In my new role, I will continue to support job seekers, lead the Healthcare COP and in addition focus on strategic partnerships and program development.

Upwardly Global is a growing national organization helping skilled immigrants rebuild their careers in the U.S. In this role, I provide group, in-person and virtual training, individual coaching, and job search support to immigrants, refugees, and asylees from all over the world.As Healthcare Sector Lead, I develop programming and resources for job seekers in the healthcare field and also train and coach Employment Services Associates on each regional team to provide more effective assistance to healthcare professionals in our program.

The goal of UChicago Careers in Public and Social Service is to help students find purposeful and rewarding careers in the non-profit, policy, government, and related public service sectors. UChicago Careers in Public and Social Service provides numerous programs, resources, and advising for students to explore their interests and to connect with internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities in policy, direct service, government, and politics, ultimately helping students translate their academic studies into careers that align with their passions and skills.

• Advise students and alumni on major exploration, career choice, ethical decision making, resume development, interviewing and job search strategies• Counsel students and alumni with compassion and insight to foster personal and professional growth• Develop and present interactive programs for classes and student groups on topics including “What Can I Do With a Major In…?,” “Job Search Boot Camp,” “Developing a Professional Identity”, and others• Administer and interpret in group and individual sessions the Meyers Briggs Type Inventory, Strong Interest Inventory and StrengthsQuest• Hire, train and manage up to three concurrent undergraduate Career Peers who offer drop-in hours, review resumes and provide support to the Office of Career Development • Supervise higher education graduate student interns in creating meaningful projects and learning about career development• Co-facilitate Roosevelt Connect LinkedIn group for Roosevelt students, alumni and employers to network and share career development information• Collaborate with Career Development colleagues on planning and executing of job and internship fairs, panel presentations and job search boot camps• Strategize with university faculty and staff to create programming to educate and empower Roosevelt students and alumni around social justice and career issues• Advocate for the advancement of experiential education opportunities for all students• Build relationships with employers in a variety of industries across sectors to expand job and internship opportunities for students and alumni• Participate in the assessment leadership team for the Student Services Division

• Evaluated and counseled clients to formulate and refine career goals and directions• Offered vocational assistance with placement, including researching and contacting employers on the clients’ behalf • Instructed clients on direction for career exploration including research, informational interviewing and decision-making• Developed and facilitated on-going support group for unemployed professionals and co-facilitated career support group for job seekers at public library • Represented the agency in community coalitions and programs• Interviewed college students for agency’s scholarship program, assisted in preparation of budgets and editing of essays

• Edited newsletters, meeting minutes and other communications for statewide coalition • Organized board and committee meetings and developed meeting agendas• Planned national conference for the Association for Enterprise Opportunity

• Researched and planned community-enhancing systems for a New Urbanist planned community, as well as trends on corporate involvement in community and economic development

• Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data and prepared presentation materials for a broad range of nonprofit and foundation clients• Facilitated preparation of a Comprehensive Community Development Plan for the City of Hartford• Wrote grant proposals for funding from the federal government and private foundations

I assisted the ED of CCLF to do outreach to funders and investors. I helped with grant proposals and marketing events.