Richard Combs, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, Nc, Us

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

- Lead strategic employer relationships on 17 actively managed accounts within the Financial Services and Technology industry sectors to support all MBA learners- Build new relationships and expand existing relationships with organizations for increased engagement including formal recruiting- Collaborate with Employer Engagement & Recruiting, Career Coaching, Admissions, Student Engagement, Advancement, and Academics to promote the best possible student experience

- Recruited top university finance/accounting and technical candidates via campus postings, campus events, and referrals resulting in a 500% increase of the summer internship program over 3 summers and the most diverse internship class with 59% identifying as people of color in summer 2022- Facilitated intern and college hire onboarding ensuring successful transition to the organization within a virtual environment helping internship program win 3 years in a row Top 100 Internship Program by Yello/WayUp- Cultivated relationships and strengthened employer brand with core schools through engagement with university career centers, student organizations, and professors - Supported multiple lines of business, developed partnerships with hiring managers, HR partners, and other key stakeholders to create talent pools for both internships and entry-level full-time positions - Utilized Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS) to process, track, and hire candidates

- Created and promoted the Pre-Business Passport, a program consisting of workshops and employer relations events for pre-business students to gain career readiness skills, resulting in 400% increase in student attendance for University Career Services workshops - Strengthened partnerships between UCS and state/regional/national companies (corporations, nonprofits, government agencies) to increase internships and full-time employment opportunities for UNC students through extensive interaction with hiring representatives and managers- Implemented strategies to engage employers in UCS recruiting events (career fairs, on-campus interviews, mock interviews) through site visits and networking-Counseled undergraduate students from all disciplines regarding creating effective resumes/cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and conducting a strategic job search

Toppel Career Center

- Provided customized career-related services and programs for over 2,300 undergraduate students in the School of Business Administration to explore career paths, understand industry trends, cultivate career readiness competencies, and develop job/internship search strategies- Advised an average of 250 students per semester in defining career options and provide support through the job application process including resume and cover letter critiques, interview coaching, and negotiation techniques- Coordinated logistics of the annual Goldstein/Milo Marketing Scholars Trip to NYC including securing 8 company site visits for networking purposes and to enhance career readiness- Oversaw work schedules, payroll, and professional development for 2 student interns

Duke University Career Center

- Completed over 280 direct contact hours in counseling undergraduate students, student-athletes, and young alumni from all disciplines through drop-in meetings and individual appointment- Collaborated with colleagues in executing over 5 career fairs and networking events, including Mock Interview Day featuring 30+ employers and 120+ students- Represented Career Center during outreach events including Fall/Spring Career Fairs, Executive in Residence Programs, Diversity Networking Dinner, Startup Connect, and Intern Mix while ensuring the best customer service experience for both students and employers

Department Of Educational Leadership

- Provided administrative support including answering phone calls, assisting students with questions, and promoting new student recruitment - Researched and compiled data on the current Educational Leadership programs in North Carolina for benchmarking purposes which was used to help justify the establishment of both Masters and Doctoral online programs in Educational Leadership focusing on minority serving institutions

- Managed all call center fundraising operations resulting in over $500k raised per fiscal year. - Responsibilities included recruiting, hiring, and training over 40+ student fundraisers each semester while ensuring proper allocation of a $40k budget to maximize dollar raised per dollar spent - Coached all student fundraisers on how to most effectively raise money on the phone using an automated web-based calling system - Analyzed historical data and current fiscal year reports in order to improve call center performance while testing new ideas for calling pools and calling times in order to increase dollars raised and acquire new donors

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi Fraternity, PREPAR (Policy Group for Rape Education, Prevention, and Response) Facilitator, Athletics.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Career Counseling

Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling Honor Society)

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