Dana Hebreard, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Allendale, Michigan, United States

Lead collaborator in the implementation of the Laker Accelerated Talent Link program. Recruit of students; design and execute a co-curricular cohort experience; assist with student internship and certification completion. Work with employer partners to provide a positive and enriched experiential learning opportunity with job potential upon completion.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

•Instruct students in CD 401: Decision Making and Implementation and CD 210: Life and Career Planning.•Designed and co-facilitate CD-310: Happiness, Career, and Citizenship course that pairs current students with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members for mentoring opportunities.•Teach in the Master of Management program, MG-540: Organizational Theory and Design.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Oversee department for student and alumni career exploration from first-year to post-graduation. Manage projects with precise deadlines including employer relations, career fairs, and professional development seminars. Assist students and alumni by coaching and developing their interviewing and difficult discussion skills. Provide diverse student body with career skills needed to compete successfully in competitive job market.• Increased attendance in career service programs by developing and implementing strategic marketing plans.• Secured Council of Independent Colleges Grant worth $25K annually for 3 years.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Taught an overview of emerging theories and techniques for teaching EDH 648: Adult Learner. Focused upon the adult’s deliberate efforts at learning, developing, growing, and changing, and learning difficulties. Special attention was given to barriers to learning that may prevent adults from benefiting from or participating in the learning environment. Taught EDG 649: Career Guidance for Secondary and Adult Students that examined the principles and processes involved in providing career guidance for the secondary and adult student. Explored a variety of theories, philosophies, and programs related to career guidance and career development and its important role in educational settings.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Managed all advising records and major declarations for 4K students by utilizing Colleague UI 5.6 system. Organized logistics of academic component for PASSPORT orientation for first time students and transfer student orientation. Served on decision-making committee regarding probation and dismissal of students. Supervised graduate students during their practicum experience in college student affairs.• Identified and intervened with students at risk for dropping out of college by coordinating College Student Inventory assessment.• Developed and implemented new faculty advisor training ideas and conducted new faculty orientation programs while collaborating with faculty and staff.

Coordinate annual career fairs with local consortium of up to 17 schools designed to partner employers and students. Counsel over 500 students annually on job search strategies such as practice interviews, resume critiques, and networking. Administer counseling psychological assessments such as the Strong Interest Inventoryand Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator. Managed the office’s Career Resource Center, consisting of research books and a smallcomputer lab.

Designed and developed all aspects of special event programs such as the student handbook, Freshman Orientation, Homecoming Weekend, and Commencement. Advised the Student Senate which had an annual budget of over $140,000, along with various other student organizations.

Live-in administrator of apartment-style residence hall for students. Supervised, evaluated, and assisted in training six para-professional staff members.

Build networking opportunities for alumni and student body in order to benefit all through the coordination of annual events such as the Homecoming parade and Little Siblings Weekend.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership

Dissertation: OPT OUT: WOMEN WITH CHILDREN LEAVING MID-LEVEL STUDENT AFFAIRS POSITIONS

Master, Educational Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs