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Alison A. Reynolds 110 Strawberry Lane • Clemson, SC 29631 • (864) 654-4751 • greynol4@bellsouth.net

SUMMARY

M.Ed. in Student Personnel Services specializing in academic advising and career development

Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and Distance Credentialed Facilitator (DCF)

More than 10 years experience in post secondary settings: teaching, counseling, and advising

Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing student programs

Specialist in coaching job search skills and developing job search strategies

Competence in administering and interpreting multiple career assessment tools

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC (2007-present)

Job Placement Coordinator

Above and beyond job description, identified needs and developed solutions to unmet needs:

o Revitalized the annual career fair previously run by another department; recruited

employers (increased participation from 17 and 19 the two previous years to 35),

designed internal and external marketing plan, with coverage in three local papers and

attendance by more than 300 students and prospective employees

o Appointed by Dean of Students to develop and co-advise TCTC Student Ambassadors

program; recruit participants, lead training workshops, and organize induction ceremony.

o Developed organizational proposal for college’s revitalized co-operative education

program. BMW selected 14 co-op students from TCTC out of 34 total positions for

charter assignments.

Regular position responsibilities included the following guidance and counseling tasks:

o Provide individualized career counseling to students and graduates; develop resumes and

cover letters; conduct mock interviews; and coach individualized job search strategies.

Concurrently maintain database of over 400 student resumes.

o Conduct one-on-one meetings and on-site visits with employers. Coordinate interviews

for companies with full-time, part-time, co-op, or internship placement needs. Develop

and maintain database of over 300 employers.

o Facilitate workshops and presentations to Associate degree, university transfer, and

continuing education classes on topics such as selecting a college major, job search skills,

implementing job search strategies, and writing resumes and cover letters.

o Assist with student orientations by providing academic and career counseling, as needed,

and through services provided by Student Ambassadors.

o Researched, implemented, and managed online job board powered by College Central

Network, Inc. (Also researched and purchased Live Event Central for employer

registrations to the annual career fair.) Participate in workshops and product

demonstrations as means to keep abreast of latest updates to current systems.

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Adjunct Instructor, College Success Skills

Taught course to foster post-secondary educational success through selected strategies in career

planning, utilizing campus resources, time management, and study skills.

Teaching strategies included assessing individual learning styles as bases to adapt effective

college strategies and the use of available college resources.

Assigned special project on making career decisions that included developing the four-year plan,

and understanding job search strategies.

Palm Beach Community College West Palm Beach, FL (1999)

Adjunct Instructor, College Success Skills

Taught three sections of this course designed to develop college success skills such as setting

goals, managing time, and understanding individual learning styles.

Special emphasis placed on developing strong study habits and selecting college majors.

Developed project that required class to use Career Service Center resources.

Clemson University Clemson, SC (1990-1994)

Assistant Director, Cooperative Education

Advised 150 mechanical engineering students in gaining co-op assignments. Served on the

College of Business Advisory Board and developed proactive outreach program that doubled the

number of co-op positions available to business students.

Maintained regular contact with corporate recruiters and conducted on-site visits to employers

Initiated minority recruitment campaign to increase participation in cooperative education.

Designed and implemented original interview skills workshop.

Planned and organized special events such as Co-op Career Day and Co-op Interview Days.

Academic Advisor, Liberal Arts Advisement Center

As graduate assistant, counseled 200 students on academic schedules and selecting college major.

Counseled at-risk students by proactively channeling students to both personal and career

counseling services, and by interpreting the College Student Inventory.

Participated in summer orientation sessions and provided academic counseling to new students.

Marketed Liberal Arts programs to perspective students at college-wide recruitment activities.

Leadership Programs Coordinator, Office of Student Development

As graduate assistant, advised the Who’s Who among America’s Colleges and Universities

selection sub-committee, and produced new recognition ceremony for recipients.

Managed the Presidential Internship program and organized the interviewing/selection process.

Co-advised the Clemson Leadership Awareness Seminars for Students, known as the C.L.A.S.S.

program, and facilitated workshop on time management skills.

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Southern Junior College Huntsville, AL (1985-1988)

Department Chair, Fashion Merchandising Department

Revamped class schedules, improving retention and graduation rates 40% for ~50 students.

Reduced costs by streamlining curriculum & sharing core courses with Interior Design program.

Recruited new students and presented curriculum to local area organizations and high schools.

Prepared graduates for the hiring process by developing resumes, coaching interview skills, and

providing job placement through industry contacts.

Conducted professional wardrobing seminars to audiences including the Oakwood College

faculty (an HBCU) and civilian personal at the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal.

CAREER ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS

Kuder Career Assessment, Education and Career Planning Suite

South Carolina Occupational Information System (SCOIS)

Career Decision Maker (CDM)

Myers Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI)

Self Directed Search (SDS)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES

National Career Development Association, 2008 – present

Work Force Development Work Links Job Fair Board, 2009 – present

TCTC Student Ambassadors Planning Committee, 2009 - 2010

South Carolina Association of Colleges & Employers, 2010 – present

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

B.A., History – Clemson University (1983)

M.Ed., Student Personnel Services – Clemson University (1992)

Global Career Development Facilitator – Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. (2009)

Distance Counseling Facilitator – Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. (2010)