David Boop

Experience

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  Boy Scouts of America-Passaic Valley Council

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1988

  Exploring Executive

  -Far exceeded established fundraising goals for three years.-Doubled the number of co-ed career-oriented Exploring posts working with community organizations.-Recruited and trained over 100 volunteers to carry out the mission of the Exploring division.-Thrived working for council that was nearly bankrupt and barely able to make payroll. -Directed the business of the eight person Exploring Executive Committee at monthly meetings.-Graduated from the National Executive Institute--a three week executive training session. Show less

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  SEDA-Council of Governments

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1993

  Analyst/Specialist

  -Worked in three areas: Federal Government Procurement, Energy Conservation Programs, and Weatherization Customer Education.-Consulted with small business owners in 13 county region to compete for Federal contracts.-Created company profiles that produced contracts from the Commerce Business Daily.-Wrote the yearly grant report for $250,000 grant that allowed the program to continue.-Managed logistics for three trips to major Federal procurement sites for over 100 contractors.-Created and presented programs related to energy conservation.-Researched and created workshops related to energy conservation.-Conducted one-on-one in-home customized education session for hundreds of clients yearly.-Taught hundreds of low-income clients how to reduce household energy consumption. Show less

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  Indiana University of Pennsylvania

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Graduate Assistant/Intern

  -Worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Career Services.-Served as a Graduate Intern in the Office of Student Conduct and the Office of Community Service.-Ran the IUP Employer Appreciation Golf Outing.-Directed the Summer Jobs Fair which included over 30 parks and camps.-Upgraded the physical space of the Mock Interview Program without money.

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  The University of Georgia

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Career Advisor--Government Placement

  -Advised students and alumni with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences about careers.-Gave advice to students in any major regarding careers in government agencies or non-profit organizations.-Cultivated strong relationships with faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences.-Allowed to present updates to faculty at monthly department meetings. -Reseached and created Curriculum Infusion program to help liberal arts majors recognize transferable job skills.-Aided students using the Georgia Career Information System, SIGI, and FOCUS career tools. -Partnered with the Disability Resource Center on workshop called Job Search with Hidden Disabilities.-Worked with State of Georgia hiring personnel to provide on-campus testing for entry-level jobs. Show less

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  Lenoir-Rhyne University

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Director of the Career Center

  -Collaborated with eighteen colleges in two consortiums to provide students with employment opportunities from over 150 employers.-Instituted a van pool service to career fairs which resulted in 20% increase in student attendance. -Oversaw the budgetary and personnel matters for secretary, graduate students, and student aides.-Worked with various campus constituencies to increase visibility on services offered.-Supervised two on-campus career fairs (~ 30 each) for teachers and allied health professions.-Changed the Nursing Career Fair to Allied Health Fair which resulted in 50% more students.-Joined with the Alumni Association to produce and distribute a new Senior Career Guide. -Established a mock interview program with the purchase of a new video camera. -Installed the first two computers in the career library and paid for Internet access for students. -Provided free Dependable Strengths session to alumni and students which received high praise.-Cooperated on projects with staff from Support Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students. -Used with students the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and values guide. Show less

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  The University of Georgia

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  -Researched new materials for existing course curriculum.-Devised grading procedures and revised course policies to improve clarity of course expectations. -Resolved grading disputes with undergraduate students in amicable fashion.-Introduced new teaching methods into the course (i.e. Jigsaw Method) to help students learn. -Completed three training sessions in the use of WebCT online course software. -Oversaw the selection process of faculty to be chosen for this prestigous program.-Coordinated the logistical issues associated with the program.-Attended workshop sessions regarding effective teaching methods.-Anticipated and resolved potential administrative problems due to new program leadership.

  • Graduate Instructor-Division of Academic Enhancement

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  • Graduate Assistant-Governor's Teaching Fellows

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
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  Athens Technical College

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Adjunct Faculty-Reading

  -Taught two different levels of Developmental Reading to students from 18-45 years old.-Instructed students from diverse backgrounds.--Acquired familiarity with the Banner system of student record management.

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  The University of Georgia

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Career Consultant--Temporary Contract

  -Developed rapport with assigned department contacts in Terry College of Business.-Utilized state-of-the-art technology to accomplish assigned tasks.-Researched new networking opportunities for students interested in international careers.

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  Arkansas Tech University

  Aug 2007 - May 2011

  Director of Career Services

  -Oversee operations of a comprehensive career center at an institution that has grown over 100% in twelve years to more than 8,000 students. -Manage staff which includes Career Development Specialist, Admininstrative Assistant, Graduate Assistants, and various Work-Study students. -Build rapport with faculty, students, and state personnel. -Serve as Board Member on the Arkansas Association of Colleges and Employers. -Develop new innovate programming which has led to a tripling of student contacts over the past two years. Show less

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  Saint Joseph's College

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  Director of Career Development

  -Collaborate with three funding sources to buy one career tool used by all 270 freshmen. -Revamp career course to emphasize career storytelling and personal indispensability.-Chosen as team member to Lilly Foundation conference in effort to promote concept of vocation on campus.-Facilitate Strengths Quest training for 32 Resident Advisors.--Complete zero-based budget effort for department.-Prepare reports for Board of Trustees and align department efforts with Strategic Plan.-Select to serve on Student Persistence and Retention Committee and volunteer for Athletics subcommittee. -Represent college in 13-member Indiana career consortium. -Restructure internship guidelines to conform with Federal policies and grant funding source. Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Sept 2013 - now

  Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach

  Almost 20 years higher education experience with 14 in career development and 8 as directorSF-Context; Responsibility; Arranger; Individualization; MaximizerVIA-Judging; Honesty; Prudence; Spirituality; FairnessStandOut-Provider; AdvisorDependable Strengths Articulation Process Background -Dependable Strengths Coaching Education Certificate-Fall 2013 -Dependable Strengths Instructor-1999 Clifton StrengthsFinder/StrengthsQuest Background -Trained by Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach-Fall 2013 -International Strengths Conference-2009 -StrengthsQuest Educator-2008Associated BackgroundThree years teaching experience in the areas of career development and student academic success Founding Advisor-Society for Leadership and Success (Arkansas Tech University) Show less