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Queensbury, Ny, Us

Queensbury, New York, United States

-Create, implement, and facilitate lesson plans daily that align with the BOCES and NYS curriculum regarding business, career readiness, entrepreneurship, leadership, management, marketing, financial literacy, etc. while creating an inclusive, engaging, and empowering learning environment for all students-Implement digital learning environments synchronously and asynchronously for various learning experiences-Serve on the BOCES Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy task-force SkillsUSA Lead Advisor for all ECCA students on both the SUNY Adirondack Queensbury and Saratoga campuses-Develop and implement large scale events for the BOCES with "classroom-to-career" pipelines at the forefront including Women in Trades events, and the CTE Works! Expo; responsible for business participation and sponsorship at those events along with the communication plans, outreach materials, mass emails, and media coverage for events-Serve as the primary staff liaison for all business partners and contractors related to and involved with the CTE Works! Expo, working with nearly 100 vendors on creating hands-on classroom-to-career experiences for students at the Expo-Negotiate, manage, and review all contracts (vendors, event space, event logistics) for CTE Works! Expo while keeping within the fundraised budget -Work closely with the marketing and communications team for all aspects of communications to vendors, news media outlets, attendees, speakers, and additional stakeholders as it relates to all Innovative Program events -Oversee conference operations, budget, business policies, and accounting reconciliation alongside the Principal for Innovative Programs and Supervisor of Innovative Programs -Build innovative recruitment pathways and initiatives for all Early College Career Academy programs and P-TECH (Business and Entrepreneurship, Advanced Manufacturing, New Media, and IT Networking)- Other duties as assigned, and happy to discuss!

Queensbury, New York, United States

Providing support to individuals, teams, and businesses looking to grow

Queensbury, New York, United States

- Oversaw and implemented the career services portion of the Workforce Readiness Academies Program (WRAP) Grant, ensuring grant compliance - Promoted career readiness programs and one-on-one services; cultivated relationships with other colleges to develop transfer pathways for students, advising on all next-steps- Developed annual and per semester reports for the Office of Business Central within the Continuing Education Division, including an assessment of program and activity success based on registrations, profits, and engagement- Collaborated with economic development organizations, local Chambers of Commerce, and other external constituencies to understand regional hiring and workforce development needs- Developed and executed several large events including hiring events, professional panel discussions, and more- Partnered with local transportation company to promote utilization of public transportation to and from off-campus jobs during job fairs by providing stop-by-stop instructions and bus line information to specific work locations- Served on college-wide committees including the Diversity Committee, STEM Committee, and special-project committees- Produced and implemented an internship policy that allowed the college to receive proper documentation from internship host sites while formalizing and tracking business engagement- Oversaw the Farm Management Committee- Supervised the Start-Up ADK Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and implemented a virtual cohort that became the main modality for the program- Leveraged existing technologies and implement new ones to streamline processes and add efficiency, including: Ellucian Banner, Degree Works, Technosolutions Slate CRM, Argos, College Scheduler, Starfish Retention Solutions, Campus Labs (PackLife), Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, JotForm, Constant Contact, Eventbrite, College Central Network, Zoom, WebEx, and others; as well as developed office-wide and college-wide user guides

Queensbury, Ny, United States

Primary contact for employers who wish to engage with the College to offer educational opportunities and/or job opportunities for students. Offer career readiness training for students through one-on-one meetings and in-class support. Manage applied learning (internship) placement information. Liaison for SUNY Adirondack with regional career readiness and placement organizations. Engages with faculty, staff, human resources, and financial aid to administer and promote the on-campus work study positions each semester. Assist with the development and execution of Business Central programs supporting career readiness for students and supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. -Prepare students for the world of work including: resume preparation, interview skills, cover letter development, etc. -Develop engaging and interactive presentations for interdisciplinary classrooms-Expand career readiness educational materials in print and digital formats-Collect and analyze data from across the College regarding students establishing and completing internships/applied learning experiences -Connect with the outside community to cultivate relationships between the College and companies to provide students with new internship and applied learning opportunities -Serve as the College liaison to SUNY in regards to applied learning news, information, and best practices; as well as liaison to the Adirondack Regional Partnership for Career Readiness, and the nation-wide Department of Labor database advisory board -Manage the College's online job/internship/applied learning experience posting portal -Develop and execute major programming series at both College locations including but not limited to event planning, set up, executing, marketing, recruitment, and evaluation -Provide oversight of the College's Job Discovery Job Fair Committee-Provide training and consultation on College systems as needed

