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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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Social Studies

General Studies