Experience

UC Berkeley School of Information

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of Career Development

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Provide leadership, direction, and vision for the Career Development & Alumni Engagement programs serving 1k+ graduate students & 2k+ alumni in tech leadership/entrepreneurship, engineering, data science, ux design, ux research, product management -- and everything in between. Manage four dedicated career advisors to form strategic career connections (employer relations) and provide career coaching, job search insight, and technical industry expertise. Partner with Communications Director to lead our digital communications in engaging our alumni-student community, attracting high-profile employers and diverse prospective students. Includes monthly newsletter (mailchimp) with 50%+ open rate, social media presence, and annual digital magazine.Lead community and fundraising events, including annual virtual 5K, engaging staff, faculty, students, alumni, and extended families. Provide professional development for students in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Show less

• Co Facilitator, Leadership Development Program for Gender Equity

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Secured grant funding launching a pilot Leadership Development Program (LDP) for Fall 2021, to increase the advancement of women and non-binary students in technology leadership roles by providing an environment that affirms and reflects intersectional experiences.Serve as co-facilitator for this program which includes monthly workshops, self-assessments, employer connections, leadership and peer mentorship, and service learning.

• Director of Career Services & Alumni Relations

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2021

  Managed 4 career advisors and provided strategic direction and program management for career services team. Continually launched new offerings, including video resources on career development topics, community platforms for alumni & student connections (Graduway, Slack), usage of partner platforms such as JobScan, and mentorship programs for our MIMS & 5YMIDS students and annual "outstanding mentor awards." Partnered with stakeholders to revitalize alumni relations. Created strategic plan for alumni relations, including: regular communications (e.g., newsletters, Slack, website, digital magazine, post mail campaign), virtual events, in-person meet-ups (New York, Seattle, Washington DC, Bay Area, Denver), conference attendance, swag, and more! Developed activities to transition students into alumni status, including "30 days until graduation" campaign. Show less

• Director of Career Services

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

  Built Career Services program from serving 100 students with 50% FTE, to serving >1000 students with 3 FTE. Created career advising / coaching services for students and alumni. Tracked career outcomes and produced annual public reports. Created alumni database to track volunteering, job placement, industry placement, geographic location, and more.Developed annual events engaging students, alumni, and employers around career development and job/internship placements.Launched virtual and in-person workshop series on popular career development topics as well as "on demand" resources for self-paced learning.Created website presence for students & employers as well as an active job board and resume book distribution. Partnered with outside vendors and managed strategic relationship across campus, including with other professional development schools. Launched events in partnership with other UC Berkeley stakeholders including the annual Startup Networking Night with Berkeley Haas. Show less

• Associate Director of Career Services

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2015

  Created a suite of career development services including workshops, networking opportunities and professional development conferences. Managed corporate relations and generated new partnerships in the area of career services.



UC Berkeley Extension

• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Lecturer

  • Jul 2009 - Nov 2020

  Faculty for Career Clinics in career exploration and job search strategies as well as a myriad of webinars around career development topics. Guest speaker for Cal Day (2017-2020), representing UC Extension to 100+ community members and prospective students. Guest workshop facilitator around LinkedIn and Resume development for Berkeley International Student Programs. Faculty for Career Clinics in career exploration and job search strategies as well as a myriad of webinars around career development topics. Guest speaker for Cal Day (2017-2020), representing UC Extension to 100+ community members and prospective students. Guest workshop facilitator around LinkedIn and Resume development for Berkeley International Student Programs.



University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Associate Director of Career Services

  • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014

  Developed and executed on a strategic plan of professional development and career services for students and alumni. Developed and executed on a strategic plan of professional development and career services for students and alumni.



University of California, Berkeley

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employee Engagement Coordinator

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2013

  Responsible for launching employee engagement program at UC Berkeley Campus Shared Services. Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plan for engagement at all levels and connection with broader University activities / vision. Consulted with functional groups for retreat planning / facilitation, team building activities, goal setting and organizational identity. Partnered with Learning & Development in training design / delivery as well as providing tools for management in performance excellence. Show less

• Environmental Engineer (level III)

  • May 2007 - Mar 2013

  Served as lead for outdoor air and water quality for UC Berkeley campus. Managed relationships with internal partners (including physical plant / facilities & operations, real estate development, construction, laboratories) and external stakeholders (city, state, and national partners - including Environmental Protection Agency, Bay Area Air Quality Management District).Created programs utilized by 100s of staff members to ensure compliance with regulations. Developed and managed training modules for program implementation. Engaged diverse stakeholders to ensure ongoing success and maintenance of program initiatives.Consulted in sustainability and climate change initiatives involving existing building operations & maintenance as well as and LEED certification. Was awarded multiple grants for climate change initiatives. Show less

• Interim Career Coordinator

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  Responsible for launch of new professional development and career services program for School of Optometry.



The Environmental Institute of America

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Faculty

  • Jul 2009 - Jan 2011

  Authored interactive and engaging LEED training courses (in-person and webinar) including instructor presentation materials, student activities and student reference manual. Served as lead instructor for in-person training courses and frequent guest presenter for informational / marketing webinars. Authored interactive and engaging LEED training courses (in-person and webinar) including instructor presentation materials, student activities and student reference manual. Served as lead instructor for in-person training courses and frequent guest presenter for informational / marketing webinars.



PARC

• United States
• Research Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Engineer

  • May 2003 - May 2007



STMicroelectronics

• Switzerland
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• EH&S Intern

  • Jun 2002 - Aug 2002