Perla Tolentino

Senior Career Specialist @Cuny Bronx Community College

Bronx, NY, US

Meet one-on-one with a caseload of students to assist with career exploration, resume reviews, and job application processes. Coordinate and oversee the internship and job placement efforts for students in business, finance, accounting, and related fields, working with them individually and in small groups to facilitate job placement. Create and deliver workshops in collaboration with various campus programs and courses to support student career development. Serve as a liaison between industry representatives, senior alumni, and faculty to help refine curricula and co-curricular activities that enhance student career readiness. Develop and expand a network of employer partners to increase paid internships and competitive job opportunities for BCC students and recent graduates. Organize and execute career-related events for students and employers, both on and off-campus. Track and report outcomes in alignment with team goals and objectives. Research and provide insights on emerging best practices and new standards from groups such as NACE. Manage caseload of students while actively contributing to a highly collaborative team. Support entry-level jobseekers including first-generation or foreign-born college students.

Lehman College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, English/Professional Writing

ASA College

Associates of Occupational Studies, Business Administration - Accounting

The Graduate Center, City University of New York

Master of Science - MS, Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences