Brianna Clark-Williams, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Va, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

•Oversee all operations of the Center, including strategic leadership, resource development, and management of a $300,000+ budget, 2 professional staff, and 3 student staff.•Acts as the spokesperson and advocate for the center's mission, engaging with all internal and external stakeholders.•Implement new technologies (e.g., Handshake, Canvas, Interstride, Time2Track) to enhance service delivery and management.•Designs and executes an annual calendar of career development programs and services, including information sessions, career fairs, and workshops for Marymount students, staff, faculty, alumni and employers.•Offers tailored employer relations services to businesses, industries, community organizations, government, and educational institutions.•Leads initiatives to provide innovative, community-centered career development services and programs for MU students, alumni, employers, third-party recruiters, faculty, and staff.•Achieved a 40% increase in individual appointments, enhancing office visibility and engagement.•Develops and enhances career services and programs to support students and alumni in career planning, goal setting, and job search skills.•Provides leadership in serving a diverse student and alumni population at a Hispanic-serving institution, focusing on inclusivity for international students, undocumented students, commuter students, adult learners, and military members.

BILT 289: Career Exploration DBA 714: Ethical Leadership for Success in Uncertain TimesMGT 304: Organizational Management

Arlington, Virginia, United States

•Oversaw curricular development, program administration, and experiential learning opportunities for the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT)•Managed the processes related to curriculum development and its implementation within the College in collaboration with the Associate Dean, School Directors, faculty, and staff•Responsible for developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the quality of and access to experiential learning opportunities for BILT students•Responsible for monitoring and reviewing overall program health and structure to ensure that students make timely progress towards graduation•Supervised Graduate Assistants (GAs) and Teaching Assistants (TAs) for career focused experiential learning courses•Served on College committees related to academic programming•In partnership with the School Directors and Associate Dean, reviewed, updated and implemented the strategic vision for the curricular and co-curricular offerings in the College•Managed and taught the internship courses as necessary for the College •Managed the staffing of experiential and workforce related courses in the College in collaboration with the School Directors and Associate Dean•Partnered with the Associate Dean and School Directors on scheduling matters related to internship and experiential courses

The Black Athlete Sister Circle (BASC) program, a holistic student development and leadership program for Black women student-athletes in higher education. The purpose of the Black Athlete Sister Circle is to is to assist Black Women student-athletes transition to and transverse their collegiate environment successfully by enhancing their opportunities to find balance in their academic, social, and athletic integration into the campus community. Since 2016, BASC has served student-athletes at James Madison University, Virginia Commonwealth University, William & Mary, and Old Dominion University.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

The TechSet program is a Virginia state grant-funded program that prepares college juniors and seniors to succeed as new employees in fast-moving technology jobs. We do this through a two-month program that emphasizes work readiness, job tools and career preparation through mentorship and instruction from teaching team with real-world experience and expertise. The TechSet program is designed to be a useful add-in for students who already benefit from career preparation at their current university, or to help those who have not previously had access to career development mentorship and education.As the Program Manager, I am responsible for managing the day to day operations of the TechSet program, including:•Building relationships with external stakeholders, including university and commercial partners•Facilitating DEI efforts with student and speaker recruitment, in addition to program and curriculum development.•Engaging and recruiting eligible students for participation in the TechSet program•Supervising program mentors and other consultants engaged in the delivery of the TechSet program•Coordinating the delivery of classes and mentoring sessions•Supervising the administrative and marketing support of the TechSet program

Arlington, Virginia, United States

•Served as a consultant in the College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology and assists with the undergraduate internship curriculum development•Responsible for reviewing existing internship and experiential opportunities in the College of BILT’s portfolio and recommends revisions to existing content in addition to recommending new content if needed•Provided quantitative and qualitative data and metrics on the challenges BILT students face with respect to internship opportunities•Collaborated with BILT staff and faculty to gather student feedback and experiences•Recommended the development of new courses or revisions to existing course materials related to internship-like opportunities•Developed frameworks and/or processes for internship pathways within the College of BILT•Responsible for creating a developmental career readiness course (BILT 289) that has been adopted by the College of BILT

•Worked under the American Council on Education’s Learning and Engagement Division to conduct research to inform both policy and practice within higher education•Assisted with producing original papers, blogs, and issue briefs centered on equity-minded leadership, globally engaged and effective institutions, and successful and mobile students•Engaged in research using varying methodologies and data sources including national datasets, those produced by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Census Bureau•Participated in a variety of professional development activities throughout the year in key areas such as higher education leadership, translating research to practice, survey design and research methods, and others

Washington D.C.

