Staff

Jennifer has a Masters in Human Services. She has over 20 years experience working with individuals to see their purpose in life. She founded this organization to be able to help others find their passion and purpose for life.

Jasmine has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and an Associates in Computer Science. She has over 10 years of experience helping individuals find their way in the workforce.  As a mother of a child with a disability, she understands how important it is to have a support system for both the individual as well as the family.  Her passion is to help others find long-term employment. 

Candace was born and raised in the Suncoast, graduating from Sarasota High School. She has experience in corporate management and planning. She came on board Bailes Consulting in 2016. Her passion and drive are to help BCS grow by leading, training and supporting BCS staff. She enjoys serving her community by volunteering and serving in her church.

Don’t ever give up on opportunities because they only come around once in a while. -Unknown

As a Human Resources professional, Laura serves as the liaison between the employee and the employer to ensure the needs of each are understood and met. She works diligently between both to provide employee placement that will be good for the long term, and successful for both.

Maria offers individualized job coaching, helping adolescents and adults build vocational skills, succeed in workplace environments, and increase their independence. Her approach emphasizes creating supportive, inclusive environments that foster growth, development, and lifelong success.

Ivon is a wife and mom to four amazing kids! Her family has lived in beautiful Sarasota since 2008. Prior to embarking in the mom role, Ivon worked as an employment specialist in a private firm, a non-profit organization, and at a trade school, all of which have given her a unique perspective of employment services.

Priscilla brings a strong foundation in relationship building, attention to detail, and data research to support individuals in achieving meaningful employment. She enjoys connecting with people, understanding their unique strengths and goals, and developing collaborative relationships with participants, employers, and community partners. Her detail-oriented approach ensures accurate documentation, thorough follow-up, and thoughtful analysis of labor market and employment data to identify the best opportunities for success. Priscilla believes these combined skills allow her to empower individuals with compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to helping them achieve greater independence through employment.

Maribel is committed to providing individualized, client-centered support that meets each person where they are in their journey. She understands that every client’s situation is unique, and takes a personalized approach to ensure services are both practical and empowering. Maribel values clear communication, consistency, and accountability, and strives to build strong partnerships with VRCs and clients to support successful outcomes. Maribel’s goal is not only to assist with immediate needs such as employment, but also to help clients build long-term stability and self-sufficiency.