Rxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Jr.
0000 Wxxxxbrooke Drive • Salisbury, MD 21801• Home-410-000-7777/Cell-443-000-0000 • ssssssst@salisbury.edu
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a mid-manager position with a high tech firm.
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts-COUNSELING, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV G.P.A. 3.9/4.0
Bachelor of Arts-EDUCATION (Social Studies-Grades 5-12), Fairmont State College, Fairmont West Virginia
• Graduated Cum Laude while working 40 plus hours per week
Bachelor of Science-PSYCHOLOGY, Fairmont State College, Fairmont, West Virginia
May, 1996
May, 1991
May, 1977
RELATED SKILLS:
Organizational Skills
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Coordinated various on-campus career fairs per year-graduate, health, education and job fairs.
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Developed and organized extensive Career Services student/employer database.
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Created numerous career-related workshops including resume, interview, how to approach a job fair, etc.
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Possess knowledge of various online Career Services assessment software including Focus, Strong, SIGI, etc.
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Planned new expansion to Career Services physical facility.
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Initiated career awareness workshops for displaced workers.
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Assisted in planning Fall and Spring Campus Visitation Open Houses for approximately 1,000 students and family members.
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Organized on-campus visitation programs such as Upward Bound, Human Resource and Development Foundation and
various high school groups.
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Provided facilities and assisted in planning West Virginia Association of Career and Professionals Fall Conference.
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Compiled follow-up studies on graduates-data used for further study with faculty for curriculum development.
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Implemented Special High School Orientation and Registration Program at Fairmont State College.
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Arranged High School Guidance Counselor Open House at Fairmont State College.
Communication Skills
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Lectured at various college day programs, non-traditional workshops, campus visitations, etc.
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Presented at Student Affairs Opening semester open house.
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Taught career development class and job search class per semester for the last 13 years.
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Guest lectured for faculty members in a variety of classes concerning career related topics.
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Spoke to students about career-related issues during workshops/discussed ethical obligations of both students and employers.
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Maintain constant contact with students, faculty, staff, alumni and employers while serving in Student Affairs.
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Conduct on the average 25 mini-seminars each year on various career related topics.
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Chosen to present at West Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Annual Fall Conference.
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Discussed recruiting and career issues with Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management Committees.
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Alert prospective students and parents about the all facets of college life at the Fall and Spring Open Houses (approximately
300-500 in attendance at each).
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Counsel enrolled students and alumni about academic requirements, career opportunities, financial aid procedures, personal
counseling, etc.
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Communicate with many software vendors to maintain systems in proper working order.
Management Skills
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Direct supervision of Career Services personnel including staff, student workers and interns.
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Responsible for budget management of Career Services Office and presenting proposals that warrant expenditure
justification.
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Coordinate many technology needs in Career Services and utilize that skill to assist in program development of various staff.
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Manage over 8,000 students files for eRecruiting advising notes which include confidential information.
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Active participant on the Enrollment Management Committee to develop an action plan for enrollment strategies.
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Developed online registration program for all incoming new students and manage registration process.
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Revised and enhanced Student Ambassador Program for Recruiting Office.
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Served as Personnel Coordinator for national coal company. Duties included alignment of work force, knowledge of
grievance procedure, job postings, staff development, overtime distribution, etc.
Computer/Media Skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Front Page, Paint Shop Pro, Web Design, Microsoft Publisher and Group Wise.
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Published and created Career Services web page that is extensive in depth.
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Acquired web-based interactive software system for Career Services Office and responsible for implementation.
Managed the implementation of new online Career Services Text Messaging System.
Developed integration of campus management system and Career Services management system.
Implemented new online appointment system for Salisbury University Career Services.
Discovered and utilized new Alumni Job Module for alumni to pursue jobs relevant to them.
Utilized old Mentor System as a model for creation of new Mentor Network of over 500 alumni who assist current students
Edited and compiled recruiting view book and search piece publications valued at $26,000.00.
Serve as Webmaster for Selective Liberal Arts Colleges (Career consortium of colleges in MD and VA)
Helped Coordinate 3 virtual job fairs and various Employer Site Visits for Selective Liberal Arts Consortium
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Associate Director of Career Services, University of Maryand
College Park, Maryland
Director of Career Services, Fairmont State College
Fairmont, West Virginia
Admissions Counselor, Fairmont State College
Fairmont, West Virginia
Coal Miner, Southern Ohio Coal (Martinka Mine) 1980-1992
Fairmont, West Virginia
Personnel Coordinator, Eastern Associated Coal Corp. (Federal #2 Mine)
1997-Present
1996-1997
1992-1996
1979-1980
ACHIEVEMENTS/ACTIVITIES:
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Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)-(#48853) by National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Awarded Master Career Counselor by National Career Development Association for expertise in the career counseling field.
Possessed West Virginia State Teachers Certification.
Served as Administrative Board Member, Wesley Foundation and Board Member of the Displaced Workers Outreach
Counseling Consortium.
Acted as Advisor for Student Ambassadors and Tae Kwon Do College Sports Club.
Honored as Top Chapter Alumnus of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
Maryland Career Consortium (MCC), Member of Middle Atlantic Career Counseling Association (MACCA),
Member of National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Maryland College Personnel Association, National
Career Development Association (NCDA) and the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE). Past member of
West Virginia Association of Career and Employer Professionals, West Virginia Association of Student Personnel
Administrators and the West Virginia Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers.
Selected to serve on a panel of colleges to develop Alumni Mentor Module for Experience.com.
Faculty/Staff representative for Information Technology campus wide committee.
Participant and volunteer for American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” program.
Volunteered for “Sea Gull Century” bicycle event. Provided refreshments for over 6,000 cyclists.
Received the West Virginia Admissions Counselor of the Year Award.
Past Head Trustee for local community church/Coached fourth and fifth grade basketball and assisted with Little League.