Promote nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships to SU students and alumniGuide applicants through selection processes, reviewing application materialsScreen and select semifinalists

Led 20-office local professional association of more than 50 members in all elements of professional development and communication. Facilitated four to five yearly meetings, including soliciting professional development topic input, researching and arranging for speakers, publicizing meetings, coordinating with hosting institutions to share RSVP and parking/travel information and keeping detailed records of all sessions. Spearheaded initiative to restructure local professional organization by… Show more Led 20-office local professional association of more than 50 members in all elements of professional development and communication. Facilitated four to five yearly meetings, including soliciting professional development topic input, researching and arranging for speakers, publicizing meetings, coordinating with hosting institutions to share RSVP and parking/travel information and keeping detailed records of all sessions. Spearheaded initiative to restructure local professional organization by soliciting input from members, drafting new mission and implementing logistics, resulting in highly positive feedback from members. More than doubled membership, adding schools from as far away as the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Also held role from August 2001-August 2006 Show less

Help lead and manage university career center at 1,500-student selective independent liberal arts institution, serving approximately 70-80 percent of student body annually. Develop and implement career-education programming for diverse groups students. Advise students/alumni individually for career-related issues, including major/career exploration, self-assessment (e.g. TypeFocus Careers, MBTI, Strong), resume/cover letter development, graduate school and job search strategies. Serve as… Show more Help lead and manage university career center at 1,500-student selective independent liberal arts institution, serving approximately 70-80 percent of student body annually. Develop and implement career-education programming for diverse groups students. Advise students/alumni individually for career-related issues, including major/career exploration, self-assessment (e.g. TypeFocus Careers, MBTI, Strong), resume/cover letter development, graduate school and job search strategies. Serve as academic advisor for up to 15 students, primarily undeclared majors, integrating academic and career planning. Serve as pre-health and pre-law advisor. Serve as liaison for Health | Wellness | Life Sciences Career Community and Government | Law | International Affairs Career Community. Recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate up to six part-time student staff. Develop and manage content/layout for 60+-page website. Manage marketing of all services/resources. Oversee collection of all operations data, including all contacts with students and alumni and collection of Post-Graduate Survey data for each graduating class; develop and manage Access database incorporating all data into longitudinal view of individual student/alum's career management activity; analyze and report data in annual report and Post-Graduate Survey brochure and website. Assist with all aspects of employer relations. Show less

Lead team of fellow volunteers to provide professional development resources to career advisors across the region. Assess members' professional development needs; plan and implement virtual programming to address needs; recruit speakers; create publicity materials.

Led development of program for 15-state regional professional association's annual conference of 350+ attendees in 2012 in collaboration with committee co-chair. Solicited, evaluated, selected and scheduled workshop presenters, keynote speakers and session facilitators. Worked collaboratively to provide input into broader conference planning issues (e.g. registration, marketing, local arrangements, sponsorship, etc.). Evaluated results to revise planning process for future conferences. Edited… Show more Led development of program for 15-state regional professional association's annual conference of 350+ attendees in 2012 in collaboration with committee co-chair. Solicited, evaluated, selected and scheduled workshop presenters, keynote speakers and session facilitators. Worked collaboratively to provide input into broader conference planning issues (e.g. registration, marketing, local arrangements, sponsorship, etc.). Evaluated results to revise planning process for future conferences. Edited program publicity materials. Show less

Developed new communication strategy using more frequent but consolidated email communiqués with links to web content. Solicited, wrote and edited timely, informative articles for newsletter; laid out articles in MS Publisher and Constant Contact. Collaborated closely with Board and Committee Chairs to communicate important messages to membership. Also held this role in Southwest Association of Colleges and Employers (SWACE) from June 2003-June 2006.

Helped individual students with new web-based, on-campus interviewing registration and scheduling system. Developed and presented workshops about on-line campus recruiting system and negotiating job offers. Coordinated program of mock interviews by corporate recruiters and conducted mock interviews. Assisted with coordination of career fairs and business fashion and etiquette program.

