Experience

Saint Louis University

• St. Louis, MO

• Associate Provost for Career Development

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Under the direction of the Provost, oversees the strategic direction and daily operations of the Career Services Center and Valerie A. Davisson Career Resources Center (Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business); works with university leadership to align each Centers' goals with the overarching university strategic direction; responsible for expanding and tracking experiential learning activities for undergraduate and graduate students; solicits and manages community/corporate relationships to facilitate student-centered career development and experiential learning opportunities; cultivates relationships with alumni and community/corporate relationships to secure job placement for graduating students; manages the career development programming for all undergraduate students and collaborates with academic leadership and graduate student leaders to align graduate/professional career counseling and programming; oversees the daily operations of the Centers including all financial activities; markets the Centers to internal and external stakeholders and friends of the University. Show less



Bowling Green State University

• Bowling Green, Ohio

• Assistant Vice President for Student Career Success

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2019

  Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, I provided visionary and strategic leadership to the Career Center and Student Employment Services. I managed and served as the Principle Investigator in the coordination and implementation of 4 Ohio Means Internships and Co-ops (OMIC) Grants with 6 area institutions and represented the department to accreditation committees, alumni, Board of Trustees, donors, employers, faculty, and parents. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, I provided visionary and strategic leadership to the Career Center and Student Employment Services. I managed and served as the Principle Investigator in the coordination and implementation of 4 Ohio Means Internships and Co-ops (OMIC) Grants with 6 area institutions and represented the department to accreditation committees, alumni, Board of Trustees, donors, employers, faculty, and parents.



Indiana University South Bend

• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director, Career Services

  • Sep 2006 - Apr 2013

  Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Services, I provided leadership to a team of 6 full-time professionals, 4 faculty, and 5 undergraduate students in Career Services. I formulated strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness and knowledge of career development services, programs, and resources. I also collaborated with the Office of Alumni Affairs and advisory board to promote professional networking between alumni and board members with current students.

• Career Counselor

  • Apr 2003 - Sep 2006

  Reporting to the Director of Career Services, I supported and empowered undergraduate students and alumni in their career development to make career decisions, develop job search strategies, pursue experiential learning opportunities, and secure employment. I advised over 2,000 undergraduate students and alumni on the job and internship search process, cover letter and resume review, and interview preparation. I also administered, interpreted, and utilized assessment tools in conjunction with career exploration and planning sessions to further develop awareness of skills, values, interests, and personality traits. Show less



Saint Louis University

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Coordinator

  • Jul 2001 - Dec 2001

  Reporting to the Director of the Center for Leadership and Community Service, I oversaw operations for the Jumpstart Reading Program for pre-kindergarten and elementary school children including the recruitment, selection, and training of University student volunteers. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Leadership and Community Service, I oversaw operations for the Jumpstart Reading Program for pre-kindergarten and elementary school children including the recruitment, selection, and training of University student volunteers.