IU Jenna Powell, CPRW

Iu jenna powell, cprw

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  • Timeline

    Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

    Academic Advisor

    Lamar University
    Beaumont-Port Arthur Area
    Jul 2015 - May 2017

    Assistant Director - Center for Career & Professional Development

    Lamar University
    May 2016 - May 2017

    Instructor/JAG Specialist

    REGION 5 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER
    Sept 2017 - Apr 2019

    Career Counselor

    University of St. Thomas (TX)
    Feb 2019 - Jul 2020

    Adjunct Professor

    Vista College
    May 2019 - now

    Psychotherapist

    Hartwell Clinic
    Current Company
    Jul 2020 - now

    Career Services Advisor

    Independence University
  • About me

    Career Services Advisor | Student Mentor | Job Search and Resume Expert | Professional Development Specialist

  • Education

    • Walden university

      2019 - 2022
      Doctor of philosophy - phd psychology
    • Lamar university

      2012 - 2014
      Master's degree counseling and development

      Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota

    • Lamar university

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      Bachelor of science - bs psychology
    • Lamar university

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      Bachelor's degree communication
  • Experience

    • Lamar university

      Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

      - Evaluated student needs and goals and assist them with choosing a major, course selection, registration, developing academic skills, and fulfilling graduation requirements- Partnered with students to overcome the challenges of university life by identifying and referring students services and community resources- Assisted students in career development and understanding the connection between academic programs and careers- Provided career guidance and career development with clear goals established- Monitored student progress and offer suggestions when needed- Assisted transfer students with understanding articulation agreements, choosing transfer coursework, understanding transfer policies and admission requirements for other colleges and professional programs Show less - Worked for STARS (Student Tutoring and Retention Services) - Cardinal Learning, Engagement and Development, WINGS Mentoring Program- Led learning communities for students that were unsure of their best occupational fit- Reached out to local professionals to present and answer questions to students interested in their field- Led 3 mentoring programs on campus: WINGS, Mi Socio, and AAMP- Recruited staff and faculty to participate as mentors, and students as mentees, for campus mentoring programs- Paired mentor and mentee for program- Organized events for mentoring program Show less

      • Academic Advisor

        Feb 2013 - Feb 2014
      • Graduate Assistant for Student Tutoring and Advising and Retention Services

        Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
    • Lamar university

      Jul 2015 - May 2017
      Assistant director - center for career & professional development

      - Prepared students for employment by developing and facilitating training for professional development- Provided career development and job search counseling to students and alumni in both individual and group settings- Advised students on resumes, cover letters, interviews, graduate school LOI’s and all professional documents- Held mock interviews for students and alumni- Conducted intake assessments to help determine the student's vocational strengths and provide career exploration for major and/or concentration choice- Helped plan campus events involving The Center for Career and Professional Development- Built effective relationships with local and regional corporations, non-profit and government organizations- Provided career coaching, including seminars and workshops all over campus Show less

    • Region 5 education service center

      May 2016 - May 2017
      Instructor/jag specialist

      Instructor duties:- Worked with adults seeking certifications and/or GED- Kept proper records regarding attendanceJAG Specialist duties:- Mentored and taught at-risk youth obtaining their GED; Taught life skills and career and professional development skills- Assisted with finding appropriate resources for students, when applicable

    • University of st. thomas (tx)

      Sept 2017 - Apr 2019
      Career counselor

      - Empower and facilitate professional training to students and alumni regarding professional development- Provide career development and job search counseling to current students and alumni in both individual and group settings, decided and undecided students- Help plan, organize, and facilitate events on and off campus- Assist with recruitment of employers and alumni to participate in campus activities, presentations, events, and student engagement- Review professional documents and teach students/alumni how to compose and edit said documents- Hold mock interviews- Assist with supervision of 5 student workers Show less

    • Vista college

      Feb 2019 - Jul 2020
      Adjunct professor

      - Teach students a variety of subjects: Psychology, Career Strategies, and Sociology classes- Approach students with a beyond the books philosophy by incorporating tools so students can utilize what they learn in their real lives- Keep accurate records, collaborate with other departments, and have one on one meetings with students to ensure students thrive- Design and develop learning solutions within the curriculum using a variety of learning approaches

    • Hartwell clinic

      May 2019 - now
      Psychotherapist

      - Help people overcome their emotional problems and cope with tough situations using a range of psychological treatments, integrating a holistic plan- Responsible for assessing client needs and creating an appropriate treatment plan- Maintain records, track client progress, and interpret and administer assessments

    • Independence university

      Jul 2020 - now
      Career services advisor

      -Maintains student placement records and reports in accordance with Standards of Accreditation.-Assists students with job skills that will allow them to be successful in their job search, including resume and letter writing; interviewing; job search strategies.-Participates in the Professional Development course, as needed.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified professional resume writer (cprw)

      Professional association of résumé writers and career coaches
      Sept 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to IU Jenna Powell, CPRW
      Chi Sigma Iota - Jul 2014 Honors Graduate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Arts and Crafts Volunteer

      Issued by Atria Senior Living on May 2019
      Atria Senior LivingAssociated with IU Jenna Powell, CPRW
    • Career Counselor

      Issued by Goodwill Industries of Houston on Mar 2014
      Goodwill Industries of HoustonAssociated with IU Jenna Powell, CPRW