Experience

Augusta University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career Advisor

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  • Collaborate with Director and coworkers to conceptualize, design, and implement programming, class presentations, sessions, and seminars to improve job readiness and career development which aligns with the students' industry and chosen career paths. • Teach and facilitate sessions on networking, soft and hard skills, job search strategies, targeted resumes, interview techniques, and many more career development topics which enable students to grow skills, knowledge, understanding, and professional behaviors • Coordinate and manage external employer relationships, understand employer hiring and recruitment efforts to know the job market and provide timely information on market trends and collaborate with employers to aid in the information distribution of their job openings as well as coordinating networking opportunities • Record success measures, and monitor annual differences and progress through consistent documentation of all presentations, events, outreach, employer relations, student appointments, and resume edit counts, as well as tracking personal professional development work • Critique resumes and cover letters and evaluate students’ values, interests, and personality characteristics using assessments and qualitative interview appointments to help them establish confidence in a chosen career path • Research job market and hiring trends, interpreting findings, and offer insight to support students' career goals • Develop and teach seminars to active duty and veteran students who need assistance in understanding Federal Resumes and USAjobs • Develop and conduct major-specific career development seminars so that students will build increased awareness of career center services, better preparedness for job and career recruitment events, and increased engagement in career advising appointments • Collaborate effectively with faculty across 2 colleges to develop curriculum-driven career programming, generating notable increased job preparedness Show less



Evans Christian Academy

• Evans, Georgia

• School Counselor

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  - Research, analyze and evaluate effectiveness of guidance and enrichment program, resolve problems and develop a comprehensive annual plan and syllabus - Actively engage, support, and council students in establishing academic, vocational, or advanced educational goals through energetic interaction that is motivating and conveys a genuine enthusiasm for their learning and success - Steer students in active collaboration with each other in applying their learning in real world problem problems, discussions, and demonstrations - Provide information on financial assistance programs, scholarships, FAFSA and grants - Encourage community service to develop personal interests, professional growth, and involvement in community Show less



Rodan + Fields

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  Rodan + Fields Dermatologists is founded and owned by the Stanford-educated, board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, best known as the creators of Proactiv Solution. They have decided to leverage that $1 billion brand with this new company and move into the aging skin care market, which is the fastest growing segment in the industry. The company offers clinical, dermatology-based skincare solutions for aging, sun damaged, sensitive, and acne-prone skincare. Rodan + Fields Dermatologists is founded and owned by the Stanford-educated, board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, best known as the creators of Proactiv Solution. They have decided to leverage that $1 billion brand with this new company and move into the aging skin care market, which is the fastest growing segment in the industry. The company offers clinical, dermatology-based skincare solutions for aging, sun damaged, sensitive, and acne-prone skincare.



ForcesUnited

• United States
• Nonprofit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Employment

  • Mar 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Created and implemented a comprehensive full cycle employment program that dramatically increased client / counselor engagement, community involvement, and success reporting outcomes • Conducted employability workshops on career skills building essentials such as Dressing for Success, Mock Interviews, Resume Writing, Utilizing LinkedIn, Understanding Virtual Job Fairs • Critiqued resumes, cover letters, reference lists, and other employment-related documentation; assist clients in improvements to their documents • Conducted weekly reviews of all active clients, maintaining an average open case load of 75 clients • Conceptualized, developed, and successfully conducted new employment training events including Lunch and Learns, Information Sessions, Virtual Trainings, and a 2 day Career Expo • Maintained an active lead generation system to ensure sufficient job opportunities were available • Created an employment newsletter and updated it weekly to keep active clients informed of community employment events, job opportunities, apprenticeships, and new skills trainings • Initiated a new performance quality standard of producing and submitting quarterly reports to senior leaders and board members as well as monthly success stories through Sharepoint • Monitored monthly activity to produce future predictability rates and forecast for future planning • Conducted on and off-site programming and the development and maintenance of relationships with potential employers, alumni, and other leaders and connections in the HR, Workforce Development, and employment arena • Assured that the organization had a long-range employment strategy that achieved its mission more completely and allowed for better tracking and reporting Show less



GBX Consultants, Inc.

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

• Career Transition Counselor

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2019

  • Conducted and facilitated interactive and motivating classes of up to 50+ students on educational and career development through career counseling classes, career exploration, resume writing and interview skills • Instructed all aspects of complex federal employment processes including resume format, job website, application process, interviewing, and tracking • Provided professional and comprehensive instruction utilizing all methods of learning including visual, auditory, reading and writing, as well as kinesthetic in order to fully engage the class • Supported, guided, and encouraged students by providing in depth instruction, practice, and group work to develop confidence and empower students • Utilized PowerPoint to assist students in following through the workbook Show less



Inverness Technologies

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Career Transition Counselor

  • May 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Facilitated interactive classes and seminars of up to 50+ students on career transition and development • Planned, organized and analyzed work assignments to determine appropriate actions to coordinate work details and logistics • Provided professional and comprehensive services to support, guide, and encourage students by providing in depth instruction, practice, and group work to develop confidence and empower students • Conducted mock interviews and provided productive and regular constructive feedback to assess progress and acknowledge improvement possibilities Show less



Youth Villages

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Counselor

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  • Provided intensive in-home family therapy 3 times per week utilizing a highly specialized ‘Multi Systemic Therapy’ to help families live successfully • Delivered therapy and practiced with an in-depth knowledge of human service principles, individual and family needs, problems and requirements relative to case management and changing social and familial patterns • Provided professional non-clinical case management services, facilitating connections between families and the systems of required care • Conducted initial psychosocial assessments, assembled pre-evaluation data, and provided direct patient support and counseling through therapeutic treatment to patients by facilitating therapy to work towards treatment goals through consistent communication and empowering the clients • Collaborated with parents, children and school faculty and staff through attendance at all Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to coordinate and manage behavior techniques at home and school to maximize success of children • Accompanied clients and provided support for medical treatment, court hearings, protective orders, financial services, educational settings, etc.; ensuring clients were supported and in a safe environment Show less



Family Life Chaplain Training Center

• Ft. Hood, TX

• Counselor

  • 2005 - 2005

  • Delivered counseling services and psycho-educational treatment to patients by offering knowledge, assistance, comfort, encouragement and security • Enhanced life skills of clients by aiding them in strategic learning and implementation of new anger management skills, relaxation, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills • Administered appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies for suicide prevention or harm of self or others • Delivered counseling services and psycho-educational treatment to patients by offering knowledge, assistance, comfort, encouragement and security • Enhanced life skills of clients by aiding them in strategic learning and implementation of new anger management skills, relaxation, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills • Administered appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies for suicide prevention or harm of self or others