Saratoga Springs, Ny

Provided a leading role in the Office of Collegewide Student Affairs; working closely with students and supporting them through their academic career through co-curricular projects. Coordinated over 60 local and regional events and be the primary point person on a three-day wellness retreat with over 40 workshops, a health fair, and major speaker presentations. Marketing, relationship building, resource allocation and project planning were also key components of my position. Oversaw the student wellness website, the student wellness monthly magazine and multiple contracts for appropriate vendors and speakers. Charged with developing new initiatives in coordination with other offices across the college with a particular focus on work life balance. Created resources for students across the state as part of the initiatives. This required building community relationships in regional locations. Oversaw the Student Leadership Institute and served as a key staff member in numerous programs, clubs, and organizations as appropriate. Served as SEFA Campaign Manager for all 34 SUNY Empire State College locations. Assisted with coordination and implementation of several large college events including All College Conference, Student Wellness Retreat, Fall Student Conference, and eight Commencement Ceremonies.

Glens Falls, New York Area

Oversaw a team of 4 customer service representatives. Led the team to meet key performance indicators, increase sales, improve call quality, and achieve overall goals. Provided hard data for the management team to assess, while also utilizing date to improve my team. Also fulfilled the role of a customer service representative.

Glens Falls, New York Area

Solve problems and answer questions for Customers, with specific goal metrics to achieve. Enter a minimum number of orders per month, at a specific average order value. Successfully achieve specific Quality of Service, Revenue, and Workload metrics. Follow up with Customer inquiry within specific timelines. Communicate with Customers via phone, chat, email, fax, and in person. Troubleshoot and seek solutions to Customer inquiry. Work with the Team to best represent the ideals and products of SheetLabels.com Serving over 50,000 active Customers nationwide ranging from small startups to recognizable, Fortune 500 brands, we make it our mission to continually reinvest in our people, processes and capabilities, to better serve the growing needs of our Customers. Some of the primary industries served are: Food & Beverage, Spirits, Wine & Craft Beverage, Chemical, Automotive, Nutraceutical, Cosmetic, Manufacturing, and a variety of other niche industries and applications.In addition to providing labeling solutions, we provide graphic design services and a variety of other commercial print services as an added benefit to our Customers. We currently offer industry leading printing technologies, including digital dry-toner, digital UV inkjet, UV and IR flexographic and offset capabilities.With continued advances in technology, developments in capabilities, vendor relationship management, logistics and supply chain reliability, we provide a strategic partnership that offers a level of service and quality that routinely exceeds expectations.Private Labeling & Contract Packagers: Contact me if you would like me to provide you with a consultative review of your private labeling business model. Our new state-of-the-art digital printing technology provides the flexibility deliver your Customers custom branded products.

159 Schoharie Parkway North, Cobleskill, Ny 12043

Responsible for the general overall administration and supervision of Alumni Commons Townhomes and Suites. Personal and Social Counseling. Selection, training and supervision of Commons Assistant Staff, ECO, and Senior Commons Assistant. Participate and Facilitate RA Training Programs. Supervision of work-study students. Advise Alumni Commons Leadership Advisement Council. Support and serve campus judicial system as a judicial officer, witness, or other as needed. Help to provide new and creative student educational and social programs within the residence hall and throughout campus. Supervise programming for Commons Assistants. Responsible for the maintenance, security, and safety within Alumni Commons. Interpret, support, and enforce College policies. Preparation of paperwork and report generation associated with general overall administration of Alumni Commons. Participate in evening and weekend duty rotation. Lend support to dining hall staff during meal hours when at dining halls. Responsible to assist with campus wide programming efforts. Responsible for marketing and promotions for the department including but not limited to: Social Media, our Website, and other communications.Oversee the campus' parent webpage, gather information and submit information to Assistant Vice President for approval. Manage our Constant Contact account/emailing system.Oversee the campus Hall Council, Resident Student Organization and Resident Assistant Activities Council programs. Assist with Summer Operations including but not limited to: obtaining groups to live on campus, facilitation of the event, billing, staffing, etc. Host end-of-semester banquet for all RAs in conjunction with RA Activities Council.

Davis/Parsons Complex

Counsel student including personal counseling as well as social counseling. Assist with the selection and training of all student staff pertaining to Residential Life including Resident Assistants, Night Hosts, etc. Assist with supervision of Residential Life Work-Study Students. Assist with advisement of residence hall government. Support and serve campus judicial system as needed. Help to provide new and creative student educational and social programming within residence halls, at Brickyard Point, and throughout campus. Responsible for supervision of RA programs. Assist with the maintenance, security and safety within the complex. Interprets, supports, and enforces college policies as directed by the Complex Coordinator. Handles paperwork associated with general overall administration of complex. Attendance at RA Staff Meetings, Professional Staff Meetings, and other meetings as directed by the Director or Assistant Director of Residential Life. Responsible to assist with opening, closing, and emergency procedures. Assist with supervision of residential facilities, including Brickyard Point, during summer conferences/summer duties as necessary. Lends support to dining hall staff at meal hours. Responsible for assisting with general overall administration of the complex.

