SoACE Kudos: February Edition

SoACE Kudos- Your recognition, made betterEvery other month, SoACE members have the opportunity to submit their anonymous Kudos to colleagues and organizations that have gone above and beyond in the office, as part of a professional association, or in other ways that make life better for others.

UNCW Career Center Team, UNCW Career Center

A Big Thank You to this amazing team for making our Spring Career & Internship Fair a success! We weathered through the bad weather, and had a great day and successful event! Nothing but positive feedback and kudos from our students and employer partners! This day could not happen without all of you! Thank you!

Toria Carter, Whitney Denney, Maggie O’Brien, The University of Georgia Career Center

Kudos to our new Assistant Directors of Diversity Programs, Operations and Strategy, and Career Exploration in the University of Georgia’s Career Center. The three of you will do amazing things in your new roles, and I am looking forward to working with all of you in continuing to engage our students in new and innovative ways! I’m so proud of all three of you and congratulations again!

Renard Miles, University of Tennessee- Martin

Renard is always a phone call, text or email away! He is eager to take off his suit coat jacket (and bow tie) and throws on a polo to put in the work to get the task completed. We need more career service professionals like you!

Nelly C. Leon, Florida International University

Nelly is an amazing colleague who coordinated a group program proposal for Florida ACE. This took a lot of emails and patience… you are greatly appreciated, Nelly!

V’Rhaniku Haynes, University of Central Florida

V’Rhaniku not only cares about the development of her students, but she also cares about the development of her colleagues. I can truly count on V’Rhaniku no matter the day or hour. She serves as a mentor and advocate to numerous career services professionals, and without her encouraging me to get involved, I wouldn’t be as involved in SoACE as I am today.

Cherrelle Lawrence, UNC Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler

Cherrelle is a fantastic manager who truly cares about my development and success. She is always there to help with something that I need even when her own schedule is overflowing with different projects and deadlines. She is improving D&I at Kenan-Flagler through her actions and has already created many more opportunities for diverse students than were available before she got here. Many students will have a different experience at UNC and potentially a different career path because of her efforts!

Darby Rich, Jacksonville University Career Resource Center

Darby just started with us last semester and has been instrumental in the Center’s success. In her first professional assignment after graduate school, she hit the ground running as Assistant Director for Student Engagement. She oversaw a nearly 100% increase in the number of student interactions. And she did it all with style and enthusiasm. She’s been an awesome addition to our team.

Trish Nicholson, University of Arkansas Career Development Center

A million kudos to Trish Nicholson for her willingness to do anything and everything to keep our center running smoothly. Her title might say she’s the office manager, but she is really the glue that holds the team together and we are lucky to have her.

Alex Vermillion, Texas State University

Alex approaches every day, task, and obstacle with a positive mindset and calm demeanor. She is always looking for ways to help and take on additional responsibility. She’s taken on many leadership roles over the last few months and continues to wow with each effort. Beyond her being dependent and someone you can rely on, she always brings some fun and happiness to each and every mission. I couldn’t ask for a better colleague.

Laura Kalb, Trinity University

Kudos to Laura Kalb who is leaving Trinity and SoACE for a new adventure at ASU. She has had a profound impact on Trinity University, SoACE, and especially the Tech KG. Congratulations and best wishes from both your Trinity & SoACE family!

Laura Kalb, Trinity University

Thank you for your wonderful KG leadership over the years. Congratulations on your new position at Arizona State University! You will be missed throughout the SoACE community.

Career Outcomes Team, University of Georgia

Kudos to the UGA Career Center for collecting a record number of Class of 2019 career outcomes surveys ever! The team comprised of 12 staff members and 4 student workers was able to collect, process, and publish reports based on 8,289 responses collected for Class of 2019 graduates. The survey collected count represents 88% of Class of 2019 population. As compared to the latest results published by NACE and presented in October 2019, the UGA Career Outcomes’ knowledge rate was 24% higher than the national average. Kudos to all, participating in this ambitious project!