Teaching Assistant within the Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (HELPS) doctoral program for:ELPS 606: Higher Education Administration & Governance ELPS 611: Board & Community Relations

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Worked closely with the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services, Assistant Director of Student Services, and tutors to coordinate and track academic support services for at-risk student-athletes•Assisted in the coordination decisions on academic support plans for assigned student-athletes, evaluating and categorizing each student based upon academic profile and performance. Works with coaching staff to ensure each player's academic progress is monitored•Attended weekly coaches' and advising staff meetings; keeps all stakeholders apprised of critical issues, policies, procedures and academic deadlines related to 400+ student-athletes•Troubleshooted issues with faculty, coaches, and other campus constituents in support of student -athlete academic and degree progress •Coordinated, planned, and implemented new and customized programs and services geared to meet changing needs as well as concerns of student-athletes, including courses, intensive workshops, and mandated activities. Coordinated and participated in annual events and specialized programs.•Maintained academic progress records of students as appropriate to prepare for short and long term goal achievement in all areas.•Helped monitor Bowling, Football, Volleyball APR and GSR scores and strategies for improvement.•Served as the liaison for Athletic Medicine, Counseling Services, and Student Disability Services.•Assisted with and facilitated Life Skills programming for 400+ student-athletes.•Created and implemented a career readiness program for Howard Student-Athletes called Bison STAR Program•Assisted with increasing and improving the G.P.A.s, APR, and GSR of Howard Football by 50%.

•This role was dedicated to shepherding and cultivating the HBCU Leadership Caucus Initiative that was launched in 2017. My focus was to build a learning community among all HBCU leadership and provide a centralized space that encourages a consistent exchange of resources, best practices, opportunities, and innovation.•Created and administered monthly newsletters to HBCU presidents and cabinet members that contained information about current trends and news within higher education, best practices, and professional development opportunities•Planned and executed the third annual HBCU Leadership Caucus Meeting at Central State University in October 2018 under Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond's administration•Assisted with initiatives within the Office of the President

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Served as the Graduate Resident Assistant (GRA) for College Hall North; an all freshmen female hall with over 500 diverse residents • Supervised and trained 13 Resident Assistants (RA) throughout the academic year • Assisted the Department of Residence Life in the areas of community development, administrative support, training, student conduct, and to serve as a resource of information to students, parents, staff and other constituents • Developed student centered hall programs to promote social, education, diversity, health, emotional, understanding, and growth• Responsible for the maintenance of accurate records and reports; and coordinating budgets for Resident Assistants (RA) and Graduate Resident Assistants (GRA)• Served on assigned departmental committees and task forces • Enforced University and Residence Life rules and regulations resulting in a safe, orderly andenjoyable living environment • Collaborated with on and off-campus offices such as counseling services, student activities, campus security, student health center, maintenance, and the Division of Student Affairs

•Formulated a successful philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student-athlete•Responsible for individual player development, team training, game management, and administration duties•Developed practice schedules and taught the fundamental skills and drills of the game of volleyball•Motivated and trained athletes to fully develop their skills and volleyball intelligence •Supported the athletic director and head coach with administrative duties such as recruitment, athlete communication, and campus engagement•Assisted with maintaining travel budgets and records

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Worked closely with the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Support Services, Assistant Director of Student Services, and tutors to coordinate and track academic support services for at-risk football and basketball student athletes•Assisted in the coordination decisions on academic support plans for football and basketball student athletes, evaluating and categorizing each student based upon academic profile and performance. Works with coaching staff to ensure each player's academic progress is monitored•Attended weekly coaches' and advising staff meetings; kept all stakeholders apprised of critical issues, policies, procedures and academic deadlines related to football and basketball student athletes•Troubleshooted issues with faculty, coaches, and other campus constituents in support of football and basketball student athlete academic and degree progress •Coordinated, plans, and implemented new and customized programs and services geared to meet changing needs as well as concerns of football and basketball student athletes, including courses, intensive workshops, and mandated activities. Coordinated and participates in annual events and specialized programs•Maintained academic progress records of students as appropriate to prepare for short and long term goal achievement in all areas•Helped monitor Football and Basketball APR and GSR scores and strategies for improvement

Norfolk, Virginia Area

•Supported the leadership, management, and overall operations of the Career Services department•Established and maintained productive partnerships with deans, department chairs, academic advisors, university advancement staff, and other campus constituents to promote the value of career preparation, talent development, and employability, while finding opportunities to integrate efforts into the college experience•Supervised and trained all graduate assistants, practicum students, interns, and student employees•Assisted in the coordination of career development programs and projects including program planning, marketing and promotion, evaluation, reporting, coordinating staff and logistics, and scheduling activities •Provided superb levels of customer service, and maintains and fostered strong professional relations with employers in efforts to increase employment and internships opportunities for the students of Norfolk State University•Implemented a new entrepreneurship initiative campus wide in efforts of supporting alternate career paths for students and coordinated the university’s first Entrepreneurship Resource Fair•Apart of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) review team; which provides a foundation to develop, guide, assess, and improve programs and services for the Division of Student Affairs at Norfolk State University.•Served on the Marketing/Branding Campaign Committee for the Division of Student Affairs Student Life Curriculum •Functioned as the Career Advisor and liaison for the NSU Athletics Department•Served on the SGA (Student Government Association) Elections Commission

