Career Coach

• 2021 - Present

Develop tech talent though leading-edge career development resources and strategies Guide UX Designers, Software Engineers, and Data Analysts to find work that they love by providing on-going holistic support Sync with instructional leads, student success managers, and the partnerships team to provide seamless support for students and job seekers Lead up to three cohorts of students in 12-week immersive programs through weekly Outcomes lessons, individual 1:1s, and group coaching sessions Coach job seekers to secure meaningful careers aligned with their program of study Surpassed goal of 90% seekers landing opportunities within 6 months, with a 100% found rate in 3 months for my first cohort Host events, including Hackathons, Alumni Panels, and Portfolio Reviews, in collaboration with fellow GA team members to support continued learning and development, encourage community engagement and forge a connection between junior and senior tech professionals Build resources to foster inclusiveness in the classroom and break down barriers to entry for job seekers in the full-cycle recruitment process Track and report placement rates and NPS scores weekly

Career Strategist | Life Coach | Consultant

• 2014 - Present

Contributing Writer

• 2022 - Present

Contributing Writer

• 2020 - 2022

Adjunct Professor, Business

• 2018 - 2021

BA 420 Preparation for Career ManagementDeveloped students’ career preparation and management skills through the close examination of self, the world of work and communication styles and strategies

Adjunct Professor, Human Development and Family Studies

• 2017 - 2021

HDFS 287Y Intercultural Community BuildingProvided experiential introduction to negotiating differences in small groups, families, institutions, and communities

Career Strategist, Office of Academic Advising and Career Strategy

• 2016 - 2021

Administered Career Strategy programs and initiatives and provided leadership in decision making, delegating responsibilities, initiating new programs, and engaging with faculty, staff, and students in partnership with Director; actively participated in strategic planning and served as representative for our office on campus, across all of Penn State, and when meeting with outside organizations and stakeholdersProvided on-site consultation for staff, faculty, and students serving as the local authority for career education and strategy Served as subject matter expert during events, trainings, and panels to offer essential advice in the ever-changing world of work; ensured that our team followed best practices for diversity, inclusion & belongingRecruited, hired, trained, and supervised Career Ambassadors, who serve as entry-level career educators, provide frontline assistance to students, and support several functions within the Career Strategy unit Engaged with employers to build relationships, market opportunities, and host full-cycle recruitment programsDeveloped a Career Strategy Canvas site in 2018 in coordination with Director; offering 24/7 career education and announcements to students drawing 20,000+ page views and over 80% student participation per semester, presented success to over 350 colleagues at three conferences, offered trainings for career professionals at PSU and institutions across the country, pivoted seamlessly to virtual in 2020Contributed to a 100% growth in reported student internships in my first year at Penn State Lehigh ValleyLed marketing and development of content to promote services, resources, events, and career educationAdditional roles:Chair - Faculty/Staff Committee for Retention Strategic PlanningMember - Career Services Resources Review Committee Member - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion CommitteeMember - Planning Committee for Annual Career Development Professionals Conference

Senior Academic and Career Advisor, Advisement and Career Services Department

• 2014 - 2016

Managed a caseload of 1,000+ first-year students - preparing for each an academic pathway leading toward Associate's Degree completion and successful transfer into their Bachelor's Degree Provided comprehensive career and academic coaching via individual and group counseling sessions Administered career and personality assessments (e.g. FOCUS2 and Student Strengths Inventory) and met with students to discuss non-cognitive factors influencing their short term and long term goals Collaborated with colleagues to execute department and campus wide initiatives and events including orientation, advising/career workshops, and training Conducted training for academic Coach and Mentors regarding advisement of students beyond 25% degree completion Facilitated orientation for first year students; managing student transition and ensuring successful course registration Liaison for a successful Dual Admission Program with Florida International University Presented and evaluated proposals for conferences at the state and national level Active Member of NACADA, serving on Steering Committee for Two Year College Commission

Adjunct Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

• 2012 - 2014

Foundations of Inquiry (FCIQ 101) is a blended course; 1/3 online and 2/3 in class. A discussion-based course taught with a multifaceted approach; students learn critical thinking skills and are introduced to several major academic disciplines (e.g. Philosophy, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics...) through a split lecture/discussion.

Coordinator, Advising and Enrichment Center

• 2009 - 2014

Led advising and academic support programs and services on NYIT’s Manhattan campus including, but not limited to: Peer Advising, Supplemental Instruction, programming and support for students on Academic Probation, placement exam and new student advisement proceduresManaged an average of 25 undergraduate student employees annually, and an operating budget of $50,000Oversaw Tutoring center operations; supervising approximately 15 tutors, three graduate assistants, and one staff member annuallyAdministered the EduPlus program designed for students who do not meet traditional admissions requirementsAdvised 300+ undergraduate students annually in areas concerning: academic planning, student success skills, major exploration, career development, interpersonal issues, and academic policies and requirementsCreated online seminar NYIT ACE (Achieving Collegiate Excellence) for students on academic probation; 74% of participants returning to good academic standing (compared to only 33% of non- participants)Spearheaded the revision of Semester Maps with the creation of a standardized template for about 60 academic majors, collaborating with advisers and Faculty Chairs from each departmentAnalyzed data and figures related to program achievements and coordinated with team to plan strategies for program revisions Served on the Committee for Academic Probation and Dismissal, co-led meetings at end of each termLed annual training of 50 summer advising staff (responsible for advising all first semester freshmen) Maintained department website and social media pagesAdvisor for Phi Eta Sigma Freshman National Honor Society, coordinated the planning and operation of the annual induction ceremony in ManhattanManaged Placement exam procedures for all new students entering in the fall and spring - included software related concerns and proctoring of exams

Academic Advisor, Central Advising Center

• 2008 - 2009

Provided academic advisement and academic support services to undergraduate studentsAdministered intervention services to at-risk students and students on academic probation Trained faculty and staff to utilize effective and suitable advisement techniquesFacilitated annual placement testing and academic advisement for freshmen and transfer students

Academic Advisor and Adjunct Professor, Freshman Studies

• 2006 - 2008

Provided personal, academic, and career counseling for students Instructed five sections of University Life CPSY 1101 and one study skills course annually Taught Steven Covey’s: 7 Habits of Highly Successful College Students Prepared over 100 freshman student schedules for each fall semester Facilitated and participated in multiple new student orientation events including panel discussions and breakout sessions Supervised undergraduate Peer Advisers who supported my student caseload and classroom instruction

Elementary School Teacher

• 2004 - 2006

Taught 5th grade and 4th grade Identified targets for student learning and development Established objectives to meet state curriculum goals Evaluated student progress regularly Taught 5th grade and 4th grade Identified targets for student learning and development Established objectives to meet state curriculum goals Evaluated student progress regularly