Erin Molek Email & Phone Number

Fairfax, Va

• Integrate career education and experiential learning activities with pre-professional career academic programs offered at Fairfax Academy for Communications and the Arts which houses eleven industry-focused programs. • Represent the school system and Fairfax Academy at business/community events and for recruitment purposes to foster the development of career experience opportunities for students.• Perform networking, recruiting, and various types of PR/marketing duties for the Academy and entire high school: including, but not limited to creating promotional pieces, newsletters, brochures, flyers, and news releases.• Develop and actively cultivate partnerships with the other schools, the community, parents, local school districts, administrators, parents, prospective/current students.• Act as an integral part of grant creation and development, and handle all marketing and public relations of program once approved.• Coordinate and manage events and performances of all sizes. • Website curation and management for Academy website, and my job specific Google Sites (one each for staff and one for students). • Organize and coordinate internships, externships, job shadowing, field trips, and international exchange programs.• Coach individual students in career development & job search strategies. • Manage numerous social media accounts in all aspects. (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)• Plan, organize, and lead meetings for entire staff, student body, student Ambassador program, parents, etc.• Maintain a leadership role while motivating and influencing positive behaviors.• Create and teach classroom guidance lessons and presentations regarding career and college readiness.

Manassas, Va

(Left this position for a promotional position that significantly increased my pay and was directly correlated to my education, experience, and expertise.)• Deciphered and explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees• Processed all confidential personnel documents and action forms while ensuring proper approval.• Processed new hires, resignations, leave of absences and certified staff compensations for all elementary schools.• Serve as the liaison between HR Supervisors and school-based administrators and employees by: interpreting policies and regulations, editing, revising, and administering contracts, and also helping to resolve work-related questions and/or problems.• Responsible for correspondence to school/department administrators regarding new HR deadlines and requirements.• Prepared/updated employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, disciplinary procedures, and terminating.• Informed job applicants of all new hire process and responsibilities, benefits, contract hours, days, and salary, etc. • Served as assistant to HR staffing supervisor and maintained calendars, handled phones, problem solved, and screened visitors.• Handled educational job postings and reviewed confidential documents of candidates to verify information.

North Charleston, South Carolina

(Left this position due to relocation in another state for my former spouse's job promotion.) • Efficiently managed a large caseload of at-risk youth and confidential information in a fast-paced environment.• Actively recruited and identified a target population via community presentations and orientations.• Utilized various database systems to input and continuously update participant data. • Sought out and placed participants in appropriate employment, educational, and internship opportunities.• Recruited and established collaborative working relationships with community-related agencies and places of employment.• Handled interviews and provided assessments of youth in order to make enrollment recommendations and decisions.• Completed case follow-up, documentation, and data input for participants that exited the program.• Delivered program curriculum and objectives in a classroom simulated and workplace environment.• Provided input to program manager and made recommendations for improvements to program.• Successfully reached monthly objectives set forth by program manager; such as educational placements, new program enrollments, job placements, testing, resumes created, and credentials attained.• Compiled, analyzed, and reported personal caseload data, new objectives, and goals at monthly staff meetings.• Monitored progress of all participants via open communication and appointments for accountability purposes.

(This was a part-time position in addition to my full-time job at the time.)• Created general and specific advertisements for the massage business and any hosted events.• Orchestrated open houses and evening events in order to publicize the benefits of the business.• Attended aforementioned events in order to assist with organization and ensure timeline is followed Researched different types of massage therapy in order to create brochures.• Created advertisements to run in local newspapers.• Developed and produced business cards, signs, t-shirts, magnets, emails, invitations, posters, etc. to promote the business and hosted events.• Worked closely with caterers and other businesses to coordinate promotional events. • Participated in Career Fairs to promote business. • Engaged with newspaper representatives and local restaurants to develop a working relationship in order to establish participation in events and for advertising purposes.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

(This was a part-time stipend position in addition to a full-time I was working at the same time.)• Assisted in launching Personal Pathways Program information via various community events.• Identified community needs in relations post-secondary options planning.• Created and disseminated program information to the Trident Region via flyer, activities, and presentations.• Hosted activities based on the identified community needs and justify further implementation.• Participated in Charleston and Summerville Chamber of Commerce meetings to communicate ideas and plans for initiatives.• Supported the Regional Coordinator by keeping open communication regarding all events and plans.

