517.410.6129
engler@msu.edu
Management or Human
Resources position with an organization that truly values its human capital, which
would fully integrate my leadership experience in higher education
institutions, college career services and recruiting, human resources,
employment law, and program development/implementation to facilitate strategic,
world-class recruiting services in order to attract and maintain the best
talent.
* Eight
(8+) years of progressively expansive work experience in public higher
education institutions including community college and university settings of
45,000 students including internationally diverse groups. Reported to key university leaders including
Executive Directors, Associate Deans, Dean, Vice President of Administration,
and President.
* Proven leadership and implementation abilities as Director of
successful tri-county employment operation, serving over 28,000 customers
annually, with management and professional development responsibilities for a
team of fifteen (15) staff members while operating under state and federal
legislative requirements and measurable performance outcomes.
* Demonstrated understanding of multiple
stakeholder needs including perspectives of university leaders, executive
management, faculty/staff, students/alumni, employers, and external partners by
systematic design of multi-agency business plans, of three one-stop service
centers, and of career initiatives.
* Ability to effectively integrate technology
into service delivery accompanied by skills in quickly learning and utilizing
computer applications, programs, and specialized software.
* Key
competencies and skills include:
consulting abilities, result- and goal-driven, collaborative, takes
initiative and highly motivated, team-oriented, customer-focused, strong decision-making
skills, excellent multitasking abilities, works well under pressure, and
established teaching and public speaking skills.
School of Labor and Industrial Relations, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI
Coursework: Negotiation &
Conflict Resolution, Labor Markets, Collective Bargaining, and LIR Statistics.
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.83/4.0
August 2004-Present
Certified Human Resource Specialist (CHRS)
School of Labor and Industrial Relations, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI
High Level of Expertise: The Role
of HR; Legal Environment & Record Keeping; Human Resource Metrics;
Performance & Compensation Issues; Recruitment, Selection, &
Orientation; and Discipline & Union Issues.
April 2005
Certified Labor Relations Professional
(CLRP)
School of Labor and Industrial Relations, Michigan
State University, Romulus, MI
High Level of Expertise: Labor Law, Negotiating the Labor Contract, Administering the
Collective Bargaining Agreement, and Arbitrating a Labor Dispute.
March 2005
MBTI® (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) Qualified
Trained and authorized to
purchase, administer, and interpret the MBTI assessment.
January 2004
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Coursework: Human Resource
Strategies & Decisions, Training & Development, Organizational Behavior
in Labor & Industrial Relations, and Budgeting & Finance in Higher
Education.
January
2003-August 2004
Certified Instructor of
Career Development Facilitator Curriculum (CDFI)
Career Development
Training Institute, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
NOICC National Occupation
Information Coordinating Committee/National Career Development Association.
September 1998
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)
Human Resource Management, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Independent Study: Job Analysis
& Process Reengineering; Dean’s List Recognition.
August 1996
College of Social
Science/Career Services & Placement, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI
November 2001-Present
Relationship
Building & Engagement:
* Spearheads relationship building activities among university leaders,
employers, and career colleagues across campus to leverage resources,
deliver joint programming, and assist with major campus career events such as
job fairs, forums, colloquiums, and presentations.
* Collaborates with deans, directors, chairpersons, faculty, academic
advisers, and career services colleagues to deliver strategic and comprehensive
career services for College of Social Science students.
* Contributes to Career Practitioners group in addressing
professional issues, benchmarking and sharing best practices, and coordinating
multi-unit career development activities.
* Partners effectively with all levels of
management to ensure that services are in alignment with goals.
* Creates
content-related coursework, curriculum, marketing, and instructional
development activities for credit-based courses, SSC 290: Career
Decision-Making & SSC 490: Job Search Strategies.
*
Provides instructional activities including lecturing, PowerPoint
presentations, class preparation, grading, student evaluation, and Teacher Aide
supervision.
* Designs, develops, conducts, and evaluates
field-relevant career readiness activities that may be delivered through
Internet technology, class presentations, career fairs, workshops/programs,
outreach, and other settings with college academic staff, faculty, and
colleagues.
