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Senior Director
ahochman@usfca.edu
University of Michigan
BA Communication
John F. Kennedy University
MA Career Development
Roxie Food Center in the Mission Terrace neighborhood (best sandwich in town!), AT&T Park
Overly obsessive fan of University of Michigan football and basketball and the San Francisco Giants. Part-time restaurant critic. Traveling near and far with my wife and two daughters.
In high school, I worked at Lombardi’s Sports which was then on Clement Street. I sold sneakers and learned how to deal with a truly diverse group of customers. I once sold Robin Williams a pair of Nikes!
“Just because you’re good at doing something doesn’t mean that you like to do it.”
Director of Career Success
kellye@usfca.edu
University of Missouri - Columbia
BA in Business Administration
Major: Logistics / Minor: Marketing
San Francisco State University
M.S. Counseling, Emphasis in College and Career Counseling
Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
M.A. Theological Studies, Concentration: Christian Spirituality
Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach, Twin Peaks, Crissy Field, AT&T Park, anywhere I'm with friends
Baseball, Reading, Visiting the Sierras, KC BBQ, Family, Symphony, Living life by my motto: Carpe Diem
My first internship was at Deluxe Check Printers (yes people used to write a lot of checks!) as a logistics intern. I was offered a management trainee position and worked there for 3 years before deciding I didn't want to focus on shipping checks all over the country for my career.
As cliche as it sounds, when I experienced my first career crossroads at 24, someone told me to read "What Color is Your Parachute." Not only did I read it, but I did every darn exercise in the book, conducted a plethora of informational interviews, and finally had the courage to quit my job, travel to Europe for 4+ months, and then apply for and go to the Peace Corps. That road less traveled has made all the difference.
Director of Employer Relationships
University of Michigan
B.B.A. with an emphasis in Marketing
University of San Francisco
M.S. in Project Management
Walking through the Ferry Building, grabbing a lunch at one of the food stands, and sitting on a bench by the water.
I enjoy cooking and love to learn new, easy recipes and pairing appropriate wines. I got into tennis about 10 years ago and play actively on various tennis leagues.
My family owned a small business, a Chinese take-out, and I learned food preparation and customer service techniques there.
Early in my career, I was laid off from a company, and my manager suggested that I use the time to look into jobs I felt more suitable for. After a couple months, I got my first job in marketing/merchandising for an entertainment retailer. It definitely was a better fit.
Assistant Director of Employer Relationships
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science in Retail and Consumer Science
University of San Francisco
MEd Organization & Leadership
Crissy Field for running or hanging out at the beach, hiking Lands End, walking the hidden trails of Golden Gate Park, exploring the Ferry Building farmer's market, killing time in Green Apple Books.
Running with my dog, hiking, kayaking, and spending time at the beach. I also enjoy gardening, crafting, reading, and traveling to new places with my family.
As soon as I was old enough for a work permit, I got a job at Wendy's. After three months of seeing the inner workings of a fast food chain, I decided it was not where I wanted to be. I promptly resigned and got a job working the sales floor at a clothing store which I enjoyed much more!
Opportunity often comes when you least expect it and may present itself in unexpected ways. Be ready to jump at it when it comes your way!
Career Counselor
jbrockway@usfca.edu
Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY
AA Liberal Arts
Baruch College/CUNY
BA Psychology
Teachers College, Columbia University
MA Higher & Postsecondary Education
Golden Gate Park
Hiking, amateur photography, road trips, visiting national parks
Working as a cashier at the Hampton Classic in the summer while in high school.
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door."
Career Counselor
kmdittus@usfca.edu
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
BA in Political Science, Bachelor of Theatre Arts
MA in Higher Education, concentration in Student Access and Success
Dolores Park, Lands End, the Mission
Traveling, running, trying new restaurants, watching sports-especially Michigan Wolverines football
For my first job I worked at my local movie theater over the summer. I didn't find the work enjoyable, and disliked how I always smelled like popcorn. I decided to take a class and get certified to lifeguard instead, which I loved. This was my first hands-on experience with learning how much education can truly change your job prospects!
Find the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, and what someone will pay you to do. This is where you’ll find a fulfilling career.
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