Kendra Wright Email & Phone Number

Chico, California, United States

Chico, California Area

• Offer counseling and trainings relevant to career exploration, networking, resumes, cover letters, leadership, scholarships, LinkedIn profiles, internship and full-time job searches, interviewing and career development• Deliver informational presentations to summer orientations, students, staff, faculty, parents, employers, etc. • Supervise and lead work direction for ASC I and two student assistants to provide continuous trainings • Create, maintain and expand the Career Center Premier Partner Program. Personally raise over $30K per year and provide specialized recruiting advice to corporate executives, company owners, managers and recruiters • Schedule and coordinate over 90 employer visits per semester (job postings, career fair registration, hotel, etc.)• Project Manager for the purchase and implementation of multiple CRM’s (Symplicity, JobCat and Handshake)• Act as point of contact and IT expert in job posting databases for students, staff, faculty and employers• Work directly with facilities reservations and EHS to reserve, implement and oversee campus events• Event Manager: Solely coordinate and manage Athletic Etiquette Dinner (athletes only), ‘Cat’s Chat, Professional Etiquette Dinner, Dress for Success and Networking Know-How. (Attendance ranging from 30-300)• Thoroughly evaluate contracts with employers and vendors to ensure accuracy and campus compliance• Market major events through creative outreach and emails to students resulting in high volume attendance• Represent the Career Center at Summer O, Chico Preview Day, Choose Chico, Wildcat Welcome, etc.• Partner and program with diverse groups on campus (ie: REACH, Student Success Centers, FLO, WLI, etc.)• Participate in multiple campus interview committees (Study Abroad, College of Business, UHFS, Admissions)• Serve on multiple campus committees: Student Leadership Council, Student Affairs Program Coordinators Committee, Alumni Association, Professional Development Committee (Chair)

• Monitor all campus relations within the Mariposa House on the Stanford campus. Departments include University Ombuds Office, Sexual Harassment Policy Office, University Help Center, Stanford Campus Residential Leaseholders and the Diversity & Access Office• Responsible for administrative support in the Diversity & Access Office• Provide counseling/advising to diverse groups of students and staff members of the University• Uphold Stanford’s commitment to diversity and equal opportunity• Maintain compliance with EEO/AA requirements for staff throughout the University• Develop and present updated information to meetings amongst eight affinity groups including Stanford Staffers, Asian Staff Forum and the African American Staff Group• Coordinate special access arrangements for students and visitors who require disability accommodations• Organize Annual Multicultural Springfest Diversity Appreciation event with over 4,000 attendees

• Recruit, screen, interview and place qualified candidates in specific job order requirements on both temporary and direct hire assignments• Facilitate Butte Skills Workshop in conjunction with Chico EDD for Butte College Students• Participate in Chico State Community Information Faire, Butte College Job Fair, Business and Family Recreation Expo and Chico Business Showcase• Create and deliver Request for Proposal (RFP) presentations, quarterly and annual business reviews and Power Point presentations to large groups and local organizations• Focus on job seekers goals, needs and aspirations and in turn provide career guidance through personality assessments, skill testing and interviewing advice• Process expense reports, purchase orders, statements, receipts, vendor invoices, new hire packets, employee records, salary changes, vacation/absenteeism reports, and performance appraisals• Specialize in temporary staffing, human resources, employee relations, recruiting and employee retention• Organize special events; monthly staff lunches, celebrations, and executive meetings

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST• Participate in local networking events such as the Butte College Job Fair, Chico Chamber Business Showcase, Wake Up Now, Business Networking International (BNI), Chico Founders and a variety of local job fairs• Assist local job seekers with career advice and interviewing techniques for openings within Northern California• Schedule interviews, counsel employees and suggest resume writing techniques to Chico State students, Butte College students and local job seekers• Create presentations, develop action plans, and counsel local organizations on current staffing trendsBRANCH MANAGER• Manage a team of 11 staff members including Recruiters, Recruiter’s Assistants and front office staff. Work directly with the Milwaukee corporate office to ensure that all operations for the Metro division run smoothly • Recruit and manage permanent and temporary staff members. Negotiate new hire agreements, compensation packages, provide training, and contribute to continuous development• Coordinate local job fairs and schedule student interviews with prospective students at SDSU• Process expense reports, purchase orders, statements, receipts, vendor invoices, new hire packets, employee records, salary changes, vacation/absenteeism reports, and performance appraisals• Recruit, screen, evaluate and place qualified candidates in specific job order requirements on both temporary and direct hire assignments

Master Of Arts - Ma, Social Science - Career & Life Planning

Activities and Societies: Certification - Career Development Facilitator on behalf of the National Career Development Association - 2016

Organizational Communications, Communications

Activities and Societies: 4 year participant - Women's soccer SAAC Wildcat Activity Center