Michelle Schwartz, MPA

Experience

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  Portland State University

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2011

  Assistant Director of New Student Programs

  I built and drove domestic and international diversity recruitment strategies. I managed the talents of 5 admissions counselors and 4 graduate students in spearheading recruitment goals while providing sound service. I traveled domestically and internationally to hold presentations to groups (~500) during recruitment events. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬➥ Conceptualized and implemented a complete undergraduate marketing and recruitment plan for a university serving 29K+ students per annum; recruitment plan outlined domestic recruitment efforts, including annual on-campus recruiting events, high school visitations, national recruitment events, and career fairs; partnered with the internal and external marketing professionals to design recruitment collateral. ➥ Allied with internal stakeholders to remove gender as a necessary field on the application for admission. ➥ Developed role, hired, and managed a Bilingual, Bicultural Admissions Counselor. Show less

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  Cambia Health Solutions

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2022

  I employ social and emotional intelligence to foster and maintain relationships with student groups, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities, including HBCUs. I collaborated with employee resource groups (ERGs) to organize and initiate internal and external diversity recruitment events and programs. I regularly researched and assessed market data to supplement recruitment strategies. I vetted and delivered recommendations on company policies, procedures, and processes involving HR and Talent Acquisition teams, ensuring smooth and inclusive candidate experiences. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬➥ Focused on results to develop a world-class internship program maintaining +45% of interns per annum for full-time roles. ➥ Exceeded internal and external benchmark metrics by developing and establishing a D&I recruiting strategy and partnering with the CEO and other executive leaders to roll out the 1st DEI initiative. ➥ Diversity & Inclusion Thought Leader pioneering workforce diversity reporting, allocating best practices, forming programs driving the business strategy, and showcasing the impact of D&I through bottom-line results; rolled out a local strategy that later evolved into a national strategy, guaranteeing a pipeline of talent while utilizing an internship program for the AI Team; received praise from the Head of AI regarding quality candidates within 3 years. ➥ Produced a tangible, positive impact by launching a 6-week hiring initiative to acquire a cohort of 20 recent college graduates into software development roles, which could be duplicated year-round. ➥ Originated and established New Intern Orientation and summer programming for 65 interns annually. ➥ Served as Coach/Leader in the company leading leadership program for 4 years to train a group of mid-level leaders for 9 months annually. Show less I fostered and retained solid partnerships with colleges and universities to gain access to diverse top talent. I directed the internship program and oversaw strategic partnerships with colleges and universities. I monitored 90% of the recruitment initiative across the organization and completed marketing analysis to ensure the company met industry best practices. I partnered with Marketing/Communications teams to rebrand recruiting collateral. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬➥ Developed a reputation for producing exemplary results within 2 years by increasing the number of interns hired to 65 per year (predecessor attained 20-25 interns). ➥ Formulated and directed internship program maintaining 45% of interns for future full-time employment. ➥ Showed the organization that new hires didn’t need 3-4 years of experience for entry-level roles. ➥ Pinpointed areas of needed improvement to form and establish 1st major diversity recruitment effort to acquire recent college graduates to join the IT Team by starting and directing collective effort with representatives in business schools, computer science departments, and career centers at 4 regional universities. Show less

  • University Programs & DEI Consultant

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2022

  • College Relations Lead

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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  Schwartz NM Properties

  Jun 2022 - now

  Self Employed
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  The University of Montana - College of Business

  Sept 2023 - now

  Director of Gianchetta Student Success Center and Internships

  I lead the Gianchetta Student Success Center team in supporting College of Business students by providing academic advising, career development, internship and wellbeing support and resources. I partner with employers to create and promote internship and employment opportunities. I help undergraduate and graduate students obtain credit for internships and teach the College of Business internship courses. I focus on removing barriers wherever possible and creating equitable solutions and recruitment opportunities.The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities that enhance their educational experience, such as experiential learning opportunities, study abroad programs and sought-after internships. The UM difference means the faculty and staff in the College of Business will help students get the tools, skills, industry connections and mentoring they need to leverage all those opportunities to meet their personal and professional goals. Show less