Summerville, South Carolina, United States

(This position was eliminated after my second year - due to a massive amount of budge cuts in the county. My position was one of the many eliminated solely due to having a lower seniority, since I was only in my second year in this particular position.)• Provided support to administrators by coordinating and managing all logistics of the Peer Mediation Program, including training other schools to provide them the skills to create and incorporate the program in their designated schools.• Worked closely with business partners to create a working relationship beneficial to the school.• Created and taught classroom guidance lessons and organized them for industry professionals and military.• Participated in and lead monthly guidance/GCDF meetings, and lead presentations on initiatives, event plans, and goals.• Coordinated, managed, and analyzed data for Peer Tutoring Program, County Teen Council, and HS Injury Prevention Coalition. • Advised and participated in the PBIS Program (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports).• Orchestrated large annual events (i.e. Career Fair, Summer Job/Volunteer Fair, Career and Technology School Fair) • Collaborated with the school’s Leadership Academy to develop, organize, and complete projects and tasks.• Analyzed all senior transcripts for career cluster majors to designate cords at graduation. • Arranged job shadowing, internship, field trips, SAT Prep courses, and numerous other career experiences for students.• Worked closely with students to assist them in completing ‘Career Interest Surveys’ and class schedules.• Participated in ‘High Schools That Work’ interviews as the representative for the entire Guidance Department• Monitored & administered school-wide testing (HSAP, PLAN, Advanced Placement, ASVAB, and SAT).

Summerville, South Carolina, United States

(This was a one-year only contract.)• Restructured the entire before/after school program to provide a methodical, organized, and educational environment.• Managed, observed, and evaluated all numerous staff members under my direct supervision.• Organized activities/events for program so parents are given opportunity to be successful stakeholders in child’s development.• Created full program schedule, including daily plans for grades K-5 while aligning with school curriculum.• Implemented lessons, hands-on activities, and physical education sessions for grades K – 5.• Acted as a liaison and had open communication between counselors, parents, principals, and staff.• Planned and commanded daily staff meetings and parent registration sessions.• Conducted interviews for assistant coordinator and student counselor candidates.• Configured scheduling, budget, and payroll for all employees in the program.

Lewistown, Pennsylvania, United States

(Left this position due to relocation in another state for my former spouse's job promotion.) • Planned, prepared, and delivered a curriculum aligned with PA state standards for students in grades 7, 8, 9,10, 11, & 12.• Served on Senior Project Committee to develop requirements/expectations to implement within the district.• Differentiated lessons to effectively reach a variety of different learning abilities.• Incorporated technology to enhance curriculum while providing a classroom environment conducive to learning.• Efficiently communicated with parents, administration, and school staff in a timely fashion.• Participated in various Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 meetings and parent conferences for students.• Assisted students in constructing their own knowledge by teaching higher-level critical thinking.• Successfully adapted learning materials for individual learning styles.• Collaborated with school staff to provide effective team-teaching techniques.

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, United States

(I worked in this position full-time while I was a student and attending college full-time.)-- I was hired as a part-time sales associate, and then promoted to Assistant Manager, with another promotion to Associate Manager.• Organized, planned for, and conducted store meetings to communicate data, new policies, etc.• Created questions in order to conduct interviews, and hire qualified employees• Recruited candidates for job openings within the company• Completed proper paperwork for new hires • Completed data for certain departments in the store, and conveyed the information to the staff in a timely manner• Comprehended, implemented, and oversaw floor plans as per district policy• Completed daily register count, deposit for bank, and entered data into computer program properly• Provided proficient customer service to all customers in the store• Ensured employees adhered to company's policies• Communicated data and information to the district manager on a daily basis

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications; Public Relations; Secondary Communications / English And Language Arts

Activities and Societies: Secretary of University YearbookGraduated Cum Laude,while working a full-time retail management job during my.

Gcdf Certificate, Career Development Facilitator

Attended the College of Charleston in 2008-2009, and obtained a graduate certification in Career Counseling, and became a Global Career.

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates, Took Numerous Honors Courses, And Also Graduated High School With Honors.

Activities and Societies: • National Honor Society • Spanish Club • Key Club • Front office assistant/runner (Applied and was selected.