Experience

Maine Township High School District 207

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Coordinator

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  - Serve as primary career advisor at Maine South High School for over 2.400 students - Advise students on career topics through individual meetings and workshops, including but not limited to: career indecision, job/internship search, resume writing, mock interviews, employability skills, etc. - Collaborate with internship teacher and employer engagement member to match students to internship opportunities: contact local organizations, interview student interns, assist with internship class management, and secure matches (Fall 2023: matched over 100 students to local internship opportunities) - Work in partnership with the Student & Family Services Career PLT (Professional Learning Team) for creation of career-related advisory presentations - Present to classes on career-related topics (resume, industry career pathway) and opportunities (upcoming events) for students - Assist teachers/staff with connecting classes to guest speakers and/or career exploration activities - Communicate with building staff/counselors for student referrals and program opportunities - Execute event planning details and logistics in partnership with the Career Services Team - Manage and/or assist with career treks (career-based field trips) by organizing opportunities, booking transportation, recruiting student attendees, managing permission forms, and chaperoning the trip - Create flyers and promotional materials for various events using Canva and Google Slides - Utilize social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.), Google Classroom, and school website as communication tools - Operate the Career & College Resource Center in collaboration with the Postsecondary Counselor Show less



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director - Student Advising

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

  - Promoted from Career Advisor to Assistant Director to provide individual career advising to undergraduate and master's degree students including job/internship search guidance, resume and cover letter critiques, interview preparation, networking skills, and negotiating job offers - Primarily advised students within the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP), Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences (WCAS) and Medill School of Journalism - Co-managed the Career Ambassador Program comprising of 7 undergraduates students who are trained on a dweekly basis to advise fellow students on career-related concerns and conduct quarterly outreach presentations across campus- Assisted SESP advisors with new or existing student programs related to their career development, such as alumni lunch & learns, mock interviews, and quarterly senior and sophomore developmental meetings - Co-advised the newly-formed NU Thread student organization (a clothing closet for students seeking free professional attire) and collaborate with the President of the organization in developing and implementing the purpose of the organization Show less

• Career Advisor

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2014

  - Promoted from Internship Advisor to Career Advisor to provide individual career advising to undergraduate and master's degree students including job/internship search guidance, resume and cover letter critiques, interview preparation, networking skills, and negotiating job offers - Primarily advised students within the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP), with a focus in social policy, human development and psychological services, and learning and organizational change concentrations- Made appropriate referrals to the NCA Career Development team for career counseling, career assessments, and graduate/professional school application advising- Co-managed the Career Ambassador Program comprising of 7 undergraduates students who are trained on a weekly basis to advise fellow students on career-related concerns and conduct quarterly outreach presentations across campus. - Spearheaded the inaugural DC Career Trek for 15 students and 4 staff, including creating website content and application procedures, developing promotional materials, writing and hosting information sessions, coordinating trek schedule and expenses, and communicating and securing 9 site visits with law, government and policy organizations- Assisted SESP advisors with new or existing student programs related to their career development: alumni lunch & learns, mock interview workshops, marketing your internship workshop, and SESP/NCA Orientation event - Served as backup for career advisors working with students from the School of Communication and School of Journalism Show less

• Internship Specialist/Advisor

  • Nov 2012 - Sep 2013

  - Promoted from an intern to internship advisor to serve undergraduate and graduate students from every major and meet with them individually to assess career-related needs- Provided advising and guidance related to career development and internships, and identify and assist with appropriate resources- Assisted students with internship preparation and application process, including resume and cover letter review, personal statement, mock interview, and networking- Collaborated with specific colleges and academic departments to coordinate and participate in programs and workshops- Selected to coach a group of nine fellows from the Summer Internship Grant Program (SIGP) on their career development and professional growth Show less



University Career Services at Northwestern University

• Evanston

• Career Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  - Conducted initial individual assessment of student needs through office walk-in process. - Assisted undergraduate students to access appropriate services and resources by assessing and clarifying their needs, orienting them to services and programs, and guiding them to the appropriate resources and services. - Provided individual career and employment counseling for students, including needs assessment, design of intervention, assessment administration and interpretation, career decision-making guidance, job search consulting, and referral to other resources. - Provide individual graduate school counseling and advising for students. - Critiqued student’s resumes and job search correspondence. - Assisted students in locating and using on-line and print information to aid their career development. - Conducted workshops on selected career topics. Show less



DePaul University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Graduate Assistant - School of Education

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2012

  - Worked with faculty on various research projects: literature reviews, copy editing, online journal searches, transcribing class notes, SPSS analysis - Assisted the tenure committee with administration: analyze faculty/course evaluations, calculate student ratings, conduct phone surveys, compose and present final report to department and University administrators - Supported the department with general clerical duties: filing, data entry, scanning, event planning - Worked with faculty on various research projects: literature reviews, copy editing, online journal searches, transcribing class notes, SPSS analysis - Assisted the tenure committee with administration: analyze faculty/course evaluations, calculate student ratings, conduct phone surveys, compose and present final report to department and University administrators - Supported the department with general clerical duties: filing, data entry, scanning, event planning



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Mar 2007 - Apr 2010

  - Coordinated and managed all department and student activities: recruitment, student orientation, graduation reception, seminars and holiday socials - Assisted the Chair with administrative support: departmental emails, outreach projects, and expenses - Supervised Co-op student hiring process: create job descriptions, attend job fairs, interview candidates - Managed faculty-hire searches: advertising placement, liaison between candidates and the department, collected candidate materials, arranged campus visits, and scheduled faculty meetings - Created and launched department Facebook profile for current student support and alumni networking opportunities - Renovated and maintained departmental website with Collage and Dreamweaver programs - Selected to organize and manage an annual seminar series: point of contact for visitor, arrange faculty meetings, advertise campus wide, and monitor account expenditures - Designed and organized departmental newsletters and awards listing for marketing purposes - Coordinated external advisory committee meetings, seminars and travel arrangements - Processed and monitored financial work: faculty and student reimbursements, travel expenses, and departmental procurement card - Revised, processed and managed over 500 alumni surveys and mailings for 2007-2008 academic year Show less



Triton Community College

• Marketing Associate

  • Aug 2006 - Mar 2007

  Marketing Department • Assisted the Director in coordinating and promoting special events and department activities • Composed event and news press releases, blurbs for school newsletters, in-school TV monitors, community guides, publications and print/broadcast advertisements • Worked with faculty and staff in the development and distribution of feature articles and publications • Produced and maintained monthly Triton press clipping books and mailing lists • Selected as member of Search Committee for the Admissions Department: reviewed resumes and interviewed prospective admissions candidates Show less