Derek Chen Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

• Coach students through their career development by establishing goals, brainstorming networking strategies, and preparing for job applications
• Plan and implement events & workshops focusing on career readiness and employer engagement
• Build intentional on-campus partnerships & relationships to increase engagement with identity-based populations
• Advocate on students’ behalf by consulting recruiters on effective hiring practices
• Strategize and identify ways for staff members to engage in DEI professional development

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

• Managed hiring, interviewing, and onboarding processes for the Madison Advising Peers (MAP) program
• Trained and supervised four academic Madison Advising Peers (MAPs)
• Collaborated with Office Coordinator to ensure proper staffing and office operations
• Co-taught a first-year seminar class focusing on success strategies and career exploration

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

• Learned about the Assessment Cycle through online training modules
• Researched and evaluated scholarly literature related to college students’ career development
• Read "The Curricular Approach to Student Affairs"

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

• Strategized with staff members to develop a new office name, mission, and vision
• Compiled data to create a graduation presentation for Donning of the Kente (DOK) ceremony
• Co-facilitated a community dialogue that addressed the impact of anti-Asian hate and violence

Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

• Coordinated the Federal Work Study (FWS) and Madison Community Scholars (MCS) programs
• Supervised two MCS students and led meetings focused on personal & professional development
• Interviewed and matched FWS students with local community organizations
• Onboarded and mentored over 50 FWS students through training workshops and check-ins
• Developed new spreadsheet processes to track and maintain the hiring status of FWS students

Weyers Cave, Virginia, United States

• Gained a better understanding of the role, purpose, and functioning of community colleges
• Participated in intake appointments to learn about student experiences and accommodations
• Co-created a disability training workshop for faculty & staff members

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Advised over 100 student appointments focusing on topics including resume & cover letter writing, job searching, interviewing, networking, career fair preparation, career exploration, and graduate school selection
• Partnered with campus Cultural Centers to provide career readiness workshop series for student identity groups

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Collaborated with team members to execute 4 national conferences that aim to empower college students and equip them with best practices for their alternative break programs
• Produced conference training materials, managed housing and site logistics, facilitated group workshops, developed relationships with over 200 student leaders across the country

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Part of an inaugural student executive board to support program administration of the student leadership team in areas such as trip planning, campus outreach, and curriculum planning
• Planned & facilitated a weekend staff retreat with co-director and supervisor

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Attended weekly meetings to increase knowledge of leadership and communication skills
• Organized and co-led two alternative breaks to Maryland focusing on hunger and food insecurity
• Facilitated group reflections to have students think critically about service, education, and social justice

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Compiled resources to develop a training manual for the student leadership team
• Traveled to Cambodia with staff members to meet community partners & organizations and assess logistics to plan for a summer alternative break

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

• Supported program administration by managing inventory, creating data sheets, facilitating campus events, and leading volunteer trips to local hunger-relief agencies

Master Of Education - Med

Bachelor Of Science