Tina Mello Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Greater Boston Area

Promoted to Senior Co-op Coordinator in 2022• Work with biology undergraduates and employers participating in Northeastern's signature experiential learning program. • Manage student caseloads of 70-90 students applying to co-op jobs per semester, in addition to monitoring 70-90 students currently employed on co-op. • Advise students on co-op search process, such as writing resumes and cover letters, developing effective interview strategies, and utilizing LinkedIn for networking. Coach students on identifying and applying to opportunities appropriate to their skills and career goals.• Teach one to two sections of one-credit "Professional Development for Co-op" class per semester, ranging from 19 to 50 students, to prepare students for the co-op application process. Update existing curriculum and develop new activities for course, on topics ranging from resume development to LinkedIn profiles to professionalism. • Provide a range of post-co-op reflection activities, including individual appointments and writing assignments, to encourage student learning and ability to integrate co-op experiences into academic and career planning. • Advise employers on defining co-op roles and writing job descriptions that attract suitable student candidates. Discuss promotional strategies to increase company brand recognition on campus.• Liaise between students and employers, including counseling students on challenging work situations and how to navigate them, and providing feedback on students’ work behavior and professionalism.• Research potential employer partners and promote cooperative education in order to develop new relationships and job opportunities for students, with emphasis on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical research.• Write and compile relevant student and university stories for quarterly employer newsletter to promote College of Science co-op program.

•Advised undergraduate students on topics related to choosing/changing majors, seeking internships, and exploring career paths.•Administered standardized assessments, including Strong Interest Inventory, Skill Scan and MBTI (qualified administrator) to aid in client decision-making.•Advised graduating students and alumni on job search strategies, including networking and uses of social media.•Edited student/alumni documents such as resumes, cover letters, and personal statements.•Administered one-credit internship course for undergraduate students. Developed and edited curriculum, monitored student internship progress.•Taught 4-credit class "Exploring careers, choosing a major" for students trying to choose or change a major. Edited existing and created new curriculum, including interactive activities. •Designed educational programs for students and conducted classroom presentations on professional and career-related topics. •Recruited industry professionals for career events.•Wrote content and researched appropriate resources for department Twitter account @CareerCoachNU. Managed department LinkedIn group.•Supervised and trained graduate interns.•Screened and interviewed professional candidates for positions within Career Development. Co-chair search committee for new Director of Career Development. •Co-presented "Tweeting to be heard: Strategies to include social media into your career center" at NEACEFE, Newport, RI, October 2010 and Intern Bridge online interactive conference, January 2011 and facilitated speed-learning session at EACE June 2012.

•Provided customer service to high-wealth clients. •Processed financial transactions, such as wires, transfers, stock sales, charitable contributions.

•Developed brand new, hands-on "Resume Lab" workshop.•Advised liberal arts students on major/career choice.•Edited resumes and cover letters.•Conducted mock interviews.

•Conducted literature reviews related to child care, nutrition and education policy.•Interviewed project stakeholders and compiled summary reports.•Designed Access database to maintain large data set for longitudinal study.•Provided data entry support.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Social Planner for the Graduate Student Association in the Lynch School.One of two candidates to pass.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), American Studies

Graduated magna cum laude, one of three graduating students within my major to receive departmental book award.

Diploma