Emily Briggs, Gcdf Email & Phone Number

Remote

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Individually advise nearly 650 students and recent graduates annually on resume and professional writing skills, interviewing techniques, career exploration exercises, and preparation for internships and gainful employment • Design and develop creative career education materials and communication strategies using graphic-design tools to provide targeted communication to students via social media, email, and campus events • Maintain accurate statistical reporting of activities utilizing Handshake data, First Destination Survey results, and Banner LMS to assess outcome and value of programming and services • Serve as committee member for the Quality Enhancement Plan to institutionalize an advising Coordinated Care Network as well as publishing and maintaining comprehensive advising resources online using EAB Navigate

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Acted as a case-manager, providing 1-on-1 career counseling to a caseload of more than 40 youth involved in internship experiences; assisting the students (ages 16-24) in developing resumes, cover letters, researching scholarships, and considering future career and educational pathways• Developed and maintained excellent business relationships and served as a liaison with area businesses, colleges/universities, and industry associations participating in the Summer Youth Experience Program• Developed online curriculum and soft skills development training modules for the virtual summer internship pilot program using Career EDGE software powered by Career TEAM• Facilitated orientation and soft skills training for 150 students annually, specifically focused on developing communication in the workplace, conflict resolution, adaptability, punctuality, and general employability skills

Orlando, Florida, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Leadership and Volunteer Services• Collaborated with the Associate Director to supervise and advise 25 student interns in developing LEAD workshops, peer mentorship programs, and overnight leadership retreats• Facilitated more than 20 experiential leadership programs annually for Western Michigan University departments, Registered Student Organizations, and Fraternity and Sorority Life chapters• Organized and co-facilitated outdoor adventure backpacking trips for 40 students annually• Assisted with data collection and assessment efforts for the Bernhard Center Student Union as part of the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) self-study initiative and the University strategic plan• Co-facilitated the Emerging Leaders program for more than 120 incoming first-year and transfer students during their first days at WMU to introduce them to experiential leadership and diversity and inclusion concepts.• Organized the annual Fall Into the Streets and Spring Into the Streets volunteer programs which provided more than 300 volunteers varied opportunities to give their time to better the greater Kalamazoo communityCampus Programming• Advised the Campus Activities Board in organizing and implementing weekly events with an average attendance of nearly 180 participants and assisted in managing their student-funded budget of over $200,000• Advised a team of student coordinators and campus partners in the planning and execution of the annual Bronco Bash event that hosted 15,000 attendees and 400 campus and community booths• Co-supervised 6 student coordinators in the planning, promoting, and facilitation of Homecoming Week eve

Augusta, Michigan, United States

Master Of Arts - Ma, Educational Leadership: Higher Education Student Affairs

Activities and Societies: Leadership and Involvement Conference Planning Committee Member and Presenter, Council for the Advancement.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sport And Fitness Administration/Management

Activities and Societies: Iota Kappa Omicron