Jeffrey Alston, Ed.D., MBA
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Philip Karch
Jeff was more than a helping hand when we interacted at SUNY Brockport. He always had a big smile on and was willing to drop everything to help out any student that walked in. He carry's himself well and is very knowledgeable. A Calm, welcoming demeanor that any organization should seek for.
Jill Wesley
Jeff came to work with me at Brockport in January 2014. During the interview process, I was impressed with how thoughtful and deliberate Jeff was in thinking through his transition from a career in human resources to one in higher education. He had targeted employer relations roles because of their clear transferable relationship to his former work in recruiting. While Jeff worked at Brockport, I was impressed with ability to build relationships - both with students around campus as well as employers. Students would come to the office to meet with "Uncle Jeff" and it was obvious that he had formed close relationships with them. While he was at Brockport, he strategically developed relationships with employers to increase the recruiting base, which included creating an employer advisory board. Jeff worked hard to increase his knowledge and skill base related to career development. He attended NACE's Management Leadership Institute and enrolled in a part-time EdD program while he was working at Brockport. His thesis focused on how men of color would prefer to engage in career exploration - a topic that is timely for the field. I am hoping that we will be able to implement his advice in the near future. I also really appreciated Jeff's emotional intelligence. There were many times that I would run a situation by him to ask for his interpretation or advice, which was always sound and freely given. I miss having him nearby when I need a sounding board! I wish Jeff the best as a career and higher educational professional and know that he will go far.
Philip Karch
Jeff was more than a helping hand when we interacted at SUNY Brockport. He always had a big smile on and was willing to drop everything to help out any student that walked in. He carry's himself well and is very knowledgeable. A Calm, welcoming demeanor that any organization should seek for.
Jill Wesley
Jeff came to work with me at Brockport in January 2014. During the interview process, I was impressed with how thoughtful and deliberate Jeff was in thinking through his transition from a career in human resources to one in higher education. He had targeted employer relations roles because of their clear transferable relationship to his former work in recruiting. While Jeff worked at Brockport, I was impressed with ability to build relationships - both with students around campus as well as employers. Students would come to the office to meet with "Uncle Jeff" and it was obvious that he had formed close relationships with them. While he was at Brockport, he strategically developed relationships with employers to increase the recruiting base, which included creating an employer advisory board. Jeff worked hard to increase his knowledge and skill base related to career development. He attended NACE's Management Leadership Institute and enrolled in a part-time EdD program while he was working at Brockport. His thesis focused on how men of color would prefer to engage in career exploration - a topic that is timely for the field. I am hoping that we will be able to implement his advice in the near future. I also really appreciated Jeff's emotional intelligence. There were many times that I would run a situation by him to ask for his interpretation or advice, which was always sound and freely given. I miss having him nearby when I need a sounding board! I wish Jeff the best as a career and higher educational professional and know that he will go far.
Philip Karch
Jeff was more than a helping hand when we interacted at SUNY Brockport. He always had a big smile on and was willing to drop everything to help out any student that walked in. He carry's himself well and is very knowledgeable. A Calm, welcoming demeanor that any organization should seek for.
Jill Wesley
Jeff came to work with me at Brockport in January 2014. During the interview process, I was impressed with how thoughtful and deliberate Jeff was in thinking through his transition from a career in human resources to one in higher education. He had targeted employer relations roles because of their clear transferable relationship to his former work in recruiting. While Jeff worked at Brockport, I was impressed with ability to build relationships - both with students around campus as well as employers. Students would come to the office to meet with "Uncle Jeff" and it was obvious that he had formed close relationships with them. While he was at Brockport, he strategically developed relationships with employers to increase the recruiting base, which included creating an employer advisory board. Jeff worked hard to increase his knowledge and skill base related to career development. He attended NACE's Management Leadership Institute and enrolled in a part-time EdD program while he was working at Brockport. His thesis focused on how men of color would prefer to engage in career exploration - a topic that is timely for the field. I am hoping that we will be able to implement his advice in the near future. I also really appreciated Jeff's emotional intelligence. There were many times that I would run a situation by him to ask for his interpretation or advice, which was always sound and freely given. I miss having him nearby when I need a sounding board! I wish Jeff the best as a career and higher educational professional and know that he will go far.
