David Powers Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Tx, Us

Arlington, Tx, Us

• Provide strategic direction for experiential learning initiatives as part of UTA’s Career Development Center.• Led the implementation of experiential learning and job search programs: Interstride, Forage, and Mavs Micros (micro-internships). Manage the Career Development Center’s mentoring program, Mav Mentors.• Created the Mavs EDGE Internship program, which led to 150+ corporate internship partnerships and more than 500 student placements.• Manage and administer aspects of internship programming, including creating internship standards and required processes and networking with internal and external constituents to develop and promote paid and unpaid internships and experiential learning.• Provide leadership for internship services by managing faculty and employer relations and student development components of internship programming.• Implement and coordinate comprehensive marketing strategies to increase the visibility of internship programs on and off campus.• Develop assessment instruments, collect data and information, maintain student and employer records, and prepare reports for internship programs and courses. Including the Mavs EDGE internship dashboard.• Provided oversight and direction for the UTA/Dallas Area Rapid Transit Transportation Leadership Academy and the university’s Lockheed Martin’s College Work Experience Program, a second if it’s kind university partnership.

Arlington, Tx, Us

• Cultivated and maintained employer partnerships in the small and medium size business pillar• Increased career and internship opportunities for UTA students and alumni• Managed employer on campus engagement – Job Fairs, Employer Office Hours, Mock Interviews, On-Campus Interviews, etc• Facilitated/led employer relations workshops • Acted as a liaison between the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center, academic colleges/schools, and departments including Development and Alumni Relations

Bowling Green, Ky, Us

• Provided strategic direction for a Career and Workforce Development office on a regional campus. • Delivered career services to 600+ traditional, post-traditional, and secondary students, including career planning, job search support, experiential learning, mock interviews, resume/cover letter assistance, and career fairs.• Directed internship programs and Career Field Placement course, developing partnerships with 100+ host sites. Served as a career coach and corporate trainer; supervised graduate assistants and interns.• Created and implemented the Economic Development through Guidance Education (EDGE) program, a five-step professional development initiative preparing students for workforce success.• Led a regional corporate team to implement workforce initiatives and corporate training in collaboration with WKU Career and Professional Development and the local Economic Development Corporation.• Doubled participation in WKU’s Dynamic Leadership Institute, redesigning Phase 3 to include career development.• Restructured IDST 395 curriculum to integrate career development and taught UC 100 and COE 199 dual-credit courses in partnership with a local community college.• Directed strategic recruitment for 14 area high schools and 4 community colleges, significantly growing WKU’s joint admissions program.

Bowling Green, Ky, Us

• Developed regional campus career services model and established a career services office, including the implementation of career planning and academic major selection, job search skills development, experiential learning opportunities, mock interview sessions, cover letter and resume preparation • Established relationships with area business and industry by offering staff recruitment services and utilized social media to promote job openings with 100+ area companies regularly requesting postings. Site viewership reached 50,000 annually • Created a campus internship program, which included the adoption of a Career Field Placement course • Collaborated with local higher education institutions and career support entities to plan and host local career fairs• Served as liaison between WKU academic departments and area companies for the purpose of strategic planning and academic program development. Cultivated partnerships with local business and industry to assess educational and training needs• Developed an alumni outreach program. Maintained graduate database to trackstudent employment, including survey distribution and calling campaign

Louisville, Ky, Us

• Served as a member of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Management Team, participated in the overall planning of recruitment initiatives for all new and returning students• Directed the Office of Military and Veteran Student Services including recruitment, enrollment, and benefits certification services for active duty and veteran students• Directed a program (ULTRA) for the intentional transfer of community college students to the UofL which included academic advising and recruitment• Supervised ten staff and ten student workers in two office locations, the UofL Belknap Campus and Jefferson Community and Technical College, Downtown Campus• Responsible for programs and University initiatives for the special populations of transfers, adults and military and veteran students • Directed and coordinated the collection and analysis of statistical data for use in program assessment and development

