Apr 2021 – Oct 2021 · 6 mos

Jan 2019 – Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Sep 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos · Career and Cooperative Education Center

• Career Development within Student Affairs Division @ UMass Lowell*
• Design, teach and assess for-credit, semester-long Seminars (up to 40 students) to prepare undergraduates to be the strongest co-op candidates and represent themselves and the University positively in professional settings
• Responsible for: Student advising, career preparation, delivering career workshops, classroom teaching, mentoring, and employer relations.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop innovative and flexible solutions to balance demand and supply of co-op students in engineering based on current industry needs
• Partner with employers and faculty to provide quality work-integrated learning experiences
• Onboard and orient inquiring employers seeking full-time hires and co-op students
• Manage employer, job posting, and events database
• Coordinate employer information sessions, classroom visits, on-site interviews, site visits, and other special employer centered events
• Presenter, participant, and coordinator for Family Orientations, Open Houses, Student Acceptance Day, Career Fairs, Co-op Connections, Career Development Workshops, Alumni Networking Events, and Commencement
• Trained in SDL Tridion, Content Management Software

Jan 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Career and Cooperative Education Center

• Counseled students (undergraduate & graduate) and alumni in one-on-one appointments focused on topics ranging from career/major exploration to job/internship search strategies
• Liaised with employers and faculty to coordinate career development events
• Successfully launched Student Success Stories poster series as well as university webpage
• Developed career development focused programming and bulletin board guide for the Residential Life dept.
• Liaised with faculty/staff of College of Health and Residential Life departments in order to provide quality career development programming, support, networking and experiential opportunities for their respective students
• Developed and facilitated career development workshops and presentations
• Utilized Salesforce, Outlook, and GradLeaders CSO System software daily
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Facilitator Certified

Jan 2016 – Jul 2016 · 6 mos

• Assisted in event preparation, specifically Resume Review days, Mock Interviews, and Career Fairs
• Facilitated one on one career counseling sessions for various majors and class years
• Presented Career related topics in residence halls across campus
• Aided students in navigating job and internship opportunities via Wildcat Career site
• Utilized Jackson Career Explorer to facilitate discussions with students unsure of major and/or career choice

Feb 2015 – May 2015 · 3 mos

• Facilitate one on one career counseling sessions for various majors and class years
• Present Career related topics in residence halls across campus
• Aided students in navigating job and internship opportunities via Wildcat Career site
• Utilize Jackson Career Explorer to facilitate discussions with students unsure of major and/or career choice

Aug 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Co-developed a 3 week career development focused curriculum for Residential Life department that includes 22 residence hall
• Created and presented “5 Year Reunion Activity”, a career focused visualization, for 150 Resident Advisors
• Facilitate career development workshops appropriate for all class years
• Create and distribute bi-weekly newsletter
• Conducted research focusing on student engagement with the career focused “4-Year Plan”
• Adjudicate all alleged Residential Life policy violations that occurred in my hall
• Assist Residence Hall Directors in halls with 400+ students in adjudicating alleged policy violations
• Participate in responsibility and sanction hearings
• Mediate in-hall conflicts that may necessitate an immediate response
• Participate in a duty rotation to provide crisis response to 22 residence halls and approximately 12,000 students
• Oversee a residence hall of approximately 160 residents of all class years
• Train, supervise, and evaluate 4 Resident Advisors
• Manage a budget of $5,000 intended for programming, supplies, and hall council initiatives
• Instruct leadership course for candidates applying for Resident Advisor positions
• Coordinate monthly educational programming as it pertains to the Residential Life curriculum

Nov 2013 – May 2014 · 6 mos

• Assist in obtaining and maintaining relations with employers who provide student employment opportunities and participate in Career Fairs
• Advise students seeking career and internship advice
• Critique resumes and cover letters during Walk In Hours and during advising appointments
• Maintain and update office social media sites

Aug 2013 – May 2014 · 9 mos · Office of Career Development

• Co-facilitate workshops about resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and internships
• Critique and provide feedback for resumes and cover letters during Quick Question Hours
• Advise first-year students seeking out a suitable major based on “Do What You Are” Assessment and interests
• Conduct mock interviews for students applying to jobs and graduate school
• Utilize social media for student outreach

Jun 2013 – Aug 2013 · 2 mos · Ithaca, New York

• Planned and facilitated training for 7 Resident Advisors
• Oversaw a residence hall of 150 high school aged students from across the country
• Provided programs and field trips for the 6 week program
• Counseled and provided resources for students struggling with college level work, home sickness, and culture shock
• Created operations manual for future Residence Coordinators
• Managed a budget of $6,000

Jan 2013 – May 2013 · 4 mos

• Facilitated weekly meetings with 10 students currently on academic probation.
• Counseled students with academic and personal struggles.
• Referred students to appropriate outlets for further assistance.
• Educated students on ways to be academically successful.
• Administered solution focused therapy.

Aug 2012 – May 2014 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Direct administrative and residence life operations of residence hall complex of 344 students.
• Supervise and evaluate 8 Resident Advisors
• Counsel students on various personal and academic issues, and appropriately refer them.
• Prepare and manage front desk and duty coverage schedules.
• Adjudicate alleged violations of housing policy.
• Intervene in-hall crisis situations that necessitate an immediate response.

Aug 2011 – May 2012 · 9 mos

• Managed a university residence hall floor of 29 ethnically and socioeconomically diverse undergraduate students.
• Managed various administrative duties such as maintenance requests, room transfers, incident reports, bulletin boards, etc.
• Facilitated educational, social, and adopted programs that encourage and acknowledge diversity.
• Counseled students on various personal and academic issues, and appropriately refer them to professional staff.
• Enforced University and Residence Life rules and regulations resulting in a safe, orderly, and enjoyable living environment.

Sep 2010 – May 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos

• Assisted students in preparing, organizing, writing, editing, and revising writing assignments.
• Answered student questions and helped problem solve writing related issues.

Jan 2010 – May 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Assisted with planning, organizing, and executing of the Career Fairs, and INROADS Information Sessions.
• Facilitated presentations pertaining to Career Services resources and professional development.
• Collaborated with graphic design intern to create marketing materials.
• Conducted interviews and composed "Success Stories" for individuals who obtained internships and jobs

Jul 2009 – Aug 2012 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Springfield, Massachusetts Area

• ¬Managed a unit of nearly 100 children, ages 6-7, and 20 counselors and junior counselors.
• Maintained files in regards to vaccinations, allergies, medical conditions, etc.
• Planned and facilitated activities for the entire unit.
• Managed a budget.
• Communicated with YMCA executive staff and parents on a daily basis.