Sara Kirby Email & Phone Number

- Provide consultative services for Time2Track and Compact2Learn technology products, focusing on potential and existing client engagement, training and development and the user experience- Serve in a leadership capacity to launch Compact2Learn; manage and maintain relationships with early adopter clients and assist with product needs- Identify priority development needs for Compact2Learn & Time2Track by identifying priority needs for clients and opportunities for growth- Provide assistance to business development representatives with potential new clients- Designed, implemented and currently oversee client onboarding process including process design, communication plan, and updates- Successfully conducted three market research projects to assess potential client markets; produced and delivered recommendations for company based on findings

- Provide education and career advising to adults exploring entry or return to higher education.- Council and advise clients on a variety of issues including career planning, resume and cover letter best practices, job search strategies, networking, selection of degree programs, prior learning assessment, college success.

Greater Chicago Area

- Provide individualized career coaching to professionals at all ages and stages of career.- Services range from intensive and regular coaching to short-term guidance on a range of career topics including career exploration, job search strategies, resume review, cover letter review, LinkedIn profile development and networking.

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

- Assisted with management of the Career Services Center through strategic planning and oversight of department goals.- Provided routine resume and cover letter reviews to students and community members in preparation for job and internship searches and job fairs.-Developed & delivered presentations on career preparation topics including resume and cover letter strategies, LinkedIn and job search strategies-Co-developed and implemented Career Services events including annual career fair, internship fairs or other career-focused events

Chicago, Il

Managed all programs, budgets, assessment and planning related to student programming and student organizationsProvided career counseling and helped prepare students for the job search process through one-on-one counseling and formal presentationsAssisted with coordination of new student orientation, career, housing and other student-focused initiatives on campusSuccessfully re-designed and implemented a new student programming model aimed at connecting professionally-relevant events with academic learningDesigned, created and implemented assessment plan based on student learning outcomesUpdated and managed Student Affairs website; assist with planning, design and implementation of University portal

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Oversaw and coordinated cohesive leadership program for undergraduate students including Emerging Leaders, Women in Leadership, Friday Night Leadership Student Leadership Conference, Southeast Leadership Institute and annual alternative spring break Habitat for Humanity trip;Managed Center for Student Involvement including coordination and facilitation of registered student organizations, supervision and training of administrative assistant and undergraduate student staff and management of center resources;Coordinated and planned annual Student Life & Leadership Awards banquet;Managed annual $20,000 leadership budget;Provided training, development and support to over 120 student organizations including formal training sessions and individual advising

M.A., Higher Education & Student Affairs

Higher Education & Student Affairs

B.A., Sociology

Activities and Societies: Varsity Tennis Team