Philip Karch
Jeff was more than a helping hand when we interacted at SUNY Brockport. He always had a big smile on and was willing to drop everything to help out any student that walked in. He carry's himself well and is very knowledgeable. A Calm, welcoming demeanor that any organization should seek for.
Jill Wesley
Jeff came to work with me at Brockport in January 2014. During the interview process, I was impressed with how thoughtful and deliberate Jeff was in thinking through his transition from a career in human resources to one in higher education. He had targeted employer relations roles because of their clear transferable relationship to his former work in recruiting. While Jeff worked at Brockport, I was impressed with ability to build relationships - both with students around campus as well as employers. Students would come to the office to meet with "Uncle Jeff" and it was obvious that he had formed close relationships with them. While he was at Brockport, he strategically developed relationships with employers to increase the recruiting base, which included creating an employer advisory board. Jeff worked hard to increase his knowledge and skill base related to career development. He attended NACE's Management Leadership Institute and enrolled in a part-time EdD program while he was working at Brockport. His thesis focused on how men of color would prefer to engage in career exploration - a topic that is timely for the field. I am hoping that we will be able to implement his advice in the near future. I also really appreciated Jeff's emotional intelligence. There were many times that I would run a situation by him to ask for his interpretation or advice, which was always sound and freely given. I miss having him nearby when I need a sounding board! I wish Jeff the best as a career and higher educational professional and know that he will go far.
Experience
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Storbeck Search
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Associate
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Sep 2021 - Present
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East Tennessee State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of University Career Services
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2021
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Associate Director of Employer Relations & Internships
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2018
Focuses on evaluating, managing, and expanding the network of employers that recruit students for internships and full-time employment. Responsible for delivering related presentations, organizing events, and executing a social media campaign targeted at employers. Manages the office's online jobs database and mine the database for relevant trends and other information. Stays current on employment, industry, and market trends. •Work with the Career Services staff to develop a strategic plan for employer relations. •Design and initiate employment strategies that ensure a wide variety of exceptional opportunities for students to connect with appropriate employers representing all sectors, including traditional for-profit enterprises, educational institutions, entrepreneurial companies, governments, and non-profit and social-sector enterprises. •Assist with the development and maintenance of a comprehensive, collaborative internship enterprise that supports academic efforts and is aligned with student interests and majors offered by the College.
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Baltimore Convention Center
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Human Resources
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Apr 2005 - Dec 2013
Responsible for all major HR functions (Recruiting, Employee & Labor Relations, Compensation and Benefits administration). Apply and implement policy and procedures consistent within City of Baltimore, Baltimore Convention Center and AFSCME. Responsible for internal/external labor relations. Manage the internal grievance procedures. Maintain effective relationships with AFSCME Labor Relations Specialists. Participate in the city-wide Management union negotiating team. Represent the Convention Center at legal and administrative hearings involving personnel cases before EEOC and Community Relations Commission.
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Family Dollar
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Area Manager
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Jul 2002 - May 2004
Responsible for processing applications, screening, and interviewing candidates for the hourly-recruiting process in a 500 employee, 850,000 sq ft. facility.Monitored staffing, transfers and internal promotions within the Distribution Center.Administered benefits, Leave of Absences and payroll for the Distribution Center.Participated in unemployment hearings and answered claims. Co-managed a staff of 4 associates within HR department.Participated in effective labor relations techniques that were integral in a union avoidance campaign with the UFCW.
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Recruiter
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Sep 2000 - Jul 2002
Identified, screened and presented management candidates to two of six Regional Distribution Centers. Organized, cultivated and built relationships with new and existing clients which led to effective recruiting practices throughout the organization. Participated in the recruitment start-up process and staffed the Training department and key Manager positions of a new Distribution Center. Used speaker programs and student receptions as tools to cultivate relationships with local universities and employment agencies.
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First Union
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employess Services Rep
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1998 - 2000
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Education
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2015 - 2018
University of Rochester
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Higher Education/Student Affairs -
2009 - 2012
Morgan State University
Masters, Business Administration -
1993 - 1997
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelors, Business Management
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