 

SoACE Kudos: January 2020 Edition

SoACE Kudos- Your recognition, made betterEvery other month, SoACE members have the opportunity to submit their anonymous Kudos to colleagues and organizations that have gone above and beyond in the office, as part of a professional association, or in other ways that make life better for others.

Annie Shealy, University of South Carolina
Thank you for putting in the hard work, dedication, thought provoking questions, and stamina this semester. Together we are going to conquer 2020! Let’s get it!

NaToshia Goines, University of South Carolina
Thank you for all that you did this semester to make the fairs such a success! I’m so glad you are a part of this team and am looking forward to a fantastic 2020!

Danielle Bolling, Vanderbilt University
I attended a session that Danielle did at the SoACE Annual Conference and after the session we swapped business cards. Upon following up with her via email after the conference she offered to do an informational interview with me about her work. She went above and beyond to give me information about her office and provide tips to me as a graduate student who is job searching. She told me that she would be glad to help me in any way she could and meant it. She is a true example of a leader in the career field based on this extremely meaningful interaction. Thank you Danielle.

Kim Billeaudeau, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Kim – thank you for planning and hosting an absolutely wonderful conference. You and your team worked hard all year to make this event a success, so thank you for all the time and effort you gave to SoACE. You made the ducks proud!

CJ Harris, Luminex Corporation
Excellent job with the Career Branding presentation. It was helpful and you created such a welcoming environment.

SoACE Social Media Team
Huge thanks and kudos to Samene Randolph, Ashley Rizzotto, Jin Kim, and Laura Taylor for keeping SoACE’s social media game strong during the Annual Conference! You all are amazing!

Tim Harding, University of Tampa
Kudos to Tim Harding for expertly conveying the value and importance of the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, and for his steadfast effort to make every interaction a teachable and memorable interaction.

Renard Miles, University of Tennessee- Martin
Thank you for stepping up to serve as ERKG Chair this year! You did a flawless job of running the KG meeting and are always so helpful and professional. It is a sincere pleasure to work with you!

Alicia Smyth, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Kudos and gratitude to Alicia Smyth for being an example of creative and non-stop leadership.

Bethany Mills, University of Georgia
Thanks Bethany for being the heart of our Career Center! You’re always investing your time and energy into all of our staff. Your authenticity and enthusiasm is catching, and you bring so much joy and servant leadership to our team!

Holly Johnson, University of South Carolina
Kudos on your new role and all the great work you do to support Arts and Sciences students!

Jeanne Fitzgerald, University of South Carolina
You have been such a wonderful addition to our team. Thank you for all of your hard work during the fall semester.

Maria Sturmer, University of South Carolina
Your creativity and talent shines through in all you do!

Kelvin and Renard
Thank you for all your help in planning and facilitating The Black Career Services Professional Summit at the annual conference. Your hard work is much appreciated!

Renard Miles, University of Tennessee- Martin
Congrats on your new role as the Chair for the Employer Relations KG. I know you will do great!

Briana Edwards, Florida State University
Good job on presenting at your first SoACE conference. You killed it!

Sandi Ohman, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sandi did a fantastic job leading the recent Colleges of Central Florida Career Consortium meeting held at ERAU! Keep up the great work, Chair!

2019 SoACE Conference Committee
Kudos to the 2019 Conference Committee and SoACE Board for an amazing conference in Memphis, TN! You are all ROCK STARS! Thank you for all of your hard work, creative ideas, and passion for SoACE. Because of you, this year’s conference was a huge success. Congratulations!

Megan Simpson, Austin Peay State University
Megan recently moved all student employment to our Jobs4Govs platform which as increased student usership. In addition, she has partnered with our Graduate Studies Office to move all Assistantship applications to Jobs4Govs. This work required countless hours of designing processes and checks/balances to ensure that all parties had access and approval when needed. Kudos to Megan on creating an electronic process for our graduates who are seeking assistantships at Austin Peay State University.

