Experience

UA Engineering Career Development Center

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator, Cooperative Education

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  • Recruit and advise students on the UA Co-op Program requirements and job opportunities relevant to their field of study • Conduct onboarding, pre-work training/orientation and acceptance sessions with co-op students to prepare them for off-campus work experience • Maintain contact with both students and employers during work term offering support when needed and follow up on any ongoing issues • Facilitate outreach to college and campus constituents to ensure program awareness is embedded and provides opportunities for growth • Recruit, select, manage, and advise the Co-op Program Ambassadors ensuring that they have events to promote participation in the Co-op Program and leadership opportunities for personal professional growth • Collaborate with Career Center staff, ECDC Director, and College of Engineering to identify outreach needs on behalf of the Co-op Program, fostering relationships with stakeholders in order to enhance co-op opportunities and develop new engagement Show less



The University of Alabama

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Career Advisor

  • Nov 2019 - May 2020

  • Consult with a diverse student population of nearly 9,200 in almost 100 programs of study to offer guidance on selecting a major, planning a career, and developing job-search strategies • Review, edit, and improve students’ resumes, cover letters, and online presence through Handshake to maximize job readiness • Prepare students for interviewing by conducting mock interviews with potential questions they may encounter and giving feedback about their responses • Speak to classes and student organizations regarding career preparation, graduate school planning, and available services Show less



Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Court

• Tuscaloosa, Alabama

• Programs Liaison / Intake

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Guided families through complex court processes with compassion and patience • Demonstrated attention to detail by processing intake as a certified intake officer for all juveniles and children involved with the legal system • Supervised and trained up to 20 college interns (12 full-time Social Work and 8 part-time Criminal Justice) regarding the expectations and requirements of the court in a respectful and inclusive manner • Collaborated with the Department of Human Resources and law enforcement to decide which matters should be filed for court or referred for services • Communicated clearly with juvenile probation officers and multiple diversion programs as court liaison to facilitate effective partnerships with diversion programs Show less