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Lafayette, In, Us

Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Ivy+ Career Link office• Provided confidential career counseling and advising for prospective and current Ivy Tech students, as well as alumni.• Administered career assessments when determining career paths and navigating career transitions.• Partnered with Ivy Tech-Lafayette’s Admissions, Registrar, Bursar, and Academic Advising offices when coordinating the Achieve Your Degree program, providing concierge-level service to over 70 Ivy Tech students whose education was financially supported by their employers.• Participated in recruitment events at high schools and community organizations in order to increase the number of prospective students.• Updated and maintained Career Development social media sites, including Wordpress blog (https://ivytechlafayettecareerdev.wordpress.com/).

Lafayette, Indiana, United States

• Provided confidential career counseling and advising for Ivy Tech students and alumni.• Administered career assessments when determining career paths and navigating career transitions.• Advised business and community organizations (in 10 counties in West Central Indiana) on best practices for recruiting and hiring students and alumni. Conducted site visits with employers.• Collaborated with upper-level management, workforce development, and faculty members to promote student and employer success in the hiring process (for full-time/permanent jobs and work-and-learn experiences).• Partnered with Ivy Tech-Lafayette’s Workforce Alignment, Registrar, Bursar, and Academic Advising offices when coordinating the Achieve Your Degree program, providing concierge-level service to over 45 Ivy Tech students whose education was financially supported by their employers.• Coordinated on-campus recruiting events, providing opportunities for employer and military partners to network with Ivy Tech students (eg, career fairs, information sessions).• Member of Ivy Tech-Lafayette retention committee, tasked with increasing the retention rate of all students (specific focus on first-generation students).• Member of Ivy Tech-Lafayette Administrative Council, and state-wide Career Coaching team• Maintained Ivy Tech-Lafayette module of HireIvy (state-wide online job posting system and website), including managing over 693 unique job opportunities offered by employer partners.• Participated in recruitment events at high schools and community organizations in order to increase the number of prospective students.• Generated written reports and delivered presentations focused on Career Development office statistics and metrics.• Developed and maintained Career Development social media sites, in partnership with Career Development Assistant, including Wordpress blog (https://ivytechlafayettecareerdev.wordpress.com/).• Supervised Career Development Assistant (part-time position).

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Engineering Co-op and Career Services (ECCS)• Provided confidential career counseling for undergraduate engineering, technology and computer science students.• Primary instructor for required preparatory course for Engineering Co-op students. Successfully revamped course when yearly student enrollment increased from 300 to 900+ students.• Responsible for ensuring co-op students were successful in pursuing job opportunities, and providing academic advising in relation to co-op policies.• Conducted evaluations/assessments for career presentations and co-op course. Adapted course and presentation materials for individuals with learning disabilities.• Utilized strong computer and database skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) when compiling statistics, and updated student records in online job posting/recruiting site.• Managed summer research program for engineering undergraduate students and scholarship/award recipients, including budgeting, delivery of professional development seminars, social events and yearly poster presentation. Liaised with students, faculty and staff members.• Created and delivered successful presentations on job search methods, graduate school options, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills and workplace professionalism.• Developed and administered required career development sessions for master’s and doctoral students in engineering programs (new initiative launched by Dean of Engineering in 2015).• Participated in annual recruitment and marketing events for prospective engineering and technology students.• Supervised Peer helper program, with student volunteers who provided resume/cover letter critiquing services (2005–2008).• Assisted with employer development activities (career fairs, information sessions).• Trained and mentored new full-time ECCS employees and student staff.• Maintained and updated social media sites for the ECCS office, including Wordpress blog, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts (2010–2017).

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Engineering Career Resource Center: Managed the College of Engineering’s campus recruitment program.• Maintained a strong recruiting relationship with over 500 employers; Advised engineers, HR staff, and hiring managers on successful strategies for hiring Michigan Engineers. • Assisted in developing and modifying marketing publications for the recruiting program. • Responsible for creating and updating employer records in the ECRC job posting/recruiting computer database.• Responded to and resolved employment related issues from employers and students, while adhering to EEO/Affirmative Action laws and regulations. • Demonstrated tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive employment issues involving employers and students.• Marketed and administered annual summer job fair, while working within a cross-functional team spanning which included several university departments and officers.• Counseled students with career development issues, such as choosing career paths and job search techniques; Created and delivered presentations on career planning topics for students. • Proven outreach and communication skills when identifying new employment opportunities by researching industry, government and non-profit employers, including on-site visits and through phone and email contact.• Volunteered for recruitment events focused on attracting new students to Michigan Engineering.• Member of selection committee for leadership awards for engineering student leaders (2004).• Administered and managed undergraduate student leadership award for 2005, including soliciting applications from student leaders in Engineering, liaising with staff and faculty selection committee, and planning the leadership awards dinner for Michigan Engineering student recipients.• Facilitator for Michigan LeaderShape Institute, a week-long event to promote and foster leadership development for undergraduate students (Summer 2001).• Functional supervision for ECRC Recruiting Assistant.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Supported and marketed course programs offered at extension sites in Washtenaw County and via distance learning, including online and virtual learning courses. • Developed program handbooks for faculty members and students participating in extension site and distance learning courses. • Acted as a liaison between main campus in Ann Arbor and the extension sites located throughout southeast Michigan.• Demonstrated customer service skills when working with students enrolled in distance learning and extension courses.• Part-time position.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Provided and coordinated confidential counseling services for clients participating in the Substance Abuse Prevention Program. • Advocated for clients in recovery when accessing and contacting area and regional substance abuse programs. • Utilized Microsoft Excel when analyzing program statistics and compiling reports to meet requirements of the grant-sponsored prevention program. • Functional supervision of Substance Abuse Counselor. • Part-time position.

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Provided job coaching services for adolescents and adults with mild to moderate developmental disabilities.• Utilized strong foundation in human development and in career services when assisting clients with job search and employability skills.• Caseload of approximately 10 clients.

Ithaca, New York, United States

• Provided assistance with daily living activities (DLAs) for children and adults with developmental disabilities (moderate to severe) within a home setting.• Trained in behavioral methods for individuals with varying levels of verbal communication.• Full-time: September 1994 – April 1995; Part-time and “as needed”: May 1995 – August 1998

Syracuse, New York, United States

Center for Career Services

Cortland, New York

Ithaca, New York, United States

Master Of Science (M.S.), Counseling, 3.97

Concentration in Higher Education Settings

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Development And Family Studies, 3.3

State University of New York (SUNY), College of Human Ecology

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Future Farmers of America (FFA)