Lauren Gray

Experience

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  Sacramento Loaves & Fishes

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

  Jesuit Volunteer and Service Center Associate

  ♦ Provided direct service to homeless guests at large multi-service agency♦ Managed spreadsheet of guest information ♦ Coordinated staff, volunteers, and interns to ensure proper coverage♦ Purchased and stocked suppliesWithout passing judgment, and in a spirit of love and hospitality, Loaves & Fishes feeds the hungry and shelters the homeless. We provide an oasis of welcome, safety, and cleanliness for homeless men, women and children seeking survival services.

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  Career Collaborative

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2017

  ♦ Developed partnerships with employers in a variety of industries♦ Referred qualified candidates to employers for job openings♦ Assisted program participants to find and retain full-time permanent jobs♦ Coached candidates on career planning strategies♦ Taught job-readiness skills and facilitate workshop sessions♦ Recruited, trained and supervised student interns♦ Participated in community outreach activities♦ Helped to coordinate volunteers♦ Provided leadership and supervised Employment Counselors♦ Managed student internship program - recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated interns each semesterCareer Collaborative envisions a world in which all adults are able to support themselves and their children. We give our participants the exact assistance they need to attain this vision.Our mission is to end working-class poverty by helping adults get and succeed at life-changing jobs, making Massachusetts and its families stronger. Show less

  • Associate Director of Employer Relations

    Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Employer Partnership Manager

    Mar 2011 - Mar 2016

  • Employment Specialist

    Jul 2009 - Mar 2011

  • Employment Assistant

    Sept 2007 - Jul 2009
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  Suffolk University

  Jul 2017 - now

  ♦ Develop community and connections among students, alumni, faculty, staff, and campus partners focused on the areas of human services and social impact♦ Establish strong partnerships with employers and relevant professional associations♦ Engage with students one-on-one to advise on topics such as resume and cover letter development, job and internship search strategy, networking, salary negotiation, and other career development subjects♦ Present industry-specific and career advising content in classrooms and to student organizations♦ Organize targeted events such as fairs, panels, networking sessions and site visits♦ Oversee Suffolk's Job Shadowing Experience program♦ Provide leadership within Career Center for advisors and other colleagues♦ Oversee implementation of new student employment initiative projects as a collaboration between the Career Center, Office of Financial Aid & Student Employment, and Provost's Office as one aspect of University's Retention Plan♦ Assist with the planning and execution of the annual Career Equity Conference; designated as Programming Committee Chair for 2024 Conference♦ Serve as School Coordinator for Federal Workforce Recruitment Program for students with disabilities Show less ♦ Build relationships with employers in order to connect students and alumni to full-time positions and internship opportunities♦ Organize on-campus recruitment opportunities for employers♦ Develop industry-specific career programming such as panels and networking events♦ Coordinate the Job Shadowing Program for undergraduate and graduate students♦ Recruit employer and alumni Job Shadowing hosts; select and orient student participants♦ Provide career counseling services for students♦ Review resumes and cover letters, provide job search and networking advice♦ Create marketing materials to promote Career Development Center events♦ Lead workshops and class presentations about career-related topics♦ Represent the Career Development Center and Division of Student Success at University-wide events, such as Orientations and Open Houses Show less

  • Senior Associate Director, Career Communities - Human Services & Social Impact

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Associate Director, Career Communities - Human Service & Social Impact

    May 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Associate Director of Employer Relations and Talent Promotion

    Jul 2017 - Apr 2021
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  Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  Instructor, SBS Career Links Courses: careerSTART and careerEXPLORE

  ♦ Facilitate course which introduces career management skills including communication, professionalism and information seeking♦ Guide students through the process of actively exploring career interests, conducting self-assessment, researching internships and jobs in their target industry, and developing their network

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  Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Instructor, SBS300 - careerBUILD

  ♦ SBS300 deepens students’ career information and skills with a focus on professionalism. ♦ Students refine career documents based on personal branding with a focus on articulating the experiences, learning, and skills gained in previous internships, volunteer and work experiences, courses, and club or performance roles.