Matt Yepez

Experience

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  New York Life Insurance Company

  Mar 2006 - Jun 2015

  Implemented state-wide recruitment outreach to directly impact headcount and retention metrics, contributing to the General Office receiving multiple firm-wide performance awards. Developed a mutually beneficial candidate referral network among a group of local hiring managers resulting in increased candidate pipeline activity.

  • Director of Recruiting

    Dec 2009 - Jun 2015

  • Recruiting Coordinator

    Mar 2006 - Dec 2009
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  The University of New Mexico

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  Taught MBA-level classes providing students with the tools, resources, and perspective needed to launch their post-educational careers with success. Served as a career development advisor for students in the school of business. Created a tracking system to enhance data collection from appointments that was implemented office-wide.

  • Adjunct Lecturer- Robert O. Anderson School of Management

    Jan 2014 - Jul 2017

  • Career Development Facilitator

    Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
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  Miami University

  Jul 2017 - May 2022

  Lead external employer engagement strategy for a Career Center serving 19,000+ students that attracts over 400 organizations annually to recruiting events. Oversee and develop employer engagement strategy for the startup, technology, engineering, and healthcare ecosystems. Steward relationships and expand campus engagement for employers contributing to the highest number of career fair employer participants in university history. Led employer recruitment for newly expanded Job Shadow initiative with a focus on serving high-priority populations and Pell-eligible students. Served as Racial Equity Dialogue Series facilitator for the division. Conducted robust outreach which resulted in 500 individual student advising appointments, and strengthened collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Originated and implemented an office-wide campaign to document and promote student testimonials from the utilization of office services.

  • Interim Director of Employer Relations- Center for Career Exploration & Success

    Nov 2021 - May 2022

  • Associate Director of Employer Relations- Center for Career Exploration & Success

    Feb 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Assistant Director, Career Advisor - Center for Career Exploration & Success

    Jul 2017 - Feb 2019
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  University of San Diego

  Jun 2022 - now

  Senior Director - Career Development Center