- Judith A. Elsey is seeking a leadership position in higher education where she can utilize her skills in supervision, project management, organization, and training to support student and employee success. - She has a Master's degree in Counseling Education/Psychology and is certified in various career development and personality assessments. - Her experience includes over 10 years in career services and student support roles at Duke University and Ferris State University, where she counseled students, developed career programs, and supervised staff.

1. Judith A. Elsey
1048 South Philwood Court, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
(Cell) 616.901.6191 / jaelsey@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a leadership position in higher education where I may utilize my supervisory, project management,
organizational and training skills to support student and employee success
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Masters of Arts - Counseling Education / Counseling Psychology August 2004
Concentrations: Educational Leadership / Human Resource Development/ GPA 4.0
CERTIFICATIONS / TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
• Career Development Facilitator Certification (National and Global) 2005-
current
• Certified in BLACKBOARD – Teaching Online, GRCC 2010-current
• True Colors Facilitator Certification (Personality Testing) 2003-
current
• Follow Your True Colors to the Work You Love (Career Testing) 2008-
current
• Online Instruction Tools: WebCT, Blackboard; Career Information: Simplicity
• Software: MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; PeopleSoft; Outlook, Lotus Notes;
BANNER
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Duke TIP, Duke University, Durham, NC May 2013 -Current
Talent Search Manager
• Manage/Supervise staff members (remote and local) in daily operations and program implementation
• Plan and hold monthly staff meetings; participate in director meetings; report on ROI
• Travel to state conferences to represent organization; present to groups and at ceremonies
• Develop printed materials, power points and webinars for trainings and programs
Ferris State University – Grand Rapids, MI July 2003-April 2013
Assistant Director (Manager) of Career Services (Statewide) July 2007- April 2013
• Developed business support and relationships with local business and employment agencies for
employment / internship opportunities; utilized information to guide students in employment
• Worked with faculty and site directors to incorporate career services in the classroom and
curriculum
• Collaborated with other universities and colleges for special projects/internships/career fairs
• Provided confidential career counseling and advising to students, academic advising, career
development assessments, internship/employment support to include: Understanding natural
aptitudes/strengths, identifying obstacles, career decision-making, goal setting for successful completion
• Participated and led in strategic planning for College of Professional/Technological Studies
• Prepared students/alumni for the employment opportunities through resume /cover letter writing
and mock interviewing, professional portfolio preparation
• Facilitated career decision making for current/prospective students through exploration, interests
and personality testing (also at high schools)
• Built counseling relationships with students to support career goals and college retention
• Developed and held workshops in Career Services for students/community members
• Supported Career Services on main campus to design and maintain website and share resources

2. • Developed and maintain relationships with community colleges for updated processes & new
programs
• Traveled to extended sites to provide career counseling to students, alumni, community members
• Conducted group workshops for starting a new business and entrepreneurships
• Provided current and relevant information to sites for market trends, issues in the business
industry
• Served as contact with civic and non-profit agencies (i.e. Michigan Works & Women’s Resource)
• Conducted benchmarking and environmental scanning for FSU programs/employment
Judith A. Elsey-Resume Page 2
Enrollment Services Supervisor July 2003-July 2007
• Utilized student database (BANNER) to track information and other software (Blackboard/Peoplesoft)
• Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff/student employment
• Supervised & trained personnel: conducted employee performance appraisals
• Wrote new job descriptions and training manual for new employees
• Created, organized and implemented new student orientations
• Managed admissions and registration processes through SIS and BANNER systems
• Coordinated and managed major projects with marketing teams
• Created a retention plan and reported statistical information for student enrollment to Dean
• Provided career counseling to individual students and in classroom sessions
Enrollment steadily increased while in this position.
Awarded “2006 Distinguished Employee of the Year” for innovation and progressiveness
Grand Rapids Community College – Grand Rapids 2005-current
Adjunct Instructor
• Taught classes in Business Department (Intro to Business, Entrepreneurship, Starting a Business, etc.)
• Developed curriculum and lesson plans. Utilized Blackboard to teach in class and online
PAST EMPLOYMENT
Kent Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids, MI
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent / Developmental Leadership/Project Management
• Worked with HR Management in recruitment and hiring procedures for campus-wide positions
• Participated and led teams in strategic planning; Served on Kent ISD Leadership Team
• Developed and organized Schools of Choice process with local districts
• Managed projects for Kent Intermediate Superintendents’ Association, School Boards, All Staff
Events
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Online Instructor
• Instructor for Mastery Learning Network – University of Pennsylvania (Online) 2005-2006
• Instructor for Teachers College USA – University of Florida (Online)
2005-2006
Consultant Services Trainings
• Campfire USA – West Michigan Council (Presentation) Sept
2010
• Consultant Services for DiSC and True Colors Training, FSU/GRCC 2005-2012
• Understanding Others in the Workplace (GRCC – Learning Center) 2005-2006
RELEVANT INFORMATION
• Member-NACE (National Association of Career Educators) 2007-2012
• Member/ Planning Committee– MCEEA(MI Career Educators& Employers Alliance) 2010-2012

3. • Great Teachers Seminar, FSU/GRCC, Big Rapids, MI 2011-2012
• Maranda-Beautiful You, Grand Rapids, MI (Presentation) 2010-2012
• Fire-Up Conferences – Inter-Institutional Teacher Education Council of West MI 2007-2012
• West Michigan Strategic Alliance Committee 2008-current
• Keynote Speaker for Prospective Teachers – Traverse Bay Area ISD May 2009
• WIRED of West Michigan – State/National Grant 2007-2008
• Consultant for True Colors Workshops with Career Development 2003-2012
• Human Resource Development Council –WMU (Co-chair) 2002-2007
• Ferris State University – Grand Rapids Student Advisory Committee (Facilitator) 2004-2007
• Ferris State University Leadership Development Training 2003-2004
• Consultant for DiSC Training at Perrigo Industries, Allegan, MI Oct 2005
• FSU-GR Student Services Advisory Team (Chair) 2003-2005
References Available Upon Request