* Topic development includes: behavioral-based interviewing techniques, innovative
collaborations, teambuilding skills, communication & interviewing skills,
etiquette at career fairs, interview dress, dining etiquette, professional job
search correspondence, labor exchange performance measures, and more.
Employer, Job, & Internship Development:
*
Travels off-site to conduct employer visits in Detroit, Chicago, and
Washington, D.C. to help identify jobs and internship leads.
* Communicates and interacts with employer partners,
on-campus recruiters, and other employers to increase potential opportunities
for students; Identifies potential employers, jobs, and internship
opportunities for further development.
* Connects employers with appropriate job listing and
recruiting resources including Alumni Panels, Alumni Career Advising Network,
and Alumni Success Stories.
* Attends, presents, and represents University at related
professional conferences on- and off-campus.
*
Prepares written communications, reports, and multi-media materials for
distribution to constituents and stakeholders including creating and implementing
1st web-based, needs assessment for 4,200 undergraduate students in
College of Social Science.
* Advises students during one-on-one career development
and job search sessions, typically in one-hour appointments; constructs
feedback and advice with students though e-mail advising as appropriate given
level of prior interaction and nature of student inquiry.
* Conducts research/benchmarking, writes reports, and
participates actively as requested; contributes to campus publications
including websites, newsletters, and Career
Passport.
Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI
January 1998-August 1999 &
August 2001-December 2002
* Taught Portfolio Development course to non-traditional students to
assist them in developing an in-depth resume of lifework experience or prior
learning credits through portfolio assessment process.
Jackson Community
College, Jackson, MI
June 1999-November 2001
*
Major responsibilities included: Budget
Management and Monitoring; Personnel Administration including Selection,
Training, and Staff Development Planning; Policy and Procedures Formation;
Strategic Planning; Monthly and Annual Report Generation; Operations and
Activities Direction; Implementation and Enforcement of Contract Agreements;
Federal and State Monitoring Contact; Grant Writing; and other operational
duties for three counties.
*
Oversaw creation and implementation of Employment Services Division in three
counties consistent with the agreement with Workforce Development Board and in
accordance with policy issuances of Michigan Department of Career
Development.
*
Co-authorized multi-agency business plan for three counties in accordance with
state and federal guidelines and legislation.
*
Managed tri-county employment services under WIA/Wagner-Peyser, TAA/NAFTA
programs, career development, and job placement services for students, alumni,
employers, and general public both on-campus and at external locations.
*
Supported college mission, vision, and values as a Learning College to provide
high-quality learning opportunities for individual growth and community
improvement. Helps promote the
objectives and policies of the college with business, community, and other
groups.
*Supervised
and has completed performance evaluations for Director of Career Preparation,
Career Development Coordinator, Job Placement Coordinator, Lead Employment
Advisors, Employer Outreach Specialist, TAA/NAFTA Specialist, Employment
Advisors, and Student Employees.
Jackson Community College, Jackson, MI
March 1997-June 1999
* Facilitated development, implemented
services, and delivered targeted career planning and placement programs
designed to enhance success and goal attainment of undecided students,
career-changers, dislocated workers, and other at-risk populations.
* Advised diverse student population on appropriate course selection
based on academic preparation and degree requirements as an Academic Advisor,
while also providing direct service as a registration and financial-aid
generalist in a fast-paced Student Center.
* Administered and interpreted computerized career assessment tools based
on occupational interests, abilities, and values used to develop Educational
and Employability Development Plans (EEDPs) in collaboration with advisors and
other student support units.
* Implemented ‘Career Resource Center' design at two extension
centers. Oversaw operation and tracked
utilization of career resources room materials.
* Proposed and re-instituted job placement services at college. Supervised Job Placement Coordinator and
daily placement office activities including collaboration with employers, other
university units, and full-service temporary agencies regarding delivery of job
search and placement services.
Applications: Proficient
in Windows 2000, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional, Adobe PageMaker,
and in E-mail.
Teaching Software: Blackboard, ANGEL, SIS, and Colleague
Administrative System.
Internet/World Wide Web software: Online Recruiting Applications, Dreamweaver,
Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Explorer, and Michigan’s Talent Bank
Administrative Site.
Career Assessment/Placement Software: SpartanTRAK, DISCOVER, Open Options, and
MOIS.
