Old Dominion University

Advisor/Success Coach at Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

- Utilize student development and career development theories to provide counseling
- Instruct students and alumni on job search techniques through individual and group sessions
- Present to groups and student organizations on various career topics such as choosing a major, job search and graduate school decisions
- Work with employers to recruit students by setting up mock interviews, information tables, and other programs
- Update job database regularly and advertise openings to students and alumni
- Assist faculty in developing career related assignments for classes
- Coordinate outreach and campus publicity as needed

Virginia Wesleyan College

Director of Career Services

- Teach Portfolio 225:  Career Study & Externship for sophomores during Winter Session
- Teach Portfolio 421:  Senior Segue & Synthesis for seniors during fall and spring semesters
- Coordinate all externship placements, conduct site visits and maintain communication with employers
- Guide students through the career exploration and job search process

Instructor for PORTfolio Program

- Taught University 120: Career and Major Exploration for freshmen
- Advised each student on career and major related issues
- Planned weekly class lectures and activities
- Graded and recorded assignments using Blackboard
- Invited guest speakers and employers to participate in classes

Instructor

- Advised diverse student populations on major and career related decisions in the College of Arts and Letters
- Managed entire internship/co-op program by planning events, ensuring academic credit, and providing individual and group counseling to students
- Coordinated and presented workshops on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, job search, and other career and major exploration topics
- Created programs for higher education centers using distance technology to support more student populations
- Developed promotional materials for events using Internet and Microsoft Office applications
- Worked diligently and efficiently with faculty from other colleges and departments
- Identified internship opportunities and connected students to faculty and potential employers
- Assessed career interest inventories and assisted students with developing a career plan
- Compiled, updated, and reported student information using Simplicity, Excel, and Adobe Connect
- Reviewed scholarship applications and helped choose recipients for the Lewis & Lisa Warren Endowed Student Internship Scholarship each semester
- Referred students to appropriate campus resources
- Received the University College ROAR! Award for achievement in August 2010

LaShay McQueen