Experience

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  University of San Francisco

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Assistant Director of Employer Relationships, Career Services

    • Mar 2021 - Present

    • Market and promote services for employers; implement outreach to expand employment and internship opportunities.• Develop, cultivate and maintain productive relationships with employers through off-campus activities including active involvement with professional associations.• Envision, plan, coordinate, and implement employer-facing events typically hosting 70-100 employer and 300+ student/alumni attendees, including Career Fairs, Employer Meet-Ups, On-Campus Interviews, Employer of the Day, Information Sessions, Panel presentations and Networking events. Manage large scale events.• Coordinate and create student programs on career-related topics and company site visits.• Develop, cultivate and maintain productive relationships with employers through off-campus activities including active involvement with professional associations.• Manage job postings and employer events through Handshake, USF's online job board. Serve as liaison with Handshake, on implementation of system changes, future enhancements and development needs.• Partner with USF Community, including Alumni Engagement, Corporate and Foundation Relationships, Athletics and ITS, in order to advance employer connections. Partner on new programs and create synergistic effects to benefit students.

  • Program Assistant, Career Services

    • Jun 2018 - Mar 2021

    • Supervised, trained, and managed a student staff of 10-14, including hiring, scheduling, task management, performance reviews, and monthly staff meetings.• Directed graphic design and social media content. Collaborated with marketing team on projects, managed timelines, and reinforced university identity and design standards. Oversaw the development of strong online communities through social media platforms, increasing followers by 40%.• Delivered logistical support for 8-10 career fairs, 8-10 workshops, 5-6 networking events, 300 on-campus interviews, and 90 information sessions/tabings annually.• Managed Handshake, the career center's online career management platform, hosting over 34,000 students,19,000 employers, and 11,000 jobs. • Analyzed and oversaw general operating and student staff budget totaling $100,000. Collaborated with executive team to meet department goals.• Designed and curated content for career center website and weekly newsletter, reaching 11,000+ students.• Facilitated bimonthly Student Life administrative staff meetings; developed and implemented divisional guidelines and trainings; spearheaded professional development opportunities for 30+ student staff.

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  Science is Elementary

  • Mountain View, CA

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    • Aug 2011 - May 2018
    • Mountain View, CA

    • Recruited STEM professionals to teach science in public elementary school classrooms. • Developed relationships with STEM industry professionals across the Bay Area. • Communicated with volunteers regularly and managed volunteer database. • Coordinated volunteer trainings and events.

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  AliceandIsa.com

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Co-Founder

    • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
    • San Francisco, CA

    • Developed concept, business and marketing plans for e-commerce site featuring Bay Area designers. • Created website design, composition, and content. • Conducted market research, cultivate new clients and foster vendor relationships. • Coordinated trade shows, promotional and media events.

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  A San Francisco NonProfit

  • Grant Writer

    • Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

    • Researched grant opportunities and funding programs. • Identified funding goals and objectives. • Prepared grant proposals and budgets. • Drafted narrative reports per funder's requirements.

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  Macy's West

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager, Regional Special Events

    • Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

    • Managed 20 regional managers, traveling to various regions as necessary.• Coordinated store openings, community shopping days and events; Managed project budgets.• Curated corporate relationships; Sourced and secured sponsorships. • Identified target markets and event strategies; Developed guerilla marketing tactics.• Reduced event expenses by 32% in first year, setting new standard for all future budgets. • Increased beneficiary recipients by 48%.• Increased community fundraising event revenues by 18%.

  • Vendor Shop Liaison

    • May 1996 - Jan 1999

    • Coordinated vendor shop and fixture installation for Macy’s West stores. • Partnered with construction, store planning and design to meet vendor specifications. • Developed relationships with vendors, building trust and fostering positive relationships. • Enforced contractual terms and corporate policies.