Beth Kent

Experience

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  Lewisville Independent School District

  Nov 1999 - Mar 2003

  Full-time Substitute Teacher

  Taught at the Elementary, Middle, and High School level across all subjects areas, particularly Math and English.

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  Target Corporation

  Feb 2003 - May 2006

  - Managed Softlines (clothing, shoes, jewelry, intimates) Team Leads and Team Members- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and retained talented team members- Coached, mentored, provided performance feedback, and recognized team leaders and team members- Maximized and drove sales by ensuring all adjacencies were set, in-stocks maintained, presentation, pricing, zoning, and store cleanliness guidelines were followed- Ensured ad sets, end caps and major merchandise transitions were completed on time- Consulted with Jewelry and Cosmetic vendors, relaying presentation and out-of-stock concerns- Performed Code, key carrier, and storewide LOD functions as outlined, ensured replenishment of sales floor was completed on time, returns restocked, closing zones completed in a timely manner, cash office secured Show less

  • Executive Team Lead

    Jun 2005 - May 2006

  • Softlines Team Lead

    Aug 2003 - Jul 2005

  • Salesfloor Team Member/Cash Office/Customer Service

    Feb 2003 - Aug 2003
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  University of North Texas

  May 2006 - Feb 2016

  - Managed satellite Career Services office in College of Business;- Co-Founded and Advised Delta Epsilon Iota, Rho Epsilon UNT Student Chapter- Developed, coordinated and facilitated Career Services programming to meet the initiatives of College of Business and Career Development needs and job search opportunities of students;- Conferred with fellow Leadership Team members on policies, procedures, semester planning, staffing, operations- Compiled data and prepared Annual Report for College of Business Career Services Team- Represented and promoted UNT Career Center office and services within College of Business- Continued with all responsibilities as Career Advisor to College of Business Show less - Assigned to College of Business; 5300 students across 5 Departments;- Advised Freshman - Master’s students on resume writing, job search strategies, internships, Career Assessment, networking/interviewing skills, career/industry resources;- Managed 2 Graduate Assistants, assigned projects, supported professional development, conducting performance reviews, scheduled weekly status meetings for planning, progress and updates;- Responded to Faculty, Dean’s office, Development Team and Undergraduate Advising on employer leads, internship and full-time placement information, Internship course credit processes/paperwork, classroom presentations, new student orientation and workshops;- Facilitated employer partnerships with UNT College of Business, introducing college leadership, students and faculty, strengthening employer recruiting efforts and placement numbers through branding and networking events, classroom, student group, and workshop presentations, Expo, Career Fair and Industry Interview Day participation;- Responded to employer hiring needs by posting and marketing opportunities to qualified students and alumni, forwarding resumes, coordinating interview schedules, verifying eligibility;- Planned, coordinated, executed and assessed Career Services events/programs for College of Business, maximizing number of employers exposed to students/alumni, driving higher placement levels, building solid relationships with recruiters/managers;- Prepared Monthly Reports documenting student/faculty/employer meetings, events, workshops for Assessment purposes, exceeding annual goals;- Attended monthly faculty/staff meetings and reported initiatives, changes, updates for College of Business to Career Center Leadership Team;- Continued with Senior Coordinator,Internships and Co-op, responsibilities. Show less - Recruited and counseled students for the Internship and Co-op program;- Interviewed students and ensured proper selection of candidates for referral to employers for internship opportunities based on qualifications required;- Conducted seminars on resume writing and interviewing skills for campus and community organizations;- Planned and presented at program events (workshops, seminars, orientation) including managing event budgets;- Assisted with planning and execution of local conferences in support of Internships and Cooperative Education; - Partnered with faculty to establish internships as part of degree requirements or elective credit and help determine requirements needed for academic credit;- Assisted with writing and updating all internship syllabus/course packets for assigned majors;- Supported faculty in assigned majors with Internship/Co-op paperwork required for credit;- Worked with employers to develop and establish new internship programs;- Assisted employers with implementing internships (i.e. establishing appropriate job duties, reporting structure, mentoring opportunities, and performance measurements);- Designed updated employer internship marketing materials;- Performed site visits to evaluate job duties, supervision being given and progress of student intern in the workplace. Provided progress updates to Director and faculty;- Developed, maintained, and improved operations and overall management of the Internship/Co-op programs for assigned majors Show less

  • Assistant Director, UNT Career Center, Career Services for College of Business

    May 2013 - Feb 2016

  • Career Advisor to College of Business

    Aug 2012 - Feb 2016

  • Senior Coordinator-Internships/Co-op

    May 2006 - Dec 2013
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  University of Texas at Dallas

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

  Program Manager

  Supports the Undergraduate Program Director for Information Technology and Systems on various aspects of program management. I assist with student management, student recruiting, working with faculty and campus administration to support the program.I manage business relations pertaining to internships and full time jobs for the undergraduate Information Technology and Systems students along with collecting, managing and summarizing data and records associated with internships and full time job placements. Works closely with the Jindal School of Management Career Management Center to support ongoing recruiting and placement efforts.Generates enrollment, internship, and job placement reports. Assists with syllabi review, assessment data collection, and email communication with students.Initiates, manages and supervises recruitment activities, ad campaigns, web and search engine campaigns, student testimonials, and scholarship management.Prepares email campaigns to prospective students advertising degree programs which include emails to applied and prospective students. Assists with event planning for current students and perspective students. Plans student mixers, info sessions, and other outreach activities. Provides internship guidance and assists with placement and internship reporting for existing students. Assists with survey creation and data collection from existing students which includes summarizing selected data from the exit survey.Assists with impact and engagement tracking (data input and data collection for I&E reports). Show less

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  University of North Texas

  Aug 2019 - now

  • Associate Director

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Career Coach

    Aug 2019 - now