Heather Martin Email & Phone Number

Fullerton, California, United States

Author of The Best Gift of All, an Advent and Christmas resource for families. This book invites Christian parents to bridge the sacred and the secular, to help children grasp the deep truths of Scripture through the everyday sights and sounds of the holidays.The book can be found on Kindle and in print from https://store.bookbaby.com/book/the-best-gift-of-all

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Implemented new career exploration platform, making career assessments scalable across the university, easy to integrate by academic partners, and creating more equitable student access- 550 students impacted within the first year• Presented the work of the Calling Task Force to key administrators resulting in the elevation of our task force to be included in the president’s annual goals• Manage the Peer Internship Ambassador program, which consists of hiring, training, and supervising 16 student workers annually, equipping them to provide high quality career advising and exceed success metrics• Regularly assess program impact based on data and feedback, adapting initiatives accordingly• Develop innovative programs and strategies based on student engagement trends to proactively expand our impact and meet future visionary goals of the university • Guide students and alumni across 48 different majors through career exploration coaching through 1-on-1 appointments, workshops, and activities

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Managed the projects and productivity of 7-8 student employees• Coordinated annual Grad School Fair, which averages 65-70 vendors• Developed career preparation curriculum and supported its implementation in academic courses and workshops• Revitalized resources based on evolving student needs and industry best practicesFill in for Assistant Director of Career Development while on leave, accomplishments including• Determined resource distribution based on scope of impact and change readiness• Designed and implemented Peer Internship Ambassador program in its inaugural year: hired 15 student workers and designed training and management systems• Developed new career preparation curriculum that was implemented in over 65% of First Year Seminars in the pilot year.

La Mirada, Ca

• Cultivated relationships with faculty and staff, and consulted with them regarding the integration of career preparation in addition to guest-lecturing in their courses• Coordinated 3-4 events per year that expose students to industry professionals, expand their networks, and explore career options• Counseled students and alumni regarding career choices and guide job search strategies• Utilized and interpreted assessments including Strong’s Interest Inventory, MBTI, Strengths Finder, and Motivated Skills Sort to inform career choices• Conducted training for reviewing and editing resumes, cover letters, and career advising

Pasadena, Ca

• Instructed students in individual, small group, and classroom settings on techniques to enhance their job search• Interviewed, advised, and guided a diverse population to assess and enhance employability; active student case-load averaging 150-200 students• Led team in reaching placement rates, consistently achieving 95% externship placement and 80% graduate placement rates, contributing significantly in meeting accreditation metrics• Conducted virtual training for over 13 sites across the nation, developing course materials and vision-casting for the adoption and implementation of new digital systems• Facilitated job search curriculum while enhancing delivery with unique activities and analogies to support learning • Trained and equipped other career services team-members on effective facilitating, software, and best practices• Monitored and evaluated students’ progress through program components and resolved any problems, providing guidance and resources that assisted students in obtaining and sustaining employment

Anaheim, Ca

• Facilitated week long workshops and daily meetings to a diverse group of program participants to motivate, inform, and recognize their accomplishments, group size varying from 20-75 people• Developed rapport and encouraged open communication to enable coaching, skill development, and active participation• Recognized as the top facilitator for my location• Developed and incorporated activities that engaged participants and aided their learning in an experiential way• Trained and evaluated new Career Consultants• Produced immediate results in a historically under-performing group, which exceeded contractual standards within the first month under my supervision• Designed professional resumes to enhance job seeker efforts and boost their career management confidence

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Intercultural Studies

Activities and Societies: Student Missionary UnionEmphasis in Relief and Community Development International Travel to Romania (2004).

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Valedictorian Leadership: Marching band Drum-Major, Bible Club Leader