Susan Brophy, Ms Ed. Email & Phone Number

Info@careerforward.usPrivate practice specializing in career coaching, workforce development consulting, job-seeking course development, and outplacement for clients ranging from C-Suite to new grads. - Coach, train, and counsel clients in the areas of career transition, career advancement, LinkedIn, networking, resume development, and interviewing, that consistently lead to successful employment and career transition - Provide private and group LinkedIn training to include professional branding, networking, research, job seeking, and etiquette - Create/renovate curriculum & deliver job-seeking/ career transition in all areas to include resume development, research, job-seeking strategies, networking, interviewing, salary negotiation, LinkedIn, and other areas of workforce development- Provide “train the trainer” coaching/counseling to emerging trainers to include coursework and customized programming - Advise companies and organizations to plan, develop, and perform terminations/lay-offs and provide career coaching, job-seeking, and successful reemployment for those affected- Work with recruiting firms to improve and enhance candidate credentials, interview preparation, and presentation - Consultant to educational institutions, organizations, and corporations to provide retention solutions, workforce development strategies, and employee engagement and self-esteemContracts in addition to private coaching/counseling: - Outplacement Provider - Local and national companies- Tech Boot Camp - Career Coach/Counselor - Executive Career Coach – Career transition, advancement, and unemployment coaching

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

Rochester, Ny, Us

Appointed by The University of Rochester to the National/Remote Career Counseling Team to give career and leadership advice to fellow alums. It’s not always easy to discern the best next step in your career, but a professional career coach can help. I am part of a team of coaches that works with alumni to consider how a person’s skills, knowledge, and experience might prepare them for opportunities and success with the transition.

New York, New York, Us

- Coached Flatiron graduates in the area of software engineering to learn best practices in job seeking, networking, application, research, interviewing and salary negotiation- Provide resume, portfolio, and cover letter writing, and editing - Work with graduates to create/renovate LinkedIn including, personal branding, page production, networking, job seeking and research.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Senior Director, Outplacement & Transition - Led outplacement & career transition for newly terminated employees that included coaching and guidance to successful reemployment, career advancement, and retention- Coached, counseled, and provided customized services to job seekers that consistently led to 95%+ employment - Advised companies and organizations to plan, develop, and perform terminations/lay-offs and provide career coaching, job-seeking, and successful reemployment for those affected- Create and deliver nationally recognized workshops and presentations to include LinkedIn, interviewing, resume, salary negotiation, powerful networking, and labor market information research - Work with companies and organizations to provide expert LinkedIn training to inspire retention and advancement within organizations’ employees

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Senior Consultant EDSI, Inc.: 2014-2017 CGI: 2012-2014 Championed local and national development of revised education and training programs encompassing new internal and external initiatives in 50+ centers in the US that contributed to 85% (top in the state) employment placement rate. - Improved and renovated joint outreach program with 6 participating libraries and increased attendance up to 60% resulting that was top in the State of Ohio. - Directed, expanded, and managed executive job-seeker group that resulted in increased attendance by 95% and 85%+ employment.- Assisted in the project delivery of various workforce contracts which included curriculum development, instruction/delivery, community/education outreach, and project management.- Determined learner state and needs and created innovative programs and workshops. - Developed and delivered “train the trainer” national projects from creation to delivery. - Partnered with government and community organizations to promote clients to employment, career mentoring, shadowing, and education sponsorship. Job-Seeking Curriculum Development SMETrain the Trainer Facilitator/Trainer Advanced LinkedIn Training for the Executive Job SeekerLinkedIn Development, Renovation & StrategyResume Development & Renovation Strategic Networking for Employment Job Seeking Strategies Career Transition Theories & History

Practice that specialized in college admissions, internship/ career coaching, recruitment, retention, mentoring, and leadership for pre-college, post-college students.- Provided one-on-one, customized college admission guidance to college-bound students and their families- Created and conducted seminars and classes, managed community outreach programming, and develop networking groups-- Advised students and families on financial aid and college tuition negotiation and management- Specialized in underrepresented minority and first-generation college admissions and financial aid - Provided resume, interviewing, internship/employment selection strategies

Orchard Park, New York, Us

Led and managed a team of academic advisors that provided support and guidance to over 500 students - Assisted in direction & coordination of student service activities within the campus for both day and evening students from diverse backgrounds- Advised campus staff & students on issues relating to policy, judiciary matters, program & administration - Produced programming on mentoring, retention, and leadership and career counseling- Coordinated and taught the First Year Experience (FYE) program

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Leadership consultant and college adviser for retention and mentoring programming with current and alumni students participating in organization - Redefined and renovated Leadership Mentoring program to include many new companies and organizations in the Cleveland area - Worked with students and families to successfully navigate the college application and admission process. - Provided “in-house” college, career and academic advising and guidance to students at area high schools- Worked with students and families on financial aid process. - Worked to ensure successful student admission and transition to college

Saratoga Springs, Ny, Us

Provided quality assurance & production of assessment materials including course curriculum, evaluations, and testing. Researched, wrote, and developed curriculum for global training

Rochester, Ny, Us

Newly created position dedicated to student retention, counseling, academic advising, career counseling and exploration - Started a successful new college initiative for faculty and staff to refer “at-risk” students for support and counseling that included inclusion and reporting - Worked closely with students on interviewing and placement of jobs and internships - Collaborated with various campus departments on inclusion and retention. - Co- Coordinated First Year Experience program working with Engineering students

Washington, Dc, Us

Developed and implemented a comprehensive counseling services program for inception at Monroe Community College that included creating a summer program, advising, peer counseling, college exploration, career exploration, meditation, programming, and leadership development for students and their families. Co-coordinated the Career Awareness and Career Exploration program.- Championed efforts for over 300 students to gain admission and receive a scholarship for their college education. - Provided assistance in grant writing, review, and development. - Worked in inner city environments and helped students thrive in college search and admission.

Ithaca, Ny, Us

Assistant Director of Professional Programs and Career ManagementProvided career counseling and teaching topics such as Resume Writing, Interviewing, Salary Negotiation, Dress for Success and other programs to aid students with the placement of internships and permanent employment.Assistant Director, Engineering Minority Programs Office- Managed summer program and all counseling efforts during the school year - Worked with at-risk students to provide excellent career and academic advising and counseling- Developed faculty inclusion programming for student retention efforts and relationship improvement between engineering faculty and students - Fostered relationships between students and faculty to create an "open" environment of support and learning.

Master Of Science In Higher Education (Ms Ed.) - Warner School Of Education And Human Development, Higher Education Administration & Leadership - Career, Leadership, & Academic Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication And Public Relations

Coursework - Music Education And Business

Leadership Program, College Leadership Program