Experience

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  University of wisconsin-stout

  Jul 2007 - May 2008

  Career specialist

  • Counseled students and alumni in career planning and employment related topics• Developed and taught workshops on resume development, interviewing skills and job search strategies• Participated in the planning and coordination of the Annual Career Conference activities• Collaborated with university staff to educate students on resources offered through Career Services• Updated online resources to improve services available to students, alumni, parents and employers

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  Devry university

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

  • Served as Interim Career Services Director for three months, managed budget, employees and department receiving positive feedback from Campus President. • Trained and mentored staff members on Career Services policies/practices and successfully developing relationships with students and employers• Developed online webinar services as part of a team to better meet the needs of online students including: creating materials and training Career Services professionals on WebEx • Volunteered as a mentor for another campus Career Services department to ensure policies are followed and to serve as additional support in decision making• Presented and created Resume, Interviewing, Industry Research and LinkedIn workshops to increase employment opportunities and workforce knowledge for graduates• Developed content for required career development course and presented curriculum 3 weeks out of every 8 week term. • Served on National Graduation Committee to standardize ceremonies across the country• Assisted with program change process to ensure students are enrolled in the correct degree program to meet their career goals. • Trained colleagues on Product Knowledge at Career Services Regional meeting in Denver, CO.• Managed local Career Services website editing information and adding campus events to increase student participation 收起 • Assisted graduates in obtaining educationally related employment within 6 months of graduation. • Trained Bellevue Admissions team for 8 weeks on degree programs and career outcomes to better assist with explaining degree programs to potential students• Received Legacy of Service Award for providing outstanding customer service and Mountain Mover Award for assisting in creating a positive campus culture and taking on challenges.• Organized three career and internship fairs per year, two graduation ceremonies and alumni events.• Built employer network through professional organizations, social networking sites and other networks• Lead Employee Engagement Committee to increase employee morale and develop a collaborative campus culture• Evaluated practices and services through alumni and employer surveys and interactions.• Participated in multiple planning committees including HerWorld, University Day, New Student Orientation and National Open House events.• Created lasting relationships with local and national employers to ensure repeated hiring of graduates 收起 •Provided classroom instruction in blended learning format for Two Introduction to Psychology classes ranging from 20-25 students using eCollege. •Developed and implemented active learning strategies to engage adult and non-traditional students in a blended learning environment.•Challenged students and encouraged participation and attendance to maintain retention and effective learning to assist students in meeting their career and educational goals.•Evaluated, graded and provided constructive feedback on assignments, presentations and discussion posts. 收起

  • Senior Career Advisor

    Sept 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Career Advisor

    Jun 2008 - Sept 2011

  • Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

    Aug 2009 - Nov 2010
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  University of wisconsin-stout

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  Career counselor

  • Counseled online and on-campus students/alumni in career planning and employment related topics• Developed and taught workshops on resume development, interviewing skills and job search strategies• Created and implemented the first employer newsletter to increase awareness and employer participation in events. • Participated in the planning and coordination of the Annual 3 day Career Conference activities including participation from 250 employers and 2200 students• Recruited 40 employers to participate in employer panels to assist students in learning career paths relating to their major 收起

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  Southern new hampshire university

