Heidi Sawyer Email and Phone Number

Provide Career Coaching, utilizing the Highlands Ability Battery assessment tool and a holistic approach to help with career exploration, planning, and decision-making.

CORE COMPENTENCIES • Individual Psychotherapy• Career Counseling & Career Exploration• Work with Adolescents and Adults• Boundaries & Codependency• Life Transitions & Adjustment/ Change Management • Faith based Counseling/ Finding Your Identity in Christ• Anxiety & Depression• Dynamic Marriage & PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator• Emotional Intelligence• Grief/Loss• Teaching/ Leading Workshops/ Public Speaking• Growth Mindset

* Provided individualized career counseling for students and alumni* Trained, coached and led a team of 10 full-time Career Counselors to provide career counseling services to various populations* Provided strategic planning for implementation of student services* Planned and facilitated monthly meetings for the counseling team

* Lead a class of 30 undergraduate students in UCS 2033: Personal Career Planning course (3 credit hour undergraduate course)* Utilized "You Majored in What? Mapping Your Path from Chaos to Career" by Katharine Brooks as the textbook, as well as various online resources and articles * Developed and facilitated lesson plans focusing career exploration, goal-setting, decision-making, self-assessment, emotional intelligence, informational interviewing, networking, LinkedIn, job searching… Show more * Lead a class of 30 undergraduate students in UCS 2033: Personal Career Planning course (3 credit hour undergraduate course)* Utilized "You Majored in What? Mapping Your Path from Chaos to Career" by Katharine Brooks as the textbook, as well as various online resources and articles * Developed and facilitated lesson plans focusing career exploration, goal-setting, decision-making, self-assessment, emotional intelligence, informational interviewing, networking, LinkedIn, job searching strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills, social media and the job search, salary negotiation, and transition into a career* Adapted methods of teaching to various learning and personality styles* Provided active learning opportunities to apply practical knowledge within the classroom* Connected with employers to provide them opportunities to present on professional development topics or highlight opportunities with their company* Demonstrated effective classroom management Show less

* Received promotion to supervise 3 full-time staff members within 3 years at the University Career Center* Served on hiring panel to interview, hire, train and onboard 3 new Career Counselors* Trained and supervised 4 full-time career counselors to provide career counseling services to various populations* Provided coaching and development during routine one-on-ones, annual performance evaluations, and assigned programming areas* Built high performing teams to successfully… Show more * Received promotion to supervise 3 full-time staff members within 3 years at the University Career Center* Served on hiring panel to interview, hire, train and onboard 3 new Career Counselors* Trained and supervised 4 full-time career counselors to provide career counseling services to various populations* Provided coaching and development during routine one-on-ones, annual performance evaluations, and assigned programming areas* Built high performing teams to successfully complete their goals and increase collaboration across campus for programming* Managed the Personal Career Planning course curriculum and provide teaching support for new instructors through weekly training sessions* Co-facilitated monthly meetings for the counseling team and planned the annual counselor retreat* Utilized a holistic approach to counseling first-year students, as well as those in transition* Carried out Career Counselor duties and programming (as listed below) and taught COU 2103: Personal Career Planning course (as listed below)* Served as a resource for professional development and job knowledge among our staff* Connected with employers to assist in their recruiting efforts and help network with students* Presented to over 100 professionals on Best Practices in Freshmen Programming- "Joy = Exploring Self + Doing What You Love" at NCDA National Conference in Orlando, FL- June 2017 Show less

* Trained, supervised, and evaluated 3 graduate interns to provide career counseling services to various populations* Provided individual career counseling and guidance to students and alumni* Assisted freshmen and undecided students with career exploration including self-assessment, occupational research and selection of majors* Successfully planned & executed, in collaboration with multiple university departments, a majors exploration event reaching over 1,000 students each… Show more * Trained, supervised, and evaluated 3 graduate interns to provide career counseling services to various populations* Provided individual career counseling and guidance to students and alumni* Assisted freshmen and undecided students with career exploration including self-assessment, occupational research and selection of majors* Successfully planned & executed, in collaboration with multiple university departments, a majors exploration event reaching over 1,000 students each semester, to assist students in choosing a major or career path * Presented on freshmen programming- "Positioning your Career Center at the Forefront of Freshmen Programs" to 65 attendees at the 2015 SoACE conference (November 2015) and to an online audience through InternBridge's Career Services Online Conference (August 2016)* Actively outreached, recruited and prepared students to participate in career related events* Assisted with marketing efforts by producing marketing pieces using Canva* Provided professional development services to students and alumni such as resume review, job search skills, decision making skills, career exploration, interview preparation, mock interviews, professional workplace behavior skills, career event preparation* Administered and interpreted career assessment tools, including Sokanu, MyPlan, Do What You Are (MBTI), and the Strong Interest Inventory, to assist students in making effective career decisions* Networked and developed relationships with potential employers and internship sponsors and assisted them in locating qualified candidates for job openings* Created and delivered presentation content and materials for a variety of career related topics* Presented to a variety of diverse populations (both student groups and within the community) * Completed 3,000+ post-grad counseling hours for state license Show less