Web Visibility, Faculty Instructional Technology Seminar, Michigan State University, June 2005
JavaScript, Faculty Instructional Technology Seminar, Michigan State University, May 2005
Access Database Design, Faculty Instructional Technology Seminar, Michigan State Univ., May 2005
ANGEL, Faculty Instructional Technology Seminar, Michigan State University, June 2003
Dreamweaver, Faculty Instructional Technology Seminar, Michigan State University, May 2002
MS Outlook Training, Adjunct Faculty Workshop,
Jackson Community College, March 2002
Michigan’s Talent Bank Training, Michigan Department
of Career Development, January 2001
Adobe Acrobat 5.0, Faculty IT Seminar, Michigan
State University, December 2001
Blackboard, Faculty IT Seminar, Michigan State
University, December 2001
Windows NT Training, Department of IT Education,
JCC, February-March 2001
DISCOVER Workshop, ACT Center for Enhancement of
Educational Practices, 1998
Michigan Occupational Info. System Training (MOIS),
Ingham Intermediate School District, 1997
Elected by Academic Specialists
3-year term on Academic Specialist Advisory Committee, the MSU Governance
Body for Specialists.
April
2004-Present
Spoke on Job Shadowing Program as part of Alumni Career Links Initiative
at College of Social Science.
February 2004
Proposal accepted to present at 11th
Annual Student Success Conference
Co-Presented on “Innovative Collaborations: Integrating Career Services
Across Campus.”
September 2003
Guided 14 college students during Service-Learning Project at soup
kitchen in Washington, D.C.
March 2003
Recognized by MSU Senior Class Council for nominations by my students in SSC
290 course.
February 2003
Presented session on “Job Shadowing: Connecting Learning to Earning, Skills to Job Success, and Students to Career Contacts.”
January 2003
Proposal accepted to present at 10th
Annual Student Success Conference
Co-Presented on “Helping Students Turn Career Uncertainty into
Direction.”
September 2002
To newly created position by two collaborative units after only 8 months
of service at MSU.
July 2002
Recognized by ALL employees under my supervision for valuable
contributions and for providing outstanding directions and support to them in
Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties.
December 2001
Career Guidance Systems Website at Michigan Virtual University.
October 2000
Presented award by Dr. Lee Howser, President of Jackson Community
College.
May 2000
Elected Member, Academic Specialist Advisory
Committee (ASAC), August 2004-Present
Chair, Professional Development & Communications
Subcommittee, ASAC, August 2004-Present
Appointed Member, Academic Specialist Advisory Committee, August 2003-August 2004
Search Committee Member-James Madison Field Career
Consultant, November 2003
Search Committee Member-Assistant Director, Office
of Placement Services, March 2003
Search Committee Member-College of Arts &
Letters-Field Career Consultant, January 2003
Co-Chair, Process Improvement Team, Michigan State
University, October 2002-Present
Member, National Career Development Association,
April 2002-Present
Member, Career Practitioners Group, Michigan State
University, November 2001-Present
Member, Michigan College and University Placement
Association (MI-ACCES), 1997-Present
Member, Steering Committee, Michigan Works! Service
Centers, 1999-2001
Presenter, Speakers Bureau, Jackson Community
College, 1997-2001
Presenter, Hot Jobs/Career Pathways, Work Keys
Students, JCC, 2000-2001
Member, Workforce Development Committee, Jackson
Chamber of Commerce, 1998-2000
Planning Board Member, School of Business &
Manufacturing, JCC, 1997-2000
Chair, Partnering Agency Meetings, One-Stop Service
Center, Hillsdale County, 1999-2000
Presenter, Career Connections Conference, Jackson
County Intermediate School District, 1999
Chair, Professional Development Team, Student
Development, JCC, 1998-1999
Presenter, Employability Skills Portfolio, Senior Transition
Project, Junior Achievement, 1998
Member, BEC/JCISD Portfolio Committee, Facilitator
for Student Section, 1997-98
Campus Recruiting & Diversity Webcast, Human Capital Institute, August 2005
Big10 Career Professionals Conference Attendee, June 2002, June 2004, & June 2005
National Career Development Association Conference Attendee, July 2002, June 2003, & June 2004.
