Offer coaching, career-related programming and employer outreach/development to scale impact for students and alumni interested in government careersFocus on government roles with an emphasis on diplomacy, policy, intelligence, and security

Provided one-on-one coaching and training for students through in-person and virtual appointments related to career decision making, developing a professional brand, the job/internship and graduate school search as well as reviewing resumes, cover letters, personal statements and mock interviews.Organized two-three industry-specific career panels per semester representing alumni from diverse backgrounds.Maintained knowledge of career path options, job search sources and industry-specific information for behavioral and social science students through participation in employer site visits and employer information sessions.Managed the office's communication strategies to share events, programs and resources including the website, blog and a biweekly newsletter with a 70% average open rate. Developed and led 12+ workshops, webinars and class based assignments per semester on career related topics for a student population of 5,000 undergraduates in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS)Led an Enhance Your Brand Program; facilitated the feedback for 100+ students regarding resume and LinkedIn profiles divided among three team members.Introduced the Strong Interest Inventory to the BSOS population; facilitated 30 one-on-one and three group interpretations for a total of 100 studentsTrained five staff per year on Feller Center initiatives and career planning topicsRepresented the office at student engagement/tabling events and support the Feller Center events when needed

Advised 400+ undergraduate and graduate students annually in the School of Communication (SOC) and School of Public Affairs (SPA) on job market trends, job search methods, resume writing, interviewing, networking and self-assessments, meeting and/or exceeding the expectations of close to a 100% of clients and contributing to a 90% employment rate 6 months after graduating.Developed and facilitated 10+ annual career exploration and preparation workshops, including in-person, hybrid and virtual sessions for 200+ participants annually. Recruited, hired, onboarded and supervised a cumulative of 20 student employees in support of teamServed on DEI CommitteeServed on screening committees for full-time positions, conducted interviews and assessments, and recommended top candidates to hiring managersPartnered with the Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) on facilitating summer career programming for 30-40 STEP students (residential academy for select multicultural and first generation first-year students)Coordinated large-scale events including the NY Career Intensive Site Visit and Media by Metro program for a cumulative of 100+ participants resulting in participants’ exposure to high-profile employers in communicationsEdited weekly newsletter for more than 1000 students, faculty and staff in SOC. Managed stakeholder relationships by collaborating with academic units, faculty, and student groups across campus as part of outreach to student audiences. Worked with student leaders to co- sponsor events and gathered student input on event planningResearched market and hiring trends by conducting on-site visits and attending information sessions with 5-10 employers and university alumni in the corporate, non-profit, and public sectors Advertised relevant employment opportunities and events through social media and listservs to student and alumni populations

** Transitioned course online effective August 2020** Taught a "Career Development and Exploration" course weekly for 20-30 juniors and seniorsProvided an introduction to the career development process, from career exploration through self marketing to finding a job. Helped students refine and identify potential career interests through self assessment, exploration and reflection, develop an increased awareness of their own skills, and gain an understanding of how their major links to careers

Facilitated Class to Career Intensive, an asynchronous online 1 credit pass/fail course for 20-30 sophomores through seniors. The course provides a deep dive into the eight career competencies needed to be successful in the world of work.Students learn to: articulate strengths & experiences, identify areas for growth, enhance marketability, and develop career readiness.

Advised graduate students including assessing student needs, interest, resumes, interviewing skills, and employment opportunities within the industry of international affairsDesigned and facilitated Elliott School career events and programs, i.e. presentation of workshops and career panelsManaged the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) programResearched industries and organizations pertinent to the Elliott School student’s employment and internship interest; assisted with maintaining relationships with these potential employersEdited the monthly newsletter; a communication tool sent out to all current students and alumni which includes upcoming events, career articles, student and alumni profiles, an employer article, and career tipsUtilized computerized career assessment to assist students in their career decision-making; evaluate results of assessment tool and explained/advised students on interpretation of resultsWorked in conjunction with the International Service Office to address job search issues of international studentsContacted Elliott School alumni to identify potential job opportunities Administrator of the International Internship Grant program

Further developed coaching skills regarding resume and cover letter writing, and internship search strategizingInitiated the facilitation of resume, cover letter, and internship workshops in the residence halls in collaboration with the residence hall associationCoordinated alumni panels, guided a networking trip to Boston to connect with alumni in various organizations, and co-facilitated a nonprofit and international opportunities fair for the five college area.

Advocate of quality of life issues on behalf of all graduate students. Served on committees, initiated the re-opening of a graduate student lounge on campus and coordinated events in this space. Collaborated with the Graduate Student Senate and the Graduate Employee Union on events and initiatives to improve quality of life. Interpreted the results of a graduate student quality of life survey, revised and updated policies in the graduate student handbook and oversaw the process of putting this on the web to make it easily accessible to all graduate students.

Developed counseling, workshop facilitation, resume and cover letter critiquing skills

Generalist position: recruitment, benefits, payroll and orientation