kristina bennett

* Provided brain injury related resources in the Bay Area, as well as information about current programs and services at Schurig Center. * Conducted phone and in-person intakes for new clients, providing empathy and support at often challenging times.

* Managed Youth Employment Program services, including a computer training center, for diverse, low-income youth; clients set and attained education and employment goals. * Provided assessments, counseling, mentoring, basic skills, and work training. * Developed and managed job placements with community employers. * Guided and supported clients to research and apply to colleges and pursue financial aid. * Assisted clients in developing professional, effective job search portfolios. * Designed work maturity and leadership curriculum and provided dozens of interactive job readiness workshops for youth 16-24-years. * Conducted 15 plus program outreach and community presentations to local schools and government agencies and co-produced well-attended job fairs.

Plan programming for conferences and regional gatherings. Facilitate "Inner Transition" or self development within the context of a cultural transition to sustainability and local resilience.

* Provided counseling/advising for diverse students in the Gateway to College Program. * Interpreted career assessments and offered career guidance/support choosing a major. * Developed semester schedules and partial and comprehensive education plans. * Provided personal and academic remediation support, including connecting students with campus and community resources. * Supported students throughout the job search process, including resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, soft skills development, and applying for jobs.

* Provided all aspects of counseling for diverse college students. Included interpreting assessments, developing education plans for certificates/degrees/transfer, providing scheduling assistance and academic support strategies, and offering career guidance. * Taught several Managing College Success and Life Transitions courses. Developed engaging curriculum on college success topics, including study skills, transferring, and health. Enriched content with speakers, MBTI, career panel, Non-Violent Communication, and Mindfulness. * Counseled and taught development workshops for Adelante with STEM students. * Led college career development classes on career exploration and job search, including resume writing/interviewing, finding and applying to jobs, and developing soft skills. * Generated and taught grant-funded career exploration curriculum and leadership to middle/high school students through the Career and Technical Education Department.

* Provide career counseling for clients in various stages of career development, including career exploration and decision making, networking and building a bridge to a new career path, entering training and degree programs, and finding a job. Expert in career and life transitions. * Administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality assessment and provide degree and career matching. Other assessment resources include the Self-Directed Search, True Colors, O * NET Interest Profiler, values sorts, college career sites, an intake questionnaire, and direct interviewing. * Develop and facilitate self and career development classes, using individual and group activities, creativity, and interactive games/role play for learning and skills practice. Past offerings include career intensives, a support group, and a communication series ending in performance. * Led dozens of team-building and training projects with several government, non-profit and community service organizations. * Resume review and job search assistance.

Activities and Societies: Integrative Studies Program

Activities and Societies: Graduated with Honors. English Emphasis (Minor)