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.
• 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

• 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

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

• 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