Career Services Director
Resume:
STEPHEN M. WRIGHT
Denver, CO 80211
Cellular: 215-***-****
Email: adl014@r.postjobfree.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-wright-5a6948a/
ACHIEVEMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Spearheaded programmatic approval for with the CO Department of Education for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Awarded 6 Circle of Excellence Awards for outstanding placement results.
Supervised and trained staff to assist students, graduates and alumni in job placement, resume writing and career counseling. Also oversaw and participated in daily activities and duties.
Responsible for setting up career fairs, PAC Meetings and company recruitment visits.
Maintained and grew existing company contacts to employ licensed graduates.
Used CVUE to input and record student activity results. Generated weekly G&E reports to track results and spreadsheets to track unlicensed graduates.
Accustomed to speaking to large groups of people in workshops, employer appreciations, and organizational seminars on job searching.
Knowledgeable and proficient in preparing self-study content to regional and programmatic accrediting bodies.
Expert in the development of resumes, cover letters and overall job searching techniques.
Consistent in achieving a 90-95% placement rate annually.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
LeaderQuest – Centennial, CO
Employment Development Manager, July 2018 to April 2020
Primary focus was to drive LeaderQuest students and alumni into rewarding careers in Information Technology, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications (CCNA), and Project Management.
Aided 25+ students per month in defining their desired career by providing counseling on resume revisions, social media networking, interviewing best practices, and IT occupation information, career opportunities, and market demand.
Established and maintained a professional relationship with 30+ corporate and agency recruiters from various companies in the IT industry.
Fostered rapport by motivating student training progressions and exam outcomes by offering guidance and assistance that enhances student confidence and positive outlooks.
Increased student and alumni hire rates to an average of 80% throughout all LeaderQuest training programs.
SOS Healthcare Staffing – Aurora, CO
Travel Nurse Recruiter, October 2017 to June 2018
Networked and sought-after nurses looking to travel domestically and internationally on travel nurse assignments.
Assessed nurse candidate strengths and attributes in order to help them achieve optimal opportunities and travel goals.
Identified the top salary assignments in every specialty including ICU, Emergency Room, and Operating Room for every state.
Education Affiliates – Denver School of Nursing-Denver, CO
Director of Career Services, June 2010 to June 2017
Maintained records of student completion, NCLEX and job outcome rates per cohort; conducted graduate surveys and prepared reports of outcomes as required for regulatory or accreditation bodies.
Participated in new student orientation, graduation, and other student activities.
Supported the Director of Student Services in appropriate co-curricular activities for students and coordinated with the Director of Student Services, Deans, and Student Nurses Association in planning activities.
Provided specific career counseling and advice on resumes and cover letters, maintain job postings/website contacts and general career information regarding nursing careers for all students and graduates.
Critiqued and edited student and graduate resumes, cover letters and interviewing skills.
Advised graduates and students on workplace etiquette, dress, interviewing and other related issues.
Conducted in house career fairs and attend community health fairs in coordination with the Director of Student Services. Ensured that all placement-related data is entered into CampusVUE in a timely manner.
Ensured reports are submitted timely to the corporate office and in the correct format.
Assisted all graduates in their job seeking efforts by conducting workshops in resume and portfolio development, career assessment, interviewing techniques and targeting the employer.
Maintained relationships with all graduates until employment was successfully secured as a Registered Nurse.
Kept abreast of current employment trends, established and maintained essential business community relationships to ensure the timely placement of graduates in field or related field of study.
Initiated, developed and maintained relationships with hospitals, clinics and health systems throughout the Denver area. Maintained an active lead generation system to ensure sufficient job opportunities are available for graduates.
Corinthian Colleges, Inc.-Everest College –Thornton, CO
Career Service Representative III, December 2008 to June 2010
Cold called and networked with mid to large sized organizations to develop an initial beneficial relationship between the school and community.
Visited with employers to present and introduce externship programs in addition to a stream lining their hiring process. Expert in resume, cover letter, thank you letter, recommendation letter development resulting in increased activity from employers looking to hire graduates.
Thorough knowledge of interviewing techniques, dressing professional, mock interview prep, etc. to give the graduate a confident edge going into the interview.
Motivated students and graduates by coaching and inspiring them to success.
On average, conducted 50+ inbound and outbound telephone calls to employers on a daily basis.
Participated in events like graduation, career fairs, and new student orientation.
Assisted with increasing placement rate for 2008 to 83% for a total of 200 eligible graduates.
Attended daily, weekly, and monthly meeting as set by management.
In early 2009 developed a document management system so all CSR’s and Externship Coordinators would be able to collaborate more effectively regarding placement of students/graduates.
Assisted with the training of new CSR’s and Externship Coordinators.
Documented and tracked all placement information as stipulated by the schools accrediting body.
Lincoln Technical Institute Computer & Medical Education Center – Philadelphia, PA
Director of Career Services, January 2005 to July 2008
Prospected and mined for mid-level decision makers by making 100+ calls per day which resulted from extensive internet searches, company networking, and using effective inside sales techniques.
Developed contracts and relationships with Hospitals, Family Practice’s, Billing/Insurance companies, and Pharmaceutical Distribution Centers for students to get hands on experience in the field.
Brought all programs within an 83% placement rate for a total 350 graduates for the year of 2007.
Devised phone sales techniques and call scripts for 3-4 reps to gain traction on new account development.
Supervised 3-4 Reps regarding quality, productivity, and overall performance.
Evaluated performance appraisals for the career service department gauging attendance, adherence to policies, productivity, and quotas as established by management.
EDUCATION:
Metropolitan State College of Denver – Denver, CO
30 credit hours earned toward a Bachelor in Business Management
The Community College of Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
General Core Classes, September 2007 to May 2008
COMPUTER QUALIFICATIONS:
CampusVUE, Database Management, Salesforce, Internet Searching, Expert in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Typing Speed: 110WPM/8500KSPH
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