-Achieve positive employment outcomes for employers and apprentices with an emphasis on performance improvement, professional development and regular applied learning from coursework to workplace-Serve as liaison for employers, apprentices, workforce development grant managers and College of DuPage faculty and staff to ensure program goals are met or exceeded quarterly-Maintain case management loads for apprentices with wrap-around services, to include outreach and support achieving apprenticeship program goals

- Develop and implement employer relations strategy for Lewis University College of Business- Align campus recruiting opportunities with the needs of a diverse, growing set of employers- Build strategic relationships with new employers and professional associations to ensure that Lewis University remains a recruiting destination of choice - Leverage Handshake, Symplicity, MyPlan and Big Interview career management systems to create relevant student services that advance the mission and strategic plan of the university- Achieve 96-98% employment and graduate school admission results annually through new professional preparation and recruitment programs- Lead training workshops and one-on-one sessions to assess students' career readiness and fit for specific organizations and industries- Collaborate with faculty to provide professional development opportunities for students, including creation of a women’s speaker series and a sales training program - Construct plans for inaugural Career Services Affiliate and Sales Excellence Programs, securing over $25,000 in sponsor contributions

• Coordinate and develop new campus recruiting opportunities for employers seeking interns and full-time hires• Serve as first-ever Career Services liaison to College of Business operations• Coach and provide career support to 1,000 students in College of Business, Graduate School of Management, and School for Continuing & Professional Education• Create online materials, workshops, and career education curriculum for students

• Initiated leadership and professional development planning pilot for all incoming students, aimed at increasing engagement and aiding students with performance improvement plans• Partnered with corporate clients to deliver presentations to their internal leadership programs and new hires. Topics included networking, performance improvement, building relationships at a new employer• Built reporting systems for staff and faculty to report student concerns, resulting in reduced problem resolution cycle time for students and increased transparency across staff and faculty• Co-created student early-warning data collection system to identify students at risk, and leveraged new system to be the school's first CRM for students• Integrated previously decentralized support services for students, leading to creation of co-curricular programming such as workshops, webinars, and higher-touch interaction between staff and students• Created job search mastermind group for students in sudden transition

• Constructed and executed new career service strategy to serve 9,000 students and alumni in part-time MBA program• Conceptualized, built, and instructed 3 new online courses on career management to coincide with launch of new Immersion MBA program. Aided multiple students to land internal promotions or new jobs within 6 months of new curriculum implementation• Collaborated with employers, sized from startups to multinational corporations, to source new hires from LFGSM talent pool• Doubled client participation rate within 12 months via workshops, webinars, curricular integration, online resources, and one-on-one coaching

• Led team of colleagues in first-ever Career Development Review Council, charged with launching new blended career development course and enhancing entire career education model across 13 campuses• Consulted with business faculty to define best practices in career preparation and education, to ensure delivery of relevant, consistent content to students• Participated in cross-functional committee to restructure career services in new shared-services model affecting all campus markets• Created webinars, written materials, and job club opportunities to aid students with job search and career management concerns• Instructed online career development classes and provided on-on-one coaching on topics such as personal branding, resumes, interviewing, and networking

• Taught fundamental job-search skills to 3,500 students in career education courses and workshops• Managed 3 paraprofessionals and 30 part-time career coaches including training, scheduling, and guidance on student needs• Initiated formation of Student Advisory Board to assist in review and improvement efforts regarding on-campus recruiting and student services• Developed and maintained new online workspace and discussion forum to streamline communications for all full- and part-time student services staff

• Taught job-search strategies and career exploration courses, and trained new staff members in instructional policies and techniques• Advised students from all schools on major and career research, job search skills, and self assessment• Obtained qualification to administer and interpret Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory• Initiated university involvement with Workforce Recruitment Program for students with disabilities

• Built strategic relationships with corporate and non-profit employers worldwide to employ MBA student interns as part of Global Management Program• Collaborated with faculty, global institutes, and alumni relations to streamline employer outreach and internship development• Delivered faculty-led courses in Asia, Europe, and Latin America for 150 MBA students annually• Recruited over 45 industry leaders to mentor visiting entrepreneurs from Ireland and Northern Ireland