Executive Director of Career & Workforce

• Jan 2023 - Present

Director of Career Development

• Jun 2022 - Feb 2023

Successfully led and implemented the career platform, Handshake, in 8 weeks with the IT department. Developed new internship processes and procedures to facilitate students completing their internship application using DocuSign. Working closely with faculty to update internship policies and curriculum using best practices as an HSI. Handle all aspects of the department's budget. Revamped and updated Career Development's website to be easily accessible to students, faculty, and staff; Included new platforms such as FOCUS2, Parker Dewey, Handshake, and internship applications via Docusign. Successfully led over 30 Career Development events/workshops in the fall semester including First-Year Experience workshop, Male Summit, HACU informational, U.S. Department of State opportunities, JET informational, Handshake Launch, Senior Checkout, TheDream.US career resources, internship fair, resume workshop, etc. Strengthen Career Development's relationship with TheDream.US and participated in the "Internship Funding Pilot Program" to fund paid internships for TheDream.US student scholars at NPU. Established a partnership with ParkDewey to ensure inclusive opportunities for ALL students. Provided guidance to the Dean of Students with creating Non-Employment Based Opportunities, recognized by TheDream.US as best practice for DACA/Undocumented students, to provide paid inclusive opportunities for students regardless of immigration status. Reinstated partnership with College Career Consortium of Illinois to assist with building employer relations and student opportunities such as large career and internship fairs. Manage the rebranding of the Career Development Office for students using Handshake, social media platforms, and targeted events to increase engagement. Supervise, train, and mentor the Assistant Director of the Career Development Office. Show less

Associate Director of Career & Professional Success

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2022

Research, develop and execute Non-Employment Based Opportunities, recognized by TheDream.US and The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education as best practice for DACA/Undocumented students, to provide paid inclusive opportunities for all students regardless of immigration status.Develop best practices for inclusive internship opportunities for all majors including implementing them within the Brennan School of Business. Create and implement career programming centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion, including panels, inclusive recruitment, and educational workshops in partnership with the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Center for Cultural Liberation Director.Reinstate and grow the institution’s partnership with Parker Dewey to provide inclusive paid micro-internships for all students. Managed approximately 100 internship processes for faculty in the Rosary College of Arts & Sciences and The College of Applied Social Sciences, including working closely with Deans and ChairpersonsDevelop the first career resource guide tailored specifically towards DACA and undocumented students.Provide internship opportunities for all students while following best practices to ensure access to experiential learning for DACA and Undocumented students.Cultivate successful partnerships with different industries and businesses in order to provide employment opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in Student Success and Engagement. Support the HSI Title V grant by providing career service support to undergraduate students in particularly undeclared first-year students through various outreach strategies to strengthen the student experience. Market employment opportunities for students via Handshake, EngageDU, and Instagram at DUCareers.In charge of managing CareerNet grant of over $50,000 from the Illinois Board of Higher Education designed to enhance public-private sector partnership. Show less

Chair of CareerFest, CCCI

• Jul 2021 - May 2022

Recruited over 100 diverse employers for the annual CareerFest through the College Career Consortium of Illinois (CCCI).Create custom advertisements to engage students from all 17 CCCI schools, including employers interested in attending event, Manage all the logistics of the career fair via Handshake to ensure successful registration for employers and students.Maintain constant communication with career center leaders from all 17 CCCI schools to provide updates on CareerFest.Engaged approximately 850 students to register for the CareerFest to attend 1:1 and group interviews. Show less

Co-Advisor for UIA (Undocumented & Immigrant Allyance) Student Club

• Aug 2020 - May 2022

Meet with student leaders to assist in the development of annual goals and the organization of events.Review and sign all appropriate student request forms to abide by Student Life Policies.

Adjunct Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies

• Aug 2019 - May 2022

Regularly teach 10-week courses on Career Planning and Major Exploration. Collaborated in developing and implementing curriculum for an 8-week academic success course for high-risk students.Maintain a retention rate of over 97% of students who initially enrolled in these courses and continuously receive high scores from student evaluations.

Co-Chair of Staff Committee for Inclusion

• Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

Created events for staff to learn about HSI identity, working closely with Dr. Gina Garcia to moderate events.Assisted in encouraging staff to complete surveys for Dr. Gina Garcia's Dominican University HSI research through the committee.

