Experience

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  Next Level Career Assistance

  • Co-Founder & Career/Rsum Advisor

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  Next Level Career Assistance

  • Burbank, California, United States

  • Co-Founder & Career/Résumé Advisor

    • Apr 2015 - Present
    • Burbank, California, United States

    Dedicated to working closely with each client to assist in meeting their career goals and gaining successful footing in a competitive job market.• Work one-on-one with career seekers to craft compelling résumés, cover letters and other career documents that best reflect their skills, qualifications and accomplishments• Provide interview assistance building clients' confidence by teaching preparation techniques and developing personalized interviewing strategies• Engage in mock interviews and provide straight-forward feedback and tips for how to answer interview questions• Develop job search plans that maximize clients' time spent on seeking employment by diversifying search techniques in order to uncover more job opportunities

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  Heald College

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

    Took a personal interest in each student’s success, maximized learning opportunities, and brought out the best in each student’s abilities to successfully complete the course. • Developed and implemented lesson plans for Professional Career & Development and Public Speaking courses, including creative thinking and active learning activities• Created both hard and soft copies of weekly lesson plans to be shared by the department• Provided quality instruction
 and employed effective class management techniques; including course details, including course design, grading, and classroom organization to foster learning• Facilitated a positive and supportive learning environment
, using effective oral, written and interpersonal communication and adaptability• Challenged students with problem-solving activities and connected course concepts to the workplace 
• Addressed diverse learning styles
 by varying presentation styles and frequently checked for understanding 
• Partnered with other staff on support plans for students in need of academic or personal assistance• Promoted student retention and actively participated in campus activities designed to promote student success• Maintained accurate records and submitted records and data by the due dates, in compliance with FERPA and other regulations - used electronic record-keeping tools • Attended faculty meetings, in-service training, and other professional development activities

  • Intern/Externship Site Developer

    • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

    Identified and developed relationships with potential intern/externship sites and intern/externship-to-hire opportunities for the Allied Health, Pharmacy Technology, Dental Assisting, Legal, IT and Business programs. • Developed a department Resource Binder of best practices to minimize time lost during turn-over.• Created and implemented an orientation seminar that significantly decreased time spent by all departments on registering and placing interns.

  • Career Services Advisor II

    • Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

    Coached graduates on finding employment in their field of study and initiated and maintained cooperative partnerships with local employers to identify career opportunities. • Successfully met and exceeded campus quarterly and annual employment rate benchmarks.• Received award for having highest rate of graduates placed in the business field among 12 campuses.• Provided quality career coaching to students and graduates through resume, interviewing and job search workshops, resume review, career planning appointments and mock interviews.• Publicized and organized Career Services events, increasing student and employer participation.• Trained new staff members on procedures and policies to ensure their ability to complete tasks efficiently.• Developed a department Resource Binder of best practices to increase productivity or new staff.• Represented Heald College at networking events to create relationships with community.• Received multiple team awards for most accurate reporting, employer outreach and customer service.

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  USA Career Start

  • Roseville, CA

  • International Programs Coordinator

    • Apr 2006 - Jan 2008
    • Roseville, CA

    Recruited and placed international graduates in 18 month full-time paid internships in the United States, within field of study. • Interviewed candidates, assisted with resume writing and prepared J-1 visa paperwork. Supported interns from application process through entire internship. • Travelled internationally and nationally to market and expand program to US businesses and students of foreign universities. Used German and Spanish language skills.