Erin Odea Halford

Strategic Advisor, Denny\'s Fund @College of Charleston

Charleston, SC, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2026 — Present

Strategic Advisor, Denny\'s Fund @College of Charleston

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Charleston, SC, US

In addition to the important work I do with our School of Business, I also serve as the Denny’s FUNd Strategic Advisor, a role focused on building partnerships and initiatives that bring more joy, engagement, connection, and yes – FUN - to our campus culture. Denny’s FUNd celebrates the warmth, humor, and kindness of longtime Career Center director and my former boss and mentor, Denny Ciganovic. This special work aligns closely with my passion for creating supportive, people centered environments where individuals feel valued and empowered to shine, just as Denny did!

EDUCATION

2000 — 2004

Providence College

BA, American Studies

2005 — 2007

Providence College

MA Education, Counseling

SKILLS

Career DevelopmentRecruitingInterviewsInterview PreparationStudent AffairsCareer ManagementAcademic AdvisingCareer AssessmentCoachingMbtiJob SearchHigher EducationWorkshop FacilitationSocial NetworkingTestsEnrollment ManagementProgram DevelopmentManagementCover LettersResume WritingBenefits NegotiationStrong Interest InventoryStudent DevelopmentJob Search StrategiesCareer CounselingLeadershipMock Interviews

ABOUT ERIN ODEA HALFORD

If it involves elevating people, ideas, community, or joy—I’m all in! I am a SHRM-CP certified Career Coach and Professional Development leader with 20 years of experience in strategic career coaching, employer relations, and community partnership development. In my role as Director of Career & Professional Development and Employer Relations for Graduate and Executive Programs at the School of Business, I am committed to helping individuals identify their strengths, elevate their professional brand, and pursue opportunities where they can learn, grow, and thrive.In addition to this work, I also serve as the Denny’s FUNd Strategic Advisor, a role focused on building partnerships and initiatives that bring more joy, engagement, connection, and yes – FUN - to our campus community. This work aligns closely with my passion for creating supportive, people centered environments where individuals feel valued and empowered to shine! go.charleston.edu/dennysfund.My expertise includes empowering others through personal and professional career branding, the design and delivery of professional development and leadership programs, workshop facilitation, and the cultivation of strategic community and employer partnerships to nurture and introduce top talent.My professional expertise includes:• Career and job transition coaching• Talent and culture development• Professional and career branding• Program design and facilitation• Community and employer partnership cultivation• Workshops and presentations that inspire personal and professional growthI also provide personalized 1:1 coaching in areas such as self assessment, career exploration, resume and cover letter development, networking, interviewing, salary negotiation, and all aspects of the job or internship search. Whether I’m facilitating a leadership program, advising on culture initiatives, or helping someone clarify their purpose, my goal is simple: to empower people to do work that aligns with their strengths and sparks their growth. Please feel free to connect with me at h•••••••@cofc.edu or c••••••••@gmail.com.MBTI: ENFPStrengths: Ideation, Connectedness, Strategic, Activator, Arranger

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