Contact Information
175 Lancaster Street
Suite 216L
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 761-2960
Cell: (207) 240-7250
Fax: (207) 774-7768
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Sarah Pednault – Director, Portland ME
Patten joined Work Opportunities in 2015 as a Business Developer and is currently Director of the Seacoast office. As Director, he is responsible for providing support at job sites, developing quality community participation services, assisting vocational rehabilitation individuals in finding employment, and providing schools with pre-employment transitional services for students throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Before joining Work Opportunities, Patten held a number of positions in the restaurant industry over a period of twenty years that included executive chef, general manager of a major national restaurant franchise, exposition cooking class instructor, private chef, and wine buyer. However, it was during his experience as a supportive roommate that moved him into an entirely new career direction. For over five years, Patten has lived and worked with a fantastic individual who fostered the passion for Patten’s current life’s work.
Patten studied economics at the University of New Hampshire and enjoys spending his free time with his friends and family.
Office News
Dan Dzengelewski Receives Success-at-Work Award
(Auburn, ME) On Friday, January 26th Dan Dzengelewski, a Career Resource Specialist on our Auburn, ME team, was awarded a Success-at-Work Award at a team meeting. Dan was nominated for the award by his director, [...]
Success Stories Aplenty at the Bow Street Market
William at work, Bow Street Market (Freeport, Maine) - Shopping at Bow Street Market in Freeport, Maine, is a sweet reminder of days gone by; a time when local foods were the order [...]
2017 Frank Loughran Award, Earned by Aaron Stone
L to R: David Dwyer, Mike Murtha, Aaron Stone, Joe Leddy The Frank Loughran Award was established in memory of our late Vice President, Frank Loughran, to recognize excellence in Supported Employment. It [...]
Meet David Haron, a valuable Jetport employee
(Portland, ME) - Awards for the Best Airport in North America don’t just happen; it requires particular attention to the details, a dedicated team and a lot of hard work. In Maine, the Portland International [...]
Vicki DeRosier Receives Success-at-Work Award
(Westbrook, ME) On Monday, November 28th Vicki DeRosier, a Career Resource Specialist on our Brunsport, ME team, was awarded a Success-at-Work Award at a team meeting. Vicki was nominated for the award by her director, [...]
Aaron Stone, Recipient of the Roger LaChapelle Award
Pictured (from left to right) Joe Leddy, Founder, Aaron Stone, CRS/recipient, Mike Murtha, Director. (Lewiston/Auburn, ME) – Work Opportunities Unlimited is pleased to announce that Aaron Stone of Auburn, is the recipient of [...]