Experience

UVA McIntire School of Commerce

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Undergraduate Career Development, Commerce Career Services at McIntire

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  • Ensure superior delivery of undergraduate career advising to McIntire students• Develop & deliver customized, expansive and innovative career resources and programs • Cultivate collaborative partnerships with a number of entities within McIntire and the larger UVa community including career services affiliate offices, students, faculty and staff, employers and alumni • Ensure superior delivery of undergraduate career advising to McIntire students• Develop & deliver customized, expansive and innovative career resources and programs • Cultivate collaborative partnerships with a number of entities within McIntire and the larger UVa community including career services affiliate offices, students, faculty and staff, employers and alumni



Radford University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director for Career and Internship Development, NOVA Region

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2015

  • Identify and cultivate career and internship development in the Northern Virginia (NOVA) region• Develop and implement a comprehensive internship program for Radford University students• Support regional career development and recruitment initiatives and work in concert with Academic Affairs, Admissions, University Advancement and Alumni Affairs, to represent and support the overall mission of Radford University in the region• Created advanced two-tiered approach to employer outreach to prioritize engagement efforts and operationalize method for tracking success• Counsel and solicit transfer student advising interest at seven local community colleges in the NOVA/DC region



University of Mary Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director for Internships

  • Feb 2010 - Jul 2013

  • Led new student orientation for six total student/parent sessions, developed orientation guide, trained staff participants on event logistics and presentations, presented to all student groups (approximately 1,000 students) and facilitated the student registration process for fall 2014 semester• Managed academic internship program, coordinated all logistics and processed all exceptions for an average of at least 300 internships per academic year across all academic disciplines• Provided academic advising on the general education requirements, study skills, self-assessment, class selection, and major declaration to freshmen, transfer, undeclared and international students• Oversaw internship and general office assessment and reporting, supported development of the unit’s mission, goals and assessment methods, managed and co-authored the annual report• Partnered with various on-campus groups to develop and deliver academic and career programming including Alumni Relations, the Multi-Cultural Center, and the Center for International Education • Conducted an average of 280 individual appointments per academic year to address student academic and career concerns including topics like choosing a major, resume/cover letter writing, and interviewing



Virginia Commonwealth University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career Center Intern

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Supported the career development needs of students through assistance with resume and cover letter writing, interview skill development, portfolio creation and the job search process• Facilitated in-classroom presentations based on student need on a variety of topics including: interviewing, resume and cover letter writing and general career center resources• Created and implemented small group sessions to address specific student needs• Conducted assessments with students to determine individual personality traits, interests and work values



Mondial Assistance

• Freelance Writer

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Investigated and researched associate stories and managed the interviewing, writing, editing and layout process for the production of the company e-newsletter • Investigated and researched associate stories and managed the interviewing, writing, editing and layout process for the production of the company e-newsletter



World Access

• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Manager of Employee Communication and Community Outreach

  • Nov 2006 - Aug 2007

  • Developed a cohesive and integrated Communications philosophy to drive a centralized flow of employee messages through effective communication channels • Managed and supported internal communication’s initiatives including the new company values launch • Created a strategic communication partnership with business associates• Assisted with the development of a community outreach plan • Developed a cohesive and integrated Communications philosophy to drive a centralized flow of employee messages through effective communication channels • Managed and supported internal communication’s initiatives including the new company values launch • Created a strategic communication partnership with business associates• Assisted with the development of a community outreach plan



The Martin Agency

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Media Buyer

  • Aug 2003 - Sep 2006

  • Negotiated, managed and maintained TV, cable and radio schedules for ALLTEL, Perdue, UPS, and GEICO• Placed/monitored over 4 million dollars of client’s media budgets, assuring complete audit compliance • Negotiated, managed and maintained TV, cable and radio schedules for ALLTEL, Perdue, UPS, and GEICO• Placed/monitored over 4 million dollars of client’s media budgets, assuring complete audit compliance



141 Communications Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services

• Junior Account Executive

  • Nov 2000 - Jun 2002