Chaim Shapiro Resume

1. Chaim Shapiro, M.Ed
chaimshapiro@gmail.com • http://www.linkedin.com/in/chaimshapiro • (516) 242-0639
SUMMARY
 Hands on higher education professional providing strategic vision and planning, employer relations,
assessment and student counseling
 Market Career Services Office and recruit employer partners through use of strong communication
and problem solving abilities
 Active in professional associations offering transformative leadership, creative suggestions and close
attention to detail
 Social media pioneer and nationally recognized LinkedIn expert and leader in higher education
WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Affairs Experience
Touro College, NewYork, NY 2007-Present
Director of the Office for Student Success 2016-Present
 Direct the full operation of the Touro College Flatbush Campus Career Services Office, including
employer engagement, event planning and management and student career preparation
 Co-chair a high priority Touro College Subcommittee focused on analyzing and improving the Career
Services function across Touro’s New York area Divisions
 Spearhead the collection and analysis of Touro’s inaugural “Student 1st
Destination” employment and
graduate school outcomes
 Welcome students to campus as the initial contact point for on-campus registration and the first week
of school
Assistant Director of Career Services 2007-2016
 Encouraged students to engage in all aspects of the career development process, including career
exploration, skill enhancement, informational interviewing and salary negotiations
 Designed and completed the research and data portions of the Career Services Office Self-Study for
the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
 Facilitated student resume and interview skills enhancement via one-on-one sessions, mock interviews
and workshops
 Empowered students to fully utilize social media in their job search by providing social media strategy
advice, LinkedIn profile enhancement and networking techniques
Faculty Experience 2006-2009; 2015-Present
Adjunct Faculty 2015-Present
Touro College, New York, NY
 Instruct in-person and online sections of Touro EDUN201 “PsychosocialFoundations of Growth,
Development & Learning”
 Participate as member of Touro’s Online Education Taskforce
Online Cohort Leader Summers 2006-2009
Pace University, New York, NY
 Acted as part time Cohort Leader for Online Education classes including “Educational Foundations,”
“Human Development” and “Teacher as Researcher”

2. Professional Leadership Activities 2011-Present
 Presented “Mastering The New LinkedIn” Webinar for the National Association of College and
Employers (NACE) as part of the 2018 Professional Development Series
 Delivered two LinkedIn focused “Genius Labs” at the 2017 College Student Educators International
(ACPA) Convention
 Presented “Post Millennialism: A Generational Retort” at the 2017 NACE National Conference and
Expo
 Delivered "LinkedIn 101 Workshop" and "Identify on LinkedIn, Engage on Twitter and Seal Over
Coffee" Genius Lab at the 2016 ACPA Convention
 Co-Presented the NACE “Viewpoint Veterans’ Webinar focused on providing effective career
services assistance to veterans in 2015 and 2016.
 Received NACE 2015 “Meritorious Service” Award
 Led Social Media “Campfire Conversation” at the 2015 NACE National Conference and Expo
 Selected as NACE/ Spelman and Johnson Group "Rising Star" for 2014
 Co-Chaired NACE Principles for Professional Practice Committee for 2013-2014
 Presented "Be The Davy Crockett of the LinkedIn Frontier" and co-presented "Always Stand on
Principles" at the 2014 NACE National Conference and Expo
 Initiated and co-presented "It's a Small World: Religion @ Work" Workshop at the 2013 NACE
National Conference and Expo
 Selected for and successfully completed the highly competitive NACE 2012-2013 Leadership
Advancement Program
 Suggested the creation of and moderated NACE LinkedIn Social Media Sub-Group
Consulting Experience 2005-Present
Social Media Consultant 2005-Present
Self-Employed, New York, NY
 Present LinkedIn workshop and webinars at colleges and universities, public libraries, professional
networking events and communal organizations across the country
 Instruct private clients on the efficacious use of LinkedIn and social media for the job search and for
increasing business opportunities
Other Relevant Work Experience 1999-2006
Fundraising Positions 2004-2006
Hillel Director 1999-2003
EDUCATION
The University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA 2000-2005
 Completed Ph.D. Coursework and Comprehensive Exams, Educational Administration
Loyola University-Chicago, Chicago, IL 1998
 Master of Education, College Student Personnel
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Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL 1995
 Bachelor of Arts, History 
 Speaker of the Student Senate 
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