Lisa Lelm
Fort Collins,USA
Summary
Growth oriented educator and career advisor with a proven track record of connecting with students of all backgrounds at Colorado State University. Adept at empowering students through academic and career exploration. Specializes in creating inclusive learning environments and leveraging technology for enhanced engagement. Excels in empathetic guidance and customized program development, significantly contributing to student success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor- John Mosely Student Organization (JMO)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow advisors to develop programs that fostered community and professional growth for black student-athletes.
- Co-organized student participation in the Black Student Athlete Summit 2023 and 2024, preparing to network with peers, coaches, and other athletic program developers to enhance their career path possibilities
- Collaborated with higher education professionals to support a DEI consulting initiative aimed at retaining and building trust with communities of color
Career Education Coordinator
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
08.2022 - Current
- Deliver career education services by collaborating with campus partners, including Adult Learners and Veterans (ALVS), United in STEMM, Black African American Cultural Center (B/AACC), Student Athletes, Scholar Success Program, and Presidents Leadership Program (PLP), to customize career approaches based on their unique needs.
- Provide service to Colorado State University students through group presentations, one-on-one, and drop-in appointments in career and major exploration, internship and job search strategies, resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing, job offer negotiation, networking, and the graduate school process.
- Refer students to employment opportunities based on interests, aptitudes, or assessments.
- Hire, train, and supervise student staff Career Education Specialists to deliver career education to CSU students through 1:1 drop-in service.
- Engage with Career Center colleagues to convey feelings about the office climate regarding the internal strategic plan in weekly office meetings
- Provide valuable input as a search committee member for the Career Education Manager position for the College of Health and Human Sciences to ensure the candidates are well-suited for the position
- Presented at the SHAPE Conference on the topic of transferable skills, offering practical advice and guidance to on-campus student employees
- Conducted interviews with candidates for the Student Affairs Higher Education (SAHE) graduate school cohort membership to hire a Career Center graduate assistant.
- Experienced with technology platforms: Canvas, Aries Web, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Navigate, Handshake, Basecamp, Slack, and Canva
- Committee Member Diversity Dialogues collaborated with a diverse team to host workshops and discussions aimed at fostering inclusivity, cultural awareness, and dialogue across Career Center staff
- Facilitated events that addressed critical topics such as systemic inequities, unconscious bias, and the intersection of identity through various topics by members of the Career Center staff
- Committee member marketing contributed to the development and execution of marketing strategies that increased student engagement with Career Center services and programs
- Designed promotional materials, leveraging platforms such as Canva, social media, and email campaigns to effectively communicate specific messaging
- Partnered with other marketing committee members to identify outreach opportunities, ensuring that materials aligned with Career Center branding and student needs
- Attended MPACE Career Development Conference to network with industry professionals and enhance advisory skills.
Program Manager NCAA Cohort Mentorship Program
athLEDA Foundation
Fort Collins, Colorado
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Develop content for learning modules designed for student-athlete mentees in the 'ARISE' Cohort Mentorship Program focused on 3 HBCU’s in collaboration with the NCAA Leadership Development Department through the athLEDA Foundation
- Create learning modules relevant to topics that assist students with career initiatives including cover letter and resume writing, leadership assessments, emotional intelligence assessment, time management, LinkedIn profile creation, communication styles within teams
- Create video content to assist mentees with cohort module discussions for Spring 2022 semester
- Contribute to the athLEDA Foundation App creation for 'ARISE' cohort mentorship
- Facilitate former Athlete Panel for ARISE Virtual Summit to over 100 attendees
Advisor-Mentor of Athlete Experience
athLEDA Foundation
Fort Collins, Colorado
10.2020 - 01.2025
- Interface with students through initial career development techniques including resume, cover letter, interview skills, LinkedIn profiles, time management, and personal branding
- Discover leadership styles through assessment results, workshops, and strategic engagement
- Explore career paths and placement with mentors and provide students with a connection to corporate mentors
- Investigate professional opportunities leveraging relationships with corporate partners
- Assist and develop a proprietary process for creating and evaluating student-athlete development plans
Instructor-First Year Seminar Exploring Majors
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Assisted undecided students in exploring different academic paths as the primary instructor.
- Co-lead discussions on CSU resources, hierarchy of needs, skills, interests, strengths, social identities, core values, mental health, and well-being, effectively raising students' awareness of these key topics
- Created weekly assignments in Canvas, interacting with students to engage with materials from modules, to deepen learning.
