Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Education and career development professional with extensive background in instruction, career counseling, advising, program development and administration. Provide career counseling and career development expertise to wide range of clients with primary emphasis on current college students and recent graduates. Conduct wide range of career workshops, seminars and training activities. Experienced in delivering college courses including first year student success, career development, leadership, and organizational behavior. Student populations included traditional four-year colleges, community colleges, and MBA programs. Prior experience includes: Career center director responsible for all aspects of the operation including student development and employer relations. Also taught, counseled, and coached students on career and job search issues. Extensive experience with employers concerning talent acquisition. Consultant and trainer for organizations concerning acquisition, onboarding and development of young professionals. Design customized training programs for employers on the issues listed above. Career coach to individuals concerning career and life management and job search. Connect individuals to job opportunities through extensive network. Financial executive with 12 years in financial analysis, internal accounting and financial management. Positions ranged from accountant to senior financial analyst to director of finance Specialties: Instructional training, coaching, consulting, teaching, and keynote speaking.
Provide career counseling to current students and alumni. Deliver career development, job search, and graduate school workshops. Assist students with decision-making concerning careers, college major and occupational planning.
Taught first year Student Success courses at Thomas Nelson Community College and J. Sargeant Reyolds Community College. Advised students concerning academic and career plans.
Developed and implemented year round marketing strategy to generate new employment opportunities for students. Built relationships with contacts to promote students and alumni. Provided career coaching to students focused on resume development, interviewing skills and job search. Tracked student's job search progress.
President and CEO of organization dedicated to assisting organizations acquire, onboard and develop young professionals. Develops customized programs for organizations including group training, individual coaching, and keynote speaking to increase retention and job satisfaction of young professionals. Career management and job search services are also available for individuals.
Advised MBA students on career planning and job search. Coached students on interviewing skills and networking. Developed and taught comprehensive career planning and job search class to undergraduate students.