Sharon Siedliski

Experience

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  Rutgers University, Recreation Services

  Oct 1992 - May 1994

  Assistant Director

  Interviewed, hired, and supervised 25 college students for two busy on-campus recreation centersAssisted in the creation and delivery of the first professional training seminars to student staffReviewed health history questionnaires and screened all applicants according to ACSM guidelinesPerformed fitness assessments including blood pressures, body composition using skin fold calipers, upper and lower extremity flexibility and cardiovascular fitness

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  Johnson & Johnson

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Account Professional

  Provided “S.W.E.A.T.” (Service With Ease All the Time) exemplary customer service to all employeesSupported the delivery, development and implementation of health & fitness programs, promotions and outreach activitiesCompleted J&J in-house personal training program; performed fitness testing and designed individualized programs to meet the client’s interests, abilities and goalsDeveloped and implemented an ergonomic stretch, lower back care and injury prevention programs Taught a variety of group exercise programs and oversaw Group Fitness Class SchedulesCoordinated internship program; oversaw the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of student interns Show less

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  Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems

  May 1994 - Nov 1999

  Health & Wellness Professional

  Planned, delivered and evaluated quarterly wellness activities and events in multiple operating companies, including remote locationsOperated within cross functional teams including EAP, Medical, and Safety/Ergonomic groups to assess client needsEstablished standardization procedures for internship programs across all 85 national accounts

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  Fitness Systems

  Oct 1994 - Jun 1995

  Assistant Program Director

  Coordinated and administered health promotion programs and facilitated a weight management programCreated and maintained bulletin boards, newsletters and other marketing & communication materialsSupervised facility; interacted with participants and monitored equipment and participant safetyProvided individual and group exercise instruction; educated participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness

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  Feinstein Community Service Center Johnson & Wales University

  Nov 1999 - Aug 2001

  Service-Learning Coordinator

  Collaborated with graduate school faculty and local non-profits to identify appropriate experiential links to the academic curriculumEstablished start-up program procedures and policies for faculty, students and community organizationsDeveloped all program materials including faculty-student handbooks and marketing brochuresAdvised students regarding service projectsAssessed program effectiveness; generated statistics and annual reportsAccomplishments:Managed additional outreach to ensure continued development of new community partnerships; volume of service-learning projects increased 141% in one year. Initiated successful service-learning program for MBA students; 62% voluntary participation rate among graduate students Show less

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  University of Rhode Island

  Sept 2000 - Dec 2001

  Instructor

  Instructed personal and career counseling courses for returning adult studentsDeveloped course syllabi and assignments for both stand-up instruction and web-based classesReceived 4.8 out of 5.0 performance evaluation from students

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  Johnson & Wales University

  Aug 2001 - Apr 2005

  Developed cooperative educational opportunities for students by collaborating and developing leads with faculty, staff, alumni, students and employersEducated and empowered students on all aspects of the cooperative educational process including search strategies, resume and interview preparation, negotiation and finalizing site selection Evaluated co-op descriptions for quality, challenge and adherence to program criteriaMaintained accurate and detailed student records; troubleshot and managed situations by providing timely and realistic options for students who required additional guidance and assistance Graded final projects, computed employer evaluations, calculated and submitted final grades Oversaw the Recreation Leisure Internship Seminar, a weekly meeting on students' field experiences, work updates and discussion of professional topics; assisted to develop and graded students' Directed Work ProjectsAccomplishments:Improved communication and working relationships with faculty. Attended monthly faculty meetings, regularly interfaced through personal meetings, telephone and email communication, resulting in increased site leads and trust from faculty.Augmented student understanding of co-op requirements and process by providing more timely, visible and consistent information. Students were empowered to utilize career management skills taught in career education courses. Show less Created career coaching training manual for 20+employees of the Career Development Office; designed and facilitated 2 day interactive staff trainingProvided students and alumni individual career advising, taught resume composition, interviewing skills and administered/interpreted self assessment toolsTaught 3 separate credit-bearing career education courses covering career research, resume writing, portfolio development and interview preparation Developed course content, lesson plans, syllabi, exams, homework assignments and course projectsPresented various career education workshops as requested to community groups and local high schoolsAccomplishments:Graduates were well prepared to enter the workforce and of those who were seeking jobs were hired within 90 days of graduationReceived Faculty Evaluation 4.46 rating from students out of a possible 5.0 Show less

  • Externship Coordinator

    Dec 2003 - Apr 2005

  • Assistant Manager of Career Management Education

    Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

  • Senior Career Coach

    Aug 2001 - Dec 2003
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  Career Directions

  Mar 2006 - Feb 2020

  Career Advisor

  Advise individuals on various aspects of career development including self assessment of values, skills, interests, personality and skills. Utilize and interpret the Strong Interest Inventory. Assist in resume composition and critique. Instruct how to conduct a successful job search, and how to prepare for interviews and follow up correspondence.

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  Patch.com

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2013

  Blogger

  Blogger on EG Patch writing about motherhood and family

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  YMCA of Greater Providence

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2018

  Lifestyle Coach

  Facilitate the YMCA's Adult Diabetes Prevention Program according to program guidelines; manage group dynamics and interactions; keep required metrics for weekly sessions; provide excellent customer service with a focus on relationship building

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  Community College of Rhode Island

  Nov 2015 - now

  As Associate Director of Career Education and Engagement, I direct and manage key aspects of career services, including student counseling, faculty and staff development, to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful career transitions. This includes collaborating with our college community and employer partners to offer career educational experiences for students and alumni to: identify career paths, become job ready and develop their professional networks. I also work to foster strong partnerships with faculty and staff offices across the institution to integrate career development into the academic experience. Show less Supported the Director of Career Services in the overall management of Career Services. Developed and implemented career exploration, decision-making and planning programs through individual assessments, group, and classrooms outreach across campuses. Led delivery of online tools including MyMajors and TypeFocus7 self assessments for website, virtual and in-person delivery options including creating instructional videos for office webpage.Advocated for integrating Academic and Career Pathway model with career education and assisted in delivering Path Days, a career exploration and networking opportunity for students on multi campuses.Provided direct career counseling to students and alumni across all campuses and online as needed through individual and group counseling and classroom presentations.Interviewed, hired and trained staff, college interns and work study students. Show less Assist students to identify needs and reasons for seeking career services; identify and understand individual career decision making processesGuide students to choose an academic pathway; collaborate with academic advisers to provide programmingAdminister, score and interpret career assessments including Strong Interest Inventory, MBTI, Career Key, Values and SkillScanDeliver career coaching services through varied approaches including individual appointments, classroom presentations, workshops and tabling events to a wide range of students including first-generation, veterans student-athletes and returning adult learnersCollaborate with student-services including Advising & Counseling, Disability Support Services, ACCESS, REACH, Student Life, Student Government, Athletics and New Student Orientation among others, to assist students to make well informed career decisionsInitiated and led the first Career Services Workshop Series to CCRI Student-Athletes; 89% of participants indicated increased level of confidence in career decision process Research and recommend new sources for providing students with career, occupational and employment information based upon their needs and interests Show less

  • Associate Director of Career Education and Engagement

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Assistant Director of Career Counseling

    Feb 2020 - Aug 2024

  • Career Advisor

    Nov 2015 - Feb 2020