University of Michigan College of Engineering

Robotics Undergraduate Advisor

University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Academic Advisor

Eastern Michigan University

•Design and implement career exploration and planning activities for the University Advising & Career Development Center
•Assist in the design and implementation of career exploration and career development activities for students and alumni in collaboration with academic advisors and employer development and outreach personnel
•Administer and interpret appropriate career development assessment instruments
•Collaborate with academic advisors in providing holistic services and support to students
•Conduct seminars/presentations on career-related assessments, interviewing techniques, resume preparation and job search strategies

Career Coach

University of Michigan-Flint

•Advise a caseload of 300 students; assist in preparation of becoming educators
•Identify students who are at-risk and highlight opportunities for academic success
•Serve on the Summer Camp Committee to develop summer camps for K-12 students to enhance collaborative relationships with school and community partners
•Create tracking systems to display where students are in their program to ensure efficient class offerings and address student needs
•Assist with the planning and coordination of monthly SEHS game nights to build rapport with students and help them foster relationships amongst their peers
•Serve on the Academic Standards Committee and Restructuring Task Force Committee
•Integral in planning and implementing new program offerings such as the Birth-Kindergarten teacher certification program to enroll students for Fall 2022 semester
•Serve on a sub-committee to ensure accreditation standards outlined by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) are being met

•Grant proposal writing, data analysis, and contribution to conference presentations
•Mentored and supervised two undergraduate employees
•Partnered with a faculty member in writing an Eastern’s Women in Philanthropy grant, which led to funding being secured
•Served as point of contact with benefit vendors and administrators
•Oversaw the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
•Performed orientations and updated records of new staff
•Managed the budget and ran bi-weekly budget reports to keep track of spending
•Directed the onboarding and training of new staff members

Graduate Assistant - Faculty Development Center

•Consulted with Exploratory and First Time in Any College students to review their academic and professional aspirations and build plans to achieve their goals
•Influential in the development and launching of an online group advising program that allows students greater access to academic resources and support
•Advised during Fast Track Orientation for new students to help them become part of Eastern’s community
•Created the new and transfer student manuals utilizing Canva

Academic Advisor - Intern

University of Michigan-Dearborn

•Assisted with the planning and execution of events such as benefits enrollment, employee recognition, and organization-wide meetings
•Conducted and assisted with new hire orientation to guarantee a smooth transition for onboarding employees
•Performed audits of HR files and records to ensure all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
•Created and distributed digital bi-weekly newsletter with university news and events

Human Resources Assistant Intern

•Assisted in creating programs and activities to recruit and retain students.
•Reviewed prospective students applications and directs them to the appropriate sources   for guidance on courses of study, financial aid, scholarships, or other information.
•Met with prospective students and answers questions about the university, areas of study, and opportunities for students.

Admissions Counselor Intern

Baker College

•Partnered with 6 to 8 first year students per day; assisted with course selection 
•Introduced a math and English course focused tutoring program 
•Conceptualized and implemented a first-year program that aided new students with adjusting and integrating to college life

Peer Academic Advisor

I am a dedicated higher education professional with experience supporting students in various capacities.  I advise with the knowledge that every student I meet is unique and is coming to me with their own experiences. I love getting to collaborate with students and help them reach their academic and professional goals.

More About Me!
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Myers & Briggs Personality Type Indicators: ISFJ (Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging)
Type 5 Clifton Strengths: Achiever | Discipline | Responsibility | Relator | Empathy
Enneagram Type: Type 2- The Helper

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