Director of Workforce and Career Development

• Jul 2022 - Present

Manage all functions/responsibilities for career services program development, implementation, evaluation, and modification. Provide leadership in the planning, implementation, assessment, and improvement of career services programs and services.Serve as a liaison between Career Services and campus units; build relationships with appropriate faculty and the entire campus community.Develop and maintain relationships with employers; increasing college interrelationships with the business and industrial community. Conduct job development activities for career employment opportunities, both experiential education and permanent positions.Counsel and advise students and alumni seeking career assessment, career decision-making assistance, cooperative education or internship employment and career employment opportunities. Using an educational approach, apply student development and career development theory, through individual advising sessions, group appointments, workshops, seminars, and classroom presentations.Deliver self-assessment instruments such as, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, FOCUS, etc.Maintain credibility and integrity of employment statistics, ensuring that the office meets acceptable employment goals for respective college divisions.Promote student success by implementing strategies to maximize student recruitment/retention.Develop strategic plan and annual departmental budget planning, preparation, and administration.Compile statistical/evaluative data, providing monthly activity reports as needed.Plan and implement career-related activities/programs on campus.Served on Career Day Advisory Committee, DATE Diversity Committee, Scholarship Review Committee, and Tee Off for Scholarships Committee.Ohio 2-Year College Career Services Association, Vice President, October 2016-October 2018, Amenities Committee Chair, October 2016-2018.Lima Chapter Society for Human Resource Management, Membership Director; November 2011-December 2022. Show less

Director of Career Development

• Nov 2009 - Jun 2022

Manage all functions/responsibilities for career services program development, implementation, evaluation, and modification. Provide leadership in the planning, implementation, assessment, and improvement of career services programs and services.Serve as a liaison between Career Services and campus units; build relationships with appropriate faculty and the entire campus community.Develop and maintain relationships with employers; increasing college interrelationships with the business and industrial community. Conduct job development activities for career employment opportunities, both experiential education and permanent positions.Counsel and advise students and alumni seeking career assessment, career decision-making assistance, cooperative education or internship employment and career employment opportunities. Using an educational approach, apply student development and career development theory, through individual advising sessions, group appointments, workshops, seminars, and classroom presentations.Deliver self-assessment instruments such as, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, FOCUS, etc.Maintain credibility and integrity of employment statistics, ensuring that the office meets acceptable employment goals for respective college divisions.Promote student success by implementing strategies to maximize student recruitment/retention.Develop strategic plan and annual departmental budget planning, preparation, and administration.Compile statistical/evaluative data, providing monthly activity reports as needed.Plan and implement career-related activities/programs on campus.Served on Career Day Advisory Committee, DATE Diversity Committee, Scholarship Review Committee, and Tee Off for Scholarships Committee.Ohio 2-Year College Career Services Association, Vice President, October 2016-October 2018, Amenities Committee Chair, October 2016-2018.Lima Chapter Society for Human Resource Management, Membership Director; November 2011-Present. Show less

Associate Director, Alcon Career Center-Neeley School of Business, TCU Career Services

• Sep 2008 - Nov 2008

Directed and managed the Alcon Career Center in the Neeley School of Business as it assisted 1,700+ undergraduate students and alumni, faculty, staff, and employer clients in the development of career education, career identification and search, and pursuit of employment opportunities. Continually expanded the client/user base and scope of services to ensure provision of the most extensive array of services possible to the broadest mix of academic and corporate clients. Submitted a comprehensive line-item budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year and a 2-year, 24-month plan that included yearly objectives and slated programs for the operation of the branch office. Provided presentations on a variety of topics that address cover letter and resume construction, interview techniques/tips, graduate/professional school application process, and job market forecasts. Established relationships between myself, the office, and school faculty/staff in an effort to re-build bridges burned prior to my appointment and initiate a confidence in the office and services provided. Show less

