Lisa D'Souza

Experience

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  DHL

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Intern, Human Resources Development

  Researched and created orientation guides, tracked and analyzed results of the company's first Employee Engagement Survey, and created a survey portal for 600 survey action teams to collaborate.

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  JCPenney

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  HR Intern

  Led communication of newly implemented HR processes (360s, IDPs) to various departments. Analyzed and provided recommendations for metrics, as well as engineered help related documentation for scorecard measures.

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  JCPenney

  May 2007 - Jun 2009

  College Recruiter - Southeast Region

  Manage college recruiting efforts for 16 districts across 9 states. Source, screen, interview and hire the best of class entry level talent from top tier universities. Design, plan and execute campus branding visits featuring corporate executives and field leadership. Establish local Campus Captain Teams to support initiatives at each core campus. Train and educate hiring mangers regarding best practices for campus recruiting and events. Build relationships with key faculty, staff and student organization leaders to help achieve hiring goals. Show less

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  Granite Properties

  Jun 2009 - Feb 2010

  Human Resources

  Establish and lead Granite GREEN – company’s first ever committee dedicated to building a sustainable green company culture. Coordinate courses for Granite’s corporate university; develop feedback surveys for curriculum development. Verify competencies and maintain Performance Management System. Produce quarterly company newsletter and maintain HR Webpage. Source and screen candidates, perform reference checks, etc.

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  Southern Methodist University, Office of New Student Orientation and Student Support

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  NODA Intern - Academic Advising, Registration and Orientation (AARO)

  Assisted with event planning and execution of 11 two-day, and 4 one-day AARO sessions for 2,000 incoming students and their families. Supervised 10 AARO Leaders – coordinated intensive two-week training program, conducted performance evaluations, student staff recognition, etc. Managed evening activities component of all two-day sessions, and served on overnight on-call rotation. Compiled program evaluation feedback from parents and students, provided future recommendations.

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  University of Florida, Career Resource Center

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Recruit, select, train, manage, and advise Employer Relations Ambassador (ERA) student members and directors. Conduct one-on-one career advising sessions with students. Lead the coordination and implementation of Majors Fair. Help organize and execute Career Showcase, the largest career fair in the southeast, as well as Graduate and Professional School Day, Summer Job Fair, and Part-Time Job Fair. Design career fair event surveys, analyze feedback and provide recommendations for future events. Aid in the management and maintenance of the GatorCareerLink Career Events Database System. Show less Created the Leadership Ambassador (LA) student program to promote the Leadership Development Certificate (LDC) and provide leadership consultation to 35 business student organizations. Developed LA mission, vision and learning outcomes. Recruited, selected and trained 13 LA members. Conducted recurring workshops for the College: Building Your Organizational Brand, Energizing Your Membership, and You Are Your Strengths. Presented How to Market Your Student Organization Experience at the WCBA Fall Exec Board Retreat. Show less

  • Career Events Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2010 - May 2012

  • Practicum Student, Career and Leadership Programs

    Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
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  University of Florida - Warrington College of Business

  Jun 2012 - now

  • Lead the Career and Leadership Programs (CLP) team in the Heavener School of Business• Create, implement and assess programs that enhance the leadership, personal growth, and professional development of undergraduate business students• Program Director of the Florida Leadership Academy (FLA), the signature year-long leadership and professional development program for the top 100 sophomores in the Heavener School of Business• Teach Warrington Welcome (WW) a first-year success seminar for 25 students which promotes personal and professional development in the areas of communication skills, teamwork, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, community service and diversity• Lead the planning committee for Warrington’s Human Library – an innovative and interactive event that teaches diversity through personal story and dialogue Show less

  • Director for Career and Leadership Programs

    Aug 2012 - now

  • Assistant Director of Career and Leadership Programs

    Jun 2012 - Aug 2012