Wesley E. Thorne Ii Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Sydney, Australia

GradConnection/SEEK is a global early talent technology solutions company that connects international college students directly with employment opportunities all over the globe. We also connect Australian college students with amazing careers with employers throughout Australia. I am able to leverage overe 20 years of career services experience in partnering with universities to provide employment solutions for college students at universities in several countries. Our jobs platforms offer a variety of technology solutions in connecting students with over 17,000 unique positions with employers in our exclusive global network. We also offer annual career fairs and career services Employability Summits in both Shanghai, China, and Hong Kong. My international travel and work involve working with universities and clients in Asia, Australia, UK, and the US. Through these experiences, I have developed a global mindset and perspective that is critical to my success in building new client relationships.GradConnection/SEEK: www.campus.gradconnection.com• Design high-level strategies to increase employability at universities in Australia, UK, US and Canada.• Present new early talent recruitment models by introducing universities to emerging technologies that result in increased hiring outcomes and better employability reporting• Developed a new networking outreach strategy that has resulted in a 320% increase in business contacts• Identified a new dynamic product pricing model designed to generate over $270K in new revenue • Work directly with the managing director and provide high-level recommendations for future vision• Created a dynamic international Employability Summit with thought leaders focused on “the future of work”• Leading a new Australia-focused campus engagement initiative designed to transform employability at universities across the country• Deliver future-focused presentations on employability and the job search process

Los Angeles, California, United States; Sydney, Australia

Greater Los Angeles Area

Led the Career Center operation of more than 30 full-time staff. Oversaw student engagement, employer relations, marketing and branding and operations. Orchestrated a number of significant strategic and operational changes designed to enhance the student experience and transform the university culture where career readiness became a core aspect of campus and academic life.Leadership & Change Management• Led a shift in campus culture through the creation of a strategic career ecosystem• Implemented a restructuring of the Center that transformed the student experience• Served as the lead career campus ambassador and advocate for systematic changes that represent a shift in institutional prioritiesAssessment and Innovation• Engineered a complete overhaul the Center’s assessment and data collection efforts; formed an entirely new assessment and data collection strategy that shaped a new outcomes-focused narrative• Created a new discipline-specific campus career education model that emphasized engagement and peer support• Launched 12 new industry and diversity career communities focused on peer learning and candidate best practices• Increased First Destination Survey response rate by 27% by executing a new outreach planCampus and External Relations• Met with deans and senior campus administrators and collaborate on new initiatives that integrate career and experiential education with campus priorities• Collaborated with Alumni Affairs on the adoption of a new online career engagement program • Increased employer job postings by 23% through strategic employer outreach initiativesBudget Management/Fundraising• Oversaw a $4.1 million budget; implemented cost-savings measures that have resulted in $57,000 savings in operational costs• Created new revenue and fundraising initiatives that generated more than $130,000 in additional revenue

Pittsburgh, Pa

Employer Development and Campus Relations• Created and implemented a new office-wide employer development strategy which resulted in: 270% increase in new employer connections; 59% increase in employer career fair attendance• Developed an entirely new employer relations operational model that streamlined work processes• Founded and led the Employer Advisory Board whose input led to refined goals and new strategic direction• Created the first-ever Campus Engagement Day event which served as a forum to exchange ideas and develop partnerships among faculty and employersFundraising and Budget Management• Managed a $95,000 recruiting event budget which brought in $260,000 in revenues• Designed and implemented a recruiting event cost savings and revenue generation plan that reduced expenditures by more than $27,000 while increasing revenue by more than $72,000• Fundraised over $95,000 annually for operations through the corporate Career Partners programOperational Effectiveness• Recruited, trained and supervised staff members comprising the Employer Relations team; created strategies and performance goals that increased motivation and job satisfaction• Conducted a full review of all employer relations operations and implemented change management initiatives that resulted in: an increase from two major recruiting events to eight; 39% increase in job postings; 42% increase in on-campus interviews• Collected key data for annual graduation outcomes report and disseminated outcomes to key stakeholdersTechnology and Marketing• Collaborated with web designers to completely redesign the department’s website to emphasize ease of access and enhance user experience• Oversaw the development of two new key marketing initiatives: Employer Services guide and Alumni Career Services guide which highlighted comprehensive services• Developed a new email outreach campaign that led to a 12% increase in attendance at information sessions

Evanston, Il

Contributed significantly to the development and execution of the office strategic plan and operational goals. Invested in new employer development by leading site visits and outreach meetings with new employers and presented to senior level management on hiring outcomes, best practices and industry tends. Generated new internships and full-time positions by actively marketing and promoting Northwestern. Advised students on successful job search strategies; conducted workshops on a wide range of career topics.

Middletown, Ct

As Assistant Director I advised students and alumni on developing individualized and career-specific job search strategies. Cultivated beneficial working relationships with academic departments with targeted outreach efforts. Enhanced office visibility by developing strategic relationships with other campus services departments.As Pre-Law Advisor I completed a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of existing pre-law program and increased the number and variety of pre-law programs by over 50%. Increased Wesleyan’s overall law school acceptance rate and admission to nearly all top tier law schools.

Certificate In Human Resources, Human Resource Management

Completed courses in: Human Resources Management Employment Law - Title VII of Civil Rights Act, etc. Performance Management Assessment

Masters Of Education, Higher Education And Student Affairs, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts, Public Relations

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