Coordinator of Career Services-Delta Gamma Women's Fraternity Advisor

• Jan 2006 - Aug 2008

Advisory Team Chairman/Honor Board (Judicial) Advisor for the Eta Xi Chapter of the Delta Gamma Women's Fraternity at UT Tyler (Volunteer from 2006-2008)Served as advisory team leader and main advisor contact.Advised president and the following vice-presidents, including their directors: vp: social standards, vp: programming, vp: Foundation, vp: Panhellenic; vp: communications.Supplied a chapter of 40+ members with information, expert knowledge and insight gained through experience. Helped the chapter and the individual members become accountable for their actions. Coached them to be self-sufficient and self-directed adults. Provided direction on where to find resources and how to make good decisions to accomplish their goals, reach their potential, live their values and see their vision fulfilled.Assisted in preparation for and attended chapter events and retreats, initiation, recruitment parties, social events and any other event an advisor is needed or required to attend.Ensured that the collegiate chapter follows the Fraternity Constitution, policies and procedures, chapter bylaws and standing rules, university regulations and local, state, provincial and federal laws. Show less

Coordinator of Career Services

• Jan 2001 - Aug 2008

Student Affairs Experience: Career Services, Community Relations, Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, Student Learning Communities-Freshman Year Experience (FYE) Course Co-Instructor, and Freshman Orientation.Served as the primary career advisor/coach for 6,000+ students enrolled in more than 90 degree programs and all alumni individually and in group settings regarding cover letter and resume construction and critique, interviewing, the job-search process, and all other facets of career planning; developed and conducted presentations to alumni, employer, faculty, and student groups.Served as the primary liaison between the University, its students/alumni, and potential employers on a state, regional, and national scale; promoted UT Tyler programs and Career Services' employment-related services for the purpose of expanding employment opportunities for students and alumni.Planned and executed special events around the campus such as career fairs, an etiquette dinner, and a Dress for Success student fashion show; and creatively promoted all events to students and campus community.Oversaw the coordination of on-campus recruitment (interviews)/resume referral programs, company information sessions, and travel to employers’ businesses to maintain/develop new relations. Managed the departmental operations and determined the annual and ongoing priorities for the office.Established office policies and procedures, prepared regular reports, and collected and analyzed research data relevant to career planning and placement of students and alumni.Provided guidance and leadership to staff, including training (as needed), staff evaluation (includes merit consideration), professional development and related personnel matters. Developed short- and long-range operating plans, including budgets, programs and services, personnel, technology and other equipment, and space (i.e. 5-year growth projection). Show less

Coordinator of Career Services-Greek Life Implementation (Special Assignment)

• Jan 2001 - Aug 2008

Greek Life Implementation (Special Assignment from 2003-2005)Selected by Dean of Student Affairs to research the Greek Life implementation process at the University; collected information from campus fraternity and sorority affairs personnel throughout the country that had recently expanded or implemented Greek Life on their campuses.Designed and conducted a Greek Life interest survey over a 5-day period to discover student interest in implementing a Greek system on campus; collected 723 responses.Promoted and hosted Greek Life open forums for faculty, staff and students to voice their opinions on the implementation of Greek Life at the University.Compiled 5 years of campus statistics and mailed letters to all NPC, NPHC, and NIC organizations granting permission for expansion from the Vice President of Internal Affairs and External Relations.Created and provided a presentation to the Faculty Senate and Student Affairs Advisory Committee that summarized the Greek Life implementation plan, survey results, and reasons how Greek Life benefited the campus; connected reasons to the UT Tyler New Millennium Vision/student retention.Prepared the 2004-2005 annual operating budget, recognized the need and recommended that a full-time professional be hired to complete the Greek Life implementation process; served on the Fraternity and Sorority Life Advisory Board; and served as Advisory Team Chairman for one of the three chartered NPC organizations on campus. Show less

Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

Selected by the Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Interim Chair of the Department of Communications to instruct JOUR 4363: Advertising & Public Relations Case Studies course; recognized by supervisors for organizational ability.

Sales Associate

• Oct 2004 - Jan 2008

Provided personalized customer service to patrons of a small specialty store that sold exclusive clothing brands and in-demand accessories. Performed key holder/management responsibilities in the absence of store manager. Greeted and assisted customers and promoted sales and good public relations. Maintained awareness of special sales and promotions. Developed merchandising techniques and coordinated sales promotions. Checked the stockroom, placed a special order, or called another store to locate an item for a customer not on the sales floor. Priced and ticketed products and placed them on display; and cleaned and organized shelves, displays, and inventories in stockrooms. Made out sales receipts; received cash, checks, debit, and charge payments; bagged or packaged purchases; and gave accurate change and receipts. Handled returns and exchanges of merchandise, wrapped gifts, and kept counters neat or organized. Recognized security risks and thefts and knew how to handle or prevent such situations. Show less

Office Assistant, TCU Career Services

• Aug 1997 - Dec 2000