Experience

Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication - University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director for External Relations and Career Coach

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Connecting with organizations and alumni, together we cultivate meaningful internship and full-time opportunities for Hubbard students. I develop and implement tailored career programming and networking opportunities and provide career coaching to undergraduate and graduate students in strategic and mass communication and journalism.



University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Career Services Coordinator and Student Advisor

  • Aug 2016 - Nov 2021

  Blending the development of lifelong career management strategies with the day to day academic advising and student success support needs of 680+ professional Pharmacy (PharmD) students, I actively engaged students in developing tools for their immediate and future goals. By visioning, planning, and creating, I oversaw the career development content for a sequence of four required Career and Professional Foundations courses which included skill building such as CV/resume and… Show more Blending the development of lifelong career management strategies with the day to day academic advising and student success support needs of 680+ professional Pharmacy (PharmD) students, I actively engaged students in developing tools for their immediate and future goals. By visioning, planning, and creating, I oversaw the career development content for a sequence of four required Career and Professional Foundations courses which included skill building such as CV/resume and interviewing and networking opportunities such as panels and career round table discussions. I provided individual advising to students on tailoring their academic experience inside and outside of the classroom to their evolving career goals. A connector of people and resources, I kept a pulse on campus and career resources and co-create action plans for success with students, especially in times of academic or personal difficulty. Show less



Saint Louis University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career Development Specialist

  • May 2013 - Aug 2016

  Greater St. Louis Area In a centralized career center, I provided a full range of career and professional development services to deciding students and specifically served as liaison to 2,200 students in disciplines including nursing, engineering, business, and public health. Connecting with faculty to understand the needs of specific student populations also allowed me to create classroom presentations and special programs on career-related topics including major/career exploration, resumes, networking, and… Show more In a centralized career center, I provided a full range of career and professional development services to deciding students and specifically served as liaison to 2,200 students in disciplines including nursing, engineering, business, and public health. Connecting with faculty to understand the needs of specific student populations also allowed me to create classroom presentations and special programs on career-related topics including major/career exploration, resumes, networking, and interviewing. I contributed to the overall Division of Student Development by co-chairing the Professional Development Committee and providing ongoing training and innovative sessions grounded in ACPA/NASPA Core Competencies for 200+ student affairs educators at Saint Louis University. Utilizing StrengthsQuest for career and team development became a known part of my role; I facilitated team development for professional staff units and student staff groups. Show less



Miami University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career Services Career Advisor/Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Oxford, Ohio I got my start in career advising in this role that allowed me to work with students in all majors as well as teach "Career Development for the College Student” for classes of 15-20 first and second-year students.



Metropolitan State University of Denver

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• NODA Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  While working in a high-energy orientation environment, supervising 15 orientation leaders and coordinating logistics for 19 day-long orientation sessions for 120 first-year students and 50 parents each with leadership team of 7, I created professional development exercises for orientation leaders to apply their experience to their future career goals.



Luther Point

• Retreat and Special Events Coordinator

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  In a busy non-profit environment that was experiencing substantial change in management, I developed a year-long adult ministry retreat curriculum and recruited and trained volunteer committee members to lead initiative which resulted in a 25% increase in retreat offerings. I continued my passion of working with college students by implementing and revising new training procedures and supervision for 10-15 college-age retreat hosts. As the guru of logistics and events, I coordinated 2 camps’… Show more In a busy non-profit environment that was experiencing substantial change in management, I developed a year-long adult ministry retreat curriculum and recruited and trained volunteer committee members to lead initiative which resulted in a 25% increase in retreat offerings. I continued my passion of working with college students by implementing and revising new training procedures and supervision for 10-15 college-age retreat hosts. As the guru of logistics and events, I coordinated 2 camps’ retreat bookings (200-300 bookings/year) and special events (8-10 events/year), provided hospitality and customer service, coordinated with several camp departments. Show less