Experience

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  Keller williams realty, long and foster realty

  May 2010 - Oct 2011

  Realtor

  • Provided a high level of customer service through consistent and systematic communication with clients• Drafted, edited, and amended contracts• Created and managed a website and blog for both informational and marketing purposes• Compiled and analyzed housing market data• Developed and maintained database of past and future clients

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  Hersha hospitality

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2014

  ●Partnered with managers and supervisors regarding employee relations matters to review staff performance management situations, address concerns, identify areas of need for staff development, and to completeinvestigations when necessary● Worked with People Support leadership to develop and lead trainings in employee relations, HR compliance, and staff recruitment● Conducted orientations for new company employees from entry-level staff to leadership● Traveled to newly acquired properties to manage people support process for hotel transitions, conducting staff orientations, benefit enrollment and onboarding of staff● Cultivated relationships with colleges and universities while managing the recruitment of summer associates● Worked with the People Support Director to develop a regional Undergraduate recruitment program● Facilitated a two-day leadership training for new General Managers Show less

  • Human Resources Manager

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Human Resources Coordinator

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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  Drexel university

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2017

  • Advise students through the process of locating relevant and meaningful work experiences that utilize the knowledge and skills gained through coursework• Counsel students regarding job search techniques and industry specific trends and information• Work with employers to develop effective university recruitment strategies to meet hiring needs• Collaborate with academic departments in supporting the integration between academics and cooperative education• Develop job opportunities through networking, employer outreach, and academic lead follow up• Act as a liaison between the University and employers regarding operations requirements for the Cooperative Education program• Evaluate student resumes, cover letters, and portfolios to develop strong application materials• Administer online course covering key career related topics including effective networking; building a linkedIn presence; goal setting; and professional reputation and ethics• Act as Faculty/Staff Advisor for a career development related student organization• Co-chair department professional development committee with focus on providing relevant training to staff• Contribute to working group developed to address the specific needs of students on the autism spectrum and with other social interaction disorders Show less

  • Sr. Cooperative Education Advisor, Training and Development, Steinbright Career Development

    May 2014 - Aug 2017

  • Cooperative Education Advisor; Steinbright Career Development Center

    Apr 2014 - Aug 2017
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  Northampton community college

  Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

  Student success specialist, center for college and career readiness

  ● Advised adult students in the Center for College and Career Readiness’s ESL and high school equivalency programs in the process of pursuing careers and post-secondary training, primarily in the hospitality and healthcare industries ● Conducted orientation and directed barrier-identification and goal-setting exercises● Closely monitored student attendance and progress, identified barriers to success, developed plans of action, and facilitated leaves of absences and program exits when necessary● Attended career fairs and community events to network with local employers about job opportunities● Supported students in developing job-search skills: helped build resumes; taught search strategies; and performed mock interviews● Recruited agency’s volunteer staff and provided professional development training● Conducted orientation and directed barrier-identification and goal setting exercises● Closely monitored student attendance and progress, identified barriers to success, developed plans of action, and facilitated leaves of absences and program exits when necessary● Provided student support for the START Hospitality training program● Attended career fairs and community events to network with local employers about job opportunities● Supported students in developing job-search skills: helped build resumes; taught job-search strategies; and performed mock interviews● Recruited agency’s volunteer staff and provided professional development training Show less

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  Hersha hospitality management

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

  Human resources generalist

  ● Evaluated training and development programs, identified areas of improvement, developed new orientation plan, and ensured compliance with corporate and brand training requirements● Led the hotel recruitment function, managing job postings, interviewing, selecting, and onboarding new associates● Partnered with the leadership team to create a positive work culture through high employee engagement, development of associate recognition programs, and effective management of associate relations matters● Evaluated performance management, addressing concerns, identifying areas of need for staff development, and completing investigations when necessary● Managed human resources function in a union environment, ensuring compliance with the union collective bargaining agreement and maintaining positive labor relations Show less

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  Drexel university

  Mar 2020 - now

  • Teach Career Management and Professional Development courses to between 500 and 600 students annually• Develop and facilitate instruction surrounding fundamental topics in career development such as resume development, effective interviewing, career planning, job search strategies, and networking• Assess students’ knowledge and skill level relevant to important career management concepts such as resume development, interviewing, use of online networking resources, and workplace success skills• Adapt teaching strategies to better meet students’ needs by facilitating in-class discussion topics, and utilizing interactive lecturing strategies to maintain student engagement with the content• Manage availability of online resources and course materials through Blackboard and maintain active electronic gradebook allowing for students to track their progress through the course assignments Show less ● Advised over 300 students annually in job search strategies, preparing application materials, interviewing, meeting workplace expectations and industry-specific trends and information● Collaborated with academic advisors on students’ plans of study, barrier assessment, and student success strategies to ensure support as the designated care team representatives● Facilitated assignments in the Strategic Career Planning and Development and Advance Your Career Bblearn course modules, evaluating student assignments, providing application material feedback, and assigning pass/fail grades at the completion of the course● Worked in conjunction with supervisors to recruit staff for the cooperative education program by reviewing resumes, phone screening, and interviewing candidates; trained and mentored new co-op advisors through their development in the career services field● Identified areas of training for staff with a goal of improving services to students and employers● Collaborated with colleagues to identify areas of need for job development and to foster new employer partnerships through networking, employer outreach, and academic-lead follow-up● Acted as a liaison between the University and employers regarding co-op recruitment, conducting regular site visits to employers to meet with hiring managers, building relationships and developing job opportunities● Served as Co-chair of the Professional Development Committee, assessing development needs and coordinating staff trainings.; created a discussion series as a platform for sharing best practices amongst Steinbright staff Show less ● Taught the college of business’s writing intensive career capstone course with a focus on supporting students in resume and cover letter development, interview skills, goal setting, and professional development planning● Transitioned to fully remote environment utilizing BbLearn, Microsoft Teams and Zoom and adjusted lesson and class activity planning to facilitate highest level of student engagement● Evaluated student performance, monitoring attendance, grading assignments, and assigning final letter grade for the one credit courseHersha Hospitality Management Show less

  • Assistant Teaching Professor, Career Development

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Senior Cooperative Education Advisor, Steinbright Career Development Center

    Apr 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Mar 2020 - Jun 2020