Josh Palmer

Experience

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  Central Michigan University

  May 2014 - Apr 2016

  •Collaborated with students and university partners to program 50 campus wide events to increase students education, involvement and sense of belonging•Facilitated executive board meetings, administrative actions and elections•Corresponded with entertainers, agencies, marketers and partners regarding upcoming programs•Oversaw committee chairs and large organization budget alongside the director of the Office of Student Activities and InvolvementConcert Chair April 2013-May 2014•Programed concerts and musical events for over 10,000 CMU students in order to provide campus entertainment and increase student engagement•Planned events and manage logistics, including contacting agents and booking artists and coordinating volunteers•Managed volunteers that carry out each event in order to provide students with a hands-on event experience Show less

  • Public Relations Intern

    May 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Academic Orientation Mentor, CMU Academic Advising and Assistance

    May 2013 - Apr 2016

  • President, CMU Program Board

    May 2014 - May 2015
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  Rally House

  May 2016 - Feb 2018

  Manager in Training

  Store Associate May 2016-November 2016Key Holder November 2016-April 2017Manager in Training April 2017-February 2018

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  University of Michigan-Dearborn

  May 2019 - Jun 2022

  •Coordinate workshops and events for Experience+, Talent Gateway, and Career Services in order toincrease student involvement and engagement while connecting students to career resources•Develop and manage the Talent Gateway, a career-readiness program within Career Services •Interview, hire, train, and manage 10+ student employees including Career Peers and TechTutors•Evaluate and assess program success by conducting individual and group career coaching using strategies and guidance based on current best practices•Oversee Wolverine Mentor Collective, a peer-to-peer mentoring program to support new student transition, engagement, and success and coordinate the campus-wide mentoring collaborative Show less The Talent Gateway is an unique initiative on the UM­-Dearborn campus that encourages students to develop habits that will enable them to make the most of their experiences in and outside of the classroom. We use the NACE career competencies to help students develop the soft skills employers are looking for in a gameful learning environment. As Program Coordinator, I work collaboratively with Career Services fulfilling the following key responsibilities:•Develop and assist in managing career-readiness program and curriculum •Manage the program’s daily operations, coordinate and plan training and events•Hire, train and supervise a team of 10 student workers (Talent Ambassadors)•Mentor and coach Talent Ambassadors both in their work and in their own professional growth•Increase program participation by marketing to students, staff and stakeholders through social media, presentations, print publications, etc. •Cultivate and manage university community partnerships, faculty/staff partnerships, and alumni networks that enrich experiential learning and career readiness. •Supported the Office of the Provost by serving as an operations manager for the um3detroit conference which included more 250 guests from U-M campuses and metro Detroit Show less •Supported projects and priorities across the Division of Student Affairs; work with multiple functional areas•Developed opportunities for student voice to be heard by staff and administration•Maintained accurate records of Student Government candidates, publicity, and weekly reports as the Coordinator of Elections •Assisted in the development of the student affairs strategic plan•Assisted in creating structures to create a more robust student life•Leveraged student development theory, best practice, and current literature in work•Developed positive professional relationships with students and staff with focus on student success Show less

  • Program Manager - Experience+

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Program Coordinator - Talent Gateway, Career Services

    Feb 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Student Affairs Intern

    Dec 2019 - May 2020

  • Mentoring Program Intern

    May 2019 - Oct 2019
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  University of Michigan

  Jun 2022 - now

  Program Manager-Club Sports

  •Advise and collaborate with Club Sport student leaders on the planning, promotion, organization, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of assigned Club Sport teams. •Provide a high-quality Club Sports program experience, provide learning and development opportunities for students, staff, and the University community. •Ensure compliance with University, department, and risk management protocols, procedures, and certifications. •Assist in the strategic planning for use of facilities and services within the university by participating and providing feedback in facility planning meetings.•Provide supervision, direction, coaching, and mentoring of student temporary staff. Show less