Cheryl Horton Associate Director- Experiential Learning, University of Maryland University College
Location:
Baltimore,
MD United States Joined:
Jun 2nd, 2003
Order of Eastern Star Benton Chapter#4 Maryland;
Parent's Against Destructive Decisions;P/T Advanced Special Student @ University of Maryland College Park Doctoral Program in Education;eSearch Consultant Affinity Partners International;Member Morgan State University National Alumni Association
Life & Professional Aspirations:
-Obtain my Ph.D in Higher Education Administration
Establish a scholarship for anyone residing in my projects (Claremont Village/South Bronx) seeking higher education through my community center.
Founder of the New York Club;
President of Tubman House;
President of the Inter-Residence Council;
Chief Justice of the Inter-Residence Council
Most Memorable Moment:
Became a member Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. on May 10, 1985; IRC sponsored "Midnight Madness";
TRIO my women's Inter-mural softball team came in 1st Place; -Protested the Heat & Hot Water & Closed The Dorm; NY Club began sponsoring charter bus home for the holiday;Selected by former VP Warren Hayman as a student embassador for the "Morgan 500" campaign to recruit prospective students
High School: Music & Art in Harlem, NY
class of 1980
Activities & Accomplishments:
Best All Around Female Athlete
3 Letter Basketball
Best Memories:
-When Alan Parker(Producer) invited the entire school to see the Premire of "FAME!" I still have my program and ticket to this day;Played for Coach Rose Robinson Trotman;Mr. Cooney's car was placed in front of the entrance to the school
Associate Director- Experiential Learning|
University of Maryland University College
From July 2007 to Current • 19 year(s)
Assist Director and Dean with faculty staffing for Cooperative Education, Career Planning and EXCEL programs. Teach career planning courses and serve as university liaison for federal government Coop Program.
Workforce Development Specialist/ Collegiate Adjunct Assistant Professor|
University of Maryland University College
From October 2005 to May 2007 • 2 year(s)
Developed bridges between educators, students, and employers to coordinate student talent with workforce needs. Taught accelerated Career Planning courses and worked with employers to create discipline-specific job listings.
Employment Development Specialist|
Shelter For The Homeless Inc.
From May 2004 to August 2005 • 1 year(s)
Primary job finder, developer, promoter, trainer and support counselor for Day Drop-In Program, Case Management and Recovery Program. Provided employment counseling for clients and maintained relationships with employers.
Career Advisor Adjunct Instructor|
Herbert F. Lehman College-Career Services Center
From April 2004 to June 2004 • 0 year(s)
Provided career counseling to students individually and in groups. Prepared workshops on career-related issues and assisted with on-campus recruitment activities.
Acting Executive Assistant to the V.P. for Enrollment Management & Student Development|
York College-Div. of Enrollment Mgmt & Student Dev.
From February 2003 to July 2003 • 0 year(s)
Worked with Associate Dean in administering student judicial process and mediated disputes. Planned and implemented continuing freshmen orientation programs.
Co-op Adjunct Instructor|
York College
From June 2002 to June 2003 • 1 year(s)
Delivered instruction for 15-week Cooperative Education Course focusing on career development curriculum. Taught resume writing, cover letters and interview skills.
Senior Career Opportunities Specialist/ Consultant|
York College
From September 2001 to January 2003 • 2 year(s)
Managed and designed comprehensive Internship Program, developed partnerships with organizations for employment opportunities. Provided career advisement and conducted job-readiness workshops.
Manager National Diversity Programs|
JobDirect.com
From August 2000 to August 2001 • 1 year(s)
Integrated Resume Exchange Career Development software into 30% of Historically Black Colleges & Universities. Created first nationwide partnership with NAFEO worth $125K.
Campus Relations Manager|
JobDirect.com
From July 1999 to July 2000 • 1 year(s)
Managed relationships with schools in designated market areas and increased presence at HBCUs by 65%. Generated sales prospects and negotiated agreements on behalf of JobDirect.com.
Director|
Career Development Services, Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College
From July 1996 to July 1999 • 3 year(s)
Administered four constituent areas of Career Development Services and supervised five staff members. Co-authored and implemented yearly vocational education grant worth $575,000.
Career Placement Coordinator|
Career Planning & Placement Office, York College
From March 1994 to June 1996 • 2 year(s)
Recruited employers for On-Campus Recruitment program and developed Liberal Arts internships. Built partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
I have returned to Maryland after 15 years and brought a home with my family. I have not been able to find my former roommate "Cynthia Robinson" AKA "STRETCH." Stretch is the former Center for the ...more
Posted by Cheryl Horton on June 26th, 2008 • 461 Views