Career Services Advisor

• Feb 2016 - Oct 2018

Provided monthly employment and networking opportunities for all students.Participated in weekly Career Planning and Placement meeting. Organized DACA/Undocumented workshops for students including all 7 City Colleges Career Planning and Placement Directors and Advisors. Helped with bringing awareness to Malcolm X about DACA and undocumented students by assisting in creating a round table for all 7 City Colleges of Chicago. Participated as an advisory team member for The Real College Project in partnership with Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab and the Wisconsin Hope Lab. Created innovated ideas to engage students such as QR codes, interactive workshops, and scavenger hunts related to the Career Center. Coached students and alumni with job search process including assisting with resumes, mock interviews, networking, and how to effectively navigate Career Network.Maintained students and graduates appointment activity files updated as well as on Grades First. Conducted various workshops for health science programs. Participated in student and alumni activities with other departments.Assisted in the preparation of the annual healthcare career fair. Prepared and analyzed report data for management review in regards to department traffic and placements. Show less

Career Advisor/Project Coordinator

• Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

Coached students and alumni with job search process including assisting with resumes, mock interviews, networking, and how to effectively navigate Career Network.Maintained students and graduates appointment activity files updated as well as on Grades First. Created various assignments and activities for the Employment Success Skills Program. Instructed, prepared, and evaluated ESSP students during 8 week course. Created bi-weekly newsletter for HWC Business students and alumni using Constant Contact; while tracking and reporting click rates.Prepared and analyzed report data for management review in regards to department traffic and placements.Participated in weekly Career Planning and Placement and College to Career meetings. Show less

Career Services Intern

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

As part of the Master of Arts, I developed a career services manual for students that included information on the following topics: * Undergraduate Preparation * Resume & Cover Letter * Job Search *Digital Identity * Interview Process *Graduate School Preparation As part of the Master of Arts, I developed a career services manual for students that included information on the following topics: * Undergraduate Preparation * Resume & Cover Letter * Job Search *Digital Identity * Interview Process *Graduate School Preparation

Regional Career Services Advisor/Externship Coordinator

• Mar 2012 - Nov 2014

Assisted with the development and facilitation of weekly resume, mock interview, and interview workshops for students seeking employment and career advancement. Educated students on the policies and procedures required for their clinical rotation, as well as how to graduate and finish in a timely manner. Created partnerships with employers to provide all students regardless of immigration status a clinical internship opportunity.Continually exceeded the annual placement goal required by the ABHES accrediting body for two campuses; 9% above previous year’s goal. Networked innovative relationships with different nursing homes, hospice facilities, home health agencies, clinics, and hospitals to create job leads for graduate employment and build relationships with employers. Maintained daily and weekly reporting of all graduate communication, updates, and status changes utilizing CampusVue and Microsoft Excel. Produced weekly reports utilizing Microsoft Excel to detail graduate progression to gaining employment in their field of study; emphasizing new job orders and hiring. Annually supported over 275 students in developing professional resumes and cover letters.Organized bi-annual job fairs to connect over 400 alumni with hiring opportunities. Participated in student and alumni activities, career fairs, graduation, and Advisory Boards.Helped coordinate and facilitate Advisory Boards twice per fiscal year. Maintained knowledge of all industry standards, certifications, trends, and technology pertaining to ISHC’s Show less

Admission Administrative Support Representative

• Nov 2010 - Mar 2013

Provided direct support to 13 Admissions Representatives at 2 campuses. Created an emergency detailed manual and company directory for both campuses. Managed the new leads project via text messages. Documented activity for Admissions Representatives in CampusVue. Assisted Admissions Representatives organize monthly orientation Entered all students’ picture identification to their profile in CampusVue while creating ID Cards.Delivered exceptional customer service to faculty, students, and visitors. Provided direct support to 8 Admissions Representatives while managing a high volume of calls.Entered leads accurately and timely into the database while distributing them appropriately. Scheduled and confirmed daily appointments for Admissions Representatives. Created spreadsheets for lead reports and orientations. Interviewed, evaluated, and hired front desk work-study students. Received and entered payments for Student Accounts. Show less

Internship

• Mar 2010 - Mar 2010