Consultants and Graduate Assistants, University of Tennessee- Knoxville
I work with the best team of Consultants and GAs! They are always ready to take on challenges and find ways to serve our students. They are awesome and I am so proud to work with them! Yeah to Alexis, Cameron, Hunter, Katie, Kertesha, Leslie, Meredith, Njyhalo and Simone!!

Emmanuela Stanislaus, Florida International University
Way to rock the conference for your KG leaders!

Alicia Smyth, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Way to rock the conference for your KG leaders!

Katie Ramirez, Trinity University
Thank you for all of the great work you have done as the Director of Career Services over the last six months. You are amazing and it is great to have you leading the team!

Kelly Atwood, Mississippi State University
You held an amazing Technology KG meeting! I can’t wait to see what all you and the Technology KG accomplish in 2020. Way to be an amazing assistant chair in 2019.

Ashley Graham Phipps, Wake Forest University
Thank you for all that you have done for the Technology KG and SoACE. I can’t wait to see what all you do in 2020 as the Assistant Chair for the KG.

SoACE Kudos: August 2019 Edition

Every other month, SoACE members have the opportunity to submit their anonymous Kudos to colleagues and organizations that have gone above and beyond in the office, as part of a professional association, or in other ways that make life better for others.

MarKeicha Dickens, UGA Career Center
Thanks for starting at the Career Center with me this Summer and being a great neighbor!

Marla Ebert, UGA Career Center
Thanks for starting at the Career Center with me this Summer and making all of us new people look good by your quick mastery.

Katlyn Kurtz, University of South Florida
A huge thank you to USF’s Katlyn Kurtz for all of her help over the past few months as our unit has undergone another transformation. You’ve continued to deliver and provide stability for our team and our clients and always done so with a smile or a laugh! We appreciate you!

Gianna Liantonio, Loyola University New Orleans
For your flexibility, adaptability, and positive attitude. Welcome to Loyola! We are thrilled to have you on the Career Development Team.

Alicia Smyth, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Alicia, wow! What a fantastic person you are! I was told before even knowing who you were or meeting you that you were friendly and hardworking, and boy did people sell you short. You are fantastic! Thank you for all the hard work you put in to SoACE and for your institution.

Danielle Golinski, Elon University
Summer Technology Bootcamp = AMAZING! Way to rock the entire planning, coordination, and execution processes.

Ashley Graham Phipps, Wake Forest University
Thank you for all of the incredible work you do for the Technology KG! We would be lost without all of the work you do behind the scenes and on-stage.

Kelly Atwood, Mississippi State University
Thank you for being an amazing Assistant Chair for the Technology KG! I can’t wait to support you and the rest of the Tech KG in all you do in 2020!

Dana Nordyke, Kansas State University
Dana, great job doing what you do at Kansas State University. I can truly tell that you are passionate about what you do by the way people smile and are energetic around you! You exemplify awesomeness!

Texas Tech University Career Center
Kudos to the entire TTU Career Center as we face changes with both sorrow and happiness. So many changes as we see Dr. Noble and Dr. Winkelman leave us to pursue their career goals. And we welcome our newest members, Tori and Lexie! With our depth of experience (ObiWan!) and our energy and enthusiasm, we meet all the challenges – successfully, effectively, and with grit!

Mark Colvenbach, The University of Tampa
Director Mark Colvenbach, what an awesome team you have created! After traveling to many Career Services Offices before meeting the one at The University of Tampa, I can truly say the team at UT is truly awesome and one of a kind! Thanks for being an awesome servant-leader!

Becky Nero-Wall, The University of Tampa
Becky, Congratulations on your 1 year work anniversary! Thank you for always supporting everyone and all that you do for The University of Tampa Office of Career Services! They are sooo lucky to have you!

Alaina Rahaim, The University of Tampa
Alaina, congratulations on your 1 year work-anniversary! Thank you for always bringing a positive and energetic attitude to wherever you go!