Experience

Paul Smith's College

• Higher Education

• Assistant Director

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Provide leadership and coordination of daily operations for the Center for Academic Career Success (CACS);• Determine and document student eligibility, acceptance, and active participation for all CACS programs and services including the Academic Recovery Program, Smitty Success Program, and Starfish Early Alert Outreach and Support initiatives while also providing individualized academic and career support to students in those programs;• Maintain oversight and planning for all career success initiatives and programming;• Use data to assess the effectiveness of services and programs on student retention, graduation, and student success; and• Utilize and provide support for essential systems including Starfish Alert, Hobsons Degree Planner, Canvas, and Handshake. Show less

• Coordinator for Leadership and Career Success Programs

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2022

  • Developed targeted career programming aimed at improving the student transition from college to the workplace;• Planned and facilitated large-scale campus events such as career fairs, workshops, and both virtual and in-person employer networking events;• Fostered relationships with employers, and oversaw the management of our online job posting board, Handshake;• Managed the Paul Smith’s College internship course, allowing students to earn academic credit for work experiences;• Taught and developed a career development seminar focused on career readiness;• Developed and facilitated a Peer Mentoring program aimed at providing peer academic and career support;• Supervised and provided professional development to a team of 15 – 20 students employees;• Oversaw the facilitation and development of on-campus leadership programs like our Emerging Leaders program and National Society of Leadership and Success; and• Served as academic support staff liaison for planning and implementation of Summer Orientation and Welcome Week, and assisted in hiring, training, and supervision of Peer Leaders. Show less

• Success Coach

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Assisted at-risk students in the Academic Recovery and Transitional programs to improve academically in individual weekly meetings focused on study techniques, time management, goal setting, writing skills, and academic advising;• Taught a first-year seminar course comprised of 25 students focused on the improvement of writing, presenting, and critical thinking skills in addition to topics like time management, stress management, career readiness, transition from high school to college, learning styles, financial literacy, and campus life;• Assisted with the development of targeted career programming for Paul Smith’s students;• Facilitated academic success lessons for students in the First-year Rebound Program focused on time management, study skills, learning styles, and academic planning;• Advised the Emerging Leaders program and National Society for Leadership and Success to cultivate a community of leaders on campus;• Developed a Peer Mentoring program focused on assisting students with academic and career pathways;• Assisted with the development, facilitation, and supervision of SOAR Orientation programs and Welcome Week for incoming Paul Smith’s students; and• Participated in the Safety Net committee focused on retaining at-risk students and providing necessary support. Show less



SUNY Plattsburgh Student Conduct Office

• Intern

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  - Held one-on-one meetings with referred students to discuss outcomes and sanctions - Encouraged students to think critically about decision making - Facilitated administrative hearings between complainants and respondents - Recruited and trained students for the Student Conduct Board - Completed individual interest projects such as the development of an all student conduct board and outreach to targeted student groups such as sports teams and Greek life - Assisted with assessment and reporting such as the Drug Free Schools report - Helped advise Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society Show less



SUNY Plattsburgh Student Support Services

• Teaching Assistant and Intern

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  - Assisted with planning and facilitation for a first-year seminar comprised of students in the STAR program, mostly first-generation students or those from low to moderate income backgrounds- Facilitated activities and discussion on topics related to time management, stress management, career readiness, transition from high school to college, learning styles, financial literacy, and campus life- Met with students individually and in small groups to check in and discuss both struggles and successes with their transition to college life- Assisted with class registration and advisement Show less

• Graduate Assistant for the Career Development Center

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017

  - Assisted students with resumes, cover letters, career assessments, graduate school applications, and job/internship searches through walk-in services, workshops, and one-on-one appointments - Supervised and provide professional development opportunities for a group of 7 students serving as Peer Career Assistants - Assisted with the planning and implementation of large scale events such as Part-Time JobFest, Career Fair, Women’s Leadership Summit, Career Carnival, Sophomore Step Up, Senior Transitions Conference, and Mock Interview events - Created an integrated marketing plan utilizing social media, email marketing, targeted newsletters, class/organization outreach, and print resources in order to inform students of CDC services - Developed daily online content for social media outreach on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn - Authored a bi-monthly blog and monthly e-newsletter shadowing office content themes to raise student awareness of CDC services and career related topics Show less



St. Lawrence University Office of Admissions

• Digital Ambassador

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  - Displayed a social media presence during all Admissions events- Participated in online yield Facebook chats for prospective students during the month of April- Assisted in the creation of a social media survey to be distributed among first-year students to collect and analyze data to improve social media efforts for prospective students

• Admissions Ambassador

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  - Represented St. Lawrence University to prospective students and families through one-on-one campus tours, student panels, and large group tours groups on Admissions Event Days - Sent weekly handwritten letters to prospective students regarding their academic and co-curricular interests - Supervised a group of 10 students serving as the Humanities Team Leader tracking prospective student contacts, recording weekly tour and contact progress, and serving as a student liaison between counselors in the office - Conducted initial interviews for new ambassador applicants Show less

• University Communications Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  - 1 of 3 students responsible for developing content for University digital and print publications - Wrote weekly articles for the alumni magazine, website, community newsletter, student blogs, and admissions publications- Edited, exchanged ideas, and provided written and verbal feedback with other interns weekly

• Orientation Leader

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  - Mentored 30 first-year students in their transition to college life through a week of Orientation and during their first semester- Facilitated ice breakers and group development activities for incoming students- Attended a training program with sessions on leadership, problem solving, campus diversity, crisis management, social media etiquette, and facilitating group activities

• Admissions Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  - 1 of 6 students responsible for campus tours and prospective student contacts throughout the summer - Co-authored a St. Lawrence University article published in Private Colleges and Universities Magazine- Analyzed social media efforts of the Admissions Office in areas such as early decision acceptance and Facebook usage - Created a Digital Ambassador program for current students to help with social media efforts of the Admissions Office- Designed a student newsletter focusing on sustainability at St. Lawrence to be sent out to prospective students- Updated informational pieces sent to prospective students with personalized letters Show less



North Country Public Radio

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Morning Intern

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  - Transferred radio broadcasts to the station website using a content management system - Wrote three pieces for station blogs on St. Lawrence campus and North Country news - Produced daily audio to be used for radio broadcasts using computer software such as Adobe Audition - Transferred Associated Press stories that pertained to the North Country to the station website daily - Transferred radio broadcasts to the station website using a content management system - Wrote three pieces for station blogs on St. Lawrence campus and North Country news - Produced daily audio to be used for radio broadcasts using computer software such as Adobe Audition - Transferred Associated Press stories that pertained to the North Country to the station website daily



Music Department

• Netherlands
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher's Assistant at St. Lawrence University

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  - Assisted students with assignments for Introduction to Music class - Provided professor with weekly reports on student progress - Assisted students with assignments for Introduction to Music class - Provided professor with weekly reports on student progress