Meet the Internships and Career Experiences Team

What do you do in your current position? How long have you been in your current role?
I serve as both Chief Solutions Officer and Director of Internship Programs for the Clemson University Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) and have been in those roles since 2015. In addition to managing our on-campus (UPIC), off-campus, and international internship programming as a Director, my CSO position also involves developing new strategies and blueprints for keeping career services effective and relevant for all current and future constituents.

Where are you from and what is your educational background?
I hold three postgraduate degrees from Clemson University, including a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, a Master of Human Resource Development, and a Master of Education, Guidance and Counseling – Student Affairs. I grew up in the Ohio where I completed my undergraduate studies at Wittenberg University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a focus in Business Management.

What advice could you give students?

“Doing a job” and “getting a job” often require two different skill sets. Many of the students I’ve worked with over the years are very qualified for the roles they seek. However, they sometimes need assistance with the strategies, steps, and skills necessary to successfully complete the job search process.

What is the most interesting job you have had?

During my years in higher ed, I’ve found a lot of joy working in residential life, corporate relations, orientation, career services, and even international student services. However, helping Susan Nunamaker with her real estate endeavors has created a lot of exciting adventures in recent years.

Involvement:
Current:

Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE)

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)

Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Past:

American Association for Employment in Education (AAEE)

Association of International Educators (NAFSA VII)

Southeastern Association for Employment in Education (SAEE)

South Carolina Association for Colleges and Employers (SCACE)

What do you do in your current position? How long have you been in your current role?

I started with the CCPD in June of 2023 as a graduate assistant. In my role as the University Professional Internship and Co-op Program (UPIC) graduate assistant, I create professional development and social events for our interns, complete site visits and professional meetings such as mock interviews as well as career counseling and event planning for the career center. During my time here, I hope to empower all students I interact with and support them on their individual paths at Clemson to aid in their success.

What is your educational background and where are you from?

I received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Clemson University in 2022. I am currently pursing a Master of Education in Student Affairs from Clemson University and will be graduating in May 2025. I am from Elon, NC, the town where the university is.

 Advice for students?

Your timeline is your own and no one else’s, so no you aren’t behind!

Professional Organizations: 

Member, South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers

Member, Southern Association of College and Employers

Member, America College Personnel Association (ACPA)

What do you do in your current position? How long have you been in your current role?
I joined the CCPD in March of 2020 and serve as the champion for CCPD’s core competency initiative, which allows me to collaborate with students, campus partners, employers, and other institutions to help students grow in the knowledge, skills, and behaviors (competency) that employers and graduate schools are seeking. I hope to help students recognize and articulate the depth of their experience and knowledge during the hiring process. Another component of my role is to oversee the department’s assessment efforts. CCPD is committed to serving students well, and my work helps the department evaluate and inform our program offerings.

Where are you from, and what is your educational background?
I earned a Master of Education in Counselor Education from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education from Anderson University.

Involvement:
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
National Core Competency Symposium Planning Team
Director of Finance, Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE)

What do you do in your current position?
I started with the CCPD in June of 2022 as a graduate assistant and have been in my assistant director role since August of 2023. In my current position, one of my main responsibilities is managing the CCPD’s internship preparation program for first-generation and low-income students called Tigers on Track. I also oversee the undergraduate off-campus internship courses, cultivate partnerships with employers interested in hosting interns from Clemson, provide career counseling to students, and assist with the Center’s assessment and research initiatives.

What is your educational background?
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and am currently working toward a Master of Education in Student Affairs at Clemson University.

Involvement:
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE)
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)