Elizabeth King

● Propose, implement and evaluate a student staff program that provides support to full time staff and professional development to undergraduate students. ● Support the program and project proposal and evaluation process to maximize financial and human capital resources.● Develop first annual Study Abroad and International Opportunities Fair; manage employer relations, fair logistics and budget.● Maintain social media accounts to reach over 1600 students and alumni to promote programs and provide resources to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni.

● Creatively design events for non-profits and VIP private clients for budgets of $35,000-200,000.

● Maintain social networks to brand the organization and form relationships with current and potential clients. 

● Create and maintain a blog on social media, personal branding and events with a readership of 300 in less than three months. 

● Provide monthly blog content for an events magazine in the UK and a event supplier in CA. 

● Speak at conferences and seminars for non-profit networking group, Columbia University and national conferences. Topics include "Job Searching Using Social Media", "How to Generate Business in <140>

● Coordinate administrative/logistical details and collaborate with University departments on large-scale events of 200-2500 participants with budgets of $6,000-40,000+. ● Conceptualize and implement inaugural program “Average Joe to Polished Pro,” a professional attire fashion show attended by approximately 100 undergraduates, working closely with student council and other student leaders on campus to foster relationships and create buy-in for event.

● Increased student participation at large scale events from 48%-148% in the '08-'09 AY.● Research and propose new event ideas targeting under-exposed industries and/or industries of great interest to University constituents (e.g., fashion show/business etiquette dinner).● Organize marketing for eight internship programs; manage interview applications, interview schedules.● Defined and consolidated business practices for the Career Resource Center for the launch of Client Relationship Management (CRM) system. Partnered with consultants on development, implementation and testing of software. Trained staff of 35 on use.

● Collaborated with six departments in the formation of the strategic priorities for the Center for Career Education for 2009-2012.

● Hired to implement a 12-step recovery program. Remained at position until project was complete and group was self-sustaining.● Supported counseling staff of 10 with operational and client information management. ● Oversaw daily operations of 12-step recovery program, Celebrate Recovery, for 30 recovering addicts. Organized volunteer leaders and overall operations for weekly meetings (e.g., coordinating music, space, food, publications).● Organized logistics of first quarterly retreat (e.g., location booking, registration, retreat materials).

Liz is an OUTSTANDING and dedicated colleague who has single-handedly made it easy for me to adjust in my role at CCE. If there was a such thing as a workplace superhero, Liz King would be the personification of it.

Liz is someone you absolutely want on your team. She has been an invaluable asset to all the projects I have had the privilege to work with her on and to our office in general. She is extremely organized, efficient, and professional. She approaches her work with intellgence and integrity, whether planning a large event or writing a marketing blurb. What I most appreciate about her is that no matter the task or project, whether she is the leader or a team member, she puts sincere thought into how to best meet the team's objectives or improve upon previous efforts. She is someone who comes up with new and fresh ideas no matter what team she is a part of. Moreover, when Liz takes responsibility for a project or task, I trust completely that it will be done superbly.

Liz's dedication to preparing Columbians for their future careers is contagious. Her successful Media Networking Night annual event and her Lunches with the Center for Career Education provide valuable opportunities for students to explore career callings and connects these students to a supportive network that can help mentor the process of life after graduation. Liz is also not content to keep to the status quo. She is forward-thinking and uses every event as an opportunity to think toward the next five. Her commitment to long-term planning is also a skill she shares with students at her event - whether preparing them for career next steps or post-graduate opportunities. She is my go-to person when students need questions answered re: internships or jobs for Columbians

Liz is an excellent multi-tasker capable of managing myriad projects simultaneously. Her cheerful demeanor and excellent work ethic have earned her much respect around the office. In addition to managing projects and an intense workload, she plans and organizes numerous events of all sizes. She's also quite techie and manages the Center's facebook and twitter accounts. It has been a pleasure working with her in a variety of capacities.