James Blankenship

About James Blankenship

I am at the forefront of enabling student success at Concord University, where my passion for career development and event coordination comes to life. I integrate my expertise in operations management to cultivate a culture of opportunity and growth, ensuring our diverse student body has access to vital career resources.Most recently, I\'ve been managing career development initiatives, including organizing career fairs and leveraging social and digital media to enhance student engagement. My tenure as Postal Worker Lead honed my skills in compliance, efficiency, and team leadership, overseeing a significant volume of mail and packages, and modernizing our campus mailing operations.

Experience

1. Career Services Coordinator

   Concord University

   Jan 2025 — Present

   I am is actively managing and supporting student career development initiatives. This role includes coordinating career-related events like career fairs and workshops, overseeing the Handshake platform, and engaging in outreach through web, social media, and digital channels. The coordinator works closely with faculty, academic departments, alumni, and employers to provide valuable internship and job opportunities for students. Additionally, the role involves assisting students with resume writing, interview skills, and job search strategies.

Education

• Concord University

  Bachelor's Degree, Geography

  2009 — 2015

Skills

• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Excel
• Photography
• Editing
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Copy Editing
• Photojournalism
• Journalism
• Facebook
• Fundraising
• Blogging
• Customer Service
• News Writing
• Writing
• Social Media
• Microsoft Office
• Higher Education
• Leadership
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Public Relations
• Digital Photography
• People Skills
• Event Photography