Ann C. Mansfield
Healdsburg,California
Summary
Committed student affairs leader with strong interpersonal skills, multicultural sensitivity, with proven abilities to serve a diverse campus community. Expertise in building relationships, providing innovative programming and empowering students to find their passion and achieve both their academic and career goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Job Developer
Santa Rosa Junior College
08.2018 - Current
- Advised diverse students on employability skills, developed resumes/cover letters, and implemented job search strategies to enhance their employment candidacy.
- Coordinated workshops, hosted industry events, and facilitated recruitment for career panels, employer meetups, and career fairs.
- Built relationships with local and regional employers and participated in Advisory Committee meetings to shape Career Education initiatives.
- Launched new career software for department; present and train faculty/students on functionality.
- Facilitated virtual monthly round tables for California Community College Job Developers and Deans, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing.
- Established intern program; developed evaluations and guided interns on daily tasks.
- Develop multiple marketing campaigns, collateral material, and presentations for department branding.
CTE Counselor
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided academic, vocational, career and personal counseling to diverse student population.
- Guided students in achieving their goals through targeted recommendations and program knowledge.
- Facilitated decision-making processes and fostered personal responsibility among students.
- Assisted students with the development and updating of their individual Educational Plan.
- Promoted programs, advised continuing and new students through matriculation process.
- Collaborated with counseling department, faculty, and student staff to support student success.
- Participated in monthly CTE Leadership Team meetings to strategize program enhancements.
Lecturer, Course: Career Planning, University Studies Dept.
Sonoma State University
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Taught Career Planning course, enabling students to clarify interests, values, skills, and preferences as a foundation for effective career planning and college major selection.
- Guided first and second year students in career theory and self-exploration, enhancing their understanding of self-knowledge for informed college major selection.
- Implemented new curriculum to introduce tools and activities, assisting students in making informed decisions regarding their major selection.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness to enhance educational outcomes.
Career Services Coordinator: Career Department Lead
Sonoma State University
12.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided oversight, vision and leadership for Sonoma State Career Services Department.
- Developed strategic plan for career services, designed evaluation rubrics and surveys to enhance data collection and ensure department accountability.
- Implemented new processes, procedures, programming, website and physical space to enhance services and accessibility for campus community.
- Created innovative programs and workshops for career services, improving engagement and support for students.
- Coordinated SSU Career Center events, including annual career fair, fostering connections with community partners to enhance networking opportunities.
- Built strategic partnerships, coordinated collaboration among other SAS units to support initiatives, programming efforts such as Summer Bridge, Orientation/Transfer Orientation, SYE, and University Studies.
- Performed training, mentoring, and evaluation of staff members. Managed 4-6 Student Career Team members each semester.
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated EOP student staff.
- Tracked and maintained all departmental, grant and trust budgets.
College/Career Counselor
Analy High School
Sebastopol, CA
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Conducted in-depth counseling appointments with students regarding college applications and career exploration.
- Facilitated workshops guiding students through CSU and UC application processes, increasing their confidence and preparedness.
- Developed and implemented curriculum for new high school mentor program, empowering at-risk youth with guidance and support.
- Transformed College/Career Center at Analy High School to enhance student access to resources and support.
- Created webpage for the career center, transitioned the career center to the Analy Counseling Department, resulting in 50% greater utilization of campus resource.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and administrators to ensure accountability and integration of services for entire student body.
- Built strong relationships with parents and community through outreach efforts and programming.
Faculty, Career Planning and Management
Colorado Technical University
Rohnert Park, CA
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Created career management plans with students, facilitating navigation of future career paths.
- Delivered methods for utilizing career assessment information, enhancing students' career decision-making.
- Guided students in developing strong written and oral communication skills, preparing them for professional interactions.
Career Counselor
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Counseled students on career planning, enhancing their job search strategies, resume writing, graduate school applications, and internship opportunities.
- Facilitated workshops on resume preparation and job search skills, equipping students with essential career tools.
- Interpreted results of Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessments.
- Coordinated panel discussion on art and design careers during 'Career Series Week,' connecting students with industry professionals.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling & Guidance, College Student Personnel
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CABachelor of Arts - Child Development Family Relations
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZCollege and Career Advising Certificate -
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CASkills
- Program development
- Career counseling
- Teaching and curriculum development
- Workshop design
- Job market analysis
- Community and campus outreach
- Curriculum development
- Sales and marketing
- Student development
Campus Involvement
- Advisor, Career Networking Club, Santa Rosa Junior College, 08/2019, Present
- SRJC Forward, Guided Pathways Workgroup 08/2024-Present
- Hillel Board Member, Sonoma State University, 08/2015, 07/2019
- Student Affairs Professional Development Committee, Sonoma State University, 01/2017, 01/2018
- Scholarship Committee Member, Sonoma State University, 08/2014, 01/2018
- Hillel Student Advisor, Sonoma State University, 08/2019, Present
Websites
Professional Organizations
- MPACE, 01/2013, Present
- NACE, 01/2013, Present
- NASPA, 01/2013, Present
- NASPA Knowledge Community Representative/Student Career Development, 01/2017, 01/2018
Education Certificates
- Master of Science, Counseling & Guidance, College Student Personnel, California Lutheran University
- Bachelor of Arts, Child Development Family Relations, University of Arizona
- College and Career Advising Certificate, University of California Berkeley
- Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator / Strong Interest Inventory Certified, SkillsOne
Timeline
Job Developer
Santa Rosa Junior College
08.2018 - Current
CTE Counselor
Santa Rosa Junior College
01.2018 - 08.2018
Lecturer, Course: Career Planning, University Studies Dept.
Sonoma State University
08.2014 - 01.2018
Career Services Coordinator: Career Department Lead
Sonoma State University
12.2013 - 01.2018
College/Career Counselor
Analy High School
09.2011 - 12.2013
Faculty, Career Planning and Management
Colorado Technical University
06.2011 - 12.2011
Career Counselor
University of California Santa Barbara
09.2007 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Counseling & Guidance, College Student Personnel
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development Family Relations
University of Arizona
College and Career Advising Certificate -
University of California Berkeley