Sarah Lage Email & Phone Number

- Provide services to educational institutions and organizations, helping to create effective and goals-based career development programs as a way to assist their students(athletes) with career goals- Utilizing event planning experience, and provide services to organizations on an as needed basis- Clients include: - Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC): ACC Career Trek (summer 2022); ACC Student-Athlete Internship Program (current project) - Virginia Tech Football: Networking Night (2022/2023) - Midwestern State University Football: Women’s Football Clinic (2009 - present)

- Team lead in implementing and overseeing the Hokie Network (Athlete Network), an exclusive community providing career resources, employment and networking opportunities, along with news and events for current and former Hokie student-athletes- Actively recruit employers to participate in Career Game Plan events such as Resume Remix and Career Jumpstart (student-athlete career fair), along with information sessions and Hokie Network- Assist current and former student-athletes with aspects of their professional life and goals to include (but not limited to) topics such as major and career exploration, resume development, interview preparation, and post-graduation plans - Successfully implement the Career Game Plan utilizing 4 key events, providing student-athletes opportunities to interact with professionals on a consistent basis while working towards their career goals - Implement, analyze and report on the first destination of student-athletes through the Post-Grad Plan Survey; providing results to senior staff as a marker for the Athletic Department’s goal of “graduating employed leaders”- Recruit departmental and regional employers to host student-athletes for a summer internship through the HOKIE L.E.A.D. Internship program, allowing student-athletes to gain experience, participate in professional development and networking opportunities- Create and maintain campus partnerships to assist in collaborative programming, resources and professional relationships - Partner with employers to provide additional career-related programming such as webinars and career treks that are open to student-athletes across the ACC - Launched the first-ever career trek summer 2019- Supervise 2-4 Student-Athlete Development interns, field study and practicum students each semester

- Student Development and Learning in Higher Education (first-year seminar) - Instructor, Department of Counseling and Adult Education, East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina Area

- Provided guidance to undergraduate, graduate and professional degree students through the usage of assessments and exploratory discussion by aligning strengths, skills and goals to majors and careers - Utilized active listening skills during the advisement of students regarding internship, Co-Op and employment opportunities, in addition to post-graduation strategies- Created, scheduled, and conducted collaborative career programming based on the specific needs of 3 liaison areas, including a first-ever Student-Athlete Career Networking Event - Assisted the Major Advisement Program (MAP) and undecided students with orientation, presentations and instruction (first-year seminar) - Led the department’s assessment planning efforts based on University and Division Strategic Plans, CAS and NACE standards, while creating a 'culture of assessment' through communication, staff input and transparency- Collaborated with the multiple campus departments including the Office of Institutional Planning and Research, and Student Affairs Assessment, Planning and Retention office in the planning, implementation and analysis of the first destination survey (Pirate Employment Survey) - Interpreted survey results to develop presentations and reports utilizing Piktochart and Microsoft capturing the outcomes and impact of the department for marketing, Annual Report, Program Review, and as requested- Utilized social media to promote the office, career events and programs, and educational resources for students

Wichita Falls, Texas

- Communicated with prospective clients about the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) and assisted the program decision makers regarding the promotion of the NCRC to the Workforce Solutions - North Texas area - Implemented and reported on program guidelines to meet the objectives of WHWS as outlined by the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Texas Workforce Commission - Assisted in assessing and determining eligibility for the program, using basic Workforce Investment Act eligibility guidelines

Boca Raton, Florida

- Coordinated and implemented multiple career fairs and recruitment events each semester including hosting employers for on-campus visits, such as information sessions and interviews - Actively recruited employers through direct communication and visits, sharing recruiting guide and opportunities to connect with students - Created procedures related to approval of employers, contacts and alumni, job postings and event registrations through the online job database - Generated job listings, career events, on-campus recruiting schedules and announcements via online job database - Provided career advising and career-related workshops to students and alumni - Collaborated with Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence to provide career development programming - Supervised Employer Relations Graduate Assistant

Wichita Falls, Texas

- Managed the ongoing activities of the recruiting program, including coordinating on-campus recruiting and career fairs, managing the online job database, and enhancing the employer directory - Led job development efforts for full time, part-time, and internship opportunities - Provided strategic direction to expand and diversify employer participation - Supervised Mustangs Career Educator student program, including interviewing and training - Created Mustangs Survival Guide to assist students in their career development to include job search tips, sample resumes, and a 4 year career plan

Murfreesboro, North Carolina

- Established effective relationships with local, regional, state, and national media outlets through press releases, publications, and radio/television interviews resulting in enhanced awareness of the University- Planned, organized, and publicized major on-campus and off-campus events while accomplishing marketing, public relations, and community relations goals and objectives - Created and maintained relationships with donors, including raising money (monetary and in-kind) for the Pond Football Center - Represented the University at various conferences, community events, and speaking engagements

Goldsboro, North Carolina

- Managed and trained 10 funded agencies on the Outcome Measurement process as outlined by the United Way USA - Planned, organized, and publicized events such as the Campaign Kickoff Taste of Wayne County, Letter Carriers Food Drive, and Wayne County Motorcycle Riders Toy Run with the assistance of volunteers- Successfully developed and managed marketing strategies and activities through the establishment of relationships with local and regional media outlets to promote the mission and goal of the agency through newspaper, television and radio

Master Of Public Administration, 2003; Human Resources Management

Activities and Societies: "Foundation Grant Writing" and "12 Keys to Successful Grant Writing" conducted by Bob Lowman, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science; Public Policy

Minor in Business Management

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