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Poughkeepsie, Ny, Us

Provide leadership and long-range planning for a best-in-class career services team that promotes and strengthens the value of a liberal arts education. Consult to Provost on strategies to deepen and expand career preparation at the college and to support and advance race equity efforts across the division.

Amherst, Massachusetts

Led the strategy and development of an innovative career center model. Doubled staff headcount, redesigned organizational structure, and partnered with college donors and alumni to build and fund new resources and programs, including a unique internship program for first generation and/or low-income students. Launched an alumni advisory board with working committees focused on internship development and diversity, equity and inclusion goals.

Amherst, Massachusetts

As a member of the Career Center's leadership team, implemented a relationship management strategy for alumni, parents and employer partners, involving them in helping students prepare for their careers. Managed the Pathways Student Alumni Mentoring Program and coordinated programming efforts with Alumni and Parent Programs. Oversaw all aspects of employer relations and recruiting programs at the Career Center. Provided one-on-one and group career counseling and acted as departmental specialist in careers in STEM disciplines.

New York City

Responsible for overseeing all operations and administration related to programs in Executive Education, including recruitment and enrollment, program management, budget and finance, strategic planning, alumni relations, and staffing and supervision.The Office of Executive Education Programs in Change and Consultation develops and trains mid- and senior-level executives in current theory, research and practice related to organization development, change leadership and executive coaching. Current programs offered include a year-long, intensive Executive Master's program in Change Leadership (XMA), and a two-part executive education certificate program in Principles & Practices of Organization Development (PPOD).

New York City

• Developed start-up career services platform for the M.S. in Real Estate Development program; responsible for career education and employer relations functions for population of ~100 students• Maintained strong relationships with alumni, faculty, professional organizations and key employers in order to recruit mentors, identify hiring opportunities, educate students on current industry trends, and help raise profile of academic program within the industry• Generated employer presence on campus by hosting employer info sessions, speed networking nights, topical panel discussions, and an annual career fair• Provided ongoing career coaching to students and alumni to polish interview and presentation skills, refine career goals and job search strategies, and identify contacts and additional career resources • Planned and implemented strategic schedule of professional development workshops • Facilitated annual Alumni Mentorship Program • Managed academic internship partnerships and recruitment

• Promoted to corporate headquarters to create and manage a formal human resources department for retail company of 75+ employees; responsible for recruitment, policy, employee relations, and organization development inititatives• Overhauled corporate performance management process to increase communication and transparency of performance criteria and organizational objectives• Designed and managed full-cycle recruitment process for corporate hires, including initial role definition, consistent group interview and multi-rater evaluations, and offer and on-boarding protocols• Coached executives and managers on leadership skills and employee relations; partnered with leaders across organization to strategize staff development and retention of top talent• Led internal consulting effort to clarify mission and core values statement, which resulted in a more strategic recruiting and training agenda, as well as added value for business development and fundraising initiatives• Created comprehensive, standardized training materials and traveled nationally to train managers in implementation

• Provided operational leadership for retail managers during a period of rapid company growth • Managed recruiting, on-boarding, training, and operations for four new retail store launches and an e-commerce distribution and customer service center• Oversaw e-commerce customer service operations and served as company's designated “service guru” to store managers

• Helped lead daily retail operations with specific responsibility in recruiting and on-boarding new sales staff, training, performance management and customer dispute resolution

• Served as first point of contact between foundation and grantee organizations• Updated grant information and payment schedules in gifts database• Contributed research and documentation to in-house program evaluations

Barcelona, Spain

• Taught English grammar and conversation to students of all levels• Tutored professionals one-on-one in business English • Prepared advanced students for the First Certificate in English exam

B.A., Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: Student Senate Liaison to Admission Committee

M.A., Organizational Psychology

Activities and Societies: Organization and Human Development Consulting Club

Diploma