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Liz Horgan
16 Meadow Lane, Charlton, MA 01507
(508) 847-0432
lizhorgan@charter.net
Results oriented career development professional with a proven track record in building a
successful employer relations program, creating and teaching professional development courses,
and building positive relationships with students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Summary of Qualifications:
Master of Education with a concentration in Student Affairs Counseling; Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.
Revised department job descriptions to focus on expanding and strengthening employer relationships
and to recognize the importance of social media for student and employer outreach.
Led an effort to increase student use of Road to Success internship and employment database,
resulting in implementation of single sign-on and a tripling of log-ins between 2012-13 and 2013-14.
Focused on strengthening Nichols recruiting relationship with Enterprise, resulting in a record
number of campus hires in 2014 and a $1.5K award to be used for future programming.
Redesigned Junior PDS mock interview program by bringing in hiring managers, alumni, and
faculty/staff to interview every enrolled junior. Over 200 mock interviews were conducted.
Well received instructor who consistently earns favorable course evaluations. 75% of students on
fall 2014 PDS roster are former students.
Strong reputation for collaboration across departments. Regularly present or assist at events
including open houses, admitted student days, orientation, first year move-in and senior week.
Completed 600 graduate level internship hours in career development over four semesters at Becker
College, Nichols College, Assumption College, and Clark University.
Career Services Experience:

Nichols College, Dudley MA
July 2011 - present
Director of Career Services
Provide leadership for the team which consists of an Associate Director, Employer Relations
Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.
Coach students and alumni in a variety of areas including self-assessment, resume and cover letter
writing, job search strategies, networking, interviewing skills, and personal branding.
Seek out opportunities to network with employers to promote the College and cultivate internship
and employment postings for students and alumni.
Maintain open communication with faculty from every academic program to stay abreast of their
students professional interests and how the career center can best support them.
Represent the institution at EACE, ERC, CCC and NCDA events and meetings.
Review career development technology and make recommendations to IT so that budget dollars are
invested in products that will most benefit students, alumni, and employers.
Serve on the board of the Webster Dudley Oxford Chamber of Commerce.
Adjunct Faculty and Junior PDS Coordinator, Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Program
Teach two one credit career focused courses each semester which meet weekly over twelve weeks.
Develop weekly lesson plans that engage students so that multiple voices and views are heard.
Oversee Junior PDS course design, including the development of the syllabus and all assignments.
Lead the training of Junior PDS instructors and serve as point person for questions.
Adjunct Faculty, Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS)
Teach a three credit evening course for BSBA students based on the PDS program which meets
seven times on campus and also has a web based component.
E. Horgan, Resume Page 2

Clark University, Worcester, MA
December 2009 June 2011
Assistant Director of Career Services, Employer Relations
Reached maximum employer capacity at 2011 Career and Summer Internship Fair through
aggressive outreach efforts. 46% were new attendees including State Street and ComCast SportsNet.
Spearheaded initiative to increase student use of Clarks job and internship database; logins increased
121% between 2009-10 and 2010-11 academic years.
Secured Meditech as host of the 2010 COWC Annual Professional Development Day, resulting in
zero expenses and a 100% profit margin.
Counseled students from over 30 undergraduate academic programs and over 10 graduate programs,
including a significant number of international students.
Organized and oversaw annual events including Community Engagement and Internship Fair, Career
and Summer Internship Fair, and ACE Scholars Program Employer Visit Days.
Developed and enhanced employer relationships through alumni outreach, networking events, social
media, targeted marketing, and site visits.
Promoted department and engaged attendees at Admitted Students Day, Parents Weekend Open
House, Admissions Open Houses, and Alumni Networking Evenings.
Served as Assistant Chair of COWC Career Services Committee in 2010-11 and Chair in 2011-12.
Additional Experience:
Windsor Property Management Company, Boston, MA
1988 2009
HR Business Partner/Trainer
2000 2009
Managed recruitment and hiring needs of 7 communities in Colorado and California.
Represented Northeast Region at all college recruitment events including career fairs and on campus
interview days.
Facilitated Human Resource classes for Windsor Academy, a national in-house training program.
Collaborated with site staffs to discuss and resolve HR related issues.
Senior Property Manager
Windsor Heights at Marlborough (348 units), Windsor Gardens at Norwood (914 units)
Nominated twice for Property Manager of the Year.
Hired, trained, and motivated site staffs comprised of 6-24 associates.
Created multi-million dollar site budgets; held accountable for bottom line results.
1993 2000
Property Manager, Windsor Meadows at Marlborough (264 units)

1993
Property Manager of the Year, nationwide winner, first eligible year.
1990 -
Marketing Manager, Windsor Gardens at Norwood (914 units)

1989 1990
Promoted after 13 months to manage occupancy rate at Windsors largest community in the country.
Led team in sales and marketing efforts; increased occupancy from 89% to 95% in 6 months.
Marketing Representative, Windsor Heights at Marlborough (348 units)
Marketing Representative of the Year, nationwide runner-up, first eligible year.
Education:
Master of Education, Student Affairs Counseling, May 2010
Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
Scored in the 95.9 percentile on the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)
1988 1989
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, May 1988

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI

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Liz Horgan

16 Meadow Lane, Charlton, MA 01507

Master of Education with a concentration in Student Affairs Counseling; Bachelor of Science in

Career Services Experience:

E. Horgan, Resume Page 2

Property Manager, Windsor Meadows at Marlborough (264 units)

Marketing Manager, Windsor Gardens at Norwood (914 units)

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, May 1988

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