Nicole Kolt Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Led career coaching team with partner Associate Director to guide career coaching initiatives; Supervised 3 career coaches on day-to-day & strategic projects• Supported efforts to transfer all coaching services from in-person to virtual in March 2020 by providing synchronous & asynchronous events; Maintained or increased student satisfaction gathered through quantitative & qualitative surveys• Collaborated with Employer Services team to create new event planning initiatives• Developed & implemented university-wide train-the-train program (Career Influencers Program) to scale services & increase campus collaboration, empowering faculty & staff to assist students with professional development• Co-managed NACE First Destination Survey (FDS) process to assess students’ 6-month post-graduation outcomes through surveys, online research & interviews, & communication plans• Partnered with Alumni Relations to enhance adoption & use of networking platform (PeopleGrove) through trainings & campus collaboration• Formalized group coaching & collaborated with teammates to evaluate best practices; Created pre- & post-surveys to determine if student needs were met by measuring career competency development• Coached students from multiple industry areas at the undergraduate, graduate, & alumni levels on career exploration, job search strategy, & gaining access to transformative experiences• Collaborated with team to create resources for student affinity groups

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Coached undergraduate and graduate students in over 600 coaching sessions per academic year on all career related topics from resumes through post-graduation salary negotiation, using strong rapport building skills and solution-focused techniques; Assisted students in setting action-oriented plans for self-exploration and gathering more industry related knowledge• Developed partnerships and collaborated with student organizations, university offices, and various faculty• Created and hosted 20+ yearly events on skills building, industry job searches, applying to graduate school, and alumni panels• Built expertise through research and industry expert conversations in human services, social justice and advocacy, political science and government, law, education, sustainability, and museum studies• Took lead on implementing student-to-alumni mentoring platform (GW Career Connect), including managing student access, hosting informative webinars, and training campus partners to increase student engagement

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Coached 500+ undergraduate and graduate students in one-on-one sessions to guide students through experiential learning, use of Handshake, and interpreting career assessments • Developed expertise in areas related to humanitarian aid, legal fields, international and domestic government through research, webinars, site visits, and maintaining knowledge of employment trends • Administered and interpreted CliftonStrengths and Strong Interest Inventory assessments in individual and group settings• Hired, trained, and supervised 6 Career Ambassadors; Facilitated trainings on applications, job and internship searching, Handshake, networking, and interviewing• Served as a primary liaison to the Elliott School of International Affairs for drop-in coaching, class and panel presentations, and outreach, building connections with Academic Advisors that previously did not exist • Presented approximately 15 workshops per semester on career exploration topics such as internship search, LinkedIn, and networking to students of all years and majors

•Assisted in the implementation of opening the first full-service student center in Quantico, Virginia to provide outreach and retention services to Virginia students, active military, and veterans•Developed first Career Month for students covering topics such as resumes and career fair preparation•Advised undergraduate and graduate students on all academic issues, including degree planning, course selection, major and minor choices, and issues related to academic performance•Partnered with another colleague to create a Best Practices model for the satellite location using data and metrics assessed over the first six months of opening•Mentored the newest member of the advising staff, assisted in creating training schedule and documents

•Advised students in individual and group settings on topics including stress management and coping skills, roommate conflict intervention and resolution, roommate contracts, academics, and student involvement•Provided outreach and support services for students living off campus on ways to be involved on campus •Partnered with the Coordinator for Off Campus Student Services to market, schedule, and manage the Off Campus Living Fairfeaturing 50 vendors for students •Planned and implemented three Graduate School Workshops for student employees during spring semester

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Provided career counseling to Criminal Justice and Social Work undergraduate students via individual appointments, group sessions, and class presentations• Reviewed student and alumni resumes and cover letters using developmental approach to encourage growth and exploration• Administered and interpreted career assessments such as Strong Interest Inventory and Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)• Empowered students to make educated choices and explore career options through experiential learning• Planned and facilitated group counseling on major and career decision for undeclared students, providing career and major resources to promote exploration and discovery• Partnered with colleague to plan and facilitate group counseling on post-graduation plans for pursuing a career or entering graduate school, helping students assess goals, create action plan, and provide industry specific resources• Mentored two undergraduate Career Center Ambassadors on work, school, and life balance• Presented to Senior class at Maggie Walker Governor’s School on college major and career choice

Executive Certificate, Leadership Coaching

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), College Student Development And Counseling

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology