Catherine Liu Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Md, Us

•Promote career exploration process by providing students with opportunities to reflect on aspects of their personalities, interests, and values, in relation to their intended career paths•Create in-class activities as well as interactions with industry professionals to help students make informed career decisions•Conduct job-seeking skills development programs to prepare students for navigating the transition to working professional, and facilitate the enhancement of networking and interviewing skills

•Lead Career Exploration counseling team in creating and implementing programs designed to facilitate the discernment process, and allowing students to discover and explore their values, skills, and talents•Supervise two career counseling professionals providing support and guidance in the practice of career counseling, and identify professional development opportunities for counseling team•Provide overall leadership, recruitment, training, and supervision of Loyola Career Ambassadors as they carry out fundamental job skills training programs, resume critiques, and internship assistance•Facilitate students’ career exploration process by conducting individual counseling sessions, administering and interpreting specialized personality and career assessments, and coordinating informational and exploratory experiences

•Serve as liaison between The Career Center, Loyola’s Graduate Programs and the Alumni Relations Office to coordinate matters affecting graduate students•Collaborate with Loyola College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Education, and the Graduate Business programs to provide career development and networking opportunities for students•Develop and implement career events, workshops and information seminars to aid Loyola students and alumni in attaining professional goals such as a practice interview program for Psy.D. students, and job skills preparation workshops for students going into field experience •Recruit, train, and supervise Graduate Career Ambassadors in providing assistance and promoting career resources to fellow students•Hire and oversee Graduate Research Assistants in collecting data for Graduate Follow-up Study, and compile information into a career outcomes report used by various departments for accreditation•Train and supervise The Career Center’s other paraprofessionals such as undergraduate Office Assistants, and Graduate Externs as needed•Interpret specialized career assessments and train others to administer and interpret instruments•Work with the Office of Graduate Admissions to conduct informational webinars for prospective and accepted students in order to educate them on campus resources that are available to them•Represent The Career Center in Admissions Open Houses, as well as all orientations and residencies of the various graduate programs•Oversee graduate and professional school programming, and test preparation services for undergraduate students interested in pursuing further studies•Maintain presence in graduate classrooms by conducting workshops and guest lectures on topics such as career management, personality and vocational interest exploration, and counseling skills•Manage administration of The Career Center in the absence of the Director and Associate Directors

•Established strong Loyola Career Ambassador program, which led to the Career Ambassadors handling approximately 25% of walk-in appointments, significantly impacting professional staff workload •Provided guidance and resources to students and alumni from various disciplines in all stages of the career lifecycle, from early exploration, to active pursuit of an opportunity•Managed technology of The Career Center and oversaw operations of HireLOYOLA career management system, website maintenance, and evaluation and implementation of online resources•Worked closely with Assistant Vice President, Career Services to vet and select new online platforms focused on career and event management, and alumni engagement and mentoring. Lead implementation of platforms in order to launch in Fall 2017

Baltimore, Md

•Facilitate and assist graduate and undergraduate students in accomplishing theses, term papers, and other writing assignments/tasks•Aid ESL students in understanding assignments and completing writing tasks

•Conducted career exploration workshops in cooperation with Department of Social Services for individuals on Welfare•Administered, scored, and interpreted interest and personality assessments •Initiated the use of Holland Code chart to facilitate clients’ understanding of assessment results•Provided one-on-one therapy for clients suffering from severe anxiety or depression•Prepared case reports monitoring client treatment and progress

•Prepared lesson plans, crafts, and activities for children ages 2-6•Composed progress reports•Co-directed holiday and commencement programs

Master Of Science, Counseling Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, Masters Committee

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Ateneo Psyche, Company of Ateneo Dancers