Ronald Orick has over 15 years of experience in career services and human resources. He is currently the Executive Director of Career Services and Director of the Babb Center for Student Professional Development at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Prior to his current roles, he held positions as Director of Career Services and various human resources roles at ABF Freight System, Inc. He has extensive experience in resume building, interview skills, recruiting, employer relations, and career counseling.

1. RONALD H. ORICK, PHR
Fort Smith, AR 72908
PHONE: (479) 788-7019 • E-MAIL: rcorick00@gmail.com
PROFILE
Career Services professional with fifteen (15) years of departmental, campus and community leadership.
Key Qualifications:
• Resume Building
• Interview Skills
• Training & Development
• Campus Recruiting
• Strategic Planning
• Employer Relations
• Career Counseling
• Website Design
• Banner
• Social Media
• NACELink/Simplicity
• Human Resources Certification
EXPERIENCE
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Executive Director, Career Services July 2014-present
• Manage all functions of the Career Services Department
• Supervise the Babb Center for Student Professional Development Program
• Conduct workshops and seminars to student, faculty, employer, and alumni groups
Director, Babb Center for Student Professional Development July 2014-present
• Utilized organization focus groups to develop the program curriculum for the
Distinction in Professional Development Certificate
• Developed the program workshops, activities and calendar of events
• Marketed the program to students and organizations
• Designed the Babb Center website
Director of Career Services March 1999-June 2014
• Assisted with fiscal planning and management for the Career Services Department
• Conducted workshops and seminars to student, faculty, employer, and alumni groups
• Managed career services’ web-based services and technology functions
• Initiated, developed and implemented the cooperative education program
Trainer, Business and Professional Institute (1999-2005)
• Taught credit courses in Workforce Leadership
• Developed and designed specialized training classes
ABF Freight System, Inc. 1981-1999
Manager of Personnel, Fort Smith, Arkansas 1995-1999
• Coordinated nationwide recruiting effort for ABF’s Management Training Program
• Responded to EEOC charges, including ADA, race and age charges
Human Resources Training Coordinator, St. Louis, MO/Atlanta, GA/Ft. Smith, AR 1991-1995
• Designed, developed and conducted various training programs
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Master of Business Administration 1980
Lyon College (formerly Arkansas College), Batesville, Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration 1979

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STRENGTHSFINDER CAREER ASSESSMENT
Core Themes: Core Descriptions:
• Analytical: Ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation
• Discipline: Comfortable with routine and structure
• Harmony: Looks for consensus, seek areas of agreement
• Learner: Great desire to learn and want to continuously improve
• Responsibility: Committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Western Arkansas Human Resources Association, 1995-present
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification, 1997-present
• Workforce Readiness Chair, 2011-present
• Education Chair, 2002-2005
Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2005-present
• Ambassador, 2005-present
• Education Committee, 2006-2010
Mercy Fort Smith, Board of Community Advisors, 2009-present
• Board Chair, 2014-present
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 1999-present
Arkansas Association of Colleges and Employers, 2000-present
• President, 2007-2008
• President-elect, 2006-2007
• Chair, Professional Development, 2009-2010
Workforce Investment Board, 1999-present
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club, Volunteer Coach, 2005-present
Lions for Christ, UAFS Advisor, 2004-present
Academy of the Arts, Advisory Board, 2014-present
Kappa Sigma, UAFS Advisor, 2009-2011
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Advisor, 2003-2005
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Prezi
WordPress (Web Design)
Banner
Simplicity/NACELink
LinkedIn
PERSONAL PROFILES
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ronorick
ePortfolio: https://sites.google.com/a/g.uafs.edu/ron-orick-s-eportfolio/