Suzanne Pierik
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Consultant
Right Management Consultants
Orange County/San Diego
02.1999 - 05.2003
- Coached clients on resume writing, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, and networking tactics.
- Created individualized action plans to help clients reach their desired outcomes.
- Provided guidance on researching industries, employers, and potential job opportunities.
- Provided feedback on resumes and cover letters for prospective candidates.
- Developed customized career development workshops for corporate partners focused on topics such as career exploration, self-assessment tools, goal setting, and decision making processes.
- Conducted initial client interviews to assess career goals and objectives.
- Analyzed data collected from assessments such as aptitude tests or personality inventories.
- Facilitated small group discussions around relevant topics such as salary negotiation or interview preparation techniques.
Technical/Marketing Recruiter
The Lucas Group
Irvine
09.1998 - 08.1999
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment.
Career Counselor
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles
08.1996 - 08.1998
- Collaborated with other professionals including educators, employers, and government agencies to provide resources for successful job placement.
- Facilitated group sessions with clients regarding career exploration activities and strategies for achieving goals.
- Developed individualized action plans for clients seeking employment or transitioning into new careers.
- Counseled clients on how to best utilize social media platforms to network professionally.
- Assessed clients' skills, interests, abilities, values, and personality type in order to develop an effective job search strategy.
- Coached clients on how to effectively communicate their qualifications during interviews.
- Conducted workshops on topics such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, networking strategies, and job search resources.
- Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
Adjunct Professor
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment to enhance instruction and facilitate communication with students.
- Monitored student progress throughout the semester utilizing attendance records, grade reports, and other data sources.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
- Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
- Assisted in curriculum design for new courses or programs based on current educational trends and standards.
- Conducted office hours weekly to provide assistance with course material or address any questions or concerns from students.
Education
M.Ed - Education With An Emphasis in Counseling
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-1994
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Directed
- Microsoft Office
- Active Listening
- Team building
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Honors
Certification
- IAP Career Coach Certification
Affiliations
Volunteer Work
Timeline
Career Consultant
Right Management Consultants
02.1999 - 05.2003
Technical/Marketing Recruiter
The Lucas Group
09.1998 - 08.1999
Adjunct Professor
Loyola Marymount University
08.1997 - 05.1998
Career Counselor
Loyola Marymount University
08.1996 - 08.1998
M.Ed - Education With An Emphasis in Counseling
University of San Diego
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