* Trained, supervised, and evaluated 3 graduate interns to provide career counseling services to various populations* Served on 3 interview committees for internal hires* Assisted undergraduate students in planning an educational program that is consistent with their abilities and interests* Provided comprehensive, individualized academic advising services to undergraduate students* Informed and counseled students and their families on university policies and procedures*… Show more * Trained, supervised, and evaluated 3 graduate interns to provide career counseling services to various populations* Served on 3 interview committees for internal hires* Assisted undergraduate students in planning an educational program that is consistent with their abilities and interests* Provided comprehensive, individualized academic advising services to undergraduate students* Informed and counseled students and their families on university policies and procedures* Organized and assisted in departmental projects, provided audits for graduating seniors, and submitted substitutions to the Dean for approval.* Counseled 250 students each semester on academic probation through implementing the Strategies for Academic Success program* Recorded and analyzed statistics of students on probation to evaluate the Strategies for Academic Success program* Partnered with faculty members to meet the academic needs of individual and groups of students* Provided referral contacts for students needing further assistance with campus resources* Partnered with various campus departments and served on 4 committees to organize campus outreach events* Presented "Charting the Right Course: A Holistic Approach to Student's Success" to 40 attendees at the 2013 UTSA Advising Conference Show less

* Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to guide client's through personal psychological, emotional, or spiritual issues to ensure their success and performance as a college student* Established a counseling relationship using applied appropriate listening and responding skills and recognizing individual values with each client * Provided individual career counseling using Holland’s RIASEC theory to explore student’s interests, skills and abilities * Provided services… Show more * Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to guide client's through personal psychological, emotional, or spiritual issues to ensure their success and performance as a college student* Established a counseling relationship using applied appropriate listening and responding skills and recognizing individual values with each client * Provided individual career counseling using Holland’s RIASEC theory to explore student’s interests, skills and abilities * Provided services using Solution Focused Brief, Psycho-Educational and Humanistic theories * Applied counseling theories and techniques appropriate for specific situations and populations* Facilitated 13 psycho-educational groups using Values Determination material* Intervened in client crisis situations and partnered with Campus Life to develop a holistic crisis intervention plan* Served on the University's Counseling and Consulting Advisory Board, partnered with the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Health Services, and Campus Life to promote counseling services, and oversaw administrative tasks for the Student Counseling Center Show less

* Partnered with Campus Admission Team to recruit prospective students by outlining enrollment requirements, campus facts including academic and student life programs, and advantages of choosing the post-secondary institution for students's college experience* Promoted institution at nationwide college fairs and high schools, serving as the subject matter for potential undergraduate students* Significantly increased the transfer population each semester through specialized outreach for… Show more * Partnered with Campus Admission Team to recruit prospective students by outlining enrollment requirements, campus facts including academic and student life programs, and advantages of choosing the post-secondary institution for students's college experience* Promoted institution at nationwide college fairs and high schools, serving as the subject matter for potential undergraduate students* Significantly increased the transfer population each semester through specialized outreach for the transfer population* Administered university information sessions, campus tours, and one-on-one interviews guiding students and their decisions to pursue higher education* Collaborated with various campus departments including Student Financial Services, Student Housing and Residential Life, and Registrar's Office as a liaison for prospective and current students. Partnered with all departments during Orientation and Campus Visit Events* Supervised and trained 2 student paraprofessionals on administrative tasks and centralized enrollment processes* Explained to prospective students and their families the comprehensive enrollment process, including the admissions, financial aid, class registration and orientation information. Show less

* Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for an at-risk population of women and children in a residential, transitional community* Collaborated with staff and volunteers to develop a treatment plan, which encompassed a holistic approach meeting the needs of the client's mind, body, and soul* Directed clients through a long-term success plan by assisting in self-concept exploration, self-esteem building, and fulfillment of potential* Facilitated individual, family, and… Show more * Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for an at-risk population of women and children in a residential, transitional community* Collaborated with staff and volunteers to develop a treatment plan, which encompassed a holistic approach meeting the needs of the client's mind, body, and soul* Directed clients through a long-term success plan by assisting in self-concept exploration, self-esteem building, and fulfillment of potential* Facilitated individual, family, and group counseling sessions to coach and to cultivate a change in behavior* Communicated progress and professional assessment of client's mental health to case managers and staff members to ensure personal growth for each assigned resident Show less

* Coordinated student outreach program by developing adult and student leaders to nurture and grow students from various backgrounds in their personal faith journey* Planned, facilitated, and ensured a safe and secure environment for weekly student activities, both on- campus and off-campus for 50+ middle and high school students* Equipped a team of 8 adult volunteers to lead students within a group setting facilitating student development and fostering spiritual growth*… Show more * Coordinated student outreach program by developing adult and student leaders to nurture and grow students from various backgrounds in their personal faith journey* Planned, facilitated, and ensured a safe and secure environment for weekly student activities, both on- campus and off-campus for 50+ middle and high school students* Equipped a team of 8 adult volunteers to lead students within a group setting facilitating student development and fostering spiritual growth* Individually counseled students and their families during times of crisis, transition and/or conflict mediation* Managed budgeting, fundraising, and state regulated young adult safety training for the department Show less