Amanda Cotchen Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

- Manage a caseload of 25-30 high school students throughout their internship experience;- Plan, prepare and facilitate career development and work-readiness workshops;- Review student applications and conduct interviews to select candidates for career development programs;- Match students to jobs that align with their abilities and career interests;- Prepare students for on-site interviews through resume feedback and interview coaching;- Monitor interns' progress by communicating with the interns and on-site supervisors;- Conduct information sessions at NYC high schools to recruit students for various Futures and Options programs;- Connect with Futures and Options Alumni to support college and career success;- Co-facilitate monthly College Guidance Program;- Build and maintain relationships with each program participant.

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

- Provided individual counseling to assist with issues impacting personal/social development, academic success, and college/career readiness; worked with students to set and achieve academic and personal goals;- Developed and co-facilitated 10-week group counseling program focused on stress management;- Assisted with the implementation of Beacon Mental Health and Wellness Day;- Actively participated in and advocated for students at 504 meetings with parents, teachers, and counselors;- Evaluated transcripts for over 600 juniors and seniors to identify at-risk students;- Observed at-risk students in classroom setting; collaborated with teachers to identify areas of concern and develop a plan for success moving forward;- Identified, promoted, and recruited programs from community-based organizations and nonprofits.- Advised students through all aspects of college search and application process;- Reviewed college essays and supplements to provide students with edits and feedback;- Assisted the college counseling office with variety of tasks including hosting college rep visits, writing recommendations, writing and distributing a weekly bulletin to students and parents;- Lead one-on-one junior college meetings with students;- Participated in senior college meetings with students and parents; met regularly with seniors;- Communicated with college representatives from a variety of private and public universities;- Co-facilitated after-school program to provide extra college support for first-generation college bound students;- Observed college presentations and Naviance training for juniors and seniors.

Greater New York City Area

- Oversaw and managed the speaking engagement process agency wide- Participated in the hiring of interns and delegating tasks- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm strategic/beneficial opportunities for clients- Supported full-time staff with variety of tasks

Greater New York City Area

- Managed accounts for 7 clients- Developed agendas for weekly client calls- Facilitated interviews between clients and the media- Fostered relationships with reporters and conference organizers- Oversaw process for project publicity- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm strategic/beneficial opportunities for clients- Oversaw hiring of and managed interns and account coordinators- Promoted from Intern to Account Coordinator to Account Executive

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Conducted media outreach for client projects; tracked media coverage; assembled media lists; draft press releases; organized the shared folders portion of the computer

Dayton, Ohio Area

o Developed and maintained relationships with 44 first-year residentso Fostered a positive living communityo Planned monthly floor eventso Practiced conflict resolution and mediationo Collaborated with 10 staff members for all-hall programming

Dayton, Ohio Area

o Managed front desk in residential hall for over 900 studentso Oversaw building safety with resident life staff and university police force

Salisbury, Ct

o Taught Math and Study Skillso Developed about 95 student schedules o Paired students with faculty advisoro Advised middle & high school students o Communicated weekly updates to parentso Chaperoned all-school events including weekend tripso Supervise dormitory coverage for about 30 studentso Hosted parent-teacher conferences

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Communication, Public Relations Concentraion; Psychology Minor

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Chi - Honors Professional Communication Fraternity, PRSSA

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Basketball - captain, Head of Student Activities