Academic-Career Counseling professional with a proven track record commitment in making a difference in the lives of individuals with regarding their education, personal, and professional success, to include post-graduate planning, financial aid issues, academic challenges, family situations, and connecting to campus resources and support services.
Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Job Search Strategies
Career Mentoring
Individual And Group Counseling
Application Coordination
One-On-One Counseling
Education
American International CollegeSpringfield, MAExpected in 05/1998 – –Masters:Educational Counseling/Paychology - GPA:
American International CollegeSpringfield, MAExpected in 05/1995 – –Bachelors:Psychology - GPA:
Work History
Aleut Support Services Llc - Main - Career Readiness Counselor Roswell, NM, 06/2019 - 07/2020
Supported military members, families, and veterans with career readiness, academic advisement and financial literacy support; overcoming financial obstacles; connecting them to base resources and support services.
Provided clients with support employment search & strategies, resume reviews, career assessments, interview preparation and negotiations.
96% of caseload resulted in customer satisfaction with job placement.
Culturally competent with ability to communicate, interact work effectively and cooperatively with people from array of diverse background.
Served as independent advisor to senior program supervisor in support of maximizing client retention, resilience, and career readiness.
Collected and analyzed data focusing on program improvement & continuation focused specifically on work placements and engagement.
Developed partnerships with local employers and community stakeholders in support of clients' employment search.
Conducted monthly briefs on career services, benefits, financial literacy.
Coordinated and led workshops/trainings for job seekers; provided information on job searching, application completion and resume building when it comes to local, state, federal jobs.
Maintained knowledge of market trends and career opportunities.
Experienced working remotely; ability to regulate home environment to meet work responsibilities with operation knowledge of some enterprise software to include CRM, Hubspot, Excel.
Fullbloom - Work Based Learning Coordinator Hollywood, FL, 02/2014 - 06/2019
Collaborated with school administrators to develop a Work-based Learning Program for district high school students' grades 9 – 12, including developing curriculum and establishing systems, documents and procedures for job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, paid work, volunteer experiences and capstones projects.
Served as initial point of contact and have developed, expanded, and independently managed personalized portfolios for students work-based learning experiences; consisting of students' academic/career interests and progression while delivering one-on-one counsel regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
Provided guidance through on career planning, job search, employment strategies, self-assessments, application process, resumes, interview skills and general work placement expectations/potential issues.
Designed, scheduled, and implemented career-related opportunities, events, and activities to include trips to local businesses related to key professions and trades.
Promoted, developed, and maintained positive partnerships with over 200+ local area businesses, organizations and supporters & served on Workforce Investment Bureau's.
Conducted briefs to provide information/data to administration/staff and reported on program growth by presenting data, duties, processes, and administrative responsibilities.
Operating knowledge, experience with most related technology to include Google docs, Microsoft Office, Zoom & similar software.
Counseled students and parents through decisions about academic, college and career planning, providing detailed suggestions to help support personal achievement.
Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
Roxbury-Montpelier School District - Interim School Counselor City, STATE, 10/2013 - 12/2013
Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Camp Lejeune Dependent Schools - School Counselor City, STATE, 10/2007 - 06/2009
Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.
Liaised with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress and behavior.
Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
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