Experience

REA Coaching | Career + Relocation Coaching for Well-Being

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Team Leader

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  -Manage a team of up to 20 US and Canada based career coaches through a virtual environment implementing practical solutions for successful client career & acclimation transitions. -Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams by coordinating and managing multiple projects and priorities to meet business objectives. -Conduct new coach training and onboarding, provide reporting data to assist in enrollment forecasting, and monitor and approve financial controls and coach invoices. -Provided career planning and job search assistance for spouses of relocated employees. -Effective development of various career planning tools for students, entry-level, mid-career and executives: resume, cover letter, interviewing skills, action plans, labor market analysis, verbal marketing statements, compensation negotiations and job exploration. Show less



Life Coaching Designs

• Wellness and Fitness Services

• President

  • 2008 - 2012

  Through an individualized program I help my clients clarify their vision and overcome any obstacles preventing them from reaching their goals. I also offer career/personality testing-MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory to help gain more insight into career environments and how my clients relate and interact with others. Many strategies and exercises we use help my clients tap into skills they already possess and empowers them to live their live to their fullest potential! Through an individualized program I help my clients clarify their vision and overcome any obstacles preventing them from reaching their goals. I also offer career/personality testing-MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory to help gain more insight into career environments and how my clients relate and interact with others. Many strategies and exercises we use help my clients tap into skills they already possess and empowers them to live their live to their fullest potential!



Northern Illinois Univeristy

• Career Planning Instructor; Counselor

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  Instructor: Taught career development theories and strategies to help plan next steps in career decision-making and implementation.Educated students on what employers look for in potential employees and helped develop strategies needed to be successful on the job. Counselor: Assisted high school students with academic, career, personal/social development goals and plans as needed. Provided classroom guidance lessons on various topics such as: stress management, study skills, and career planning. Consulted with and assisted career counselors regarding career treks, career expos and other career planning activities. Graduate Assistant: Worked in NIU's Counseling Lab. Show less



Rotary International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grants Supervisor, East Asia and Pacific Islands

  • Jul 2004 - May 2006

  Oversaw workflow of program coordinators and managed day-to-day responsibility of Humanitarian Grants in appointed geographic region, including hiring and training of new staff, on-going staff development, review and decision of grant applications. Oversaw workflow of program coordinators and managed day-to-day responsibility of Humanitarian Grants in appointed geographic region, including hiring and training of new staff, on-going staff development, review and decision of grant applications.



University of Phoenix

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Manager

  • Aug 2001 - Jun 2004

  Directed a team of sixteen admission counselors and managed the admissions department and process. Hired and recruited individuals using various job hunting and interviewing techniques. Trained and motivated employees to produce at their highest potential by overcoming challenges and obstacles. Assessed staff competence and recognized when coaching, training and changes in compensation were necessary to support the company’s mission. Evaluated work performance and implemented performance plans and measures. Show less



Employment and Employer Services

• Employment and Retention Manager

  • Sep 1999 - Mar 2001

  Assisted candidates on the planning and progression of their career development by helping develop their job search skills and academic abilities using career assessment instruments. Evaluated individual’s education, training, work history, skills and interests to assist in career decisions. Assisted candidates on the planning and progression of their career development by helping develop their job search skills and academic abilities using career assessment instruments. Evaluated individual’s education, training, work history, skills and interests to assist in career decisions.