donna grady

donna grady

About

I have extensive expertise and experience providing career coaching and counseling to first generation college students, athletes and non-traditional age students. I am an energetic and highly resourceful student service professional. I have worked for non-profit organizations, community colleges and diverse colleges and universities (private and state). Reputation of motivating and igniting audiences on career and student success topics with my creative presentation style. I have a flare and passion for designing, teaching creative and innovative career exploration, career planning, job search workshops for 15-500+ college students and alums. My area of specialties: *Career/Job Search Coaching and Counseling *Career and Employment Resources *Transition from College to Career *Program Development *Workshop Facilitation *Employer Relations *Event Planning *Assessment Interpretation *Strategic Planning StrengthsQuest: Achiever/Responsibility/ Focus/ Activator/Learner I believe that every person is born with talent. Maya Angelou

Country

united states

City

pasadena

Industry

higher education

Skill

career development, program development, student affairs, job search, job search strategies, training, student development, interview preparation, resume writing, teaching, public speaking, admissions, leadership, recruiting, academic advising, career assessment, community outreach, cover letters, management, staff development, adult education, higher education, student counseling, mock interviews

Experience

university of houston

director of career counseling and community engagement

university of houston

2007-2 - 2012-8 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Designed and co-taught a series of counseling workshop to employer relations staff. Taught career and job workshops to 10 to 1000 students resulting in a 96% satisfaction rate. Assisted with the implementation of large events including Business Career Fair, Internship Mixer and Community Engagement fair. Presented career topic during required business course to 1,000 students at least a two times a semester. Served on UH Human Resource Veterans task force. Interacted regularly with staff of various campus student support offices including: University Career Services, Office of Admissions, Veterans’ Services Office, Center for Students with Disabilities, Campus Activities, Leadership and Alumni Development. Fostered relationships with (25) student organizations and faculty. Made department recommendations related to career coaching/counseling services. Worked directly with employers to facilitate recruitment efforts and career development programming. Developed strategic goals for department exceeded department objectives and goals.

moraine valley community college

director of job placement

moraine valley community college

2003-1 - 2007-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Counseled and advised four to seven students and alums on a regular basis. Designed and taught career and job search workshops. Presented workshops to A.A.S and A.A. students (10-50 students per class). Created and coordinated a campus wide internship program. Interacted with employers recruiting on campus. Met with department academic deans and faculty to plan, implement workshops and review curriculum for students. Appointed to various college wide committees. Presented to Academic Leadership Team. Guest speaker at Trition College-Performance Management & Performance Standards. Selected to serve on the Strategic AQIP Team: Integrating Diversity in College Practices and Policies. Selected by Faculty Development Committee to present at 2004 Leaning College Day

vassar college

associate director

vassar college

2000-1 - 2002-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Met with students and alums on a daily basis for career assistance related to all aspects of career development, internship and employment. Designed and taught a workshop for student athletes. Designed and co-taught a college wide one day workshop (including assessment, career related and job search). Assisted clerical staff with management of career library. Coordinated internship program for all majors. Campus representative for Venture program (time away program- sponsored by Brown University). Acted as interim Director when Director was out of the office. Coordinated the annual Graduate and Professional Career Event (25-35 college representatives). Served as office liaison to various college student support services: Office of Disability, Field work, Campus activities.

the university of texas at austin

associate director, undergraduate business career services

the university of texas at austin

1996-1 - 2000-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Taught career related workshops to 10 to 100 topics included: self-assessment, resume and cover letter, interviewing, offer and negations. Worked successfully and severed as a professional resource to leaders and members of 15-20 business student organizations. Assisted and managed 25 students directly responsible for creating and managing all aspects of internship fair (65 employers) and business career fair (150 employers). Served as office liaison to University Career Committee. Met with career staff and student support staff of various campus wide office

university of houston

career counselor

university of houston

2015-8 - 2015-11 · 4 mos

Education

maymount university

maymount university

counseling

long island university

long island university

counseling

CW Post, West Point Award

tufts university

tufts university

sociology

Certification in Community Health Activities and Societies: Admissions Tour Guide

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