Mitch Primus, M.S., Gcdf Email & Phone Number

Caledonia, Minnesota, United States

Caledonia, Minnesota, United States

Provide employment counseling to 60-80 Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) participants; identifying barriers to employment in order to help participants find and maintain economically sustainable employment. Coordinate Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) Adult and Dislocated Worker programs for the Houston County, MN area; assisting participants in accessing training or schooling in order to secure in-demand employment after completion. Offer 1-on-1 and group consultation on job search-related topics such as resume writing, cover letter writing, job search strategies, and interview preparation.Currently chairing the Essential Skills Team and a member of the Employee Wellness Committee.

Morris, Mn

Provided academic, financial, and career advising to 60-75 assigned project participants identifying as first-generation, from low-income families, and students with disabilities. Developed individual and group programming on topics such as resume/cover letter writing, managing performance anxiety, interview preparation, applying to graduate school, and job search strategies. Compiled and maintained all student participant data for use in annual reporting and grant writing to the U.S. Department of Education.TRIO-SSS project consistently met or exceeded targeted goals in student retention and students in good academic standing during my tenure.

Moorhead, Mn

Supervised 16 undergraduate student employees and 1 graduate assistant while managing daily operations of two traditional residence halls and one apartment complex housing over 400 students in total. Provided case management for students identified by campus alert team by creating action plans and facilitating access to campus/community resources. Designed rubric to allow more systematic evaluation of student employee applicants during group interview sessions.

Moorhead, Mn

Hired to position in order to assist Counseling & Student Affairs department in preparation for Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) site visit. Conducted full audit of all student file folders, ensuring completeness and accuracy of paperwork. Created Excel spreadsheets designed to simplify department budget monitoring and tracking. Led in redesign of Community Outreach Center intake form in order to enhance client experience of initial counseling appointments while still allowing for essential data collection.

Fargo, Nd

Managed caseload of 12-14 counseling clients engaged in personal-emotional or career-focused counseling. Specialized in working with students experiencing anxiety-related concerns; reducing panic attacks, managing performance anxiety, and/or developing self-regulation strategies. Utilized public speaking abilities by presenting to a first-year seminar course on stress management, and by assisting in an academic course focused on career exploration. Wrote, filmed, and edited an outreach video focused on normalizing mental health concerns.

Moorhead, Mn

Co-supervised 16 undergraduate student employees and managed day-to-day activities of residence hall complex housing 500 students. Interpreted data from transition assessments to deliver proactive advising and referrals to students at risk for attrition. Delivered training and professional development sessions to student staff on topics such as time management, stress management, and emergency response.

Moorhead, Mn

Hired to position based on demonstrated skills using Microsoft Excel. Checked Excel spreadsheets, the student record system, and generated student reports for errors and inconsistencies. Generated reports on prospective students for recruitment staff. Consistently completed assigned data cleaning projects ahead of supervisor deadlines

Dickinson, Nd

Oversaw daily operations of a 200-bed college residence hall. Partnered with faculty and campus departments to provide training opportunities for 16 student staff members. Simultaneously served as interim Campus Programming Coordinator during position vacancy; scheduling, preparing and running campus-wide activities and events.

Morris, Mn

Managed office front desk while simultaneously completing special assignments for residential life office. Consistently finished projects well ahead of assigned deadlines due to strong work ethic and technical skills.

Morris, Mn

Hired to position due to friendly personality and high level of involvement in campus activities. Led group and individual tours of campus to prospective students with the goal of attracting new students to campus.

Morris, Mn

Served as mentor and advisor for 30-40 students living on residence hall floor. Collaborated with campus resources in order to offer educational programming and student referrals. Known for finishing assigned projects well ahead of deadlines.

Morris, Mn

Supervised fitness center facility, staff, and customers during early morning/late night hours of operation. Provided education on proper gym equipment usage to new members. Trained to respond to a variety of emergency situations to ensure customer safety.

Morris, Mn

Hired to this position due to performance in the academic course STAT 3611: Multivariate Statistical Analysis. Led a team of phone surveyors for Blandin Foundation Broadband Initiative Survey; generating call lists and organizing collected data for submission.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Counseling And Student Affairs (Track: College Counseling & Student Affairs), 4.0/4.0

Thesis: "Predicting Departure Decisions with Early Integration Assessment in First-Year, First-Generation College Students" -Oral defense.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Majors: Psychology, Statistics. Minor: Sport Psychology, 3.583 /4.0 Cumulative Gpa (154 Credits Completed)

Activities and Societies: University Choir (Member), 2010-2013; Pokémon Club (Member, Officer), 2010, 2011- 2013; Dance Ensemble (Member).