* January - December 2023 *Stepped up and served as the sole Career Navigator for what is normally the responsibility of a two-person team.Led the charge in building, sustaining, and improving the Career Navigation program from the ground up. Support the recruitment and selection of internal and external candidates through serving on application review committees and interview panels, advocating for fair hiring practices through standardization of questions and competencies, and… Show more * January - December 2023 *Stepped up and served as the sole Career Navigator for what is normally the responsibility of a two-person team.Led the charge in building, sustaining, and improving the Career Navigation program from the ground up. Support the recruitment and selection of internal and external candidates through serving on application review committees and interview panels, advocating for fair hiring practices through standardization of questions and competencies, and sharing application standards related to resumes, personal statements, and interviewing. Trained the new Career Navigator and fellow staff on best practices related to the Chronus mentoring software for client engagement and data tracking, and Microsoft Bookings scheduling software for complex interview events and client appointments. Market services and garner organizational buy-in through leadership informational sessions, targeted email campaigns, quarterly open house events, and weekly new employee orientations. Update program’s monthly data metrics, consolidated previous data sources, and improved collection methods. Facilitate professional development sessions with ongoing cohorts of apprentices and interns. Maintain an active caseload of 100+ clients to develop, discuss, and engage with their career action plans. Show less

Advocated and served as team lead for student experience process improvements, annual career service assessments, and new online initiatives, including webinars using Google Meets and Zoom. Designed, implemented, and analyzed the Student Engagement Survey with 500+ respondents using Google Forms and Microsoft Excel; the final results were then presented to 40 internal and external stakeholders. Organized various employer panels, recorded InstagramTV social media content, designed and tested the… Show more Advocated and served as team lead for student experience process improvements, annual career service assessments, and new online initiatives, including webinars using Google Meets and Zoom. Designed, implemented, and analyzed the Student Engagement Survey with 500+ respondents using Google Forms and Microsoft Excel; the final results were then presented to 40 internal and external stakeholders. Organized various employer panels, recorded InstagramTV social media content, designed and tested the Engage co-curricular pathway, consulted on complex career scenarios, and trained current and new employees. Created and facilitated multiple workshops on resume building, behavioral interviewing, networking, and personal branding, while incorporating technologies such as LinkedIn, Jobscan, and Big Interview. Met with students during individual appointments to develop, discuss, and engage with their career action plan. Show less

Taught a section of 26 students twice a week with a focus on academic writing and professional development. Redesigned presentation content and activities to better engage with students and target their needs. Incorporated the emotional, financial, and occupational dimensions of wellness into the curriculum.

Advised students on professional and personal development during individual and monthly meetings. Integrated data collection using Qualtrics software and coded reflection journal responses with learning objectives. Scheduled weekly seminar meetings and coordinated presentations with multiple student support offices. Tracked student progress regarding academic and campus engagement requirements through Microsoft Excel.

Interacted and engaged with first-generation students to foster a supportive learning community. Coordinated with various campus resources to arrange workshops and updated program assessments.

Co-supervised a team of 5 Peer Advisors that provided resume feedback and student outreach for the department. Presented on professional development topics including overview of services, resume writing, and interviewing. Created new outreach opportunities through partnerships with Housing & Residence Life and Multicultural Center. Advised students during individual appointments and drop-in hours on changing majors to finding an internship.

Created user-friendly assessments that measured student satisfaction through the PsychData survey program. Researched institutional benchmarks for academic coaching and freshman seminar program assessments.

Served in the Vickery Meadow community each summer through a federal public service program. Educated middle and high school students in 21st-century skills through Project-Based Learning activities. Mentored new teachers on how to improve lesson plans and better understand how to build rapport.

Advocated for the importance of higher education and provided personalized advice on how to succeed. Facilitated Socratic seminar-based tutorials to help students learn how to utilize higher-order thinking.

Presented on college readiness topics including financial aid, study skills, time management, and life skills. Assisted the College Transition class with the undergraduate application process and SAT / ACT test preparation.

Taught a class of 35 first-year students on the essential skills needed to be successful in higher education. Developed lesson plans emphasizing interactive group activities and discussion-based presentations. Learned from experienced seminar instructors on how to improve classroom dynamics and activities.

Taught a group of 20 students in Social Statistics using weekly sessions to review basic concepts and assignments. Provided additional one-on-one guidance to students having greater difficulty understanding the material. *Awarded title of Teaching Assistant by the instructor for voluntarily dedicating multiple hours of personal time each week to assist my fellow classmates.*