Kelen Camden (Townsend) Email & Phone Number

Remote In Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Advise an average of 25 students per week through the study abroad process and other international opportunities
• Coordinate with partner universities in France and China to manage the recruitment and preparation of Queens’ students to participate in summer business programs contributing to a 50% increase in student participation.
• Manage a portfolio of 8-10 short-term faculty led study abroad programs including preparing travel itineraries, corresponding with vendors, tracking enrollment documents, budget, etc.
• Implement and market various international events throughout the year including a Diversity Abroad Panel, the International Expo, GlobalLearningX, the annual Reveal Party, among several others
• Develop marketing and social media campaigns to reach target audience including leading the “QUnited” campaign that raised over $3,000 in donations for study abroad
• Serve as a DSO and provide ongoing support for over 190 international students at Queens including work authorization

Career Services Center

• Served 30 hours a week in the office as a member of the Career Development team
• Provided career coaching and professional development services to over 250 undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni from all majors and concentrations
• Evaluated resume and cover letters as well as conducted mock interviews and provided constructive feedback
• Administered Strengths Quest and Strong Interest Inventory assessments to students while facilitating a meaningful discussion of the results in relation to life and career
• Collaborated with other graduate assistants to plan, execute, and market 2-3 career development programs each semester
• Created career development presentations and programming for 30 UNCG Guarantee students, a scholarship program for underrepresented students at universities

The Nicholas A. Vacc Counseling And Consulting Clinic

• Counseled 4 to 7 clients a week on various issues and concerns
• Developed experience in helping skills, facilitating personal exploration, and multicultural competence
• Engaged in weekly supervision to review counseling sessions and improve skills
• Compiled DART case notes and maintained accurate client files

International Programs Center

• Counseled an average of 20 students per week through the study abroad process
• Designed marketing materials to showcase partner schools and programs abroad
• Investigated the application procedures for over 100 partner schools and streamlined the process for students
• Assisted with office events including: orientation for incoming exchange students, study abroad fairs, and classroom presentations.

Wake Forest University

• Supported the academic staff by assisting with classroom activities, special projects and field trips
• Organized and distributed over 1,000 units of academic inventory for instructors and students
• Assisted the Academic Coordinator in training and providing professional development for the staff

Center For Global Programs And Studies

• Advised undergraduate students and answered their questions on the study abroad process
• Promoted the Center for Global Programs and Studies through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• Assisted in leading information sessions and panels about current study abroad topics

Winston-Salem, NC

• Chosen as one of 15 students to participate in training in the nonprofit sector
• Developed curriculum to teach communication skills to students
• Drafted fundraising letters and researched information on potential donors
• Created a plan to build a health and nutritional program called iCan Fit to meet the wellness goals of clients
• Coordinated and planned a back to school event for over 100 clients and their families

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology; Minor: Communication

Activities and Societies: Study abroad - NYU Prague, Chi Omega Fraternity, HOPE (Helping to Overcome Physical Expectations), Wake n' Shake

Master’S Degree, College Student Counseling And Personnel Services

Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota, Member