Professional Career Counselor Resume Example

Edward Brown

6901 West Main Street,

Castle Rock, WA, 98611

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Summary

A dynamic and results-oriented individual with proven years of experience in career-counseling and in providing people direction and advice; possesses creativity and has strong analytical skills essential in deciphering variables for development of academic and career objectives; effectively motivates, understands and relates with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, race and culture; has excellent communication and writing skills; computer literate and has knowledge in computer-related programs and applications, can work under pressure without compromising results; possesses high physical and emotional energy to handle different issues and concerns .

Professional Experience:

Human Resource Director August 2006 –Present

Harris Professional Services, Inc., Orlando, FL

Responsibilities:

• Developed career development programs for employees, training and workshops for managers and supervisors.
• Developed company rules and regulations and monitored its strict compliance.
• Headed the recruitment marketing team to facilitated recruitment of candidates in adherence to standards.
• Conceptualized employee activities to facilitate team building initiatives.

Career Counselor May 2003 – July 2006

California State College, Sacramento, CA

Responsibilities:

• Managed admission processes including determination of appropriateness and potential of candidates.
• Communicated with students and parents for career options.
• Monitored compliance of school policies, institutional policies, procedures and regulations.
• Addressed inquiries regarding career goals, student service, and educational programs.
• Offered workshops and provided career-related guidance.
• Planned and advertised career service programs in newsletters and school media boards.
• Facilitated group interactions and mentor programs.

Customer Service Associate May 1999- March 2003

ASPAC Insurance, Long Beach California

Responsibilities:

• Developed career development programs for employees, training and workshops for managers and supervisors.
• Developed company rules and regulations and monitored its strict compliance.
• Headed the recruitment marketing team to facilitated recruitment of candidates in adherence to standards.
• Conceptualized employee activities to facilitate team building initiatives.

Career Counselor May 2003 – July 2006

California State College, Sacramento, CA

Education

1995- 1999 Masters Degree in Counseling

University of California-Irvine, CA

1991-1995 Bachelor’s Degree in Education

University of California-Irvine, CA

Skills:

• Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel PowerPoint and other business-related software
• Excellent English communication and writing skills
• Can work under pressure, empathic and can multi-task
• Can Interact with different socio-economic backgrounds

Awards and Affiliations

Member, National Board for Certified Counselors

Member, American Counseling Association