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Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States

Bridgewater, Virginia, United States

• Implemented a large-scale program redesign of career development services, resulting in a 178% increase in internal stakeholder participation and a 566% increase in recruiting-related employer visits.
• Establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders to launch talent pipelines for work-based learning and career exploration; efforts increased employer partnerships by 42% within one year.
• Leverage insights on workforce development to identify employer needs and develop corresponding programs and resources; conduct evaluations to assess impact and effectiveness.
• Research and report on key metrics that affect career pathways and post-graduate outcomes for first-generation college learners and traditionally under-represented populations; ensure all programs are equitable.
• Improved departmental efficiency by using technology to streamline processes and improve stakeholder communication and reporting functionality.
• Deliver presentations on workforce trends, career outcomes, and professional development topics for a diverse population of internal and external stakeholders.

Harrisonburg, VA

• Cultivated relationships with recruiters and built the Hart School’s brand among regional and national employers; increased employer engagement by 520% from 2017-2021.
• Initiated strategic relationships with stakeholders and industry partners to implement work-based learning programs and maximize future job success in chosen career pathways.
• Assessed and improved programs based on labor market research and evaluation feedback; increased employer attendance at recruitment events by 80% over three years.
• Developed a web-based career planning platform to highlight work-based learning opportunities; efforts led to a 120% increase in internal stakeholder attendance at career pipeline events.
• Crafted and delivered presentations and workshops on career and professional development topics.
• Provided specialized career counseling to transfer and continuing education populations.

Harrisonburg, VA

• Spearheaded the Office of Admissions’ efforts to recruit new students by developing and implementing a robust program of diverse on-campus visitation experiences. Planned and executed all major campus recruitment.
• Led large-scale program design, implementation, and evaluation efforts for events of 3,500+ attendees; collaborated with 20+ colleagues in planning and managed operations for 300+ event staff and volunteers.
• Analyzed evaluation data and increased event attendance 200% by implementing feedback.
• Managed a comprehensive redesign of communication materials (print and web) for recruitment events.
• Jointly managed operations for 60,000+ annual Admissions visitors, including supervision of 130+ part-time employees and daily oversight of information sessions, tours, shadow days, and large visit programs.
• Recruited, onboarded, and trained a team of 40 part-time employees to support summer operations.

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Planned and implemented four community-based Relay for Life (RFL) events including directing operations, analyzing data, and writing reports; supported the efforts of 120+ RFL community volunteers.
• Developed goals, budgets and marketing plans for successful fundraising campaigns and event execution.
• Presented on ACS initiatives to engage donors, community leaders, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Actively cultivated relationships in support of the ACS mission through regular visits with constituents.

Colora, MD

• Managed the Annual Fund, including conducting visits and telephone follow-ups with donors and volunteers and writing fundraising appeals for multiple constituent groups.
• Designed publications and email solicitation campaigns, created content for constituent webpages.
• Directed all alumni and donor engagement efforts including Homecoming, Alumni Weekend, reunions, and donor stewardship events; recruited and trained volunteers to staff multiple phone-a-thons per year.

M.Ed., Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant in Student Affairs; Graduate Assistant in Alumni Affairs

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public And Nonprofit Studies

Bs, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Student Ambassador for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions; REACH Peer Educator for the JMU Health Center.

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