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Sharon, Pa, Us

Met individually with students to help them adopt a strategic, proactive approach to their career development, gave class presentations on career development topics in collaboration with faculty, and collaborated with campus stakeholders on career events including career fairs, professional development seminars, etc. Provided academic advising to assigned students including RN students in collaboration with Sharon Regional Medical Center School of Nursing, Corporate Communication, Cybersecurity, OTA, and PTA hopefuls. Assessed other needs and made professional referrals; maintained and ensured confidentiality of student records. In the summer, assisted in the coordination of New Student Orientation.

Interim role after earning master's degree in higher education. In addition to meeting individually with students to help them adopt a strategic, proactive approach to their career development, giving class presentations on career development topics in collaboration with faculty, and collaborating with campus stakeholders on career events including career fairs, professional development seminars, etc. provide academic advising to assigned students. Assess other needs and make professional referrals; maintain and ensure confidentiality of student records. In the summer, assist in the coordination of New Student Orientation.

Sharon, Pennsylvania Area

Interim role while earning master's degree in higher education. Responsible for meeting individually with students to help them adopt a strategic, proactive approach to their career development, giving class presentations on career development topics in collaboration with faculty, and collaborating with campus stakeholders on career events including career fairs, professional development seminars, etc.

Sharon, Pennsylvania Area

Supported the Office of Academic and Career Planning Services by providing direct support to academic advising, career services, and registrar. Strategically developed academic programming events to build relationships between students and the Academic Advising team and to increase student engagement on campus. To facilitate the critical conversation of diversity and inclusion, I implemented the We Are Project in 2018 for first-year students in their first-year seminar course. The We Are Project is completed each semester in PSU 8. Also, I was accountable for New Student Orientation (NSO) for all incoming first-year and transfer students by collaborating with all campus departments, managing online student registration, and coordinating all event planning and execution.Managed Penn State Shenango social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Chair of the Hermitage Holiday Light Up Parade and Staff Appreciation Committee on Campus.Member of the Social Media Committee, Staff Advisory Council, and Web Development Team.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Supported the College of Dentistry's Development and Alumni Affairs team by serving as the main point of contact for alumni of the college and fostering relationships between the college and donors/alumni through engagement events and stewardship activities. Responsible for managing all event materials including mailing lists, programs, brochures, etc. Routinely update college website, Dental Alumni Society (DAS) website and started DAS social media including Facebook and Instagram.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Provided excellent service to alumni of the Knowlton School of Architecture. Assisted Program Manager and Alumni Coordinator with necessary tasks to execute alumni engagement and events. Responsible for independently managing weekly lecture series for approximately 100 guests per week including catering and room setup. Used University TAS (The Advancement System) to maintain alumni, faculty, and student records.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Coordinated approximately 250 events per year for 60,000+ Ohio State University students with a budget of approximately $2M. As the Director of the Dates & Data Committee, I planned and executed 2 events per semester, in addition to 6 karaoke nights per semester within the Dates & Data committee of 10 members. Worked collaboratively as a committee to bring an event from idea to fruition including Discovering the Titanic with Robert Ballard, Self Defense with Scott Mulhollen, and Former Disney Imagineer Mark Hickson. Fostered the personal and professional development of my committee members. Responsible for creating the 63rd annual Dates and Data student planner using InDesign and working with local retailers to sell planners to approximately 7,000 students.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Learned about different leadership theories and applied theories to community service program. Worked with Buckeye Campaign Against Suicide (BCAS) to spread their mission about ending the stigma surrounding mental illness and raising awareness about suicide prevention. Met with the student President of BCAS to discuss organization's needs and worked independently to create a blog for the student organization BCAS to reach a larger audience with their mission.

Columbus, Ohio

Learned about the field of advancement through weekly meetings with different members of Ohio State Advancement's Leadership Team including Senior Vice President and President of The Ohio State University Foundation, Michael Eicher. Completed projects with Ohio State's Medical Center Development Fundraising Events Team to support their mission and raise money for lifesaving research and patient care. Projects included completing tasks required for the planning of signature events including annual golf outing and Buckeye cruise.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Worked with the Office & Events Coordinator in the promotion and planning of luncheons and the annual gala. Maintained approximately 180 nominations for the annual Stars of the Industry luncheons in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. Stars of the Industry luncheons recognize the accomplishments of those in the hospitality industry that provide exceptional service. I also coordinated the Silent Auction for the annual gala by requesting and compiling diverse items and attended membership meetings and events to engage with OHLA members.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Assisted Banquet Events team with the execution of business and social events. During my internship, I learned how to create and interpret Banquet Event Orders from the perspective of the Sales and Banquets Department. I consistently embodied Hilton Worldwide values (Hospitality Integrity Leadership Teamwork Ownership Now) in order to create extraordinary experiences for guests and clients.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Supported Front of House staff by serving customers and learning the menu to answer customer questions. Shadowed the Back of House in order to understand how food was made and stored. Also, shadowed management team to learn how Woody's operated including scheduling, completing financial reports, and understanding how team member reviews were completed.

Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Greeted members, answered phones, explained member packages to potential members, provided tours, made dinner and activity reservations, and assisted Restaurant Managers with creating daily specials menus.

Master'S Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, Student Engagement Emphasis

Bachelor'S Degree, Hospitality Management

Activities and Societies: Hospitality Management Association Ohio Union Activities Board Relay For Life Minor in General Business.