Heather Samson, CPRW, CHEP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Career Services at ECPI University | Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) | Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) - Career Services

  • Education

    • Iowa State University

      1995 - 1999
  • Experience

    • ECPI University

      Oct 2003 - now

      -Provide one-on-one coaching to ECPI graduates in all aspects of their job search initiatives including personal marketing, resume writing, and interview skills-Participate and provide support in student focused Career Services events and seminars.-Interview students and graduates to assist in strategizing for their professional job search.-Facilitate COR190/191 Career Orientation.-Initiate, develop and manage business partnerships with employers to establish career opportunity leads and networking opportunities for ECPI University recent graduates, alumni and current students. -Actively and routinely seek employer feedback and researches industry trends; build and maintain strong relationships. -Assist employers in the prescreening process and coordination of interviews.-Coordinate employer visits, on-campus recruiting events, job fairs, networking events and career development workshops. Show less -Act as the initial contact for prospective students.-Provide assistance, advising, and encouragement during the application process.-Counsel students in career planning, job placement and academic goals.-Serve as a continuous resources for students to help overcome obstacles and to answer any questions or concerns.-Coordinate with faculty to orient students on our online platform. -Promote parent and teacher partnerships to support students educational goals.-Collaborate with financial aid advisors to expedite the student's financial aid process.-Assist prospective students in transitions with understanding processes and utilizing articulation agreements.-Improve customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions. -Demonstrate self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs in a remote environment. Show less -Coached high school students and facilitated transition into college.-Examined and explored current topics and presented effective presentations to groups of up to 150 juniors and seniors.-Counseled students in career planning, job placement and academic goals.-Cultivated relationships with area high school counselors and administrators.-Developed referrals and built relationships with prospective students and their parents in order to help assist in them meeting their educational and career goals.-Managed the student enrollment process from first point of contact through to student orientation.-Completed daily reports in order to track progress and effectiveness and to ensure compliance.-Attended career and college fairs to promote our programs and answer questions and concerns to prospective students. Show less

      • Director Of Career Services

        Sept 2021 - now
      • Career Services

        Feb 2021 - Sept 2021
      • Senior Admission’s Advisor

        Apr 2006 - Feb 2021
      • High School Admission’s Coordinator

        Oct 2003 - Apr 2006
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)

      National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
      Aug 2018
    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

      International TEFL Academy
      Jan 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Omaha Benson Foundation on Jan 2024
      Omaha Benson FoundationAssociated with Heather Samson, CPRW, CHEP
    • PTA Treasurer

      Issued by NEBRASKA CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS on Jun 2017
      NEBRASKA CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERSAssociated with Heather Samson, CPRW, CHEP
    • Assistant

      Issued by DIBS for Kids on Aug 2014
      DIBS for KidsAssociated with Heather Samson, CPRW, CHEP