Michelle Casper Email & Phone Number

Directed department which cultivated aspiring business leaders by delivering professional, leadership and career development opportunities, to inspire and engage business students and connect their academic experience to the business world. • Design, implement and manage progressive mentoring/career/leadership programs for 2400 students• Identify, develop and maintain strategic partnerships and programs with over 100 Fortune 500 companies• Oversee and sustain the annual Center budget including creating areas of new revenue• Identify and develop donor and employer relationships to support funding and career placement goals• Collect, measure and analyze data to drive budget allocation and program development and delivery• Develop and implement policy, provide contractual oversight and manage all academic internships• Manage program marketing to students, faculty and external participants• Hire, train, supervise and support professional development of 12 Center staff members

Direct all activities related to career exploration, preparation and placement for all undergraduate and business majors and MBA candidates.• Counseled business students on major selection, resume writing, career selection, interview skills, career search strategies and salary negotiation• Recruited prospective employers through career programs, website outreach, email campaigns, resume books, conference presentations and individualized service resulting in a 28% increase in placement rate • Developed internship guide for prospective sponsors and utilized it to increase internship opportunities by 50% over three years• Partnered with Appalachian State University Career Development Center to educate students on the value and use of Symplicity system resulting in active accounts for over 80% of business upperclassmen• Developed and presented class presentations on resume writing, four year career planning, business etiquette and dress, working a career fair, interviewing skills and getting the most from an internship• Initiated and fostered relationships with business industry personnel for future fundraising and career development opportunities• Designed websites, newsletters, marketing brochures and information literature for program support

Conceptualized, secured funding and launched program targeted at increasing the diversity of Risk Management and Insurance majors.

• Inspired and engaged insurance majors to connect their academic experiences to career pursuits• Managed 120 student case load providing career and educational support and skill building• Guided students through the process of obtaining insurance licenses, providing tailored support and resources to ensure their success• Designed and implemented e-mentoring, business-to-student, and new educator mentoring programs• Developed partnerships with business and community stakeholders to support student success • Managed student selection for insurance industry scholarship awards based on donor requirements• Matched prospective employers with graduates resulting in a 95% placement rate for RMI majors

•Implemented GEAR UP initiatives, increasing college readiness and postsecondary enrollment among low-income students•Conceptualized and coordinated college exploration activities matching student interests with specific programs and universities•Collaborated with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and community organizations to enhance student support and resources•Conducted training sessions for educators and counselors on college readiness strategies•Monitored student progress and outcomes, ensuring alignment with GEAR UP program goals •Facilitated GEAR UP Appalachian Scholarship award process

Kennebunkport, Maine

Master Of Art Teaching, Curriculum Leadership And Instruction

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

Associate In Applied Science, Business Administration And Management