Penn State University

Assistant Director for Graduate Employer Relations

Tech Elevator

Tech Elevator is a coding bootcamp that reskills people from all over the US in software development. I worked as a Pathway Director for the National Live Remote program. I worked with nurses, pharmacists, managers, professors, sales associates, teachers, and many others to prepare them for jobs in software development. I was responsible for connecting with employers hiring for jobs in tech. 

Responsibilities:
Trained 6 employees on Sales Navigator for identifying potential employer partnerships. 

Oversaw career development for 65 adult learners transitioning from various careers in pharmacy, nursing, management, teaching, and other professions into software development. 

Conducted business development weekly through connecting with 25 employees, utilizing, LinkedIn, Email, and phone call, from 5 or more companies resulting in top performance metrics (15 employee inbound connections) within my team.

Trained and utilized LinkedIn Sales Navigator to connect employers to recruitment events such as matchmaking, employer showcases, mentorship, and HR mock interviews.

Developed a partnership with Tractor Supply and brought them on for employer showcases and matchmaking to recruit for various positions within their company.

Utilized CRM Zoho to input, collect and analyze data on hiring partners and potential new students.

Accepted or denied student admittance into the program by conducting hour long behavioral interviews for 3-5 students weekly and reporting results from assessments into Zoho.

Collaborated with 25 Pathway Directors, 4 instructors, two fellows, admissions, and various other departments on curriculum, student performance, engagement, and best practices.

Graded student performance with Pathway through Bootcamp OS and utilized Huntr/Handshake to connect students with job opportunities.

Wrote articles and marketed events through LinkedIn for hiring partners and admissions that resulted in 10 percent more engagement.

Pathway Program Director

Penn State Altoona

Career Counselor

Provide professional assistance to students and alumni within the area of Career Counseling; includes career development and exploration, job search strategies, summer employment, job fair preparation, resume and cover letter writing, LinkedIn, interviewing skills/mock interviews, job shadowing, government employment, LionLink informational interviewing, networking, graduate and professional school applications.

Administer and assess MyPlan career assessment instrument with students and serve as the liaison to the Division of Business, Engineering, Information Sciences and Technology (BEIST), and the Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Coordinate the Career Services social media accounts of Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

Represent Career Services at Admissions Offer Receptions, New Student Orientation, Graduation, and Parents Weekend. 

Interact and build relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, students, and families to educate them on Career Services and to collaborate on projects/programs that will further their professional development. 

Teach CNED 100 Effective Career Decision Making (3 credit course) to 24 undecided majors in the fall and spring semester.

Career Counselor, Educator, Social Media Marketing Authority, LinkedIn Coach

Build relationships with academic units (specifically in Smeal, Eberly, Law, and International Affairs) while assisting in hiring strategies to obtain top candidates.

Review, approve, and process requisitions for academic/administrative units utilizing Workday.

Collaborated with hiring managers as well as Compensation and Classification Office on conducting salary analysis of offers to potential candidates.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

South Hills School of Business & Technology

Conducted presentations to high school students in classrooms throughout Blair, Bedford, Clearfield, Cambria, and Huntingdon

Built relationships with school administrators, faculty, and staff to establish as well as identify feeder schools 

Attended recruitment events and fairs to gain exposure and identify top prospects

Provided support to high school and adult student prospects to determine their educational needs, concerns and interests

Recruiter, Public Speaker, Career Coach

Saint Francis University

Coordinated all open house programs, summer orientations, student acceptance days, and retreats

Traveled extensively visiting high schools in Southeastern PA and attending college fairs recruiting prospective students 

 Advised and counseled students on eligibility requirements for admission as well as programs of study

Reviewed student applications to determine if they meet requirements for admission to the college
 
Utilized computer software program Jenzabar and Cognos to generate reports and enter student information 

Contacted students regarding their application and their financial aid package

Admissions Counselor, Event Coordinator, Public Speaker

New Pig

Managed 200 customer accounts with more than 1500 customers to call on monthly

Consistently exceeded 300 cold and follow-up calls weekly, earning top sales commission for 5 consecutive months

Provided as well as counsel customers on products, process orders, follow up through email, and handle a variety of customer service related duties

Attended weekly sales trainings where we are expected to have practiced techniques to help us grow sales within our customer base

Responsible for gaining 25 new contacts each month

Inside Sales Representative

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Displayed superior customer service skills while working in a fast-paced environment 

Interacted and communicated with diverse customers, vendors, and co-workers 

Learned valuable sales techniques as well as problem solving skills and conflict management skills 

Built long lasting relationships with key business decision makers and marketed to local businesses

Learned cost control and gained knowledge of the P&L statement

Manager Trainee

Penn State Altoona Campus

Marketing/Management Program

As Assistant Director of Career Services at Penn State Smeal College of Business Professional Graduate Programs, I help MBA and specialized master’s students navigate their job search with strategy, confidence, and a holistic mindset.

I believe career success isn’t just about resumes and interviews—it’s about balance, creativity, and well-being. My coaching approach integrates practical job search strategies with mindfulness, stress management, and personal branding to help professionals land meaningful roles without burnout.

💼 What I Do:
✔️ Guide graduate students through career transitions using innovative coaching methods
✔️ Partner with corporate recruiters to expand hiring pipelines
✔️ Lead international business development initiatives and niche sector growth
✔️ Coach high-achieving professionals on balancing ambition with mental wellness

🎨 Beyond My Career:
I am also an artist and entrepreneur, running Ollie’s Heart, where I create art inspired by nature, storytelling, and emotional resilience. I’m passionate about holistic wellness and homeopathic remedies, believing that creativity and well-being are key drivers of career success.

💡 What I Bring to the Table:
✔️ Career Coaching | Resume & Interview Prep | Networking Strategies
✔️ Personal Branding for High-Achievers | Creative Problem-Solving
✔️ Mindfulness & Stress-Relief in the Job Search | Holistic Wellness

📩 Let’s Connect!
If you’re looking for career guidance, employer partnerships, or a fresh take on professional growth, I’d love to chat!

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