Experience

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  Texas A&M University-San Antonio

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director of Employer Relations and Community Outreach

    • May 2021 - Present

    • Promoted to inaugural Director of Employer Relations and Community Outreach role• Consults with employers in creating multi-faceted recruitment strategies to engage with active and passive candidates. Manages employer sponsorship program to track ROI of sponsor dollars.• Collaborated with cross-functional team to author Texas Talent Connection Grant that successfully awarded $255K to create the Texas Two-Step: Women in Technology workforce development program to upskill 100 community members in the field of tech.• Co-authored Accelerating Credentials grant proposal resulting in $162K award to launch Data Analytics Certificate within Computer Science and Computer Information Systems degree plans in Fall 2022. • Briefs area workforce development agencies and chamber councils regarding campus recruitment needs and academic offerings quarterly.

  • Associate Director of Career Services

    • Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

    • Promoted to department's and division's first Associate Director role• Partnered with regional internship programs to create and facilitate supervisor training focused on building mentorship and meaningful learning into summer internship program engaging 800+ high school and college interns.• Served as campus career services liaison for Dream.US partner college program (scholarship program supporting undocumented students) and Workforce Recruitment Program (Department of Labor disability employment program).• Developed social media live chat series focused on highlighting career stories of first-generation college graduates and collaborated with university partners to embed content into outreach to engage with A&M-SA 77% first-generation student population.• Created and managed leadership webinar series featuring industry subject matter experts discussing topics such as professional branding, networking, emotional intelligence, and change management.• Partnered with faculty and staff to develop industry events and skill development workshops to showcase student talent and create career-ready graduates.

  • Assistant Director of Career Services

    • Oct 2017 - Aug 2020

    • Nominated by campus leadership for regional leadership programs due to campus performance and service• Promoted as department’s first Assistant Director as a result of exceptional work with a focus on department scalability and significant growth in collaborative project work • Advises undergraduate and graduate students within areas of career planning and job search strategies utilizing tools such as Focus 2, InterviewStream, StrengthsFinder, Occupational Outlook, O*Net, etc. • Managed departmental budget and office personnel during multiple tenures as Interim Director • Led GradLeaders and Handshake implementation team between university partners and vendor support services• Coordinated various in-person, virtual, and hybrid recruitment outlets to connect industry to diverse student talent. Planned and executed 47 large/mid-scale recruitment fairs, 134 employer-led classroom presentations and workshops, 111 informational interviews, and 23 externships. • Supervised and mentored student worker team of 4 • Implemented weekly student team huddles and Microsoft Planner utilization to streamline team communication and workflow • Co-chaired a cross-divisional committee charged with evaluating and developing policies and procedures regarding student employment • Collaborated with Mays Center team to create a NACE competency-focused training curriculum geared at educating students about the transferrable skills developed through student employment and internship • Assisted employer partners with campus recruitment strategies and branding in alignment with hiring objectives • Worked with director to develop yearly goals in preparation for university resource committee budget review• Led GradLeaders and Handshake implementation team between university partners and vendor support.

  • Career Advisor

    • Feb 2014 - Oct 2017

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  University of the Incarnate Word

  • San Antonio, Texas Area

  • Coordinator of Career Services

    • Aug 2012 - Feb 2014
    • San Antonio, Texas Area

    • Served as Employer Relations and upperclassmen, graduate, and alumni Career Advisor for institution of 9,000+• Authored proposal that resulted in $1,000 award from area employer to create student etiquette dinner • Managed CSO job database system consisting of 3000+ employers to maximize usage and increase efficiency• Represented UIW at multiple chamber networking events and student outreach events• Collaborated with staff, faculty, and area employers to initiate networking and student employment opportunities • Reviewed and revised student professional documents such as resumes, CVs, and cover letters

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  Alamo Colleges - Palo Alto College

  • Job Placement Program Specialist

    • Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

    • Served as academic/transfer advisor for CTE students to ensure smooth transition to 4-year institutes • Screened and interviewed all potential candidates enrolled in placement programs• Conducted student workshops in career exploration, resume building, and interview skills• Created monthly career-based newsletter that is distributed to 4,000 PAC Alumni and Friends• Developed and maintained relations with 70+ employment partners to support programming needs

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  Bexar County

  • San Antonio, Texas Area

  • Juvenile Clerk

    • Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
    • San Antonio, Texas Area

    • Performed research of individual cases for judicial review and final disposition • Prepared and discussed court order with defendants and legal guardians if applicable• Maintained juvenile department's relationship with school districts to serve as preventive tool• Selected by Bexar County to lead on-site implementation training for new court database system for team of 40 • Case managed special need cases to ensure defendant was compliant with judicial orders

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  Good Samaritan Community Services

  • Get2Work Project Job Development Coordinator

    • Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

    • Oversaw daily management of WIA Youth funded youth employment program supporting 12-county area• Conducted outreach and contracted over 200 employers to support expansion of program• Initiated and finalized employment recruitment efforts of 900+ at risk youth population • Coordinated hiring of additional staff members, to include drafting job descriptions, initial review of applicants, and scheduling/conducting interviews• Monitored G2W ($200,000) and ARRA Summer Youth Employment ($2.2 million) budgets • Served as a supervisor for 20 member staff• Selected as a committee member for Workforce Solutions Youth Advisory Group • Coordinated tours of area educational institutes and employers • Interviewed for and finalized student placements for all Get2Work internships• Audited and documented biweekly payroll for participants• Developed first exit assessment targeting job search, customer service, and WorkInTexas navigation• Recruited from long standing volunteer role after graduation due to performance record and commitment to clients