Led and developed communities of 450 co-ed freshmen and first year transfer students in suite-style housing. Selected, trained, supervised and evaluated 7-11 student staff members. Educated students individually and in groups about life transitions, academics and citizenship, including appreciation for diversity in all areas. Oversaw and presented educational and social programming for students, allocated $6,200 program budget and authorized, accounted for and reconciled purchases. Counseled… Show more Led and developed communities of 450 co-ed freshmen and first year transfer students in suite-style housing. Selected, trained, supervised and evaluated 7-11 student staff members. Educated students individually and in groups about life transitions, academics and citizenship, including appreciation for diversity in all areas. Oversaw and presented educational and social programming for students, allocated $6,200 program budget and authorized, accounted for and reconciled purchases. Counseled residents with regard to personal, academic and career-related issues. Advised student groups, including the Student Review Board, Hall Activity Council and Area Diversity Committee, and develop student leaders. Enforced university and residence hall policies and held conduct meetings with students regarding inappropriate behavior. Performed administrative duties including completion of university forms and reports, evaluation of programs and services, processing residence hall occupancy reports, room changes and contract terminations and correspondence with students, staff, faculty and parents. Provide weekend on-call support and crisis management for 3,700 diverse residents. Collaborated with private residential management company about initial construction issues in a new residence hall and daily maintenance concerns. Initiated development of campus-wide suicide intervention training for RAs and initiated and presented Safe Zone training for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender allies across campus. Served on departmental committees and task forces addressing diversity and student and professional staff selection. Show less

Provided immediate needs assessment for walk-in clients. Conducted individual counseling sessions and led group workshops in areas of career decision making, job targeting, resume writing, interview skills, job search strategies and mock interviewing. Assisted students in Career Information Center and with career guidance systems. Created employer site map for teacher career fair and informational brochure about on-site interviews.

Provided leadership for hall housing 400 co-ed residents enrolled in Honors program. Selected, trained, supervised and evaluated 16 Resident Assistants. Coordinated with Honors Center to deliver academic assistance to at-risk Honors students, recognize exceptional achievement and develop plans for computer lab installation and upkeep. Facilitated staff programming efforts, prepared $4,000 program and staff development budget and authorized, reconciled and accounted for purchases. Administered… Show more Provided leadership for hall housing 400 co-ed residents enrolled in Honors program. Selected, trained, supervised and evaluated 16 Resident Assistants. Coordinated with Honors Center to deliver academic assistance to at-risk Honors students, recognize exceptional achievement and develop plans for computer lab installation and upkeep. Facilitated staff programming efforts, prepared $4,000 program and staff development budget and authorized, reconciled and accounted for purchases. Administered business service functions including room assignments, hall check-in/out, room and hall transfers, bimonthly occupancy reports and release from housing contract appeals. Enforced community standards and served as hearing officer for department-wide conduct cases. Counseled residents and made appropriate referrals to campus and community resources. Advised members of hall government campus organization. Performed on-call responsibilities for 4,800-resident campus, including crisis management and coordinating emergency maintenance and custodial services. Co-taught Resident Assistant class section of 18 students. Volunteered assistance with IACURH Regional Conference and ACUHO-I Conference Services Workshop implementation. Served on University and Residence Life department committees addressing student and professional staff training and the Staff Advisory Council Employee Recognition Selection. Supported and guided hall desk operations manager and staff. Show less

Provided leadership for residence hall area of 400-600 students. Selected, trained, supervised and evaluated 10-12 Resident Assistants. Facilitated planning of educational programs and allocated $1,500 program budget. Presented developmental programs for hall residents. Spearheaded organization and implementation of cultural dinner programs involving Residence Life, Facilities and Food Service efforts. Enforced university policies and adjudicated discipline cases. Counseled students… Show more Provided leadership for residence hall area of 400-600 students. Selected, trained, supervised and evaluated 10-12 Resident Assistants. Facilitated planning of educational programs and allocated $1,500 program budget. Presented developmental programs for hall residents. Spearheaded organization and implementation of cultural dinner programs involving Residence Life, Facilities and Food Service efforts. Enforced university policies and adjudicated discipline cases. Counseled students individually and in groups and promoted academic excellence. Advised volunteer members of Residence Hall Association and honorary service association. Helped supervise clerical staff and develop expense-reducing clerical staff schedule. Helped select and train full-time professional staff, including Hall Coordinators and Area Coordinators. Promoted facilities upkeep and performed emergency maintenance. Responded to on-call crises in an area of 1,500-3,000 diverse residents. Served on professional development, programming and staff development committees. Show less

Supervised 11 Conference Assistants and summer conference facilities. Scheduled and trained staff on a weekly basis to meet changing needs. Managed daily check-in process for groups ranging in size from 15 to 1,500 participants. Administered reservations and information office evenings and weekends. Worked with cash handling and computer reservations system. Coordinated emergency facilities maintenance. Mediated reservations and payment conflicts. Conducted welcome and training sessions for… Show more Supervised 11 Conference Assistants and summer conference facilities. Scheduled and trained staff on a weekly basis to meet changing needs. Managed daily check-in process for groups ranging in size from 15 to 1,500 participants. Administered reservations and information office evenings and weekends. Worked with cash handling and computer reservations system. Coordinated emergency facilities maintenance. Mediated reservations and payment conflicts. Conducted welcome and training sessions for conference leaders. Provided customer service to promote university public relations Show less