Experience

Northwestern Career Advancement

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director, Employer Relations

  • May 2023 - Present



Rutgers University–New Brunswick

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Sep 2021 - May 2023

  • Instruct the Career Explorations in Arts and Sciences Course designed to assist students to articulate Career Readiness skills, explore careers, build professional networks, and practice job search strategies. • Guide students through their career journey, with coaching, lectures, group assignments, independent work, reading, and supplemental videos • Review and grade student assignments, providing constructive feedback to improve knowledge and use of career related tools such as… Show more • Instruct the Career Explorations in Arts and Sciences Course designed to assist students to articulate Career Readiness skills, explore careers, build professional networks, and practice job search strategies. • Guide students through their career journey, with coaching, lectures, group assignments, independent work, reading, and supplemental videos • Review and grade student assignments, providing constructive feedback to improve knowledge and use of career related tools such as resumes, cover letters, mock and information interviews Show less • Instruct the Career Explorations in Arts and Sciences Course designed to assist students to articulate Career Readiness skills, explore careers, build professional networks, and practice job search strategies. • Guide students through their career journey, with coaching, lectures, group assignments, independent work, reading, and supplemental videos • Review and grade student assignments, providing constructive feedback to improve knowledge and use of career related tools such as… Show more • Instruct the Career Explorations in Arts and Sciences Course designed to assist students to articulate Career Readiness skills, explore careers, build professional networks, and practice job search strategies. • Guide students through their career journey, with coaching, lectures, group assignments, independent work, reading, and supplemental videos • Review and grade student assignments, providing constructive feedback to improve knowledge and use of career related tools such as resumes, cover letters, mock and information interviews Show less



Career Exploration and Success at Rutgers University–New Brunswick

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Industry to Campus Connector (Assistant Director) - Industry & Student Connections

  • Nov 2020 - May 2023

  • Aide the RSSI Planning Committee including members of RU-Newark, New Brunswick, Camden and the Eagleton Institute of Politics to draft and execute the framework for the inaugural year of the Rutgers Summer Service Internship (RSSI) Initiative a university-wide, $13.5 million endowed program launched by Rutgers President Johnathan Holloway • Spearhead the external voice of RSSI on behalf of CES, managing a turnkey employer development strategy to secure 89 public service NPO and direct… Show more • Aide the RSSI Planning Committee including members of RU-Newark, New Brunswick, Camden and the Eagleton Institute of Politics to draft and execute the framework for the inaugural year of the Rutgers Summer Service Internship (RSSI) Initiative a university-wide, $13.5 million endowed program launched by Rutgers President Johnathan Holloway • Spearhead the external voice of RSSI on behalf of CES, managing a turnkey employer development strategy to secure 89 public service NPO and direct service Government offices, leading to 207 internship opportunities for 100 students • Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Experiential Education to design a learning agreement, application and assessment process to review, and vet 125+ employers and 200+ unique experiences. • Develop, implement, and manage 10+ campaigns to create new full-time, internship and co-op opportunities for Rutgers students by researching and cultivating new employer prospects • Engage with 300+ employers through recruitment strategy sessions resulting in a 28% sold rate, increasing job postings and event participation. • Co-host alumni, career exploration and recruiting services programming with student attendance of 25-100+ • Represent CES on 5 multi-disciplinary advisory boards including First Generation, and Military Veterans, with the goals of understanding the needs of their respective populations, optimizing our programming and furthering the mission of CES with campus partner stakeholders • Increase employer and alumni participation in recruitment events, careers fairs and Knights of the Round Table sponsorship package. • Co-manage Handshake administration approving 20+ employer and 75+ job postings per day Show less • Aide the RSSI Planning Committee including members of RU-Newark, New Brunswick, Camden and the Eagleton Institute of Politics to draft and execute the framework for the inaugural year of the Rutgers Summer Service Internship (RSSI) Initiative a university-wide, $13.5 million endowed program launched by Rutgers President Johnathan Holloway • Spearhead the external voice of RSSI on behalf of CES, managing a turnkey employer development strategy to secure 89 public service NPO and direct… Show more • Aide the RSSI Planning Committee including members of RU-Newark, New Brunswick, Camden and the Eagleton Institute of Politics to draft and execute the framework for the inaugural year of the Rutgers Summer Service Internship (RSSI) Initiative a university-wide, $13.5 million endowed program launched by Rutgers President Johnathan Holloway • Spearhead the external voice of RSSI on behalf of CES, managing a turnkey employer development strategy to secure 89 public service NPO and direct service Government offices, leading to 207 internship opportunities for 100 students • Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Experiential Education to design a learning agreement, application and assessment process to review, and vet 125+ employers and 200+ unique experiences. • Develop, implement, and manage 10+ campaigns to create new full-time, internship and co-op opportunities for Rutgers students by researching and cultivating new employer prospects • Engage with 300+ employers through recruitment strategy sessions resulting in a 28% sold rate, increasing job postings and event participation. • Co-host alumni, career exploration and recruiting services programming with student attendance of 25-100+ • Represent CES on 5 multi-disciplinary advisory boards including First Generation, and Military Veterans, with the goals of understanding the needs of their respective populations, optimizing our programming and furthering the mission of CES with campus partner stakeholders • Increase employer and alumni participation in recruitment events, careers fairs and Knights of the Round Table sponsorship package. • Co-manage Handshake administration approving 20+ employer and 75+ job postings per day Show less



