Provide leadership in building a culture of internships on FGCU's campus and the SWFL community while fostering career readiness, intentional exploration, and increased professionalism in students of all majors. Oversee university-wide work-based learning strategic planning and implementation to increase high quality professional opportunities through creation of resources, education, and connections for students, employers. and faculty/staff.

Taught/currently teaching 60+ undergraduate course sections: • COE 3948: Professional Internship • COE 4949: Cooperative Internship • SPC 2023: Public Speaking • IDS 2070: Career Design for Liberal Arts (Created, defended, and implemented) • SPC 4941: Communication Internship • PHI 3941: Philosophy Internship • SLS 2302: Career Success Strategies • SLS 1301: Career Planning • IDH 1930: The 5 Pillars of Honors/Honors College… Show more Taught/currently teaching 60+ undergraduate course sections: • COE 3948: Professional Internship • COE 4949: Cooperative Internship • SPC 2023: Public Speaking • IDS 2070: Career Design for Liberal Arts (Created, defended, and implemented) • SPC 4941: Communication Internship • PHI 3941: Philosophy Internship • SLS 2302: Career Success Strategies • SLS 1301: Career Planning • IDH 1930: The 5 Pillars of Honors/Honors College Readings • SLS 1501: Step Ahead Success Summer Bridge • SLS 1101: University Transition • SLS 1501: Effective Learning Show less

Coordinated work-based learning experiences and requirements for students of Communication & Philosophy through course instruction, career advising, employer relations, internship development, workshops, faculty consultations, and networking.

Recruited as career resource on new advising team for special populations. Specialized in advising students on major selection, career exploration, degree progression, strategic planning while creating new and innovative resources and dynamic workshops and programming.

What She's Worth is a brand-new initiative to amplify the voices of women in the workplace! Established in 2024 to celebrate and elevate the careers of the women we already love and those we just haven't met yet, WSW's mission is to bring community, education, and resources to working women everywhere, while advocating for equity in the workplace with our line of custom merchandise.

A career coach, college consultant, educator, writer, and speaker with more than decade of experience, the credentials to back it up, and thousands of student and client success stories! If you’re ready to find real answers about your purpose while still mastering the necessary rules for career success, then I'm here to help you learn about yourself and find your place and potential in this great, big working world.

Created and implemented comprehensive career exploration and preparation program for Liberal Arts students. Oversee and provide comprehensive career development course creation, programming, workshops, and events, while engaging in continuous assessment and strategic planning. Presented globally and nationally on process and program.

Established in 2020 out of a love for the craft beverage industry, The Craft Brewnette has been growing ever since. With her signature vibrant outlook, joyful disposition, and deeply reflective captions, TCB takes what's in your glass and uses it to enrich what's in your life. Her content revolves around craft beer/cocktails/coffee, with a big splash of all the best things life has to offer... all while keeping it classy.Currently at 15.9K Instagram followers, TCB is expanding into a… Show more Established in 2020 out of a love for the craft beverage industry, The Craft Brewnette has been growing ever since. With her signature vibrant outlook, joyful disposition, and deeply reflective captions, TCB takes what's in your glass and uses it to enrich what's in your life. Her content revolves around craft beer/cocktails/coffee, with a big splash of all the best things life has to offer... all while keeping it classy.Currently at 15.9K Instagram followers, TCB is expanding into a blog and planning for a book.Available for: • Social Media Promotion• Sponsored Posts• Product Reviews• Contests and Giveaways• Affiliate Advertising• Representation at Events• Brand Ambassadorships• Freelance Writing• Public Speaking Show less

Provided one-on-one career counseling for students majoring in all 17 disciplines in the College of Liberal Arts in resumes/cover letters, interview skills, change of major, job search, exploration, and more. Implemented both in-house and remote programming for students of all years and stages. Designed and presented creative and original workshops to address student needs. Presented extensively to audiences of 10 to 1000 in classroom, club, workshop, and formal recruitment settings.… Show more Provided one-on-one career counseling for students majoring in all 17 disciplines in the College of Liberal Arts in resumes/cover letters, interview skills, change of major, job search, exploration, and more. Implemented both in-house and remote programming for students of all years and stages. Designed and presented creative and original workshops to address student needs. Presented extensively to audiences of 10 to 1000 in classroom, club, workshop, and formal recruitment settings. Implemented all major career events, such as career fairs, employer networking, and etiquette dinners. Show less

