Experience

Cogswell University of Silicon Valley

• Director Of Career Services

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  •Represent University of Silicon Valley in a positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the communities they serve •Interact effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and graduates •Handle all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business •Direct a comprehensive career development program for students and alumni with the goal of helping students secure professional jobs upon graduation •Establish strategic goals for the Career Services Department, including long-range planning and assessment •Initiate and maintain recruiting relationships with employers for job and internships opportunities, in collaboration with department faculty •Oversee on-campus student employment and support the overall developmental nature of this program •Teach students and alumni to develop a comprehensive job search and related professional job materials •Respond to outreach requests from the campus community



NPower (nonprofit)

• Internship Placement Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

  •Prospect/cold-call and face-to-face meetings with internship site hosts •Develop and manage relationships with internship site hosts •Coordinate and participate in various events, activities and fairs on topics related to internship planning and placement •Facilitate overall process and internship agreements •Act as first point of contact for partners regarding student matters •Manage invoices and payment process for both students and participating organizations •Secure job openings for NPower students and alumni•Match the skills of students with the proper job openings •Coordinate referrals and conduct follow-up with both students and employers •Help prepare students for interviews one-on-one and in group/workshop settings and write/review resumes for alumni•Manage database of job development leads

• Career Placement Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Sep 2019



Unitek College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate Director of Career Development

  • Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Provided leadership and set strategies, goals, and objectives in order to meet employment goals while providing support to students and graduates• Ensured Career Services operates according to ACCSC and BPPE standards of accreditation• Built and maintained relationships with local and regional corporations and organizations• Developed and maintained systems used to identify employment opportunities for students/graduates•Oversaw maintenance of Career Services database•Provided on-going professional development assistance and coaching to students and graduates•Ensured that students are prepared to gain employment upon graduation•Planned & participated in student/alumni activities, career fairs, advisory boards, graduation ceremonies, etc•Performed career & professional development workshops regularly for all students•Built positive internal relationships with staff and faculty to encourage a team environment•Reported weekly/monthly placement rates to management•Ensured accuracy in reporting and forecasting

• Career Development Coordinator

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017



CBD College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Services Officer

  • Apr 2015 - Feb 2016

  •Worked closely with program directors to monitor and track student outcomes •Made 50-60 cold-calls daily to develop business relationships •Hosted job fairs with local employers on campus •Planned and implemented Career Development workshops on interview preparation, dressing for success, resume creation, etc •Developed relationships with current students and alumni to foster desired placement outcomes •Created database to track employer information •Implemented policies and procedures in the Career Development department to increase work flow •Assisted students with Student Services related activities, ride-share, low-income homes, etc •Assisted with employer verifications and surveys •Conducted Exit Interviews with all recent graduates



West Coast Ultrasound Institute - School of Imaging and Nursing

• Career Development Coordinator

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

  •Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted, and signed-in students/graduates •Searched out job opportunities for graduates in CA and around the U.S; emailed and phoned students and graduates with job leads •Prepared student paperwork, including files, binders, workshops and meeting materials •Assisted with employer verifications and surveys •Assisted graduates with resumes and cover letters •Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted, and signed-in students/graduates •Searched out job opportunities for graduates in CA and around the U.S; emailed and phoned students and graduates with job leads •Prepared student paperwork, including files, binders, workshops and meeting materials •Assisted with employer verifications and surveys •Assisted graduates with resumes and cover letters



Everest College - Alhambra

• Career Services Representative

  • Feb 2012 - May 2014

  •Effectively oversaw a portfolio of 130-170 students through their academic lifespan to ensure a high level of successful placement outcomes and meet the overall mission of CCi education programs •Assessed students at the beginning of their program to establish necessary coaching needs, providing 4-11 hours of individual coaching per student, which includes resume writing and prepping students for interviews •Conduct an introductory meeting with each student in portfolio and at least 24 quick check-ins per student; higher-need students require at least twenty 20-minute meetings and 36 quick check-ins •Developed relationships with students in my portfolio and extended to a broader base of students, providing on-going coaching to improve skills for employability for externship and after graduation •Partnered with Account Representative to assist with marketing the students / graduates to employers •Collaborated with others to determine supplementary career preparation needs and partner with management to develop and deliver them •Built a strong interdepartmental team including faculty, Student Services, and other campus departments to assess where the gaps are between students and placement opportunities •Worked with faculty to ensure identified skill deficiencies are addressed •Used time effectively to balance student meetings with departmental requirements and to help others develop skill sets •Developed resourceful solutions to achieve results and help others to solve problems •Maintained a placement rate of at least 80%, an attrition rate of 5% or better and high student-satisfaction ratings at all times



American Career College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Career Service Specialist

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2011

  •Acted as liaison with employers, employment agencies, and partner agencies to build resources and expand career opportunities for ACC students/alumni •Cultivated and maintained rapport with various employers, resulting in a steady stream of incoming job opportunities for student/alumni •Partnered with ACC administrators to develop and implement new strategies to meet and exceed alumni employment rate goals •Directed students/alumni via motivational presentations and one-on-one mock interviews •Compiled information on program enrollments, training opportunities, and statistics for program development and reporting purposes •Coordinated a variety of job and informational fairs for the purpose of promoting placement opportunities for students/alumni •Assisted administration via student feedback in ensuring an efficient and effective work environment



Argosy University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Admissions

  • May 2006 - Nov 2007

  •Qualified and managed inquiries, utilized corporate resources, and contacted candidates •Made 80-100 cold calls daily •Scheduled 15-20 appointments per week and conducted interviews •Assured that enrollment and start date goals were met •Effectively presented educational programs, outcome expectations, student services, and financial considerations to students, parents, and educators •Conducted recruitment activities daily, maintained recruits via consistent follow up •Qualified and managed inquiries, utilized corporate resources, and contacted candidates •Made 80-100 cold calls daily •Scheduled 15-20 appointments per week and conducted interviews •Assured that enrollment and start date goals were met •Effectively presented educational programs, outcome expectations, student services, and financial considerations to students, parents, and educators •Conducted recruitment activities daily, maintained recruits via consistent follow up