Experienced employer services and event professional with fifteen years’ experience in higher education career services.
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Daisy Gillam
Employer Relations Partner
Denton,TX
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Southern New Hampshire University Career Services
Employer Relations Partner
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Assess, develop, and implement a customized recruiting strategy with over 200 employer partners while ensuring that all academic programs are being represented
- Conduct employer outreach to build effective employer partnerships and continually increase the volume of local, state-wide, national, and international career and experiential learning opportunities that are available for students
- Gather, process, and utilize data from several sources to consistently monitor progress and implement successful partnership strategies
- Recruit and steward employer partners; assists employer partners with the development of internship and job descriptions; ensures fair and legal hiring practices for students
- Coordinate relevant employer programming for students, including recruiting student attendees
- Work with other departments across the Career Services team and SNHU community to ensure effective collaboration
- Partner with Career Advising to support students who are actively pursuing new career opportunities with guidance and information regarding job and internship searching, and how to achieve success in the application and interview process
- Serve as staff advisor to two student clubs, encouraging collaboration and professional development
University of North Texas Career Center
Assistant Director of Events & Employer Services
09.2018 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Managed all employer services and the employer on-campus experiences, including organizing, scheduling, and hosting over 6 major career fairs, 5 expos, and several smaller events each semester that involve members of the business community, campus departments, and non-profit organizations
- Maintained excellent customer service standards when connecting with employers, including establishing and maintaining employer partnerships at all events
- Hosted student walk-in hours to discuss resumes, cover letters, and career fairs, seeing upwards of 10 students per session
- Created seminal learning objectives for all career events, including dedicated and measurable partnerships and collaboration efforts, with a focus on attracting diverse student populations
- Established monthly newsletter to over 40,000 contacts within Handshake to bolster participation in career fairs and spread awareness of resources
- Overhauled employer recruiting guidelines and established anti-discrimination reporting measures for students by partnering with the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity
University of North Texas Career Center
Scheduling & Events Coordinator
09.2015 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Assisted hosting and organizing all Career Center events, including career fairs and networking events
- Ordered and organized catering for several events exceeding 300 clients in attendance; controlled tickets to ensure meals were served properly
- Maintained excellent inter-campus relationships with various campus partners and organizations
- Coordinated with off-campus employers to schedule and host over 100 interview sessions per semester; managed the employer database in career platform, including screening new employers
- Supervised student assistants to ensure professional development and excellent customer service
University of North Texas Computer Science Dept
Administrative Specialist III
08.2014 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Scheduled all department courses in various rooms by utilizing Astra and coordinating with various departments to ensure all faculty and student needs were met
- Assisted department chair and assistant chair in coordinating undergraduate courses, including organizing semester offerings
- Coordinated departmental textbook library and maintained textbook orders
- Offered excellent customer service to faculty and undergraduate students of one of the largest colleges at UNT
University of North Texas Career Center
Student Assistant
08.2012 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Managed employer clients and multiple phone lines in high traffic office
- Scheduled interviews for employers and students; monitored schedules to ensure quality and accuracy
- Trained and supervised student assistants in various tasks
University of North Texas Internships & Co-ops
Student Assistant
09.2009 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Provided accurate and up-to-date information to students and employers regarding internship requirements, job postings, database usage, etc.
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts
University Overview
Affiliations
Affiliations
- National Association of Colleges and Employers
- Southern Association of Colleges and Employers
- Toastmasters International
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organizational Leadership
- Partner Relationship Management
- Business Management and Development
- Vendor Management
- Company Branding
- Guest Relations
- Project Management
- Managing Events Start to Finish
- Client Meetings
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work from home optionCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingQuote
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Timeline
Employer Relations Partner
Southern New Hampshire University Career Services
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Events & Employer Services
University of North Texas Career Center
09.2018 - 08.2021
Scheduling & Events Coordinator
University of North Texas Career Center
09.2015 - 09.2018
Administrative Specialist III
University of North Texas Computer Science Dept
08.2014 - 09.2015
Student Assistant
University of North Texas Career Center
08.2012 - 08.2014
Student Assistant
University of North Texas Internships & Co-ops
09.2009 - 08.2012
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts
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