- Assessed weekly assignments and reflection papers, ensuring students understand the information presented in the module
- Prepare the teaching space by arriving early, arranging furniture, passing out handouts, and other materials to ensure an inclusive and enriching learning environment
- Supervised student peer facilitators, professional development, and provided appropriate feedback on their work
Teaching Assistant-College of Natural Sciences Career Seminar
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with primary teacher to assist teaching NATSCI 193 Career Seminar to College of Natural sciences students imparting useful insights and assist navigating career ecosystem enhancing future employability
- Co-Lead discussions on Community Cultural Wealth, Resume, Cover Letter, LinkedIn, Networking, Career Competencies, Imposter Syndrome, Interviewing, Core Values, Skills, Aptitudes and Interests and other career specific theories, effectively raising students' awareness of these key topics
- Grade weekly discussions in Canvas interacting with students to engage with materials from modules to deepen learning
- Assessed weekly assignments and reflection papers ensuring students understand information presented in the module
- Prepare teaching space by arriving early, arranging furniture, passing handouts and other materials to ensure an inclusive and enriching learning environment
Career Educator
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Provide service to Colorado State University students though one-on-one and drop-in appointments in career and major exploration, internship and job search strategies, resume, cover letter, interviewing, job offer negotiation, networking, and graduate school process
- Refer students to employment opportunities based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments
- Participate in open forum candidate searches for Academic Success Coordinators in Colorado State University College of Natural Sciences
- Assist with event support at Colorado State University Career Fair, direct employers, and students to proper locations
Lead Instructor
SPENGA
Fort Collins, Colorado
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinate instructor candidates based on criteria necessary to instruct fitness classes through recruitment, training, mentoring, and audition process
- Meet regularly with management staff including General Manager, Assistant General Manager to coordinate and improve studio happenings, schedules, events, and policies
- Design and facilitate instructor workshops to uplevel instructor skills on a quarterly basis
- Perform instructor evaluations to assess criteria necessary to uphold SPENGA Brand
- Mentor candidates and instructors one-on-one to discuss skills, reveal blind spots, and maintain alignment with the SPENGA brand
- Coordinate 1st annual 'Black History Month Ride' to educate studio members of historical and cultural facts raising over $1000 benefiting Colorado State University peer mentors in the Black African American Cultural Center Rites of Passage Program
- Assist with 1st annual 'Pride Ride' and raised over $1000 benefitting Colorado State University Pride Resource Center
Assistant Coach for Women's Track and Field
University Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
04.1995 - 04.1997
- Coordinate practice times, equipment organization, and transportation to and from event locations.
- Designed track workouts for jumpers, collected data, distances, and times for training.
- Regularly met with the coaching staff, including the Head Coach and Administrative Assistant, to implement daily procedures.
- Assist with Athletic Department events that involve track team attendance.
- Assist with the facilitation of the track and field meet, including gathering judges, timers, and additional volunteers for the execution of meet events.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Student Affairs Administration
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12-2024
Certified Professional Coach (CPC) -
World Coach Institute (WCI)
Fort Collins, CO10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise and Sports Studies
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Context
- Restorative
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Connectedness
Genderpronouns
She/Her
Volunteer Experience
- Advisor, John Mosely Organization, Fort Collins, CO, 11/22, Present, Coordinated with facilitators to provide information on creating a business
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, B/AACC, CSU, Fort Collins, CO, Packed items to support the unhoused community
- The Future of Agriculture Storytelling, Lory Student Center CSU, Fort Collins, CO, 04/22, Facilitate group discussion on the impact of diverse identities
- United in STEMM, Lory Student Center, CSU, Fort Collins, CO, 04/22, Provided support by checking in students and guests
- Tour De Pier Lead Instructor, Fit On Studios, Manhattan Beach, CA, 05/16, 05/17, Coordinated a team of instructors and performers
References
- Jenny Kim, Associate Director of Career Education, Career Center, Supervisor, Amy.cailene@colostate.edu
- Cecilia Ortiz, Executive Director, Student Union
Cliftonstrengths
- Context
- Restorative
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Connectedness
Coursework
- Student Development Theory, Spring 2023
- Foundations and Trends in Student Affairs, Fall 2023
- Organizational Behavior and Campus Ecology, Spring 2024
- Financial Management in Student Affairs, Fall 2024
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Division of Student Affairs Rising Star Award- May 2024
- Presenter at Symposium for Inclusive Excellence- "Reclaiming our Crown
-Black Hair Journey Towards Acceptance and Liberation
"- Oct 2023
Timeline
Advisor- John Mosely Student Organization (JMO)
Colorado State University
09.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant-College of Natural Sciences Career Seminar
Colorado State University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Career Education Coordinator
Colorado State University
08.2022 - Current
Instructor-First Year Seminar Exploring Majors
Colorado State University
08.2022 - 10.2024
Career Educator
Colorado State University
03.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Instructor
SPENGA
09.2021 - 08.2022
Program Manager NCAA Cohort Mentorship Program
athLEDA Foundation
06.2021 - 01.2025
Advisor-Mentor of Athlete Experience
athLEDA Foundation
10.2020 - 01.2025
Assistant Coach for Women's Track and Field
University Nevada Las Vegas
04.1995 - 04.1997
Graduate Certificate - Student Affairs Administration
Colorado State University
Certified Professional Coach (CPC) -
World Coach Institute (WCI)
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise and Sports Studies
University of Texas at Arlington
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