Dylene Cymraes
Career Services Director
Fairfield,IA
Summary
Skilled facilitator, writer, editor, and college instructor. A dependable, adaptable, grounded team player who is proficient with organizational story work, program development, systems and processes, and enjoys collaborative environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Services Director
Maharishi International University
02.2023 - Current
- Activated and maintained relationships with graduates up to and beyond successful placement within field or related field of study.
- Monitored system of electronic records to keep data accurate and enforce timely entry of new information.
- Identified entry-level job openings for students and graduates through phone calls, written correspondence and personal networking.
- Advised individuals on job search strategies, resume development and interviewing.
- Assisted qualified graduates in job-seeking efforts by conducting employability workshops.
- Used the power of story sharing to engage students in career exploration.
Freelance Editor and Writer
Self Employed Writer
, MD
1997.05 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Wrote, edited, and researched fiction, nonfiction, business guides, website copy, training manuals, workshop curriculum, and screenplays.
Facilitator
Self-employed
11.1992 - Current
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Conducted training courses for soldiers and family members in the European Theatre of Operations.
- Worked with clients to organize and deliver full-day and multiple day Open Space Technology events to deeply explore challenges and innovate solutions.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Developed and delivered communication training programs to high school students in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Assistant Professor
Maharishi International University
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for fiction writing and composition courses.
Graduate Assistant
East Tennessee State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Organized various class presentations and new course materials as directed by professor.
- Taught two Fundamentals of Communications or Public Speaking sections each semester.
- Responsible for all grading and student support for 35 students per semester.
- Reported attendance, and maintained gradebook for lead instructor.
College Instructor
Maharishi International University
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Designed curricula for fiction writing courses.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.
Project Manager
Affinity Online
New York, NY
09.1999 - 09.2001
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors and web developers to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Non-Profit Founder
Community at the Crossroads
Baltimore, MD
01.1995 - 02.1998
- Developed plans for and gained 501 c 3 organization to help women transition after life-changing circumstances: divorce, catastrophic health challenges, etc.
- Worked with local charities to collaborate and serve as a resource hub.
- Created women's expo, to showcase non-profit resources and services in the Greater Baltimore area.
- Researched and wrote grant proposals to assist women with career choices and support systems.
Family Member Employment Counselor
US Government
Kitzingen, Germany
06.1993 - 06.1994
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Counseled US Army family members on employment options, to include the SF-171 application for federal employment, local company offerings, and home businesses.
- Helped families create transition plans to new duty stations.
- Helped change two Department of the Army regulations concerning home businesses, at the Pentagon level.
Office Manager
RCI
Wurzburg, Germany
09.1991 - 05.1993
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for career counselors.
- Helped soldiers and family members research career options.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Top rated Office Manager in European Theatre.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication And Storytelling Studies
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Creative And Professional Writing
Maharishi International University
Fairfield, IA06.2019
Skills
- Employment Matching
- Job Search Strategies
- Creative Solutions
- Conducting Seminars
- Faculty Communication
- Counseling Services
- Resume Building
- Classroom Presentations
- Career Planning
- Relationship Cultivation
- Team Meetings
- Career Assessments
- Interviewing and Prescreening
Affiliations
Phi Kappa Phi
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Career Services Director
Maharishi International University
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor
Maharishi International University
08.2022 - 02.2023
Graduate Assistant
East Tennessee State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
College Instructor
Maharishi International University
08.2019 - 06.2020
Project Manager
Affinity Online
09.1999 - 09.2001
Freelance Editor and Writer
Self Employed Writer
1997.05 - Current
Non-Profit Founder
Community at the Crossroads
01.1995 - 02.1998
Family Member Employment Counselor
US Government
06.1993 - 06.1994
Facilitator
Self-employed
11.1992 - Current
Office Manager
RCI
09.1991 - 05.1993
Master of Arts - Communication And Storytelling Studies
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Creative And Professional Writing
Maharishi International University
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