Provide one-on-one career counseling for students majoring in science, mathematics, and engineering. Counsel individual students of all majors on resume and cover letter review, interview skills, change of major, job search and career exploration. Supervise, manage, and train thirteen graduate advisors on resume and cover letter review. Coach students on interview skills and performance through mock interviews. Present resume training and career counseling resources in classroom, club, and… Show more Provide one-on-one career counseling for students majoring in science, mathematics, and engineering. Counsel individual students of all majors on resume and cover letter review, interview skills, change of major, job search and career exploration. Supervise, manage, and train thirteen graduate advisors on resume and cover letter review. Coach students on interview skills and performance through mock interviews. Present resume training and career counseling resources in classroom, club, and workshop settings. Assist with implementation of Fall Career Fair and Career Etiquette Banquet. Initiate design and development of a promotional video project for increased employer recruitment. Show less

Counseled individual students on study abroad planning and preparation. Advised students on program selection, degree progress, financial aid, and course selection. Presented all Study Abroad General Meetings twice weekly covering 150 programs in 50 countries. Facilitated general education, major, minor, and transfer credit substitution approval through Registrar/Evaluations. Created new advising worksheet addressing general education requirements and FAQs to streamline drop-in hour usage… Show more Counseled individual students on study abroad planning and preparation. Advised students on program selection, degree progress, financial aid, and course selection. Presented all Study Abroad General Meetings twice weekly covering 150 programs in 50 countries. Facilitated general education, major, minor, and transfer credit substitution approval through Registrar/Evaluations. Created new advising worksheet addressing general education requirements and FAQs to streamline drop-in hour usage. Lectured on career and safety implications for extensive pre-departure orientation class. Planned and coordinated University Housing’s quarterly cultural cooking education events focusing on Thailand and Brazil.Planned and executed of Fall and Spring Study Abroad Fair as part of eight-person staff. Co-lead National Student Exchange Orientation presentation and tour for incoming class. Marketed study abroad programs student outreach during university hour and Parent’s Weekend. Attended NAFSA Regional Conference 2013 in San Jose, CA. Show less

Advised six international graduate students on cultural adjustment, transition, and academics. Collaborated on event planning of extracurricular and social activities. Familiarized international students with the university campus, local community and resources. Facilitated an eight-hour orientation of 144 international undergraduate and graduate students. Lead campus orientation tour upon arrival.

SOAR Summer Orientation Graduate Assistant, May 2012 – September 2012Aided operation of nine overnight summer orientation sessions and programming for an average of 400 incoming students and parents per session. Co-created and implemented three evaluation assessments for the improvement of summer orientation programs. Managed issues and emergencies in programming and operation. Moderated parent questions on the freshman transition to college for a student panel. Directed and problem-solved… Show more SOAR Summer Orientation Graduate Assistant, May 2012 – September 2012Aided operation of nine overnight summer orientation sessions and programming for an average of 400 incoming students and parents per session. Co-created and implemented three evaluation assessments for the improvement of summer orientation programs. Managed issues and emergencies in programming and operation. Moderated parent questions on the freshman transition to college for a student panel. Directed and problem-solved for students, parents and presenters. Oversaw functioning of advising and staff presentations, audio-visual set-up, and presenter support daily.Poly Live Webcast Graduate Assistant, May 2012 – September 2012Co-coordinated and stage managed six hour-long episodes of a live webcast for university outreach. Scheduled and managed relations with guests from twelve university departments. Marketed episodes through social media, press releases, and presentations. Designed and created studio set. Coached and directed on-air talent on presence, content, and delivery.Week of Welcome Orientation Leader, March – September 2006Led 14 incoming freshman through five-day, sixteen hour per day orientation programming. Completed 30 hours of training on university representation and resources, group management, and safety. Show less

California State-Certified Rape Crisis CounselorTrained and managed more than 50 student volunteers on advocacy, crisis response, education, and representation. Coordinated six-week sexual assault education programming for 31 Greek Risk-Management Officers. Planned and executed Take Back the Night candlelight vigil for Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo communities. Educated students, faculty, and staff through presentations on sexual assault and relationship violence. Counseled individual… Show more California State-Certified Rape Crisis CounselorTrained and managed more than 50 student volunteers on advocacy, crisis response, education, and representation. Coordinated six-week sexual assault education programming for 31 Greek Risk-Management Officers. Planned and executed Take Back the Night candlelight vigil for Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo communities. Educated students, faculty, and staff through presentations on sexual assault and relationship violence. Counseled individual students in short-term crisis situations. Show less

