Virginia Wesleyan UniversityDirector of Career Development
Aug. 2019 - Jan. 2022Virginia Beach, Virginia• Oversaw Career Development Program, including program development, employer engagement, student engagement, and budget management • Met with students individually for career counseling sessions focused on resume and cover letter writing, internship and job searching, major and career exploration, professional communication, and interviewing skills • Developed curriculum and facilitated workshops and other programming focused on increasing professional readiness for students and alumni • Spearheaded an effort to create a cooperative education program, with an initial cohort starting in fall 2021, collaborating with other departments on campus and faculty to implement the program • Regularly engaged with local, national, and international employers to build relationships and increase opportunities for both students and alumni • Oversaw the transition to a new career management platform, which increased services available to students and resulted in a 20x increase in listed internships, part-time employment, and full-time careers