Michelle Hedgespeth
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Dedicated and student-centered Career Technical Education (CTE) Placement Coordinator with a proven track record in career coaching and job placement. Skilled in building strong relationships with students, educators, and industry partners. Highly proficient in managing data, coordinating events, and fostering student success through personalized guidance and professional development. Skilled in compiling and reporting data in alignment with compliance standards. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CTE Placement Coordinator
Marchman Technical College
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinate and lead Occupational Advisory Board meetings.
- Ensure compliance with the Council on Occupational Education (COE) standards through accurate data reporting
- Mentor students in resume writing, interview preparation, and job placement.
- Organize industry-specific job fairs and facilitate Work-Based Activity agreements.
- Build and maintain relationships with local business partners.
- Serve on the Student Services Team to provide student-centered support.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Admissions Secretary
Marchman Technical College
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Processed applications, scheduled interviews, and tracked enrollment/orientation data.
- Managed front office operations and campus visitor protocols.
- Maintained campus calendar and room reservations.
- Substituted for instructors and coached students in professional skills.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Salon Coordinator
Salon Solei
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Recruited and interviewed new stylists.
- Managed client scheduling and salon software.
- Coordinated vendor communications and in-salon education events.
- Handled opening/closing duties and financial reconciliation.
- Managed salon's master calendar to organize customer appointments, employee schedules and special events.
- Upsold salon products and services to customers through effective communication and successful marketing methods.
- Grew customer numbers and boosted loyalty with strategic engagement and marketing strategies.
Owner & Licensed Hairstylist
Loveland Hair Gallery
03.2005 - 09.2017
- Managed all aspects of salon operations including payroll, hiring, and marketing.
- Conducted onboarding and skill-building workshops for new hires.
- Served on advisory boards and participated in recruitment initiatives.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Education
Resume Building Coursework - Resume Building
Resume Writing Academy
Online Academy07-2025
Master Educator Certificate -
Milady Pro
Online Academy01.2019
Substitute Certification -
Pasco County Schools & ESS
Required Online Certification01.2019
Cosmetology License -
Hair Dynamics Education Center
Fort Collins, CO07.1988
High School Diploma -
Thompson Valley High School
Loveland, CO05.1987
Skills
- Career Coaching & Resume Development
- Work-Based Learning Coordination
- Data Collection & Compliance Reporting
- Microsoft Office 365 & Data Management
- Industry Partnership Development
- Adaptability & Problem Solving
- Career advising
- Workforce readiness
- Professionalism
- Career development
- Student support
- Career event planning
- Collaborative teamwork
Community Service
- RAP House, Volunteer, Youth mentoring and meal service
- Foundations Church, Volunteer Coordinator, Managed greeter teams
- Disciples Ministries, Event Organizer, Golf tournament fundraiser
Timeline
CTE Placement Coordinator
Marchman Technical College
07.2024 - Current
Admissions Secretary
Marchman Technical College
02.2023 - 06.2024
Salon Coordinator
Salon Solei
10.2019 - 12.2022
Owner & Licensed Hairstylist
Loveland Hair Gallery
03.2005 - 09.2017
Resume Building Coursework - Resume Building
Resume Writing Academy
Master Educator Certificate -
Milady Pro
Substitute Certification -
Pasco County Schools & ESS
Cosmetology License -
Hair Dynamics Education Center
High School Diploma -
Thompson Valley High School
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