New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

I work for the Tannery, a student-run integrated marketing communications firm located in downtown Kent. I help coach student account managers on effective business development and client relationship building.

Worked at KSU since:

September 2012

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Kinko’s Inc. for 15 years, most recently as regional manager

Likes Most About Kent State University:

I love the energy of working with so many great student and faculty. I am a proud Kent State graduate and enjoy watching our sports teams … especially baseball! I also can’t wait to kayak down the river!

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

There have been so many positive changes in Kent, and the relationship between the university and the city is better now than it ever has been. Plus, Kent State has created so many different ways to take care of employees.

Resides in:

Stow, Ohio

Hometown:

Fairlawn, Ohio

Education:

Bachelor’s degree with concentration in marketing and business management, Kent State University

Hobbies:

I’m a marathon runner, I enjoy playing indoor soccer, and I will be testing for my black belt in Taekwondo in September. I also enjoy spending time with my husband and three great kids at all of their various activities.

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Provide academic advising and student services to the students at Kent State Geauga and the Regional Academic Center in Twinsburg

Worked at KSU since:

August 2007

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Assistant Director, Office of the Dean of Students, Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

As an employee of a Regional Campus, I daily see the impact that the Regional Campuses have on the community in which they are located. Many students might not have been able to pursue their dreams of higher education without the accessible Regional Campus locations.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

I appreciate Kent State’s focus on creating diverse learning opportunities for our students that will allow them to become responsible citizens and active members of their communities!

Resides in:

Richfield, Ohio

Hometown:

Marietta, Ohio

Education:

Currently pursuing Doctorate of Philosophy, Educational Administration, Kent State University; Master of Arts in Education, Student Affairs, Western Kentucky University; Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Bowling Green State University

Hobbies:

Traveling, reading, romping with our dogs, and spending time with family and friends