  Apr 2013 - now

  • Lead a team of 12 staff members consisting of four Internship Administrators & five Fieldwork Administrators and three Early Engagement partners. Partner daily by reviewing performance management and promoting. professional development among staff. • Attend leadership, networking and professional development activities as needed for the betterment of the department. • Collaborate with key strategic stakeholders within the university to increase experiential learning opportunities across the institution. • Monitor the implementation of policies and procedures while identifying gaps and initiating new processes to strengthen efficiencies. • Maintain and provide field experience data to leadership and other university departments.• Assist with the completion of reports required by accrediting and regulatory bodies. 收起 • Coordinate with Associate Dean of Counseling Programs to assist all graduate counseling students in meeting field experience requirements.• Implement outreach plan to assist students in completing their field placement preparation requirements • Provide appointments to current counseling students to help them plan and discuss any questions or concerns that they may have regarding field experience preparation• Manage Sonia system on the Career Services side including, data management, technical support, reviewing and making system changes along with continuous improvement efforts• Collaborate with Academic Deans to create resources and manage internship approval process• Provide students with guidance and information regarding internship and career research, options, and decision-making, goal setting, internship searching, and how to achieve success in the internship application and interview process through appointments and consultations• Serve as champion and advocate for students going through the internship process.• Collaborate with leadership to support implementation of new projects. 收起 • Administration and collection of records and data to facilitate the internship application and approval process for students. • Built effective working partnerships with Career, Academics, International Student Services, and other departments and staff across the SNHU organization to streamline the internship process for students, and expand student access to for-credit internship opportunities.• Conducted regular, ongoing employer outreach to build effective employer partnerships and continually increase the volume of local, state-wide, national, and international internship opportunities that are available for students.• Consulted with employers regarding optimal marketing strategies to connect students to internships, and collaborate on events and workshops.• Provided students with guidance and information regarding internship and career research, options, and decision-making, goal setting, internship searching, and how to achieve success in the internship application and interview process through counseling appointments and consultations.• Served as a champion and advocate for students to minimize the number of students who may be denied approval to complete a for-credit internship. • Provided information, training and resources to departments and staff across the SNHU organization to ensure that students receive accurate, consistent information and guidance about the for-credit internship process from all SNHU staff. 收起 • Served as Regional Lead providing support, training and encouragement to employer outreach team of 3 advisors for the Midwest Region comprising of 12 states. • Managed SNHU Recruit (CSO) job database including system clean up, updates and profile uploads.• Developed 8 week Employer Outreach training plan for new and current employees.• Maintained OneNote notebook to ensure effective communication and consistent messaging throughout the team. • Collaborated with internal departments to develop new programming and initiatives to fully support students in reaching their goals.• Provided career planning and career exploration assistance to current online students and alumni. 收起 • Provided administration, programming and career services for the College of Online & Continuing Education (COCE) student population• Created and implement ongoing and regular career development events including virtual events and online communities. • Developed content for Career publications, resource handouts, promotional materials and the website• Provided and interpret career related assessments for students• Outreached to employers to create internship and full-time opportunities for students• Trained new employees on website navigation, OneNote, employer outreach, working remotely, SNHU Recruit and CRM• Managed SNHU Recruit (CSO) database to increase usage, implement changes and updates to ensure effective and efficient usage for all students. alumni, employers and staff. 收起

  • Senior Program Manager

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Jan 2014 - now

  • Career Team Lead

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Fieldwork/Internship Administrator (Remote)

    Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Internship Specialist

    Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  • Virtual Career Advisor II - College of Online and Continuing Education

    Feb 2015 - Mar 2015

  • Virtual Career Advisor / Employer Liaison - College of Online & Continuing Education (COCE)

    Apr 2013 - Feb 2015
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  St. cloud state university

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  Experiential learning and outreach director - school of health and human services

  • Served as a resource to students, faculty and administrators regarding affiliation agreements and the development of new partnerships that will improve student experiential learning.• System administrator for TK20 internship tracking and assessment tool. • Managed database of over 600 affiliation agreements for the school, renew and create agreements based on student placements. • Served as the school knowledge expert for experiential learning practices and procedures for Nursing, Social Work, Counseling, Recreation and Sports Management, Community Health and Community Psychology students.• Integrated all aspects of experiential learning in the school and recommend innovative solutions to solve complex issues facing the school, departments and programs.• Program director for SCRUBS camp providing leadership in the development of a 3 day summer camp for 80 high school students interested in healthcare careers.o Coordinated community outreach efforts including fundraising, grant writing and marketing.o Managed camp budget, purchased camp supplies/resources and hired camp staff.• Developed strategies to assess experiential learning opportunities and to address areas of need for current and potential site providers.• Evaluated the quality of experiential learning opportunities to determine if they meet the goals/objectives for the school and direct resources where appropriate.• Developed and managed school marketing, communications, and outreach plan.• Coordinated school events including commencement hooding ceremony, scholarship recognition dinner, colloquiums and outreach related initiatives. • Collaborated with Alumni and Foundation in support of alumni and donor related events and communication. 收起