Experience

Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Director, Graduate Student Success

  • Sep 2021 - Present

• Director - Alcon Career Center

  • Nov 2015 - Sep 2021

• Associate Director of the Alcon Career Center - Neeley School of Business

  • May 2009 - Nov 2015

  Adjunct Instructor for BUSI40010 Business Internship courseOversee training, development, and supervision of the Alcon Career Center staffDirect career development activities for approximately 1900 undergraduate business studentsSuccessfully achieved increased student placement percentages during declining national unemployment Increased student usage of career center by 39% since 2009Lead employer outreach strategy for the Neeley School of Business Develop and deliver engaging workshops aimed to prepare students for career successTeach 4 topics of required sophomore level Foundations in Business course: StrengthsQuest/Personal Elevator Pitch, Resume/Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing, and Mock Interviewing



University of Texas at Arlington

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employer Relations Specialist

  • Jul 2008 - May 2009

  Created and introduced Career Month, a series of 16 events and workshops designed to prepare students for the job fairEstablished new employer contacts and strengthened current professional relationships Assisted in the coordination, organization and implementation of bi-annual job fairs (consisting of 135 employers and 2,000 students)Re-implemented college Majors Fair by coordinating with 20 campus departments to bring major exploration options to undeclared studentsCreated Career Movie Series to reach out to on-campus students through non-traditional programming



Hendrix College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Internship and Service Learning Coordinator

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  Conducted individual and group career advising sessionsManaged program and office budget of $15,000Responsible for the development process of internship opportunities outside the state of ArkansasIncreased number of internships in "Target Cities" (Dallas, Houston, Austin, Memphis, St. Louis) by over 200%Developed and implemented marketing plans in regard to new opportunities for students and facultyProvided resume and cover letter critiquesCoordinated the Alumni Sharing Knowledge Program (a program designed to connect current students with alumni)Developed and organized career services programs and events including: alumni connections, employer panels, site visits, and after hours student programming



University of Central Arkansas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Residence Coordinator

  • Jul 2004 - May 2006

  - Worked jointly with Undergraduate Studies to promote and support the mission of Residential College- Supervised six Resident Assistants and five Hall Assistants- Advisor to Hall Council- Supported the academic, social, recreational, interpersonal, and health and safety needs of residents - Facilitated community development based on cultural, intellectual, emotional, recreational, and social programming- Served as Hearing Officer for minor and first-time judicial offenses - Coordinated the check-in and check-out of all residents as well as room changes within the hall- Participated in the recruitment and selection process; staff each semester - Assisted in the planning and implementation of all staff training sessions - Conducted appropriate in-hall training as needed- Developed a supportive living community through close interactions with 240 residents- Offered crisis intervention, conflict mediationConference Coordinator, Summers 2005 and 2006- Served as a liaison between the University of Central Arkansas and camp leaders- Organized daily activities and was a presenter for Conference Assistant training - Supervised three Conference Assistants in day-to-day operations- In charge of two residence halls and approximately 450 campers- Coordinated check-in, check-out, damages, and maintenance requests for the facilities