Edward Lai Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, Georgia

• Provides career counseling, occupational research and guidance to students and alumni on a one-on-one and small group basis, as well as in classroom settings. • Assists with outreach to faculty, staff, alumni, student organizations, and employers to increase visibility of career services and provide opportunities for students to interact with employers. • Devises, organizes and coordinates Career Services strategy and information programs, job fairs, listing services, and all processes relating to career development. • Provides instructional and administrative support as assigned by the Director of Career Services• Supervises professional and administrative staff

Gainesville, Georgia

• Developed and coordinated career services. • Served as liaison to various campus offices. • Managed the Career Library. • Provided counseling services to students with academic, career and personal concerns. • Conducted intake assessments and provided emergency coverage. • Assisted with outreach, services and administrative activities.

Towson, Maryland

• Developed and coordinated career services. • Coordinated the GENL 121 (Personal Life and Career Planning) course and supervised instructors.• Provided individual, couples and group counseling; conducted intake assessments and provided emergency coverage.• Taught intern seminars on topics such as career development and multicultural issues.• Assisted with outreach and administrative activities. • Taught GENL 121 and Introduction to Career Development (graduate course).

Atlanta, Georgia

• Developed and coordinated career workshops and career outreach programs. • Taught various seminars to interns and practicum students; managed the Career Development Center and supervised graduate assistants. • Served as liaison to various campus offices. • Managed the Project Explore program, which provided career exploration services to Metro-Atlanta, and supervised 2 doctoral level career counselors. • Provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy to students with a wide range of concerns. • Conducted intake assessments and provided on-call emergency service. • Supervised pre-doctoral interns and practicum students. • Developed and conducted outreach and consultation programs for students, staff and faculty; assisted with research, services, and administrative activities. • Taught Career Exploration and Development (graduate course).

College Park, Maryland

• Provided individual, couples, and group psychotherapy. • Conducted intake assessment; provided crisis intervention and emergency back up. • Consulted weekly and in emergency situations with Resident Hall Directors; and provided special programs as needed. • Provided counseling and workshops for students with study related issues. • Consulted with Minority Student Affairs Office and International Student Office as needed.• Emphasized multicultural counseling; participated in minority walk in hours. • Supervised master's practicum student for two semesters.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Counseling Psychology

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology