Adriana Guel
Los Angeles,US
Summary
Resourceful professional in higher education administration known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, program development, and policy implementation. Excel at leadership, communication, and problem-solving to enhance educational programs and student success. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and improving administrative processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Services Specialist
UEI College
Gardena, California
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated hiring events, career fairs, and recruitment initiatives to maximize employer participation and graduate employment outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership in strengthening career services operations, improving graduate employment outcomes, and enhancing employer partnerships.
- Increased employer partnerships through proactive outreach and relationship-development strategies.
- Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with electrical, HVAC, and healthcare employers to create direct hiring pipelines for graduates.
- Leveraged labor market intelligence to identify emerging employment opportunities in high-demand skilled trades sectors.
Director of Career Services
Capstone College
Pasadena, California
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed career counseling programs for diverse student populations.
- Ensured compliance with ACCET accreditation standards by overseeing employment verification processes, maintaining accurate placement records, and supporting institutional audit readiness and regulatory reporting.
- Coordinated job fairs and employer networking events for students.
- Advised students on resume writing and interview preparation techniques.
- Served as a liaison between the university administration and local businesses regarding employment opportunities for graduates.
- Created marketing materials to promote the Career Services office to students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
- Managed schedules using project management software for efficient tracking.
- Developed project documentation to maintain clear records of progress.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Maintained records of completed jobs including time spent on tasks, materials used and expenses incurred.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Trained staff on best practices in career services and student engagement strategies.
Career services coordinator
Glendale Career college
Glendale, US
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Implemented best practices in customer service when responding to inquiries from students or employers.
- Organized workshops, seminars and other events to promote career development activities.
- Reviewed resumes submitted by students prior to submitting them to employers.
- Coordinated alumni-mentorship program that matched recent graduates with seasoned professionals in their fields of interest.
- Strengthened community outreach by liaising with local applicants to determine enlistment eligibility and counsel candidates on program options.
- Facilitated new hire on-boarding program by scheduling training initiatives, preparing applications, resolving enlistment issues and processing paperwork.
- Maintained comprehensive database and file systems of supporting document, test scores and history information.
Project Advisor
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, Oklahoma
03.2018 - 05.2024
- Guide project teams in solution development, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
- Analyze project performance, delivering insights on budget and timeline adherence.
- Maintain detailed client records, ensuring seamless case management and communication.
- Facilitate weekly meetings, fostering a supportive environment for goal achievement.
- Advised faculty on project development and management best practices.
- Reviewed project proposals for compliance with university standards and policies.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to ensure successful completion of tasks.
Education
Masters in Education - Adult Education in business management Emphasis in Psychology
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OKBachelor's - Psychology, Social Work
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OklahomaSkills
- Educational Activities
- Educational Software
- Behavior Modeling
- Educational Support
- Behavior Observation
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Tutoring
- Classroom Management
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Analysis
- Event coordination
- Project management
- Program development
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Highly proficient
Research
Struggles of First-Generation College Students in a college setting. Completed professional development in psychology with a minor in social work.
Timeline
Career Services Specialist
UEI College
01.2026 - Current
Director of Career Services
Capstone College
06.2025 - 01.2026
Career services coordinator
Glendale Career college
09.2024 - 06.2025
Project Advisor
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
03.2018 - 05.2024
Masters in Education - Adult Education in business management Emphasis in Psychology
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor's - Psychology, Social Work
Northwestern Oklahoma State University