Assisted undergraduate and graduate students with resume/CV writing, cover letters, personal statements required in order to apply to internships/co-ops, graduate/professional school admission, and full-time employment. Administered the Career Center's practicum course for students engaged in internships/co-ops/ research experiences, and guided students on how to leverage those experiences into meaningful, fulfilling careers. Conducted workshops on various professional development topics including resume/CV/cover letter/personal statement writing, interviewing/salary negotiation, networking/professional communication. Cultivated and expanded relationships with employers in the sciences interested in hiring UMBC talent.

Assisted undergraduate, graduate, PhD degree candidates with all phases of the job search process including resume/cover letter writing, personal statement composition, networking, salary negotiation, and interview preparation. Facilitated workshops on various topics including resume/cover letter writing, salary negotiation, networking, interview preparation. Conducted one-on-one mock interview sessions for students preparing for the interview process; provided tailored feedback.

Provided career counseling to students/alumni pursuing advanced degrees in business, education, counseling and law enforcement fields on issues concerning readiness, development and professional advancement. Advised and counsel clients on issues concerning academic readiness, student development, and professional advancement. Utilized career-related assessment tools to help clients clarify values, interests, skills and abilities. Conducted workshops on career-related topics including resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, networking and job search strategies.

Provided oversight and direction for the career services division of a job assistance and employment counseling center. Counseled students on career goals and related academic plans; conducted career-related workshops including resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and job search strategies. Oversaw and managed job assistance and career programming including workshops, job fairs and on-campus recruitment activities. Collaborated with local businesses and governmental agencies to locate, develop, and evaluate job sites for students, community residents and co-op students. Supervised two part-time career center staff members

Counseled students and alumni pursuing advanced degrees in business and education as part of the School of Professional Studies in Business and Education. Assisted clients in various stages of career development; utilized various assessment tools including Strong Interest Inventory, Campbell Interest and Skill Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator. Instructed clients regarding resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and job search strategies.

Established and wrote bi-monthly electronic newsletter designed to deliver timely career-related information including career tips, trends, events and employer job and internship opportunities; increased participation from 250 to 800+ students and alumni over a 2-year period. Delivered various career-related workshops including resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, interviewing, networking and salary negotiation. Published various career-related documents addressing topics including, interviewing/salary negotiation, networking and job search strategies. Spearheaded and facilitated a variety of professional networking events to assist students/alumni interested in entering or advancing in a specific career field and/or organization. Conceptualized and designed first electronic database to track statistical data regarding client activity. Edited and maintained CLPC’s Web presence on the Internet.

Counseled individuals and families non-profit resource center servicing lower- and middle-class families as required by the Johns Hopkins University Master of Science Clinical Community Counseling program. Counseled children, adolescents and adults; addressed issues including anger management, effective communication skills, and family roles and dynamics: made clinical diagnosis using the DSM-IV. Consulted with professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and probation officers to gain a more thorough understanding of client issues/concerns.

Oversaw fund-raising efforts for a private, non-profit resource center that provides clinical services to children, adults, and families adjusting to separation, divorce, and remarriage. Coordinated and led annual fund-raiser 1996, 1997; raised approximately $14K. Recruited and coached 8-10 volunteers in the areas of fund-raising including business solicitation, organization, advertisement, and marketing.