Claire Benton, Gcdf Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co, Us

Boulder And Longmont Co

• Facilitate workshops for clients and staff of WfBC on career exploration, resume writing, interviewing, networking, job search, and social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn).• Design curriculum to include course objectives, lesson plans, and course materials.• Assess training program development needs, establish objectives and identify strategies and actions to achieve those objectives.• Evaluate and monitor effectiveness of training techniques and methods.• Assist with research, development, and delivery of job search training content using social media and web based platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google). • Take a lead role in coordinating with other WfBC Units, Community Services Divisions, and Boulder County Departments in identifying client training needs and the development of work plans, work schedules, and monitoring completion of projects/tasks.• Coordinate activities to ensure a smooth flow of services and operations for training team. • Develop resume writing and personal job search strategies with clients one-on-one.• Receive ongoing training and utilize techniques of motivational interviewing (trained by a mentee), strengths-based techniques, positive psychology, the Daring Way, positive and emotional intelligence, and coaching.

Broomfield, Co

• Reviewed resumes, conduct phone screens, assess interest and qualifications of each applicant• Managed applicants through the applicant tracking system and recruiting process• Assisted applicants with setting up their user profiles, tech support and troubleshooting, as well answered recruiting related questions• Directed applicants to open positions depending on candidate’s preference and business needs• Became a subject matter expert on all resorts, properties, retail outlets, and positions• Managed and organized a high volume work load while multitasking, including work on split screens• Managed interview schedule and workload• Functioned under heavy pressure with constant phone use, to perform repetitive tasks and disperse the same information repeatedly• Developed relationships with candidates, ensuring each candidate has a positive recruiting experience with organization• Utilized daily reports to manage and organize a high volume work load

Ithaca, New York Area

• Advised freshman through PhD technical students on career development and job search strategies in individual and group settings; Conducted workshops, frequently in collaboration with employer presenters.• Hired, trained, and supervised ten student Peer Advisors; Trained, supervised, and coached two full-time administrative assistants.• Assisted in planning/policy making, budget allocation, and assessment of program/services; Created statistical reports for use by office management. • Oversaw administrative activities that supported on-campus recruiting encompassing 200+ employers and 5500 interviews. • Co-developed, taught, and evaluated a 2 credit Career Development Course for students with faculty and staff. Administered career assessments. • Collaborated with Student Services operations: presented Admissions Information Sessions, read admissions applications, and implemented major-specific initiatives with the Academic Advising Office; Served as workshop and diversity liaison with CCS. • Aided in the successful redesign of webpages; Served as office CommonSpot trainer and updated webpages; Created and oversaw office publications. • Supported cooperative education through student coaching, nationwide site visits, and workshop delivery.

Poughkeepsie, New York

• Conducted one-on-one counseling with liberal arts students and alumnae/i on career exploration, job/internship strategies, interviewing skills, and graduate school preparation.• Supervised and co-trained eight student workers; Assigned projects and conducted performance reviews. • Presented resume, cover letter, career exploration, and interview skills workshops; customized programs for specific groups and populations.• Created, managed, and updated office publications, publicity flyers, bulletin boards, and bi-weekly online and paper-copy newsletters; Performed outreach to students and academic/administrative departments.• Handled job shadowing program and Graduate and Professional School Days including database, mass mailings, event planning, and follow-up.• Administered and interpreted career assessments including the SII and the MBTI.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

• Provided individual and group career counseling for students and alumnae/i on issues related to self exploration, decision making, goal setting, and the job search.• Assisted with exploration of career options, selecting or changing majors/minors, formatting resumes and job correspondence, career networking, and the graduate school application process. • Participated in walk-in services and promotion/marketing of office services to students. • Administered and interpreted career assessments including the SII and the MBTI.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Counseled dislocated workers seeking retraining, career choice options, and/or job search assistance. • Administered and interpreted career assessments: MBTI, Campbell, CAPS, TABE, and the SDS.• Promoted and facilitated job search support groups.• Developed individual service strategies and assisted with implementation of goals.• Delivered employment services and handled case management for clients on public assistance; Completed intake assessments for employment issues.• Worked with local organizations to develop job opportunities for clients.• Served as a liaison between clients and employers to maintain positive relationships and resolve issues. • Recorded and managed client and agency information in various data systems and files.

Bloomington, Mn

• Provided one-on-one emergency/crisis intervention advocacy, help-line counseling, shelter screening and intake, case management, and individual safety/goal planning to domestic violence survivors.• Served as an advocate on issues of empowerment, social change, and diversity. • Trained in group leadership and facilitation.

M.A., Counseling Psychology

B.A., Women'S Studies And Outdoor Recreation

College Prep Hs Diploma