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Seattle, Wa, Us

* Design and implement longitudinal advising and partnerships model to optimize career planning and employment success of 1050 students in a distributed campus model. (5 states/6 campuses)* Lead unit strategy for continuous quality improvement and LCME accreditation data analysis and reporting.* Partner with deans, faculty, staff and students on interventions to improve advising and support structures for all students including those who are underrepresented in medicine, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and first-generation.

Greater Seattle Area

* Provided impact driven direction for SJI workforce development programs and managed reporting to partners and funders.* Developed strategic partnerships to strengthen workforce pipeline, training and employment opportunities for City of Seattle and Kent residents with income 200% below the poverty level (government and private funders, employers, community colleges, community based organizations).

Bellevue, Washington

* Coached business clients through career transition using customized strategies to optimize individual performance, vocational exploration, and career success. * Facilitated strengths-based career conversations designed to empower clients to advance their careers.

Seattle

* Managed a comprehensive Career Services unit of six staff providing career education and employer engagement opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students across 4 colleges.* Responsibilities included strategic planning and program development for career education and employer engagement, supervision, evaluation, operations, budget.* Partnered with Alumni Office and Marketing & Communications Office to design career mentoring and engagement opportunities providing industry specific career exploration, internship and employment opportunities for students.* Developed & facilitated inaugural board of employer partners and alumni from diverse industries.

Seattle, Washington

*Co-taught two sections of undergraduate Career Development for Psychology Majors course, including modules on self-assessment, job search strategies, industry trends, and effective development of applications.

Seattle

*Developed and implemented a comprehensive employer relations program to optimize job and internship opportunities for students*Supervised employer relations staff and oversee all employer recruiting activity and on campus recruiting operations*Oversaw marketing and communications in partnership with University Marketing & Communications, Offices of Admissions and Alumni Engagement and the Provost's Office*Supported the facilitation and implementation of unit strategic planning, assessment and reporting*Led the First Destination Survey and reporting process for graduating class employment outcomes

Greater Seattle Area

*Developed curriculum and implemented leadership development programs for regional managers*Coordinate and facilitate ongoing professional and vocational development opportunities for employees*Liaised with staff, guardians, case managers and community partners to facilitate the implementation of strengths-based programs for clients with disabilities*Implemented orientation and training, supervision and annual performance evaluations for 10-20 employees*Facilitated conflict resolution for employees and addressed all policy violations

Tacoma, Wa

*Provided program orientation and training for a team of 8 staff and student volunteers *Fostered personal and professional development of employees through role supervision *Managed client and department records and budgets in accordance with policies and state requirements

Mountlake Terrace, Wa

*Developed creative lesson plans, curriculum and learning programs appropriate to grade level and student development*Collaborated with parents, staff and professionals in support of students’ strengths and challenges

Master Of Education - Med, Student Development Administration

Bachelor’S Degree - Ba, Psychology And Elementary Education