Irene Ryan Award NomineeKennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region VIII Invited Production (Lead - Proscenium)Kathleen Fisher Theatre and Dance Scholarship AwardSinging (Soprano) Stage:Zero to Infinity (LEAD: Maxie)Bodas de Sangre/Blood Wedding (LEAD: La Madre)The Bald Soprano: Detonated (LEAD: Mrs. Smith)Animal Farm (Sheep)Lysistrata (LEAD: Lysistrata)The Vagina Monologues (Coochie Snorcher)Grease (Marty)The Blue Room… Show more Irene Ryan Award NomineeKennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region VIII Invited Production (Lead - Proscenium)Kathleen Fisher Theatre and Dance Scholarship AwardSinging (Soprano) Stage:Zero to Infinity (LEAD: Maxie)Bodas de Sangre/Blood Wedding (LEAD: La Madre)The Bald Soprano: Detonated (LEAD: Mrs. Smith)Animal Farm (Sheep)Lysistrata (LEAD: Lysistrata)The Vagina Monologues (Coochie Snorcher)Grease (Marty)The Blue Room (Woman)Just Be Frank (Diane)Jiley Nance and Lednerg (LEAD: Jiley Nance)Naomi in the Living Room (Johnna)It's Not You (Terry)Film: Colville, Washington (LEAD)Voice/Commercial:Over 40 voiceovers/commercials recorded Show less

Provided in-home non-medical care of a child born with cerebral palsy.

Completed 54 hours of training on crisis response, advocacy, and accompaniment for survivors of sexual assault. Counseled survivors on the SARP Center 24-hour crisis telephone line and referred to appropriate resources.

Consulted with local businesses on television and digital media marketing strategies and solutions through KSBY TV, KSBY.com, and The CW. Created and presented detailed marketing plans and schedules within client vision and budget. Wrote and designed television commercials for local businesses. Managed current client accounts continuously while obtaining new business.

Taught kindergarten/preschool combination class of twenty-three students full-time (ages 4-6). Implemented daily curriculum and planning in reading, writing, math, and science. Supported academic, social, emotional and physical development of students. Documented written and photo observations of student development daily for accreditation standards. Communicated progress verbally and in writing of individual students to parents and head teacher. Supervised, trained, and managed undergraduate… Show more Taught kindergarten/preschool combination class of twenty-three students full-time (ages 4-6). Implemented daily curriculum and planning in reading, writing, math, and science. Supported academic, social, emotional and physical development of students. Documented written and photo observations of student development daily for accreditation standards. Communicated progress verbally and in writing of individual students to parents and head teacher. Supervised, trained, and managed undergraduate staff of Classroom Assistants. Show less

Co-supervised classroom of fifteen to twenty students age 2 to 5 for fifteen hours per week. Assisted teacher in set-up and implementation of daily curriculum. Supported development of students and facilitation classroom progression two consecutive years. Maintained a safe, nurturing, and efficient classroom environment. Documented written and photo observations of student development for accreditation standards.

Aided daily education and interaction of a child with cerebral palsy, autism, and mental retardation. Facilitated development of vocabulary, large and small motor skills, stimuli response, and emotional regulation. Engaged student in consistent speech, physical, and occupational therapy activities as prescribed. Communicated daily with parents, therapists, and elementary school staff through written and verbal observations. Maintained Individualized Education Plan throughout grade progression… Show more Aided daily education and interaction of a child with cerebral palsy, autism, and mental retardation. Facilitated development of vocabulary, large and small motor skills, stimuli response, and emotional regulation. Engaged student in consistent speech, physical, and occupational therapy activities as prescribed. Communicated daily with parents, therapists, and elementary school staff through written and verbal observations. Maintained Individualized Education Plan throughout grade progression of preschool to first grade. Show less

Director, The Vagina Monologues, November 2009 – February 2011Directed and organized auditions, casting, rehearsal, publicity, design, and performance. Coordinated and facilitated up to thirteen individual and three full-cast rehearsals weekly.On-Campus Housing Liaison Intern, February 2010 – June 2010Promoted program outreach and event marketing to on-campus housing. Designed and implemented wellness and college transition programming for first year students. Initiated and… Show more Director, The Vagina Monologues, November 2009 – February 2011Directed and organized auditions, casting, rehearsal, publicity, design, and performance. Coordinated and facilitated up to thirteen individual and three full-cast rehearsals weekly.On-Campus Housing Liaison Intern, February 2010 – June 2010Promoted program outreach and event marketing to on-campus housing. Designed and implemented wellness and college transition programming for first year students. Initiated and facilitated sexual violence and gender documentary screenings and discussion in residence halls. Show less