Diane Schmidt, Ma, Pcc, Ccc Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Provide career coaching and counseling, and professional and personal development workshops and resources to over 600 Federal employees in a 7-state region.

Lenexa, Ks

Serve on the Lenexa, KS Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to advise staff and provide feedback on all aspects of parks and recreation. The Mayor-appointed board approves all park donations under $10,000 and makes recommendations to the Lenexa City Council concerning items such as park development and improvements, programs and events, and recreation facilities. (2014 - Present) Performed habitat restoration work in city parks and as a former Bluebird nestbox monitor. Served on Task Force to formulate Vision 2030 for the future direction and amenities of the city. Previous HOA Board Liaison for the City Center Project.

As a Career Coach, I collaborate with clients from diverse industries and professional levels to help them identify career goals, strengths and challenges, and take an active role in their job search and career decisions. Coach clients in the following:a. Networking Strategy and Skills b. Identifying actionable steps and a time frame for accomplishing those stepsc. Interviewing skills and preparationd. Refining and utilizing LinkedIne. Compensation Negotiationf. Creating/updating resumes, networking briefs, and cover letter templatesg. Applying DISC Assessment results in career decision makingg. Self-care practicesCreate and facilitate group career transition training regarding marketability, job search strategies, the use of technology for job search activities, refining resumes, interview preparation, etc.

Overland Park, Ks

Coached professionals from diverse industries, and various professional levels, in taking an active role in their job search and career decisions. I coached clients through the entire job search process including LinkedIn optimization, networking, interviewing, salary negotiation, and job search strategy. Designed and delivered job search related content 1:1 and facilitated workshops for groups of 10 - 45. Refined and facilitated workshops on LinkedIn, Job Search Foundations, Salary Negotiation, Networking, and Interviewing.

Village Presbyterian Church

Volunteer Career Coach (2010 - 2012) Provided coaching as well as presentations on LinkedIn, Networking, Self-Care, etc. Worked with other Committee members to develop structure and deliver content of the 6-week course. Also served as Outreach Committee Chair, Art Committee Chair, Sunday School teacher, & Life Group Co-Leader.

Lenexa, Ks

Taught concepts to individuals and groups of students as necessary, assisted with behavior redirection, monitored academic and behavioral progress, collected data on student behavior, provided social advocacy, etc.

Counseled individuals, couples, and families with various issues including relationship issues, crisis intervention, HIV+ issues, dual-diagnoses, and suicidal ideation. Conducted Elementary and High School groups with mainstream kids, and with those experiencing behavioral and developmental issues, in an alternative school setting.

Assisted and supervised chronically mentally ill in managing everyday tasks. Helped them maintain compliance with medication and treatment schedules.

Managed university fitness center, while completing graduate degree. Managed fitness center staff hiring, managing, and terminating as necessary. Organized yearly wellness event.

Managed various marketing promotions programs for a national public trade show, in six markets, with average attendance of 64,000. Managed implementation of major ad package for National Sponsor, Parents Magazine, cost-effectively and efficiently. Redesigned and produced national event poster at 20% savings. Coordinated press conferences for National Title Sponsor with major local sports celebrities. Managed all phases of programs and events including inception, on-site management, and post-event follow-up.

Sold air pollution control equipment, replacement parts, and service contracts based on troubleshooting and knowledge of 14 product lines of equipment and the needs in various industrial applications.

Corporate Marketing Department. Developed computer-generated cost/savings analyses for approximately 150 markets. Developed and presented marketing programs to Field Managers and acted as liaison between Field Marketing Representatives and corporate management. Conducted research projects to determine customer attitudes. Executed special marketing assignments/research for National Accounts.

M.A., Counseling

Activities and Societies: Pi Lambda Theta National Honor Association, Beta Upsilon Chapter

Career Transition Continuing Education

B.S., Marketing

A.A., Business Administration

Currently Enrolled

Currently enrolled in ICF accredited coaching training program with the goal of applying for PCC. Emphasis in coaching.