Nick Schaefer

About Nick Schaefer

In a world where you can be anything, be kind. If you can help 1 person, you help the world. Profile: • Extensive experience in providing career planning and employment services, with the ability to work with students in a variety of academic programs and backgrounds.• Effective in developing programs and services that match student and school-specific needs.• Strong ability to create and deliver class presentations and workshops both in-person and virtually to reach different student populations.• Excellent communicator with a strong ability to work with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers.• Aim to create a positive, kind and professional environment that provides excellent customer service.

Experience

1. Career Coach

   Northampton Community College

   May 2025 — Present

   Provide career coaching to students and alumni on topics such as resume and cover letter writing; interview and job/internship search techniques; and choosing a major/career. • Deliver class presentations and workshops to a diverse range of audience sizes and backgrounds.• Assist with developing and implementing programs and events.• Coordinated the development of a new department website by reviewing the previous site, applying best practices, and creating an updated layout and content in collaboration with multiple departments.• Assisted in creating and improving assessments to evaluate student knowledge, satisfaction, and program effectiveness.

Education

• University of Pennsylvania

  Specialization/Certification, Foundations of Positive Psychology on Coursera

  2017 — 2018

• Manhattan University

  MA, Counseling

• Rider University

  BA, Communication

Skills

• Social Networking
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Resume Writing
• Newsletters
• Passion for Helping Others
• Communication
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Job Search
• Blogging
• Higher Education
• Community Outreach