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Boston, Ma, Us

Focus Collegiate supports college students with complex learning profiles in the areas of academic independence, executive functioning, life balance, motivation & decision-making, and social integration while they are on campus or virtually. I support the development and oversight of overall program operations, talent management, and the enhancement of the Focus Collegiate company culture. My goal is to energize and supervise a team of eight professionals who work directly with students to help them transition and succeed in college.

Framingham, Ma, Us

I directed the overall operations of the career services office, serving more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. My focus was to 1) review all of our events and services and make sure they were accessible and inclusive for our diverse institution, 2) expand connections between students and employers, and 3) work directly with staff and other administrators to infuse a career mindset into the classroom and student leadership activities.

Boston, Ma, Us

Having experienced unemployment during the Covid 19 pandemic, I had the opportunity to help others who were unemployed navigate through the unemployment insurance program in Massachusetts. Working for the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA), my goal was to assist unemployed people, through no fault of their own, who could work, were available to work, and were looking for employment.

Worcester, Massachusetts, Us

My most rewarding achievement as the leader of the CCEA was to increase student success and retention by developing and directing a new cross-functional departmental model, merging student career services and academic advising offices to better meet organizational and customer needs.• Built in-depth insights to complete student journey from freshman year course selection to senior year job search; new model delivered 7% growth in student retention in 2 years• Presented integrated cross-functional model at seven regional and national conferences in 2018-2019• Developed and supervised a staff of 18 (10 professionals and 8 students) across 2 campuses

Worcester, Massachusetts, Us

Using my background in career education and counseling, I designed and taught Master’s level career counseling course for Becker College’s Mental Health Counseling program, which consistently received excellent student reviews.

Worcester, Massachusetts, Us

I directed the overall operation of the Career Education Center, focused on helping students and alumni achieve career success beyond college.

Franklin, Ma, Us

I launched the inaugural career and internship center at Dean College and developed and executed a career services and internship strategy to complement the existing academic advising model.• Built relationships with key stakeholders such as faculty, staff and student organization leaders; relationships garnered support and interest for 35-40 workshops and career development events annually• Identified need for internship steering committee to align requirements, policies and procedures across academic departments; developed and implemented the committee which oversaw internships in which more than one-quarter of upperclassmen participated annually• Grew student usage of online internship and job listing system by more than 50%, improving the ROI on system costs• Supervised 1 direct report

Framingham, Ma, Us

I directed the overall operation of Career Services and Employer Relations including student job and internship preparation and maintaining connections with recruiting employers.

Framingham, Ma, Us

Initially hired to expand employer connections, I developed and maintained recruiting relationships with employers to assist Framingham State University students gain internship and/or full-time employment.

Boston, Ma, Us

I managed academic advising operations for students enrolled in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. Re-imagined the concept and delivery of the orientation program for part-time MBA and DBA students, improving quality and satisfaction of the experience.

South Orange, Nj, Us

I managed recruiting relationships between Seton Hall University students and employers for purposes of internships and full-time employment. I launched and oversaw the online mentor program, as well as managed the On Campus Recruiting (OCR) program. Planned and implemented numerous career events including the annual Career Fair, Business Networking Event. I worked in collaboration with other "Big East" schools to plan the inaugural "Big East Career Fair" in New York City.

Union, Nj, Us

I maintained the overall housing operations for Kean University, including room assignments, housing lottery, damage and maintenance scheduling, billing, and summer and conference housing.

Worcester, Massachusetts, Us

I assisted with the overall operation of the Residential Life program including housing assignments, supervision of professional Resident Directors and student Resident Assistant staff, and judicial affairs.

Binghamton, Ny, Us

I managed residence hall operations of the graduate community, housing graduate students and families.

Binghamton, Ny, Us

I managed Delaware Residence Hall within Newing Community. One of five full-time professional Resident Directors during the transition phase of moving from part-time graduate assistant RDs to full-time model. Supervised FitMod, special interest housing. Promoted to Community Director after one year.

I assisted Partners and Associates with the drafting of law firm client bills.

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Bachelor Of Arts, Speech Communications

High School Diploma, General