Experience

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  K.y.m youth services

  Jul 2001 - Jun 2003

  Youth careers advisor / course coordinator

  As Course & Curriculum Coordinator;• Designed, facilitated and evaluated courses in planning for employment and further training • Coordinated fee for service programs including program design, marketing and contract negotiation• Provided individual careers & life skills counselling to course participants• Responsible for staff recruitment, compliance with training standards and meeting audit requirements • Managed program administration including; budget creation and monitoring of student contact hours As Youth Careers Advisor • Delivered the Jobs Pathways Program and the Managed Individual Pathways Program in secondary schools providing a comprehensive counselling and advisory service on post secondary options • Co-ordination of the careers service at Swinburne Senior Secondary College (2002) • Promoted K.Y.M services to schools, local employers, parents and students • Represented K.Y.M. at careers expos and regional careers group meetings • Developed networks with careers advisors, school principals and tertiary institutions Show less

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  Holmesglen

  Jun 2003 - Apr 2005

  Careers advisor

  • Provided career information and guidance to both current and prospective students • Conducted guidance interviews and careers assessments using a range of careers inventories• Counseled students on disciplinary procedures, special consideration and personal issues• Supported international VCE and diploma students with the transition to study in Australia • Represented Holmesglen at school career nights, open days, career expos and campus tours • Conducted tailored career planning workshops for VCE, Diploma and international student groups Show less

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  Bpp

  Aug 2005 - Jan 2009

  As Manager, Business School Careers Service:• Developed a comprehensive career management program for all five masters programs.• Selected assessment tools, careers software and library resources for the new careers service.• Worked closely with business school academic staff to ensure appropriate careers skills training was included as part of the academic programs.• Developed a careers skills core module for the Master of Business Management program.• Produced detailed career guides relating to each of the five business school program areas.• Prepared and presented reports on skill shortages in industry used to support program accreditation.• Designed a business school careers intranet and vacancies database.• Conducted sessions for marketing and academic staff on industry recruitment practices.As Manager, Law School Careers Service:• Managed the careers service for two London campuses offering careers guidance and information to over 4000 full time, and distance learning students. • Responsible for coordination of appointments, mock interviews to ensure service delivery timeframes were met.• Managed the work allocation of five full time staff and a number of freelance consultants• Responsible for the overseeing of all careers events.• Developed links with employers through coordination of tailored recruitment schemes, networking events and via the provision of a graduate recruitment pre-selection service.• Proactively marketed the careers service to students, academic staff, employers and the media • Initiated and managed a project to collect graduate destination statistics for the law school• Successfully developed an innovative career access scheme in conjunction with a top UK law firm.• Produced statistical reports for both the BPP board of directors and for external regulatory bodies.• Formulated and managed the careers service budget.• Responsible for staff recruitment, training and appraisals. Show less • Provided career guidance to law students through appointments, drop in sessions and via email • Reviewed CV’s, cover letters and firm applications for students seeking graduate employment • Short listed candidates for training contracts and work placements for law firms and companies• Conducted mock interviews for students and gave detailed feedback on performance• Developed and conducted workshops on topics such as; application writing, assessment days, career planning, networking skills and interview technique• Hosted employer talks and recruitment events and liaised with industry representatives to gain information on employment trends in law and employer expectations of applicants• Coordinated the development of a new careers intranet and an online careers community• Initiated the first Alternative Careers Fair for the law school which attracted over 600 students• Developed new careers resources and workshops specifically for international students Show less

  • Head of Careers, London Law School

    Aug 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Careers Consultant, Law

    Aug 2005 - Aug 2007
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  La trobe university

  Mar 2010 - Apr 2011

  Careers consultant

  • Provided individual careers counseling and guidance to a diverse student cohort• Developed and delivered tailored careers education seminars for programs across five faculties• Liaised with academic and support staff to assist students in their study and career planning• Created suitable careers resources and seminars for international student groups • Worked in conjunction with student groups such as the La Trobe Postgraduate Association and various international student clubs to plan and host career seminars relevant for their members• Facilitated and reviewed a career planning module for the Master of Biotechnology program • Researched and wrote a collection of information sheets for the ‘what can I do with a degree in’ section of the careers website and assisted in updating the site• Conducted two day long careers workshops titled ‘Way Ahead’ for graduating students Show less

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  University of melbourne

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2011

  Careers consultant - casual

  Employed on a casual ongoing basis to conduct individual careers consultations and resume reviews providing support for the centre during busy periods.Providing career information and guidance to both local and international students across all undergraduate and postgraduate course areas.Offering advice and assistance across a broad range of course and career areas including; assisting medical students with graduate residency applications, advising Melbourne Model graduates on postgraduate study options and researching career options for returning international engineering and environment students. Show less

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  La trobe university

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2016

  Conducting career counselling and facilitating career learning through the provision of 1:1 consultations, workshops, faculty based career programs and the development of accredited careers subjects.Recent achievements include:- Developing and facilitating Clerkship Application seminars for penultimate year law students Co-writing and teaching of a third year Bachelor of Arts subject; 'Contemporary Workplace Issues'​• Design and delivery of the 'Head Start'​ graduate recruitment event for final year students (Feb, 2013).• Planning and coordination of the NAGCAS supported 'Careers Through Diversity' event in consultation with National Australia Bank (major sponsor), other universities and various graduate employers (Sept, 2012).• Development of online career modules covering topics including; job search, networking, career planning and management, theories of careers and well-being (Jan - April 2013).• Creation and delivery of a Professional Development presentation for Student Engagement staff on the future of work, recent trends in careers theory and strategies for developing career resilience in students (April, 2013).• Committee member of the first year experience reference group (2013).• Presented a popular skills workshop at the La Trobe University Student Leadership Conference (Feb, 2013)• Designed and delivered a series of careers seminars as part of a masters level science program receiving highly positive feedback from academics on my ability to engage students in career learning (March - April, 2013). Show less • Responsible for the coordination of a university wide career mentoring program matching university students and recent graduates with industry professionals for individual mentoring relationships• Promoting career mentoring opportunities to students, university staff, alumni, industry connections and graduate employers• Providing individual career planning consultations to mentees • Advising mentors on their role and providing resources and support to assist career mentoring • Sourcing new mentors from a range of industries and regional areas to provide career mentors for over 120 students across three university campuses• Coordinating the application process and successfully matching students and recent graduates with suitable mentors• Planning and facilitating successful mentoring training and launch events across all campuses ensuring high attendance • Sourced and liaised with high profile mentors and speakers including La Trobe’s Vice Chancellor and Directors of Finance and Operations Show less

  • Careers Consultant

    May 2012 - Aug 2016

  • Coordinator, Career Mentoring

    Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
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  La trobe university

  Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

  Careers consultant (casual)
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  Career collective services

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2023

  Career development specialist
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  Her werk

  Feb 2022 - now

  Founder
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  Swinburne online

  Oct 2023 - now

  E learning advisor (ela)