Experience

• East Carolina University

  Graduate Student/Assistant

  -Assisted students from all majors in career development such as job/internship searching, resume building, interviewing skills, graduate school, and career exploration.
  -Utilized assessments such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, the Strong Interest Inventory, Career Clusters, and Holland's Types for students who needed guidance with career exploration, and major and career indecisiveness.
  -Developed presentations and deliver them to students on career development strategies.
  -Prepared over 30 freshmen for the Backstage Career Fair Tour to help them become more involved in the Career Fair process.
  -Consulted with other Career Counselors and assisted with projects such as InterviewStream, virtual and in-class resume blitzes, and on-campus presentations.
  -Worked with students in appointment time-frames such as 1 hour, and also in 15 minute walk-in increments.
  -Used CareerNET technology to write observation notes, to keep track of how Career Services assists students and the academic history they possess.
  -Presented at various campus events representing Career Services and the services we offer to prospective students.
  -Connected students to collaborate with campus partners and organizations in order to get an extension on the guidance they may need to be successful students.
  -Dedicated times during some weekends to represent Career Services at various tabling events, student recruitment, and academic/career development conferences.

• Omega Sports, Inc.

  Sales Associate

  -Provided the highest quality of customer service through knowledge of footwear, apparel, and sporting goods equipment.
  -Finding, and building relationships, with local community businesses, medical professionals, and customers in order to maintain productive business relationships.
  -Trained on the biomechanics of the feet in order to fit customers with proper running and/or walking footwear.
  -Merchandised inventory for all point of sale items in all departments.
  -Utilized online training in order to learn more about inventory in order to market items to customers in a more knowledgeable way.
  -Helped out in local 5k races in order to promote our store inventory and services that we provided.
  -Led customers to the right running shoe due to knowledge of running shoes and biomechanics of the foot and ankle.

• Georgia Military College-Valdosta Campus

  Academic Advisor

  -Ensured students met educational goals as primary guide through degree requirements.
  -Furnished course registration assistance to students.
  -Advised students on degree-specific programs and procedures.
  -Identified at-risk student scenarios and highlighted opportunities for academic success improvement.
  -Guided students to a sense of responsibility for their own choices and their impact on their prospects for academic success.
  -Responded to student inquiries regarding academic appeals and various curriculum issues and concerns.
  -Addressed students questions and issues regarding online courses within a specified time frame.
  -Ensured that student inquiries received timely responses in coordination with other departments and staff members.
  -Communicated professionally with students via email, telephone, and in person.
  -Developed relationships with colleges to plan and implement Career Transfer Fairs for students to transfer to 4 year universities.
  -Track, report, and plan students academic course plans based on their academic and career goals.
  -Trained new advisors on how to advise, counsel, and work with students.

• Georgia Military College-Valdosta Campus

  College Success Instructor

  -Assembled curriculum each quarter to organize class topics in Freshmen Orientation course.
  -Facilitated group discussions on important educational topics such as Title IX.
  -Guided students on college policy, rules, and regulations.
  -Taught students the importance of personal finance as well the rules and regulations regarding the use of Financial Aid.
  -Ensured student success through multiple facets of communication including but not limited to, face to face, email, and Moodle classroom chat.
  -Utilized different educational technology strategies such as Moodle and TurnItIn.
  -Instructed to groups of 19+ students on a weekly basis.
  -Worked closely with the Success Center to facilitate relationships with Success Coaches to help students accomplish personal and academic goals.
  -Demonstrate different ways to critically think through research based on career and academic goals.
  -Teach successful study skills to assist with college rigor.
  -Utilized assessments such as the VARK, Hollands Codes, and DISC assessment to help students determine their personality, and the occupations that line up with their natural skills and abilities.
  -Advise students on how to properly conduct themselves in an interview, as well as teach them how to write a resume.

• Camp Carefree

  -Worked with children of all disabilities ranging from mild to severe in recreational activities.
  -Assisted with the organization of event planning for children.
  -Maintained routine schedule for all campers in order to achieve a process of daily events.
  -Counseled children when they were having interpersonal issues.
  -Talked with children about the issues they may have with their particular disability.
  -Spoke with parents about how their child did at camp that week.

• REAL Crisis Intervention

  -Attended over 50+ hours of training in order to provide counseling on suicide intervention and prevention, sexual assault, teen issues, veteran's affairs, and mental health.
  -Spent over 150 hours counseling people of all ranges of development and diversity.
  -Identified community resources and connected them to people in need.
  -Assisted with fundraising and special events in order to raise money for the center.
  -Learned the benefits of the therapeutic alliance and how it can make a difference in someones life.