My Experience
| 2010-present | CreativeInterns.com a division of Creative Village, LLCCo-FounderNew York, United States CreativeInterns.com is an online creative internship resource that connects students, schools and businesses. Creative Village, LLC connects creative professionals, businesses and organizations with local resources, talent and services. |
| 2006-present | The Art Institute of New York CityDirector of Career ServicesNew York, United States Lead and develop a staff of 7 consisting of Career Services Advisors, Alumni Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. Advise students and graduates with career development, business planning and interview preparation. Serve on the Executive Committee Management Team and assist in overall operations and strategic direction of college. |
| 2003-2006 | The Art Institute of PhiladelphiaCareer AdvisorPhiladelphia, United States Placed animation and graphic design graduates in field related employment opportunities. Assisted graduates with resume writing, job hunting and portfolio preparation. Facilitated and organized quarterly events such as employer reviews, portfolio reviews and mock interviews with local employers. Developed employer relations in the animation and graphic design industry and generated job leads, internships and freelance opportunities. |
| 1998-2002 | AerotekProfessional Recruiter / Account ManagerCherry Hill, United States Led a team of five Junior Recruiters in a start-up division focusing on recruitment of talent in the technical, professional and creative industries. Assisted the Director of Branch Operations with production reports and statistics. Recruited, sourced and interviewed candidates for permanent and contract positions. Developed new accounts by cold calling, site visits, and networking. Facilitated daily recruiter meetings and accountably meetings for production goals. Recruited and managed contract and full-time professionals for the Marketing, Sales, Finance, Engineering and Scientific Industries. |
| 1995-1998 | MBNA AmericaSales & MarketingNewark, DE, United States Performed sales and marketing functions within the credit, fraud and customer service departments. |
My Education
| 2008 | Argosy University ChicagoMBAManagement |
| 1995 | University of DelawareBAPsychology |
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My Expertise
| Careers | Job Search15 year(s) of experienceWorked as a Director and Career Advisor for art and design colleges as well as an independent Career Counselor for several years specializing in creative careers and creative internships. Launched an online creative internship resource called www.creativeinterns.com. Specialties: - Getting Started
- Career Assessment
- Company & Industry Research
- Professional Networking
- Re-Entering the Workforce
- Personal Branding
- Internships
- Design Careers
- Informational Interviews
- Sourcing Contacts
- Advertising
- Relocating to New York City
- Graphic Design
- Creative Careers
| | | Interviewing15 year(s) of experienceWorked as a Director and Career Advisor for art and design colleges as well as an independent Career Counselor for several years specializing in creative careers and creative internships. Launched an online creative internship resource called www.creativeinterns.com. Specialties: - Analyst Level
- Associate Level
- Director Level
- Interview Prep
- Entry-Level
- Recent Graduates
- Phone Interviews
| | | Career ManagementWorked as a Director and Career Advisor for art and design colleges as well as an independent Career Counselor for several years specializing in creative careers and creative internships. Launched an online creative internship resource called www.creativeinterns.com. Specialties: - Changing Careers
- Professional Networking
- Career Path
- Getting Promoted
- Negotiating Salary & Perks
- International Careers
- Education & Training
- Art & Design Careers
- Multimedia Careers
- Adv
| | | Creative Careers15 year(s) of experienceWorked as a Director and Career Advisor for art and design colleges as well as an independent Career Counselor for several years specializing in creative careers and creative internships. Launched an online creative internship resource called www.creativeinterns.com. Specialties: - Architecture
- Film Production
- Film Director
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Culinary Arts
- Fashion Design
- Photography
- Animation
- Game Design
- Art Director
| | | Freelance Careers12 year(s) of experienceAs a Creative Career Advisor, I assist new freelancers in getting set up as an independent contractor and freelance, referred appropriate contracts, resources and accounting connections for people in the art & design industries. | | Creativity & Media | Social Media5 year(s) of experienceSpecialties: - Advertising
- Blogs
- Brand Monitoring
- Facebook
- Twitter
| | | Communication10 year(s) of experiencePresent seminars and guest speaks at colleges and 92YTRIBECA in New York City. Specialties: - Articles
- Public Speaking
- Web Content
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