Bowling Green, Ky, Us

• Coordinated or developed WKU student services on new Owensboro campus location, including: veteran services, student activities, disability services, financial aid, health services, counseling and career services. • Supervised Kentucky Community and Technical College Outreach Advisor/Recruiter, graduate assistants, and student workers.• Developed a model for regional campus new student orientation• Coordinated job search services and developed a system for job posting to assist local industry with staff recruitment• Directed strategic recruitment efforts in 14 area high schools and 4 KCTCS transfer partner colleges • Led campus marketing team efforts, including the creation of all print materials and promotional initaitives• Developed/coordinated programs to strengthen WKU alumni participation in Owensboro area as a member of WKU Owensboro Alumni Chapter Planning Committee• Planned and organized inaugural WKU Owensboro local graduation ceremony as a member of the WKU Owensboro Commencement Committee

Owensboro, Ky, Us

• Meritorious rating, 2010• Served as academic advisor for readmit, transfer, and probationary students• Completed financial aid degree audits and finalized student academic plans for graduation• Managed recruitment territory of seven Kentucky and southern Indiana high schools, hosted prospective student visits and led campus tours• Participated in the planning and implementation of new student orientations • Developed student activities and workshops, including: OCTC Wellness Fair Weight Loss Challenge, student training sessions for online registration, and the administration of men’s basketball program• Managed student and campus communications via: college email, website, and social media sites. Communicated campus events and activities to faculty, staff, and students. Responded to student questions and prospective student inquiries• Committee assignments included: Counseling Office Recruitment Team, Professional Development Committee, Strategic Planning Group, Student Appeals Committee, Title III Grant Planning Committee, Trio Grant Team, Virtual Learning Initiative Team, and chairmanship or service on eight search committees

Owensboro, Ky, Us

• Meritorious rating, 2009, promoted to Counselor/Academic Advisor position• Served as academic advisor for traditional and post-traditional freshmen students• Processed requests for student services including: class drop/add/withdraw, major change, name and address change, applications for residency, certification of enrollment, letters of appeal, and transcript requests• Coordinated, scheduled, supervised, and administered placement testing at OCTC New Hartford Road location, including: test administration, score interpretation, advising, score entry, and placement of advising holds • Developed and implemented best practices for placement test administration. Created staff training program. • Supervised offsite placement testing for three campus locations and four high school partners, delivered staff training, and provided technical support for testing sites• Transfer Center Committee member, assisted in planning and development of OCTC transfer center• Assisted counseling office with recruiting visits and the development of student activities• Introduction to College (GE 100), course instructor

Owensboro, Ky, Us

• Meritorious rating, 2005-2008, promoted to START Center Academic Advisor position• Developed Title III Year-Five Supplemental Instruction Plan to aid in student retention• Assisted in all areas of entrance placement testing including: test administration, score interpretation, advising, score entry and placement of advising holds• Managed Teaching and Learning Center budget and acquisitions• Organized campus workshops and instructional activities• Assisted with tutor training, recruitment, and development in Teaching and Learning Center• Member of Quality Enhancement Planning and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools review team• Served on Enrollment Management Committee, assisted with planning and development of START Center, a one-stop shop for academic advising of first year students• Introduction to College (GE 100), course instructor

• Social Studies Department Chair• Aligned 8-12 Social Studies curriculum with Kentucky Core Content guidelines• Recognized by the state of Kentucky for participating in establishing teacher standards• Under my leadership, FFHS Social Studies scores experienced some of the greatest gains in the state and the FFHS Social Studies Department was ranked in the top five annually • Invited to Kentucky Social Studies forum for improving KIRIS test scores • Member of Consolidated Planning Team Head Basketball Coach, Boys’ Varsity, 1998-2000Head Basketball Coach, Boys’ Middle School, 1996-1998 Assistant Head Coach 5th-8th Grade Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball, Frederick Fraize Middle School (1995-1997)Youth Basketball Coordinator, Saturday Morning Program, Cloverport Independent Schools (1997-2001)Summer Recreation Program Coordinator, Cloverport Independent Schools (1995-1997)• Developed and organized activities for children in the Cloverport community• Implemented and supervised all activities.• Supervised staff

Master Of Education - Med, Counseling And Student Affairs In Higher Ed.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Social Studies

General Studies