Collaborate with golf course superintendents and sports field/turf managers to develop job search tools that accurately tell their story and represent their strengths and qualifications that best align with the position for which they are applying, including resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing skills, PDF and web portfolios, and more!Members of the Golf Course Superintendents of America (GCSAA) receive discounted services as a benefit of their professional membership.- Deliver an exceptional client experience through active listening and positive coaching, earning 40+ 5-star reviews on the Google Business profile within one year- Compose career development articles for national and regional publications such as SportsField Management Magazine and THE SPOT Magazine; serve as guest speaker within various organizations

Conduct outreach and connect KU students to nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships as well as undergraduate research opportunities on and off campus.-Advise and mentor students throughout application processes and assist with submission details and logistics to meet stringent deadlines- Coordinate and collaborate with internal departmental faculty fellows to ensure students receive guidance and support- Execute varied events for Rising Scholars to introduce award opportunities and encourage application follow through- Manage Undergraduate Research Award program each semester to support students' semester-long independently initiated research projects- Collaborate campus-wide with faculty members to make sure students receive mentorship throughout research experiences, while completing competitive applications, and more- Lead research-focused course mini grant award efforts to help encourage all undergraduate students to participate in at least one research experience- Draft news releases for publication in KU News announcing award nominees, winners, research presenters, etc.

Provided opportunities for USD 497 students to explore college, acclimate to the university environment, and jump-start their college progress, while simultaneously working toward high school completion.- Reduced outstanding balances from 71 to 10 within 6 months of hire- Successfully enrolled 350+ high school students in 7 concurrent enrollment courses annually- Served as liaison and key point person for multiple KU and USD 497 departments; troubleshot and resolved any issues- Increased communication among USD 497 and KU partners; implemented and hold monthly meetings with key stakeholders from both institutions and developed collaborative Teams space for communication and resource sharing

Instructed student interns by delivering support through dialogue and assignments focused on thoughtful reflection and future-career goals, resulting in a fully developed online portfolio demonstrating skills and achievements by the end of the semester. Taught this course, as well as LA&S 470 – Job Search Strategies, multiple years as part of assistant and associate director roles.

Served on department leadership team and made executive decisions related to staff, procedures, and operations to maximize services and streamline operations in ever-changing, progressive environment. Developed and managed all departmental online resources, including career courses, website, Symplicity, and faculty/staff trainings, prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Oversaw and led technology efforts for entire department, which included career center, certificate programs, service learning, fellowships, and research. Taught LA&S 470 and supervised online instructors, as well as professional and student support staff.- Served as key player in strategic development and implementation of career community model within University Career Center (UCC) and spearheaded new process for campus-wide experiential learning certificate completion in collaboration with program managers, using TuaPath- Selected to co-chair 8-person, cross-departmental Undergraduate Studies Strategic Planning Committee under the guidance of the Vice Provost; utilized SWOT analysis and delivered 3-year plan on-time in February 2018- Created in-house quiz, HawkQuest, based on identified need to help students explore major and career options and articulate interests during coaching and advising sessions; resulted in 1000+ quiz completions year one with little promotion, 2000+ in year two, and 30,000+ annual views of supplemental website; named NACE Technology Award finalist in 2019- Led and coordinated campus-wide Symplicity user group within decentralized career services campus; oversaw and implemented key initiatives to increase student access and engagement based on collective agreement- Maintained fiscal responsibility over UCC student employment annual budget; effectively allocated for necessary staff coverage, office supplies, and recognition programs

Led and troubleshot technology throughout department, including career courses, office efficiency tools, Symplicity, and Blackboard to maximize and deliver exceptional services and meet the needs of diverse constituents. Supervised and trained online instructors and Career Center Specialist undergraduate support staff. Collaborated with marketing team to maintain consistent brand and messaging across all technology platforms and adhere to DEI initiatives. Taught LA&S 490 and supervised instructors.- Developed two new career courses, Professional Career Advancement and Global Career Advancement, immediately earning high course evaluations and regularly hitting enrollment capacities- Based on identified need, modified job search course content and transitioned delivery method to online, resulting in an increase in enrollment from 14 to 70+ in one semester with continued enrollment increases and high evaluation scores- Developed online Career Advancement Program based on UCC’s Employability Curriculum, utilizing instructional and educational technology design principles, to promote comprehensive employability skill acquisition through experiential learning activities, course completion, and personal reflection

Assisted students one-on-one and in group settings with major and career decision-making and the job search process. Served as staff advisor for Delta Epsilon Iota career-focused honor society with a membership of 370+ students. Developed and presented interactive career-related workshops to a variety of stakeholders on and off campus. Led all experiential learning programs and initiatives, including employer relations, internship posting management, student appointments, and annual Internship Fair.- As student group advisor, spearheaded addition of professional clothing closet, offering students free attire for interviews, which increased office traffic by offering and promoting a new service- Established strong relationships with employers and proactively sought new opportunities, increasing the internship posting rate 15% per month within first year- Coordinated all aspects of annual Internship Fair; raised employer participation by 50% and significantly increased event profit from 2006 to 2007 within 6 months of hire by offering sponsorship and advertising opportunities and growing employer reach

Led and implemented strategic projects and programs to aid students in transitioning from secondary education to post-secondary options. Managed statewide Credit for Prior Learning, Open Educational Resources (OER), and Apply Kansas initiatives; provided direct support for seamless course transfer programs, as well as concurrent and dual enrollment programs across the state.- Wrote and edited policy, white papers, and issue papers and presented updates, proposed changes, and new initiatives to Regents, statewide higher education executives, and government officials, including all campus presidents and chancellors, earning regular endorsement and support- Co-led OER Steering Committee; earned Chief Executive Officer’s approval of very first statewide adoption plan and budget- Promoted post-secondary college enrollment, financial aid acquisition, and equal access through Apply Kansas leadership; secured participants for annual program, increasing commitments 29% from 2019 to 2020 through strong communication, relationship building, and established network; developed comprehensive online training resource using LiveBinders