Lauren Cavicchi

Experience

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  Jumpstart at Merrimack College

  Oct 2012 - May 2013

  Americorps Member

  • Participated as an AmeriCorps member in an award-winning network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success. • Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, promoted children’s language and literacy skills through ongoing relationships with 18 preschool children, and increased adult support in the learning environment. • Collaborated with a team to plan twice weekly in-classroom activities and received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families. Show less

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  Lawrence High School

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Merrimack College Graduate Fellow

  • Advised a case load of freshmen and seniors who are at-risk of dropping out or not graduating high school • Supported guidance counselors and principals in tracking of at-risk students through PowerSchool, a web-based student information system that provides grade management and viewing for teachers and students alike, and via metrics including attendance, grades, course work, and goal setting • Assisted and advised students in course selection, college search, and college application process and advised students in clarifying career aspirations, writing résumés, and conducting job searches • Identified community service opportunities for students• Created and delivered seminars to advance learning goals (e.g., “College 101,” “Bullying Awareness”) and hosted events to engage students, families, and the community of Lawrence (e.g., Multicultural Dinner, Zumba, and Bullying Awareness Week) Show less

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  Westborough Youth and Family Services

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Youth Activities Program Coordinator

  • Planned, promoted and implemented safe, recreational activities for Westborough Teens• Coordinated, scheduled, marketed and managed the program budget • Responsible for senior volunteers and chaperones• Reported data collection and ensured the success of the program

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  Florida International University

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2018

  • Conduct and create professional development workshops such as resume writing, interviewing skills and networking skills for the student and alumni population and collaborate with student organizations, university departments, and outside requests for special presentations or workshops• Collaborate with the Orientation Department, amongst others, to present to incoming students and parents ranging from 20 – 100 participants about our services • Utilize supervisory skills and provide support to the Student Employment Coordinator in regards to data collection and professional development • Co-chair the Career and Development Management Team’s “Resources Committee” to create and modify resources for students and alumni • Provide career coaching to students and alumni of all majors in a variety of areas such as job search help, internship opportunities and mock interviews• Assist in all department events, approximately 20 per semester, such as Career Fair, Career Expo Internship Fair and Graduate Fair Show less • Provided career coaching in a variety of areas such as job search help, internship opportunities and mock interviews to students and alumni, and manage the resume bin for FIU students and alumni for job and internship opportunities. Additionally, MBTI certified for general career counseling sessions • Implemented and executed effective career programming and made strategic recommendations for future programs • Conducted professional development workshops such as resume writing, interviewing skills and networking skills for the student and alumni population and collaborated with student organizations, university departments, and outside requests for special presentations or workshops• Established meaningful connections between students, alumni, professionals and employers via networking events and career programs • Prepared students and alumni for upcoming interviews, career fairs, internship fairs, etc. which includes, but is not limited to, resume and cover letter critiques, elevator pitch, professional demeanor and professional attire • Participated in professional development conferences such as National Career Development Association (NCDA) and FL-ACE Show less

  • Assistant Director of Career Development

    Oct 2015 - Aug 2018

  • Student Employment Coordinator

    Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
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  Florida International University

  Aug 2018 - now

  Assistant Director of Career Development for Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work

  • Present and create professional development workshops such as resume writing, interviewing skills and networking skills for Stempel College and collaborate with student organizations, university departments, and outside requests for special presentations or workshops• Collaborate with Stempel College faculty/staff to present to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level students incoming students • Utilize supervisory skills and provide support to Graduate Assistants and Higher Education practicum students• Connect Stempel College students to employers by providing information sessions, coordinating alumni panels, and career fairs • Provide career coaching to students and alumni of all majors in a variety of areas such as job search help, internship opportunities and mock interviews• Assist in all department events, approximately 20 per semester, such as Career Fair, Career Expo Internship Fair and Graduate Fair Show less