Career Communities is a new branch within Suffolk University's Center for Career Equity, Development & Success as part of their Suffolk 2025 strategic plan. I am specialized in assisting students who are interested in the fields of public administration, government and law.As a Career Advisor, I completed 11% of total undergraduate and graduate students, & alumni, appointments - most in our team- during AY2021-22 with:• reviewing a resume or cover letter• exploring majors, internships and careers• navigating LinkedIn, including updating profiles and networking• applying to graduate school & fellowship opportunitiesIn overseeing my Career Community, I looked to:• foster relationships with employers already looking to hire Suffolk students, and build new ones• engage alumni in public administration, government and law, by giving back through mentorship and speaking engagements• create targeted programming to advance professional development through different workshops, networking opportunities & panels• collaborate with an Advisory Group on best practices to inform future programming and marketing ideasIn order to create a more equitable Career Center, I:• researched and put together a proposal alongside two other colleagues for an Career Equity & Access Fund, resulting in an initial donation of $45,000 for unpaid internships• asked employers about their DEI initiatives, affinity groups at their organization and support towards international students• attended and participated in weekly Access & Equity conversations in our officeAdditional involvement and experiences related to my position included:• launching the first weekly Career Center Newsletter via Constant Contact to 7,000+ every Sunday with an average open rate of 30% and click rate of 4%• mentoring a first-year, first-generation student through the Suffolk University Connect the Dots Program for 2021-2022• representing Suffolk University on EACE's Grants & Scholarship Committee

One of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country, Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting — just minutes from Boston, Massachusetts. As a territory manager, I:• managed all prospective undergraduate student applicants from Long Island (EPS NY-16 to NY-21), the second largest applicant territory for Merrimack in Massachusetts (MA-08), and international applicants from Mexico, Canada and all of Europe• budgeted for 8-weeks of travel both domestic and international• fostered relationships with students, families, school counselors & community-based organizations• represented the college at in-person and virtual college fairs, high school visits, panels and other opportunities• conducted information sessions and moderated webinars, that could include upwards of 80 individuals• evaluated completed applications to determine admission, as well as cohorts such as Honors, Compass & Promise On-campus, I was the liaison with:• the Honors Program, where I assisted with texting campaigns, webinars and selection• Matriculation & Orientation, where I was involved with systems building and testing of forms and outreach to deter summer melt through add/drop• International Student Services, specifically with navigating I-20 and visa appointments during COVID-19• Augustinian Scholarship selection, where I was able to help secure our first international recipient for enrollment• Division I Athletics, where I managed the data flow between Slate & ARMS CRM, as well as advised recruits through the admission process for Men & Women's Ice Hockey, Men & Women's Tennis, and Men's SoccerThrough utilizing technology and systems to increase productivity and yield, I am proficient in:Slate | ARMS | AdmitHub | Jenzabar CX | Cognos | Google Suite

Formerly, Johnson & Wales University (JWU) had 4 campuses in Charlotte, Denver, Miami, and the main campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Currently, JWU has the Charlotte & Providence campuses. JWU Global has 90 study abroad & exchange programs, with opportunities in 47 different countries.Over the course of the 2018-2019 academic year, as the Faculty-Led Study Abroad Intern, my responsibilities included: • Delegated two faculty-led programs-- one over Spring Break (Volcanic Wines to the Azores), and one over the summer (JWU Equine to Germany).• Oversaw two separate budgets, arranged travel transportation and accommodations, created posters and social media campaigns and gave classroom presentations to increase study abroad participation• Engaged in meetings on various topics and aspects of international education, such as advising international students, discussing course selection for a semester abroad, and cultural programming.• Supported signature events, such as the Study Abroad Fair and Student Orientation• Led faculty training sessions on Terra Dotta in order for them to support recruitment efforts and roster management.Software experience: TerraDotta | Blackboard | Microsoft Suite

I assisted the Associate Director of Career Education with marketing and communication, whose target audiences were students, parents, alumni and employers. Utilizing Canva, I created social media images to promote upcoming deadlines. Additionally, I filmed and edited videos to promote events, such as Career EXPO, utilizing iMovie. Weekly newsletters were sent out each Sunday to over 5,000 subscribers about upcoming events, tips and employer spotlights through Constant Contact.During scheduled appointments and Daily Drop In hours, I mentored and advised students on their resumes, cover letters, internship/job searches and LinkedIn profiles. Bi-weekly in Fall 2017, I facilitated a meeting for the 10 undergraduate student workers. During these meetings, I oversaw team building and professional development skills, as well as provided updates from our office. During the Spring 2018 semester, after seeing an increase in the number of students coming to our office expressing interest in teaching overseas, I researched and compiled a handbook for students to utilize as a guide to help them through this search process. I also presented along with the Center of Engaged Learning in a one-hour workshop about Fulbright and other teaching abroad opportunities, both through government agencies and companies.

I assisted with summer conferences and camps, including managing guest check-ins and check-outs, preparing arrival packets and keys, room assignments, and room/building inspections. Additionally, I supervised and coordinated schedules of a 5-person student staff of Conference Assistants, and facilitated weekly staff meetings. In collaboration with other university officials, I manage crisis situations within conferences and residence halls and respond to basic maintenance concerns. At the conclusion of the conference season, I updated and created content for an on-boarding packet for next year's Summer Conference Coordinators at the University of Portland.

During this immersive 10-month experience in the mountainside village of Nova Paka, Czech Republic, my understanding and appreciation for cultural expectations and differences allowed me to become a member of my Czech community. I taught approximately 20 different English classes a week, ranging from 6th to 12th grade (prima to oktava). Additionally, I provided students additionally English conversational opportunities by creating a "Coffee & Conversation Club" at a local cafe, where approximately 10 students would come each week. I also volunteered at a bi-weekly English conversational club for adult women in the community.

As part of my Case Studies of Globalization Class, I worked as an entry-level consultant for Amizade, a global service-learning organization. I interviewed 10+ alumni who previously volunteered through Amizade. Questions were asked about their experiences, and my team organized a report about why people chose Amizade to participate in service-learning over other organizations, as well as suggest areas of improvements for Amizade.