Sarah Rivet

About Sarah Rivet

My previous experience in hiring and supervising helped me understand the importance of being in a career that you love. I am driven to help others succeed in their job search and higher education goals. My current position as Professional Communication Instructor/Department Chair has provided me with the opportunity to use my public speaking and communication skills to work in an environment I feel passionately about: Higher Education. I believe in the positive difference higher education can make in adults lives. I am energized by the topics I teach, and enjoy working with my students to achieve their goals. I love learning about leadership communication, and always strive to be a better leader. I believe good communication makes a good leader, and I hope to continue leading students in the higher education field. Strengths-finder Top 5 Themes: 1. Includer2. WOO3. Input 4. Positivity 5. Communication Specialties:Classroom management, curriculum development, student advising, learning facilitation, career skill development (resume and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing, job search strategies, etc.), career coaching, public speaking and presentation.

Experience

1. Professional Communication Instructor Department Chair

   Fox Valley Technical College

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Led strategic direction and growth initiatives for the Professional Communications associate degree program, aligning curriculum with industry trends, emerging technologies (including AI), and workforce needs • Mentor and support faculty and adjunct faculty, fostering a collaborative environment focused on student success and instructional excellence• Teaching classes: Public Relations, Digital Media and Storytelling, Writing for the Media, Digital Marketing, AI, Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Intercultural Communications, Mass Media, Business Writing • Led internal and external communication efforts, ensuring alignment, transparency and consistency across faculty, staff, and stakeholders • Built and managed relationships with external stakeholders, including industry partners and community organizations, to strengthen brand reputation and expand outreach efforts• Oversee content strategy and storytelling initiatives to highlight program impact, student success, and workforce outcomes across multiple communication channels • Led 2 study abroad programs focused on intercultural communication

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Master's degree, English

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Master's Degree, Educational Leadership

  2011 — 2014

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Organizational Administration/Communication

Skills

• Career Development
• Hiring
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Mentoring
• Presentations
• Interviewing
• Social Media
• Curriculum Development
• Educational Leadership
• Student Counseling
• Cover Letters
• Networking
• Marketing Communications
• Mock Interviews
• Organizational Development
• Human Resources
• Written Communication
• Student Development
• Job Search Strategies
• Academic Advising
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Public Speaking
• Supervising
• Management
• Customer Service
• Teaching
• Conflict Resolution
• College Teaching
• Job Search
• Higher Education
• Employee Relations
• Microsoft Outlook
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Resume Writing
• Adult Education
• Coaching
• Training