Rutgers University School of Communication and Information

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Career Services Graduate Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  Manage targeted employer outreach strategies by researching relevant employer leads and alumni populations to cultivate relationships and increase employment related programming. Recruited 50+ employers to attend the Schools Spring Career Expo Assist in the supervision of Handshake and Wordpress job posting systems to continuously add employment opportunities for Communications, Media, Journalism, Library Science and Information Technology Engage with faculty and staff to… Show more Manage targeted employer outreach strategies by researching relevant employer leads and alumni populations to cultivate relationships and increase employment related programming. Recruited 50+ employers to attend the Schools Spring Career Expo Assist in the supervision of Handshake and Wordpress job posting systems to continuously add employment opportunities for Communications, Media, Journalism, Library Science and Information Technology Engage with faculty and staff to organize classroom visits to increase awareness of career services resources Provide resources for the school’s international student population by offering targeted OPT/CPT workshops and LinkedIn Essentials training Provide career counseling support to the schools 3500+ undergraduate and graduate student population Collaborate with SC&I Student groups, Office of Career Exploration and Success, Office of Global Student Services, and other various offices across campus Conduct virtual online presence workshops centered around Informational Interviewing and LinkedIn during the COVID-19 Pandemic Assist in the brainstorming of innovative program solutions for students struggling with the COVID-19 Pandemic crisis Show less Manage targeted employer outreach strategies by researching relevant employer leads and alumni populations to cultivate relationships and increase employment related programming. Recruited 50+ employers to attend the Schools Spring Career Expo Assist in the supervision of Handshake and Wordpress job posting systems to continuously add employment opportunities for Communications, Media, Journalism, Library Science and Information Technology Engage with faculty and staff to… Show more Manage targeted employer outreach strategies by researching relevant employer leads and alumni populations to cultivate relationships and increase employment related programming. Recruited 50+ employers to attend the Schools Spring Career Expo Assist in the supervision of Handshake and Wordpress job posting systems to continuously add employment opportunities for Communications, Media, Journalism, Library Science and Information Technology Engage with faculty and staff to organize classroom visits to increase awareness of career services resources Provide resources for the school’s international student population by offering targeted OPT/CPT workshops and LinkedIn Essentials training Provide career counseling support to the schools 3500+ undergraduate and graduate student population Collaborate with SC&I Student groups, Office of Career Exploration and Success, Office of Global Student Services, and other various offices across campus Conduct virtual online presence workshops centered around Informational Interviewing and LinkedIn during the COVID-19 Pandemic Assist in the brainstorming of innovative program solutions for students struggling with the COVID-19 Pandemic crisis Show less



Rutgers University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Oversee the attendance and grade tracking of 175+ undergraduate students for Intro to Human Resource Management Manage the review and grading of over 500 remote assignment submissions as a result of COVID-19 Oversee the attendance and grade tracking of 175+ undergraduate students for Intro to Human Resource Management Manage the review and grading of over 500 remote assignment submissions as a result of COVID-19



Infinity Top LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing

• Marketing Lead

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2020

  Managed traffic and sales toward our 300% successfully funded Kickstarter campaign, independently raising $14,000 Designed press releases generating media coverage on Newark Radio, Basking Ridge Patch, Technical.ly Delaware, UDaily Newspaper, Yanko Design and USA Today Developed social media marketing presence increasing engagement to 2,000 followers Managed traffic and sales toward our 300% successfully funded Kickstarter campaign, independently raising $14,000 Designed press releases generating media coverage on Newark Radio, Basking Ridge Patch, Technical.ly Delaware, UDaily Newspaper, Yanko Design and USA Today Developed social media marketing presence increasing engagement to 2,000 followers



