Career Educator and HR Professional with 17+ years experience specializing on career advancement for post-secondary students. Focused on one-on-one consulting, workshop development and facilitation, and building strong employer partnerships for recruitment and placement.
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Experienced Career Educator and HR Professional with 17+ years of expertise in career development, recruitment, and experiential learning. Recognized for a growth mindset, relationship-focused partnerships, and strong project management skills that enhance student engagement, streamline processes, and drive successful career outcomes.
Placement & Employer Relations Manager Mar 2019 - Present
Master of Management & Professional Accounting Program (MMPA), IMI, University of Toronto (Mississauga, ON): Managed and delivered co-curricular experiential learning, career education, and employer engagement and recruitment initiatives for 200+ graduate students annually in the MMPA program, including workshops, networking events, co-op placements, and individualized career coaching. Built and maintained strategic partnerships with leading accounting firms and industry employers,
Career Educator, Finance & Economics Portfolio Apr 2018 – Mar 2019
Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto (Toronto, ON): Provided career education and coaching support to approximately 1,300 finance, management, and accounting students at Rotman Commerce, delivering workshops, mock interviews, networking programs, and experiential learning initiatives to prepare students for competitive recruitment processes. Collaborated with employers, alumni, consultants, and faculty to strengthen recruitment pipelines, enhance student engagement, and assess program effectiveness through data-driven evaluation and continuous improvement practices.
Recruitment & Sourcing Coordinator Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
Division of HR & Equity, Short-Term Staffing Service (U-Temp), University of Toronto (Toronto, ON):
Managed full-cycle recruitment for University of Toronto’s tri-campus temporary staffing agency, overseeing candidate sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and placement while maintaining compliance through accurate ATS reporting and systems training. Strengthened client and candidate relationships through coaching, conflict resolution, strategic partnerships, and engagement initiatives, contributing to a 25% increase in filled job orders and expanded employment opportunities for diverse talent pools.
Masters of Teaching, Griffith University (QLD, Australia) 2006
Certificate in Human Resources Management, Seneca College (North York, ON) 2002
Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree, McMaster University (Hamilton, ON) 1999
