
Forward-thinking Industry Expert and Career Development Professional with 15+ years of experience in higher educational environment providing career counseling, employment & mentor opportunities, and professional development to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. Committed to helping students and alumni believe in themselves and their ability to make positive changes in their lives through meaningful employment opportunities. Proven ability of building employer and faculty relationships, developing internships/jobs and campus recruiting programs, creating job search strategies, project management and working collaboratively to enhance the career success of students and alumni. Want to connect? Employers: Please contact me at onika.richards@emory.edu. Our team will design a customized recruiting strategy that meets the hiring needs of your organization. Our services to employers include: • On-campus recruitment events and interview scheduling • Participation in global and local Career and Networking Fairs • Posting and promoting of job descriptions to our database system. • Pre-screening of candidates • Direct resume referrals • Career Talks, panels and workshops • Mentor Program Specialties: • Employer Relations/Recruitment • Job Lead Development • Career Exploration / Career Coaching / Strategizing • Job search strategy • Resume and Cover Letter development / Portfolio Creation • LinkedIn profile reviews • Interview preparation • Networking strategy • Workshop development and facilitation • Project management • Program Development • Employee Training & Development • Strategic Planning
columbia.edu
laguardia.edu
devry.edu
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Director of Career Services and Alumni Relations
Georgia State University - Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
• www.linkedin.com/school/gsu-andrew-young-school-of-policy-studies
• Full-time
Nov 2024 - Present
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Director of Partnerships and Experiential Learning
Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
• www.linkedin.com/school/rollins-school-of-public-health
• Full-time
Dec 2021 - Nov 2024
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Lecturer
Columbia University School of Professional Studies
• www.linkedin.com/school/columbia-university-school-of-professional-studies
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
Greater New York City Area
Associate Director, Career Design Lab
Columbia University School of Professional Studies
• www.linkedin.com/school/columbia-university-school-of-professional-studies
• Full-time
Jan 2018 - Dec 2021
New York, NY
College Assistant
City University of New York- City College
Sep 2004 - Aug 2005