East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ELC Program Coordinator

  • Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Designed and delivered innovative programming and resources by creating and maintaining effectual partnerships with students, faculty, and staff across campus. Improved engagement rates for the department by creating innovative print and social media marketing efforts and driving website traffic through a mission-driven redesign. Co-designed and delivered a peer-to-peer entrepreneurship program to increase department mission awareness, internship rates and career… Show more Designed and delivered innovative programming and resources by creating and maintaining effectual partnerships with students, faculty, and staff across campus. Improved engagement rates for the department by creating innovative print and social media marketing efforts and driving website traffic through a mission-driven redesign. Co-designed and delivered a peer-to-peer entrepreneurship program to increase department mission awareness, internship rates and career readiness. Cultivated partnerships and taskforces with campus and community stakeholders to design skills based workshops for students and alumni improving collaboration and resource awareness Supervised, trained and assessed student interns learning outcomes and ability to drive campus and departmental missions. Show less Designed and delivered innovative programming and resources by creating and maintaining effectual partnerships with students, faculty, and staff across campus. Improved engagement rates for the department by creating innovative print and social media marketing efforts and driving website traffic through a mission-driven redesign. Co-designed and delivered a peer-to-peer entrepreneurship program to increase department mission awareness, internship rates and career… Show more Designed and delivered innovative programming and resources by creating and maintaining effectual partnerships with students, faculty, and staff across campus. Improved engagement rates for the department by creating innovative print and social media marketing efforts and driving website traffic through a mission-driven redesign. Co-designed and delivered a peer-to-peer entrepreneurship program to increase department mission awareness, internship rates and career readiness. Cultivated partnerships and taskforces with campus and community stakeholders to design skills based workshops for students and alumni improving collaboration and resource awareness Supervised, trained and assessed student interns learning outcomes and ability to drive campus and departmental missions. Show less



Northwestern Mutual

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Campus Recruiter

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  Managed all aspects of the recruitment process and internship program including effective sourcing, outreach, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of 55 interns from 19 Universities. Cultivated and maintained relationships with key partners across student affairs to promote effective student engagement and an environment of continuous and positive improvement. Coached students in individualized one-on-one and group settings in all aspects of career exploration including… Show more Managed all aspects of the recruitment process and internship program including effective sourcing, outreach, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of 55 interns from 19 Universities. Cultivated and maintained relationships with key partners across student affairs to promote effective student engagement and an environment of continuous and positive improvement. Coached students in individualized one-on-one and group settings in all aspects of career exploration including elevator pitch, resume review, cover letter, LinkedIn, interview skills. Utilized program management and event planning skills to design effective training programs that built internship skills and knowledge, as well as fostered peer and manager relationships. Show less Managed all aspects of the recruitment process and internship program including effective sourcing, outreach, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of 55 interns from 19 Universities. Cultivated and maintained relationships with key partners across student affairs to promote effective student engagement and an environment of continuous and positive improvement. Coached students in individualized one-on-one and group settings in all aspects of career exploration including… Show more Managed all aspects of the recruitment process and internship program including effective sourcing, outreach, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of 55 interns from 19 Universities. Cultivated and maintained relationships with key partners across student affairs to promote effective student engagement and an environment of continuous and positive improvement. Coached students in individualized one-on-one and group settings in all aspects of career exploration including elevator pitch, resume review, cover letter, LinkedIn, interview skills. Utilized program management and event planning skills to design effective training programs that built internship skills and knowledge, as well as fostered peer and manager relationships. Show less



TEKsystems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Recruiter

  • Mar 2016 - Oct 2016

  • Conducted full lifecycle recruitment for technical and non-technical positions for Fortune 500 clients • Coached full-time and contract candidates through resume, interview and wage negotiation. • Negotiated wages between clients and potential hires resulting in profits totaling $100,000 • Conducted full lifecycle recruitment for technical and non-technical positions for Fortune 500 clients • Coached full-time and contract candidates through resume, interview and wage negotiation. • Negotiated wages between clients and potential hires resulting in profits totaling $100,000



The Complete Package LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Specialist

  • Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Reduced product development lifecycle working in conjunction with Operations VP for Walker and Co, Beauty Rx, Tara Smith Haircare, Volante Skincare, and Blue Mercury • Assisted in training Tara Smith Haircare CEO for live Home Shopping Network appearance • Oversaw customer service for Tara Smith Haircare responding to hundreds of inquiries • Reduced product development lifecycle working in conjunction with Operations VP for Walker and Co, Beauty Rx, Tara Smith Haircare, Volante Skincare, and Blue Mercury • Assisted in training Tara Smith Haircare CEO for live Home Shopping Network appearance • Oversaw customer service for Tara Smith Haircare responding to hundreds of inquiries



L'Oréal

• France
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Temporary/Lab Technician

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

  •Responsible for creating and designing an innovate proprietary R&D development technique to speed raw materials through their respective protocols. •Used knowledge of raw materials with help of Senior Scientist to create global initiative toward the change to adopt and implement innovative idea •Finished development technique prototype to be used as template for further advancement •Responsible for creating and designing an innovate proprietary R&D development technique to speed raw materials through their respective protocols. •Used knowledge of raw materials with help of Senior Scientist to create global initiative toward the change to adopt and implement innovative idea •Finished development technique prototype to be used as template for further advancement