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Every other month, we do a call out for SoACE members to submit their anonymous Kudos to colleagues 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.
ER Summit Planning Committee
Matt Battista (University of Tampa), Richard Combs (UNC Chapel Hill), Beth Mannella (Elon University), Jennie Marchal (Vanderbilt University), V’Rhaniku Haynes (Central Florida). Thank you to the excellent committee for the 2019 Employer Relations Summit. The event would not have been a success without your contributions. Your volunteer efforts do not go unnoticed.
ER Summit Planning Committee
Thank you for all your hard work!!!
FloridaACE Workshop Selection Committee and Roundtables Committee
Great job to the committee for choosing a nice variety of topics for both sessions and RT’s, and nice job to everyone who presented for coming up with new and unique ideas!
North Carolina Central University Career and Professional Development Center
Congratulations on winning the NC Central Student Affairs Department of the Year Award!!!
University of South Florida, Office of Employer Relations
Shout out to Pranam and Amanda for presenting at the SoACE ER Summit last week!
Wake Forest University
Congratulations on winning the NACE Diversity and Inclusion Excellence Award!
Texas A&M-Commerce Career Development Team
I want to give a shout out to our new career coaches (Shanna Jonescu, Chelsey Jonson, & Trevor McCray) for handling their first spring as career coaches with precision, poise, and perfection. You have exceeded our expectations and we are so glad you are on our team. Adding the three of you to our team has been such a blessing to our office and our students – thank you for all you do! ~Lacey & Bethany
The University of Tampa
Thank you for hosting a great visit to UT during the ER Summit! Your redesigned office is impressive and your staff incredible. Way to go!!
Marissa Miller, University Career Center, Auburn University
Wonderful job planning and coordinating our Your Major: Career Discovery Workshops this year! Your hard work is making such a positive difference for our incoming freshmen!
Tasheila Williams-Townsend, University Career Center, Auburn University
Way to hit the ground running, Tasheila! The work you’ve done developing new programs including Mock Interview Day is incredible. Thanks for all the joy you bring to the office every day!
Beth Mannella, Elon University
Way to make our FDR reporting a hit! I appreciate your thoroughness and on-top-of-it-ness you’ve provided through the process!
Tara Stevenson, Flagler College
Congratulations on putting together an AMAZING FloridaACE conference! It would not have been so successful without your leadership.
Tara Stevenson, Flagler College
Nice job on the Annual Conference! Lots of time for connections and networking, plus fun events. Uncomplicated learning and fun!
Blake Winchell, LSU Olinde Career Center
For your leadership, support this past academic year for our team, and for coordinating the highest attended JCPenney Suit Up event in the nation. You Geaux Blake!!
Heather Woodall, Mississippi State University
Congratulations, Heather, on your promotion to Assistant Director and liaison to the College of Business.
Melody Iannone, Old Dominion University Career Development Services
Melody has done an amazing job of working with the VACE budget as treasurer, and in helping with the planning of the VACE annual conference. Well done!
Summer Steelman, Old Dominion University Career Development Services
Summer did an amazing job of working as part of the conference planning committee for VACE this year. Well Done!
Saranette Williams, Old Dominion University Career Development Services
Saranette has done a great job this year of helping our team reorganize and regroup in regard to employer programs. She never fails to amaze with her boundless energy and attitude of care for students, staff, faculty, and employees alike. It is a pleasure and an honor to know and work with you.
SMU Hegi Family Career Development Center, Employer Relations Team
Kudos to an AMAZING Employer Relations Team – Essence Smith, Sandra Bray, MK Rademacher and Caroline Rydquist! Because of your commitment and hard work, we were able to increase our employer engagement and offer more programming and events this year than ever! You are appreciated and I am grateful to work with such a wonderful group of professionals!
Kaitlin Burke, St. Edward’s University
Kaitlin earned a promotion to assistant director for Residence Life at St. Edwards University! She began as a resident assistant and has worked her way up!
Twyla Hough, Trinity University
Congratulations to Twyla for listening and following her direction in life after helping students find theirs for 15 years! We will miss you but wish you a lifetime of success as you pursue a PhD and journey forward. We know you will continue to positively impact lives!! ~Your Work Family, CELCS
Whitney Prescott, University of Georgia
Congratulations on receiving the NACE Technology Excellence Award!
Yolanda Dillard, The University of Memphis
Yolanda has been a truly dynamic leader in our office! She has spearheaded our transition to Handshake software and has diligently worked with each staff member to make it a seamless change. This was a huge undertaking for our university. She is effectively leading positive change. Keep roaring Tiger!
Dia Buchanan, The University of Mississippi
Thank you for an exceptional experience at the Employer Relations Summit last week! You and the rest of the planning committee knocked it out of the park! The programming was outstanding and it was apparent that a lot of hard work went into making it happen. Congratulations on a successful event!
Dia Buchanan, The University of Mississippi
Congrats on planning a successful Employer Relations Summit. You did an amazing job!
Adam Barnes, University of South Alabama Career Services
Outstanding performance regarding student engagement.
Tiffany Waddell Tate, Wake Forest University and NCACE
Thank you for your commitment and investment as NCACE President this past year. Your leadership led to more opportunities for members to grow professionally and make connections across the state. Enjoy being Past President!
