Victor A. Villarreal, CCC, CCBT

Empowering students through career development and engagement strategies.

Dallas, Texas, United States

About

With over a decade of experience in higher education and workforce development, I contribute to career services by connecting students and job seekers to meaningful employment opportunities. At United Education Institute, I lead placement strategies, secure employer partnerships, deliver career readiness workshops, and provide personalized coaching to enhance employment outcomes while maintaining compliance with ACCET standards. My work focuses on building relationships with employer partners, enhancing job readiness through workshops, and expanding talent pipelines to address workforce demands. With a commitment to employee engagement and career development, I strive to empower individuals to navigate barriers and achieve their career goals. Fluent in Spanish, I bring a community-centered approach to fostering diverse and inclusive career pathways.

Experience

  • Associate Career Services Specialist at United Education Institute
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    * Drive placement strategy across Allied Health programs (MA, DA, MBIC), maintaining 70%+ placement outcomes across cohorts * Build and expand externship pipelines by securing and onboarding new employer partners * Deliver bi-monthly career readiness workshops, improving student confidence and job search effectiveness * Provide individualized coaching on resumes, interviews, and career strategy, increasing employment readiness * Ensure full compliance with ACCET standards and internal performance benchmarks * Strengthen employer engagement through targeted outreach and relationship management

  • Career Success Coordinator at Aviation Institute of Maintenance
    Sep 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

    * Increased campus placement performance by 15%, elevating ranking across national campuses * Led execution of a large-scale career fair generating 35+ direct hires through employer partnerships * Designed and facilitated high-impact workshops, improving student job readiness and engagement * Built and maintained employer pipelines with aviation leaders, expanding hiring opportunities * Managed employment tracking systems and ensured accreditation compliance * Delivered high-volume 1:1 coaching for graduating cohorts, improving placement outcomes

  • Bi-Lingual Continuing Education & Workforce Specialist at Dallas College
    Apr 2024 - Sep 2024 · 6 mos

    * Facilitated career readiness workshops for diverse adult learners across workforce programs * Developed employer partnerships aligned with labor market demand * Guided students through enrollment, career pathways, and job readiness planning * Created bilingual marketing materials to increase engagement and program visibility

  • Equus Workforce Solutions (5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Talent Development Facilitator-WIOA Young Adult
      Jan 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      • Played a pivotal role in enhancing career readiness for young adults through innovative programming and strategic partnerships. • Developed and facilitated career readiness workshops, significantly improving job-seeking skills among participants. • Coordinated successful career fairs and employer networking events, fostering connections between job seekers and employers. • Identified and addressed employment barriers, providing tailored solutions that increased access to job opportunities.

    • Talent Development Specialist-NCP CHOICES
      Apr 2019 - Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Successfully managed the NCP Choices program, driving impactful outcomes for clients navigating child support obligations. • Developed tailored career counseling strategies, connecting clients with training and job opportunities. • Monitored and processed client services, ensuring accurate employment verification and job search support. • Maintained detailed case records, facilitating audits and enhancing program transparency and accountability.

  • Career Services Advisor at The College of Health Care Professions
    May 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

    * Achieved 85% placement rate for Medical Assisting graduates * Built employer partnerships with healthcare systems including JPS Health Network * Delivered individualized coaching on resumes, interviews, and job placement strategy * Organized hiring events and career fairs to increase employer engagement * Maintained compliance with accreditation and reporting standards