Alison Hogue

• Lead the College’s recruitment and retention initiatives for 10,000+ students, building internal infrastructure to support academic units and align efforts with USC Admissions. Oversee college-specific outreach, engagement programming for admitted and current students, and participation in university-wide recruitment events. • Manage a team of 31 Student Ambassadors who represent the College at key campus and community events, support major recruitment initiatives, and serve as informal mentors to prospective and new students. • Collaborate closely with communications and data teams to enhance student messaging, promote co-curricular engagement, and inform strategy through ongoing demographic analysis—all in support of student belonging, retention, and graduation.

• Evaluate domain-specific prompts to assess the performance of large language models (LLMs) • Analyze LLM outputs for scientific accuracy, clarity, and depth in specialized subfields • Contribute to improving AI understanding of complex topics through expert review and feedback • Conduct independent research to support prompt development and evaluation tasks

• Strengthened collaboration between academia and industry by cultivating high-impact employer partnerships aligned with workforce needs • Led strategic sponsorship initiatives to support SoACE’s mission of connecting education with evolving employer demands • Executed targeted outreach and relationship-building efforts with corporate partners and stakeholders • Raised six figures in sponsorship revenue, directly funding strategic initiatives, professional development programs, and organizational growth • Contributed to long-term sustainability and expansion through sponsorship strategy and board-level leadership

• Customized campus recruitment strategies for Finance | Consulting | Insurance | Risk Management | Manufacturing | Automotive Industries • Advised Fortune 500 employers on recruiting and retention best practices, supporting 6,000+ business students and driving measurable ROI. • Leveraged Salesforce data to conduct 100+ targeted outreach meetings annually, strengthening partnerships across finance, insurance, consulting, and manufacturing industries. • Partnered with deans, department chairs, and advisory boards to identify new employer leads and expand existing corporate relationships. • Collaborated with Development and Alumni Relations to launch corporate growth initiatives, generating recruiting, sponsorship, and research opportunities. • Represented the School at national trade shows, alumni events, and conferences to benchmark industry trends and advance business development.

Finance | Insurance | Risk Management | Automotive Industries

• Recruited new employers and expanded industry relationships in Charleston’s regional market. • Consulted with 200+ prospective employer partners and 30 core clients across 12 states. • Designed and coordinated on-campus recruitment programming, collaborating with marketing to ensure high student engagement. • Connected employers with targeted student populations through partnerships with faculty and student organizations.

• Designed and delivered 2–4 hybrid courses annually, blending in-person and online instruction for diverse adult learners. • Facilitated interactive sessions to build communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills. • Coached individuals and groups to enhance performance, and achieve measurable learning outcomes. • Created and evaluated assignments, presentations, and assessments to track progress and drive continuous improvement. • Supported non-traditional, veteran, and first-generation learners, adapting strategies to meet unique learning needs.

• Recruited, trained, and supervised 2 graduate assistants and 11 undergraduate career ambassadors. • Acted as a career liaison to over 5,000 students in the College of Arts & Sciences • Chaired student staff committee which oversaw yearly training and professional development of 7 graduate assistants, 11 career ambassadors, and 6 office assistants. • Interpreted results for FOCUS, Strong Interest Inventory, and MBTI assessments. • Presented to hundreds of students yearly during summer orientation and University 101 classes.

• Fostered career development through interactions with employer guest speakers and engagement in professional networking opportunities. • Facilitated mock interviews, information sessions, resume reviews, etiquette dinner participation, and job fair preparation to connect students with internship and employment opportunities. • Developed students' strengths and understanding of workplace competencies and trends. • Created and evaluated lessons centered on student engagement with career resources, digital branding, personality assessments, and experiential learning.

• Coordinated and assisted in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Experiential Education Programs to include: Community Internship Program, Cooperative Education Program, Externships, and Spur Connections Mentor Module. • Assisted recruiters with strategic planning on hiring, candidate pool generation, campus engagement opportunities, and onboarding. • Conducted site visits with organizations actively employing USC interns and co-op students to gauge performance, future hiring projections, and overall employer satisfaction. • Chaired Experiential Education Week and September Success Committee, which resulted in a 73% increase in student attendance.

• Led 5–6 classes each semester, creating an engaging, learner-centered environment. • Designed interactive activities and discussions to strengthen public speaking, communication, and collaboration skills. • Facilitated current event discussions to boost confidence in expressing ideas and perspectives. • Developed and implemented assessments to track progress and improve student outcomes in communication skills.