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Work History
&
Educational Background

Work History

2012-Present

Center for Career & Professional Development, University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
Associate Director, Experiential Learning (2025-Present)
Assistant Director, Experiential Learning (2023-2025)

Coordinator, Experiential Learning (2012 -2023)

Oversee experiential learning programs offered through the CCPD, including content development and instruction of Internship & Co-op courses and the Mellon Humanities Internship Program. Supervise a team of three Experiential Learning Coordinators. Serve as subject matter expert on experiential learning best practices for employers and campus partners, including academic advisors and faculty. Review USF course proposals with the Internship High Impact Practice (HIP) designation in coordination with General Education and Undergraduate Councils.

2002-2012

Career Services,  University of South Florida, Tampa Campus
Career Counselor/Consultant/Coach

Counseled students through career exploration & decision-making process, utilizing various assessments instruments. Coached students through the job search process including resume/cover letter critiques and interview strategies. Liaison between the Career Center and the faculty and staff in various colleges across the campus including Business Administration (7 years), Education (2 years), and Arts & Sciences (2 years). Conducted & developed customized workshops and classroom presentations on a variety of career topics.

2000-2002

Career Development Center,  Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus
Coordinator for Career Education & Assessment

Developed & implemented a Career Assessment Program: Created a budget for and tracked the purchase needs of assessment instruments, Counseled undecided students and alumni through the career/major deciscion making process utilizing the MBTI & SII.

2000-2002

Office of Residential Life, Alfred Univierstiy
Resident Director (8/99-5/00)
Career Counselor Volunteer (8/99-5/00)

Office Assistant (9/97-5/99)

Education & Certifications

2025

Leadership Foundations Program Digital Certificate
University of South Florida Human Resources, Tampa, FL

2023

Online Instructor Certification  Digital Certificate
University of South Florida Human Resources, Tampa, FL

1999

Masters of Science in Education - Counseling
Alfred University, Alfred, NY

Received 9 Additional Credits toward Certificate of Advanced Study/Permanent Certification

1997

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland NY

Concentration in Criminology, Minor in Psychology

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