Employment Services Complaint System Training,
Michigan Works! Association, September 2001
Workforce Development Workshop, Michigan Works!
Association, August 2001
Supervising the X and Y Generation, Jackson
Community College, May 2001
Governor’s Conference on Career Development
Attendee, MDCD, February 2001
FERPA Tele-Conference, Jackson Community College, November
2000
Environmental Scanning Workshop: An Essential
Planning Tool, JCC, September 2000
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Workshop, MDCD/MWSC!,
July 2000
Mediated Services Training Session, MDCD/Michigan
Works! Association, June 1999
Re-Shaping Career Development for the 21st
Century, NCDA Conference, 1998
Working to Learn: How Employers Make Work Meaningful for Young
People, School-to-Work, 1997
PUBLIC SPEAKING & PRESENTATION DEVELOPMENT
(alphabetical)
“Career Seminars for Sophomore Students,” co-presented to over 75
colleagues at poster session of Association of American Colleges and
Universities (AAC&U) with Director of Collegiate Employment Research
Institute/Study of Student Transitions, November 2003.
“Career Services Overview,” presented to over 330 undergraduate and
graduate students at College Colloquium, PsychFest, and Graduate Anthropology
Seminar, 2003-2004.
“Communication & Interviewing Skills” presented to at-risk freshmen
students at Lansing Community College through the Americorps Promise Program,
August 2003.
“Creating Professional & Job Search Correspondence,” presented at
Spartan Send-Off Program and Career Open House, January & May 2002.
“Dining Etiquette Workshop,” presented to over 150 students in a live
laboratory as part of programming for MSU University Activities Board, February
2004.
“Discover Interpretation Training,” presented to 15 career practitioners
at MSU, October 2003.
“Etiquette at Career Fairs,” presented to Undergraduate Economics
Association, September 2003.
“Helping Students Turn Career Uncertainty into Direction,” co-presented
to over 50 colleagues, advisers, and administrators at annual Student Success
Conference, September 2003.
“How to Find an Internship in Social Science,” presented to over 35
students through workshops developed for the College of Social Science,
2003-2004.
“Innovative
Collaborations: Integrating Career Services Across Campus,” co-presented to
over 50 colleagues, advisers, and administrators at annual Student Success
Conference, September 2002.
“Interviewing Dress,” presented to 25 students in Sigma Alpha Sorority,
March 2004.
“Interviewing Workshop,” presented to students in Political Science
program, October 2003.
“Introduction to SpartanTRAK,” presented to students in College of Social
Science, February 2005.
“Job Search Strategies,” presented to over 70 students through workshops
developed for the College of Social Science, 2003-2005.
“Job Search Strategies for Graduate Students,” presented to graduate
students in School of Labor & Industrial Relations, February 2002.
“Labor Exchange Performance Measures,” presented to JCC employment
services staff, June 2001.
“Letters of Recommendation: How to Get that Perfect Letter,” presented to
graduate students in Anthropology at conference, January 2002.
“MonsterTRAK Training,” presented to academic advisers in College of
Social Science, February 2004.
“Portfolio Development: How to Market Yourself to Future Employers,”
presented to undergraduate students at MSU Senior Class Council, Spartan
Send-Off Program, and College of Arts & Letters Career Conference,
2002-2004.
“Preparing for Your Job Shadowing Visit,” presented over 50 sophomore
students participating in annual program offered by the Alumni Board and
College of Social Science, January 2004.
“Resume Basics for Social Science Majors,” presented to over 200 students
through workshops developed for the College of Social Science, 2003-2005.
“Role & Benefits of College
Field Consultants Positions at Michigan State University,” co-presented with
Associate Dean of Academic & Student Affairs to MSU Board of Trustees,
January 2002.
“Teambuilding Skills, Part II,” co-presented to 30 career services and
placement staff with Assistant Director of Placement Services at annual
retreat, August 2003.
“The Write Stuff: Letters that Get Results,” presented to laid-off
employees through MSU Human Resources Development and to students at Spartan
Send-Off, November 2002 & June 2003.
“What Can I Do with a Major in Social Science,” presented to over 30
students through workshops developed for the College of Social Science,
2003-2005.