Chesapeake, Va

•Formulated a successful philosophy to promote the educational welfare and sportsmanship of the student-athlete•Responsible for individual player development, team training, game management, and administration duties•Developed practice schedules and taught the fundamental skills and drills of the game of volleyball•Motivated and trained athletes to fully develop their skills and volleyball intelligence •Conducted volleyball camps to provide a community service to the youth in the area •Supervised 2 assistant coaches2016-2017: Head coach of 15 Black team- 3rd place finish, Colonial Classic Tournament- 1st place finish, 2017 AAU Maryland Grand Prix- 3rd place finish, Beachfest JVA Challenge

Virginia Beach, Virginia

•Responsible for promoting student success including persistence, progression, retention, graduation and satisfaction•Advised and implemented new advising models with the inaugural MBA (Master of Business Administration) online cohort•Trouble-shooting student concerns; problem solving•Communicated regularly to current and withdrawn students on academic issues•Maintained accurate records on communications with students and student status changes•Advised 150-200 undergraduate and graduate online students enrolled in accelerated degree programs•Served as a liaison between students and ECPI faculty and staff

Norfolk, Virginia Area

•Evaluated performance and provides suitable feedback•Assessed strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifies areas for further development•Communicated instructions using clear, simple language•Maintained records of participant academic performance•Planned and ran programs of activities for groups and/or individuals•Encouraged participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques

Norfolk, Virginia Area

•Developed an inclusive 30 day job related skills curriculum for adult learners with education ranging from 9th grade to a Bachelor’s Degree•Instructed a new class of about 5-10 students monthly on job related skills such as resume building, cover letter building, interviewing, transferable skills, work ethics, professionalism, and other related skills•Knowledge of local, state, and federal polices related to the following programs: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and the Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare (VIEW)•Referred students to city resources such as mental health counseling, housing assistance, financial assistance, and childcare assistance

Norfolk, Virginia Area

•Assessed jobseekers’ employment and training needs and abilities through interviewing, testing, and other methods•Provided intake, eligibility, assessment, career exploration, case management, and training assistance •Responsible for overall case management of 75 clients monthly receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)•Promoted to instructor after 6 months of employment

Norfolk, Virginia Area

•Advised freshmen, undecided, and transfer students •Helped students explore various fields of interest and develop plans of study appropriate for their goals •Assisted with Exploratory Living Learning Community and as a mentor for the TCI (Transition to College Inventory) program•Lead and facilitated Decision Making Workshops throughout the semester and presented at University Orientation Sessions•Monitored academic performance, intervene with students in academic difficulty•Assisted with instruction of curriculum related to career and academic major decision making•Provided guidance and interpretation of using of self-assessment tools•Guided students in exploring individual interests, skills, and career resources •Assisted students in defining goals and developing strategies to achieve them

Norfolk, Virginia Area

•Assisted with instruction of curriculum related to career and academic major decision making•Provided guidance and interpretation of using of self-assessment tools•Guided students in exploring individual interests, skills, and career resources •Assisted students in defining goals and developing strategies to achieve them

Norfolk, Virginia Area

•Supervised the Student Advisory Council for the Darden School of Education•Coordinated with a variety of academic departments and community organizations •Planned and executed academic and social events for the Darden School of Education•Created and implemented marketing and communication initiatives for Darden College events•Assisted the Dean of Education with special projects and research•Attended and participated in staff meetings

Hampton Va

•Counseled patients in the Fast Track (Urgent Care) and Intermediate care areas of the hospital’s 79-bed emergency department•Provided spiritual and counseling services to cancer patients, families, and friends in Cancer Institute and Outpatient Infusion Center

Hampton, Va

•Assisted licensed counselors with clients, paper work, and transportation•Advocated for underrepresented clients and families from low socio-economic households•Worked with at-risk youth with mental health related issues and behavioral issues

Chester, Virginia

•Mentored at risk youth with mental health and behavioral issues by utilizing tutoring, counseling, and strategic planning strategies•Supervised before and after school program, and a staff of 5 youth counselors•Acted as a liaison to bridge the gap with school officials, parents, and children•Attended and participated in staff meetings and trainings; maintained files on participating families and youth

Petersburg, Va

•Supervised and trained thirty-five orientation leaders in the areas of leadership, public speaking, and school history•Collaborated with residence life and student activities for programming•Facilitated recruitment of orientation leaders•Developed logistics for orientation development program that promoted diversity and student engagement•Assisted in maintaining orientation budget of $20,000•Worked with the office of admissions in hosting seven orientation sessions and open houses for incoming students per academic semester

Clarksville, Tennessee Area

•Assisted Rehabilitation Counselors place clients with disabilities into jobs or higher education•Participated in intake assessments•Facilitated tutoring sessions•Served as a job coach and assisted in evaluating clients

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Higher Education Leadership And Policy Studies

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student CouncilBrianna successfully defended her dissertation on November 23, 2021.

Master Of Education (Med), Counseling, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Golden Key National Honor Society American College Counseling Association

Bachelor Of Science, Family And Consumer Sciences; Family, Child, 3.57

Activities and Societies: Virginia State University Women's Volleyball Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Trojan Introduction Program.