Ashley Bigda
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Credentials
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Green Dot
Bystander Certification TrainingMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
RESPOND
Partnering for Campus Mental HealthJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
GrapeSEED
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Youth Mental Health and First Aid
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Experience
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Saint Joseph's College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager, Career Exploration and Engagement
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Jul 2022 - Present
In collaboration with faculty and campus departments, I build meaningful relationships with employer partners, alumni, and community organizations to help bridge the gap between classrooms and careers. -Provide individual career counseling and career engagement opportunities including SJC's annual Career Fair. -Develop campus programming to promote skill-building workshops, leadership development, and mentorship opportunities. -Serve as Handshake Administrator, Study Away Advisor, First-Year Experience Instructor, and assist with undeclared advising. Show less
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Academic and Career Coach
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Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
Provided academic and career counseling for students, focusing on helping students devise personalized academic success and career development plans. Advised students on how to uncover their unique strengths, skills, and interests while identifying avenues to engage in meaningful, experiential learning opportunities. Instructed First-Year Experience course to help students adjust to and engage with college life. —Individual counseling sessions included resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, Handshake and LinkedIn assistance, undeclared advising, major-specific career exploration, internship and job applications. Show less
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Bates College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Donor Relations Coordinator
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
Developed relationships across donor, alumni, and student networks to build and strengthen engagement with the college community. Wrote and managed the delivery of 1,500+ gift acknowledgements annually from the President, and the Vice President, and Associate Vice President for College Advancement. Served as a primary contact for Donor Relations interns, providing opportunities for professional development based on early career interests. Developed relationships across donor, alumni, and student networks to build and strengthen engagement with the college community. Wrote and managed the delivery of 1,500+ gift acknowledgements annually from the President, and the Vice President, and Associate Vice President for College Advancement. Served as a primary contact for Donor Relations interns, providing opportunities for professional development based on early career interests.
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Diversified Communications HQ
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United States
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Media Production
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200 - 300 Employee
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Registration Team Coordinator
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2019
Served as a collaborative, central team member to support DC’s internal marketing, operations, and registration teams as we managed the successful execution of global conferences and trade shows. Partnered with show directors, web developers, and local staffing agencies to deliver efficient, innovative, and highly personalized event experiences. Supervised the onsite registration process for over 20,000 exhibitors and attendees at domestic and international trade shows. Served as a collaborative, central team member to support DC’s internal marketing, operations, and registration teams as we managed the successful execution of global conferences and trade shows. Partnered with show directors, web developers, and local staffing agencies to deliver efficient, innovative, and highly personalized event experiences. Supervised the onsite registration process for over 20,000 exhibitors and attendees at domestic and international trade shows.
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CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Support Coordinator
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Nov 2015 - Feb 2018
Counseled exchange participants to help them navigate the complex academic, cultural, and personal transitions presented within their exchange program. Served as a liaison with local coordinators, host families, school administrators, employers, and in-country program headquarters to help students manage conflict and connect with appropriate resources. Assisted students with job search strategies, community engagement opportunities, SEVIS registrations, and visa applications. Provided compassionate support for at-risk students experiencing culture shock and performed crisis intervention as needed. - Provided program support for the following exchange programs; Global Navigator High School Study Abroad, J-1 Visa Work and Travel program, and Global Summer Internship. Show less
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Kirin Kindergarten
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Fukuoka, Japan
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English Instructor and Program Coordinator
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
Co-founded, tested, and implemented original ELL program for preschool and kindergarten students at Kirin Nursery and Kindergarten. Assisted new instructors with their transition to Kirin Kindergarten to provide mentorship and program expectations. Taught GrapeSEED Oral Language Development classes, often reframing and exploring delivery techniques and discovering new ways to engage with class material. Co-founded, tested, and implemented original ELL program for preschool and kindergarten students at Kirin Nursery and Kindergarten. Assisted new instructors with their transition to Kirin Kindergarten to provide mentorship and program expectations. Taught GrapeSEED Oral Language Development classes, often reframing and exploring delivery techniques and discovering new ways to engage with class material.
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CHUNGDAHM Learning
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South Korea
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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English Instructor and Team Leader
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May 2013 - May 2014
Provided elementary and middle school students English instruction while creating fun, supportive learning environment. Prepared students for high school and collegiate studies abroad by engaging with English literature, essay writing prompts, and debate exercises. Mentored new instructors on implementing effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques. Provided elementary and middle school students English instruction while creating fun, supportive learning environment. Prepared students for high school and collegiate studies abroad by engaging with English literature, essay writing prompts, and debate exercises. Mentored new instructors on implementing effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
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Suffolk University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Writing Center Tutor
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Feb 2010 - May 2012
Counseled students on academic writing practices, learning strategies, and time management skills to help build individualized plans for success. Encouraged peers to explore various writing and editing strategies according to their preferred learning styles. Counseled students on academic writing practices, learning strategies, and time management skills to help build individualized plans for success. Encouraged peers to explore various writing and editing strategies according to their preferred learning styles.
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Education
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2022 - 2024
Saint Joseph's College
Master of Science in Education -
2008 - 2012
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature/Letters
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