Cory McGregory

Experience

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  Sam Houston State University

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2022

  • Created training curriculum and trained 36 advisors on having career conversations with students based on previous career counselor experience. • Advises an average of 55 liberal arts students a week during peak advising season on degree plans, career planning, major/minor changes, preparing for graduation, and other issues as they arise.• Provides advisement for Integrated Studies majors (General Studies) in matching 3 minors from diverse minor pool of 71 listed minors based on career goals, graduation timeline, and previous credits earned.• Collaborates with students investigating possible majors and career paths, through discussion on their interests, personality traits, values, skills, and student decision making strategies.• Serves large first-generation population, accounting for approximately 45% of student body, by providing individualized services that meets the students where they are at in understanding college.• Evaluates and discusses student interests, personality traits, values, skills, and general career readiness through use of the FOCUS 2 assessment. Show less • Acted as liaison to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) to facilitate relations and services among the faculty and staff in college departments and Career Services, increasing college attendance to appointments by nearly 14% in the first academic year.• Provided career counseling or related services to guide student exploration of career pathways, choosing a major, and processing barriers to student career development.• Collaborated with academic and student service departments to provide tailored career-oriented programming, such as the What Can I Do with this Psychology Major? event.• Presented outreach programs on campus over Career Services and various topics, such as: cover letter/resume critiquing, interviewing tips, vocational assessments, reaching 500+ students a semester.• Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws and confidentiality regulations in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.• Evaluated students’ interests and personality characteristics, using the MBTI and SII assessments to incorporate data into career exploration discussions.• Assessed needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and referred clients to the appropriate services located on campus or in the area.• Participated in SHSU Orientation by conducting Career Services and Career Assessment presentations for incoming students to familiarize themselves with resources.• Created and maintained Career Readiness website for College of Humanities and Social Sciences to provide condensed touch point for career information to students. Show less • Conducted individual mental health counseling with clients on issues related to depression, trauma, anxiety, stress, relationship concern, and life transitions to process difficulties.• Co-facilitated a psychoeducation group over anxiety, a group over emotional intelligence, and a process group, which covered a wide range of topics to provide services to a greater number of students.• Presented outreach programs on campus covering various issues affecting college students, such as: depression, anxiety, stress management, safe partying tips, and information on counseling services offered at the center.• Documented intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans and termination summaries through Titanium to maintain organized records for providing optimal treatment. Show less

  • Senior Academic Advisor - College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Career Counselor - Liaison to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Student Assistant - Newton Gresham Library

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Practicum Intern - Counseling Center

    Aug 2017 - May 2018
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  University of Houston-Clear Lake

  Aug 2022 - now

  Career Counselor I

  • Acts as liaison to the College of Human Sciences and Humanities to facilitate relations and services among the faculty and staff in college departments and Career Services.• Supports as liaison to the Veteran's Resource Office to provide career development and readiness services to veteran students.• Developed and coordinated the Boots to Suits Series at UHCL, fostering career development for Veteran students and alumni, resulting in a $20,000 grant.• Provides career counseling or related services to guide student exploration of career pathways, choosing a major, and processing barriers to student career development.• Engages students in job search and networking consultations to educate them on optimal job-searching strategies and resources.• Collaborates with academic and student service departments to provide tailored career-oriented programming.• Presents outreach programs on campus over Career Services and various topics, such as: cover letter/resume critiquing, interviewing tips, vocational assessments.• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws and confidentiality regulations in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.• Discusses students’ interests and personality characteristics, using the MBTI, and SII assessments to incorporate data into career exploration discussions.• Trains career advisors on career development fundamentals, including: resume building, job searching, LinkedIn profile building, and an introduction into career exploration.• Served on Assessment Committee among other members of the Division of Student Affairs, building out processes and acting as point of contact for Division of Student Affairs Strategic Planning Cycle as it pertains to the assessment process.• Evaluates career development programming success through Qualtrics surveys to gauge student learning outcomes, primarily focusing on career readiness/skill-building, career content knowledge, and self-efficacy. Show less