Amber M Brown, Ms, Lpc-Il, Ncc, Ccmc Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, MO, US

St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Coach and advise WashU students and alumni of Washington University in St. Louis at all degree levels with interests in social work, public health, social policy, and social impact industries; provide career education.
• Collaborating with Brown School Office of Field Education to create a more integrated approach of career and field education through a series of programs that will enhance students understanding of the industries of.
• Co-lead WashU International Students & Scholars Career Development Programming Committee to provide focused career development services to this student affinity group which is sometimes invisible, but highly.
• Trained WashU professional staff, faculty, students/alumni, and employers on how to use Handshake (1:1, group, webinar)
• Share relevant career development best practices, strategies, and trends from national conferences and webinars to help coach other career coaches; always looking for relevant professional development opportunities for.
• Managed 2 temporary staff and delegated tasks; submitted timesheets in WorkDay

St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Forge collaborations with employer partners to support organizational recruitment and hiring needs
• Advocate and communicate valued skills of Brown School students and alumni to increase pipelines in traditional and non-traditional spaces
• Build impactful programming for students and alumni to effective communicate the value of their degree and experiences to employers and industry leaders

St. Louis, MO

• Maintained team cohesion during multiple staff and leadership transitions while continuing to provide high-quality career management services to students, alumni and employers during the height of the pandemic.
• Manage a remote team of 3 student workers; create training materials and provide 1:1 mentoring and coaching for increased staff development
• Build high-caliber employer and community connections to maintain and create pipelines for student/alumni employment opportunities in traditional and non-traditional industries; point of contact for all employer.
• Design equitable programming for the office of career services to further the Brown School’s value of dedicated to equity and provide tailored services for affinity groups (i.e., networking skills, alumni career.
• Create, implement and evaluate student, alumni and employer engagement events (in person and remote), including Happy Hours, Alumni-led workshops, employer information sessions, alumni lunch & learns, Career Week, and.
• Advise/Coach all master-level social work, public health, social policy, and dual program students in tailored career development strategies, professional branding, and communication of gained skills through 1:1.

Elected position. Gives guidance to current board members and assist with any leadership needs.

Elected position. Provides the agenda and facilitate meetings including the annual business meeting, plans projects and events, and delegates responsibilities. Chair is elected for a two-year term. Serves as liaison to other organizations (i.e., NASW, CSWE).

Elected position. The Consortium for Career Development in Social Work Education (CCDSWE) is a national consortium of career services professionals. The purpose of the Consortium is to promote employer relations and professional development of social workers throughout social work education. The Consortium also provides training and educational development.

Elected position. Consults with executive board leaders and manages special projects. Other responsibilities include serving as the chairperson of the MoCDA nominations and elections committee, assisting in recruiting members for leadership positions, and conducting elections and tabulating results.

Elected position. Provides leadership to the organization to achieve goals and maintain forward progression of the organization. Other responsibilities include leading executive board meetings, guiding the organization to achieve goals set by the leadership board, developing a nomination ballot for new officers, and maintaining an archive of important.

Elected position. MoCDA provides opportunities for professional development, connections, and collaboration among Missouri area career development professionals. We advocate for issues related to career development and promote integrity and professionalism within the field. MoCDA is inclusive of students and professionals engaged in the career development.

Missouri

Edwardsville, IL

• Administered and interpreted career assessments such as Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Do What You Are
• Critiqued resumes, cover letters, reference sheets, and graduate school essays and give suggestions for improvement
• Facilitates class presentations covering services provided by the Career Development Center
• Liaison for WRP and a student residence hall
• Prepared students for Co-op and Internship opportunities by assisting in job searches and practicing interview skills
• Educated students about networking and how to maintain a professional online brand

East Saint Louis, Illinois

• Explored career and academic choices with students
• Administered COMPASS placement tests for new students
• Registered students for classes with Kaskaskia College and Southwestern Illinois College
• Communicated with multiple department heads regarding student enrollment
• Presented life skills workshops to students including organizational skills, study skills, goal setting, and relaxation techniques
• Encouraged students to take ownership of their academic and life choices

• Conducted three-step candidate evaluation process for all new hires utilizing behavioral interviewing
• Trained and developed staff from 12 store territory on company culture and expectations
• Achieved a ranking of number three (out of nearly 300 stores) in the company in 2013 in Asheville
• Maintained daily payroll and sales plan goals to assist in store profitability
• Communicated marketing events and goals to staff helping drive sales and guest satisfaction rates higher than company-wide averages

• Delivered counseling services to over 100 students and alumni of all career development stages in one-on-one sessions, in-class presentations, and group settings
• Administered and interpreted Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory results
• Taught lessons focusing on career values, resume critiques/building, and career life mapping
• Instructed students in effective self-marketing strategies through resume writing workshops, networking overviews, and mock interviews
• Referred students to other department to gather resources necessary for student success
• Collaborated in logistics, marketing, and implementation of annual job and internship fair for over 300 students and 83 employers

• Counseled at-risk students in the Day Treatment program in educational, social, and family areas
• Completed Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCA) for incoming students
• Co-facilitated an 8-session elementary group using equine therapy to build social skills awareness
• Attended clinical team meetings to enhance services given to students and their families
• Facilitated child centered play therapy (CCPT) sessions to increase self-esteem, decision-making skills, and creativity
• Documented session type, duration, and treatment plan progress of each student

Hendersonville, NC

* Facilitated 3 Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) sessions with elementary students* Encouraged students to freely express emotions and thoughts* Collaborated with other counselors-in-training to enhance techniques, approach, and outcomes of sessions

* Co-supervised students in a wilderness setting to perform wilderness survival techniques* Encouraged students to hike up to 15 miles in the Appalachian Mountains*Supported counseling outcomes/goals of each student through group therapy sessions

Trained new and current employees on POS operationsCo-created a POS manualHandled returns and exchangesBalanced tills and deposits

Master Of Science (M.S.), Clinical Mental Health Counseling

• Learned how to be a counselor in diverse settings • Embraced active listening, unconditional positive regard, and validation of client •.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum And Instruction

• Co-taught a 3-day workshop on environmental education techniques to student teachers • Wrote lesson plans incorporating environmental.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Fisheries And Wildlife Sciences

Activities and Societies: * Led Campus tours as part of the Residential Life Grant * Introduced prospective students to campus life.