1991).

EXPERIENCE

Occupational Information Analyst1999-present

Self-EmployedMill Valley & Sonoma, CA

 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.

Occupational Analyst1984 – 1998

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICESSalt Lake City, UT

 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.

 Instructor1995-97

UNIVERSITY OF UTAHSalt Lake City, UT

 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.

Employment Counselor1973-1984

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITYSalt Lake City, UT

 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.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts1991-92

HOLY NAMES COLLEGE - Institute of Culture and Creation SpiritualityOakland, CA

Major: Culture and Creation Spirituality.

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

Graduate Work1972-82

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH - Educational Psychology DepartmentSalt Lake City, UT

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 Arts1964-69

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - ST. LOUISSt. Louis, MO

 Major: Sociology. Minor: Spanish.