Brickyard Point At Suny Cobleskill

Responsible for general overall administration and supervision of Brickyard Point. Assist with the maintenance, security and safety within Brickyard Point. Assist with the selection, training and supervision of Brickyard Point staff. Responsible to develop, facilitate, and present campus-wide programs on current topics of interest to the campus as well as timely student development topics. Responsible to assist in all aspects of marketing, programming, staffing, and efforts to integrate the facility in its roles as a stand-alone venue, as an activity/programming space for residence halls, as an activity/programming space for the campus, and as a gateway into the high-rise community commons. Responsible for special assignments assigned by the Complex Coordinator or the Director/Assistant Director of Residential Life. Responsible to serve and support fellow Residential Life Professional Staff and actively participate as a contributing team member. Responsible to assist with campus-wide programs. Responsible for the continuous development of an Assistant Complex Coordinator Manual. Assist in the development of the Brickyard Point website.

Pearson Hall

Develop a sense of community on a floor of 24 student residents. Create and implement educational and social programs to aid student development in several areas including Sustainability, Community Engagement, Academics, Life Skills, Holistic Living, and Leadership. Act as a role model and behave in a professional manner that sets the tone for the residents, as well as other RAs. Execute administrative tasks related to the operation of the residence hall. Interpreted student concerns and propose solutions that meet the needs of all involved. Enforce the campus Conduct Codes and college policies. Mediate interpersonal conflicts and enforce campus policies for 122 resident in an Upperclassman Building (Pearson Hall). Aid residents in their transition experiences as new college or transfer students. Provide a support system for all residents and facilitate healthy lifestyles through floor meetings, bulletins, and personal conversations. Budget $75/semester to utilize for programming. Provide a comfortable living environment conducive to academic and social development.

Cobleskill, Ny

Fulfill all of the duties of Resident Assistant (RA) position. Delegate paraprofessional duties to five RAs on staff. Developed an events calendar for the building to show all of the programs that are held and the RA's office hours. Mentor other Resident Assistants on becoming a Senior Resident Assistant (SRA). Energize the staff to work at a high quality and to have positive morale on the staff throughout the semester. Assist the Residence Hall Director with administration of an Upperclassman Residence Hall (Pearson Hall). Night Host Coordinator: develop weekly schedule, monitor time sheets, schedule and facilitate Nigh Host staff meeting.

Suny Cobleskill

Connect SUNY Cobleskill and our recent alumni by communicating with alumni from several different areas. Traveled throughout New York State meeting with alumni, students, and potential students. Aided in the coordinating and implementation of the Foundation Golf Tournament held in June. Planned, coordinated, and carried out the tasks of preparing for SUNY Cobleskill's involvement in the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair and the Great New York State Fair. Developed a Facebook page for Agricultural Business Alumni and recruited over 100 friends in just one day. Served on hiring committees for Agricultural Business and the Wellness Center, as well as represented our office at many other campus meetings.

Created aesthetically pleasing sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and other delectable items. Served as a customer service representative to those who needed assistance. Served as a Senior Role Model for new employees. Trained new employees on company policies and serving processes.

Croghan, Ny

Educated campers on various elements of working with and riding horses through a very hands-on learning program. Took on the role of Assistant Horse Director. Encouraged students to break through their comfort zones through ropes course activities, including low ropes and high ropes elements. Facilitated discussions about teamwork, communication, life skills, and other topics as they arose throughout the low ropes course.

Cornell Agricultural Education Outreach- Croghan, New York

Assisted with coordination of a national conference through Cornell University for agricultural educators and science teachers in the New England Region. Controlled a budget of over $25,000 used for supplies and expenses. Managed several large databases for the conference, including registrations, workshops, schedules, etc. Oversaw all aspects of the conference including check in and registration, workshops, meals, schedules, etc.

Cornell University

Leadership Training, Etiquette, Customer Service Skills, etc.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, 3.67

Whether working in student affairs, academic affairs, or college/university operations, the Higher Education Administration (HEA) program.

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Agricultural Business And Management, 3.33

Activities and Societies: Orange Key Society President, Resident Assistant, Senior Resident Assistant, College Advancement and Alumni.

Advanced Regents Diploma