Experience

Quinebaug Valley Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Career Services

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Hartwick College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Career Development

  • Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

  Responsible for managing a comprehensive suite of student/alumni preparation and employer cultivation activities to facilitate smooth transitions from academia to the world of work. Note to all employers: Feel free to contact me directly for any talent needs you may have. I will respond within 24 hours, no exceptions. Responsible for managing a comprehensive suite of student/alumni preparation and employer cultivation activities to facilitate smooth transitions from academia to the world of work. Note to all employers: Feel free to contact me directly for any talent needs you may have. I will respond within 24 hours, no exceptions.



Peter Bennett & Associates

• Kensington, CT

• President/Owner

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2019

  Provide comprehensive and individually-tailored career services to undergraduate and graduate students in order to facilitate their successful launch from academia to career, and also work with alumni looking to change companies or roles. Highly experienced career professional with a passion for helping others to reach their goals in a disciplined but fully supportive manner. Work with people interested in a wide variety of career fields, including finance, consulting, marketing, sales, advertising, public relations, law, writing, acting, engineering, human resources, digital media, information technology, and so forth. Expert in helping others to develop their personal brand, and successfully differentiate themselves in a highly competitive marketplace. Offer consulting services to colleges looking to enhance performance of their career centers, which in many cases are under-resourced and not operating as efficiently as they need to be moving forward. Services include interviews with key stakeholders and a full review of office operations and personnel, with recommendations for improvement outlined in a detailed summary document.



UConn School of Business

• Program Director - Risk Management Programs

  • May 2018 - Jun 2019

  I served as the Director for Risk Management programs at the UConn School of Business. I led efforts to attract top candidates on a global basis to our highly ranked Master's in Financial Risk Management Program, with campus locations in both Hartford and Stamford, CT. Our diverse and talented student base is highly motivated, and our curriculum is geared to meet the needs of employers looking for strong financial talent. I worked closely with Faculty, the Graduate Career Development Center, Alumni Relations, Development, and other key constituencies to ensure that our students were exposed to a robust set of opportunities, and fully prepared for the job market. I was very active in working with a broad set of employers to help them with their talent acquisition efforts, including internships, capstone projects, and full-time roles.

• Career Services Director - Risk Management Program

  • May 2015 - Apr 2018

  Worked closely with graduate students in the rapidly growing Master of Science in Financial Risk Management (MSFRM) program to prepare them for opportunities of interest across the globe. Cultivated relationships with organizations looking to bring in new talent, and focused on expanding internship and full-time positions for this highly international student base.



Clark University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Career Services and External Relations - Graduate School of Management

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

  Responsible for strategic and programmatic activities in support of successful outcomes for MBA, MSF, and MSA students within the graduate school of management (GSOM). Areas of key focus include Career Services, Alumni Relations, and External Outreach to further develop and promote the GSOM brand domestically and internationally. Support recruiting efforts to ensure a steady pipeline of new students, and facilitate academic and/or professional development programs within the GSOM. Responsible for strategic and programmatic activities in support of successful outcomes for MBA, MSF, and MSA students within the graduate school of management (GSOM). Areas of key focus include Career Services, Alumni Relations, and External Outreach to further develop and promote the GSOM brand domestically and internationally. Support recruiting efforts to ensure a steady pipeline of new students, and facilitate academic and/or professional development programs within the GSOM.



Trinity College-Hartford

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Career Services

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2013

  Responsible for managing the full suite of activities in Career Services, including student and alumni advising, career programs which facilitate career exploration and skill building, employer outreach, graduate and professional school applicant support, campus and community outreach, marketing and communications, and partnerships (consortia) with other colleges to extend and maximize career service staffing and resources.Proactively represented Trinity to internal and external constituencies to futher promote the Trinity brand and enhance domestic and international career opportunities.

• Senior Associate Director of Employer Relations

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

  Led development, execution, and assessment of a comprehensive strategy to cultivate and expand relationships with employers in targeted sectors. Focused on leveraging key constituent groups (alumni, parents, key contacts) to identify potential opportunities for Trinity talent (internships and permanent placements). Served as brand champion to effectively represent Trinity College to prospective students, families, alumni/ae and other key internal and external audiences (employers).



Aetna, a CVS Health Company

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Market Segmentation Head - Small and Middle Market Accounts

  • 2006 - 2008



Connex Credit Union

• North Haven, CT

• VP Marketing and Sales

  • 1999 - 2005



AT&T

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Strategic Planning

  • 1983 - 1998