Researcher (Consultant) - Evaluating a Career Development Course for the 21st Century

College of Education– University of Georgia, Summer 2017-Fall 2017

Conducted exploratory study to determine most significant method to evaluate a career development course

Developed detailed project plan to track progress and ensure timely completion for implementation. Conducted workplace-readiness gap analyses to determine alignment between course offering and employer expectations according to the (National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) career readiness competencies. Integrated evidence-based practices to inform program revisions and assessment.

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Project Consultant & Assessment Specialist - Using Theory to Explore the Intersectionality of Womanhood 

Office of Health Promotion – University of Georgia, Summer 2016-Spring 2017

Collaboratively designed and independently evaluated a peer discussion group addressing the intersections of womanhood as experienced by undergraduate students. Created 16 original sessions which exceeded participation predictions by 92%. Series endorsed by university administration and adopted into academic offerings as a First Year Odyssey supplemental credit option.

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Researcher - Qualitative Dissertation Study, Career Counselors' Perspectives of & Experiences with the Career Construction Interview

College of Education– University of Georgia, Spring 2015-Spring 2017

Conducted qualitative case study to explore career counselor reactions to the Career Construction Interview. 

Findings from study were presented at the National Career Development Association conference. 

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Diversity Recruitment & Retention Programming Coordinator - Enrollment Patterns of Underrepresented Scholars at a large, land-grant PWI                                        

Office of Recruitment & Diversity Initiatives – University of Georgia, Spring 2014-Spring 2017

Conducted institutional research inquiry to determine mentorship programming behaviors of peer and aspirant institutions. Reviewed enrollment management data to determine matriculation trends for students in diversity recruitment and retention programs.

 

Graduate Research Assistant - Sense of Purpose and Decision-Making 

Office of Health Promotion – University of Georgia, Fall 2013

Mixed methods approach exploring correlation between purpose and decision-making for undergraduate students. Integrated student development theory to support program curriculum. Collaborative effort with

Offices of Health Promotion and Student Conduct.

 

Graduate Research Assistant: Reentry Transition & Support  - Best Practices for Assisting Formerly Incarcerated Students

Office of Career Development – Tidewater Community College, Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Developmental study to create training seminar addressing the quality of services provided by career advisors to formerly incarcerated students attending a local community college. Findings from this study were presented at state and national conferences.