Resume | Taryn Hersch

Taryn Hersch

thersch@go.stcloudstate.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/tarynhersch

Education

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Master of Science in College Counseling and Student Development Expected May 2021

Member: Organization for College Counseling and Student Development Scholars

The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN

Bachelor of Arts Double Major in Organizational Behavior and Psychology May 2018

Studied Abroad in Denmark; focused on the Science of Happiness – Positive Psychology May 2016
Chosen by School of Business and Technology faculty to receive: Outstanding Junior and Senior in Organizational Behavior
Research Assistant; focused on Authentic Leadership February 2016 – February 2017
GPA 4.00/4.00 – Summa Cum Laude

Career Center Experience

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

Graduate Intern – College of Liberal Arts August 2020 – Present

Conduct virtual career counseling sessions and drop-in visits utilizing holistic and inclusive approaches to assist

students in major and career exploration, job and internship searching, interviewing, and graduate school planning

Host personal statement review appointments for international students, as a part of the College’s Personal Statement Consultation program, to help support international students graduate school planning through providing guidance/feedback on formatting, mechanics, and content of personal statements
Aided in the creation and implementation of a two-day informational interviewing event by crafting learning outcomes for students that align with the department’s mission, utilizing Handshake to build interview schedules, and formulating tip sheets for students and employers on how to successfully prepare and engage in an informational interview
Hold a teaching assistant role for a career management course via Canvas and assist in students learning and development by providing constructive feedback on assignments and projects by utilizing Sanford’s theory of challenge and support

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Employment Services and Outreach Graduate Assistant August 2019 – Present

Employ vetting processes to approve or decline 330+ employers monthly in the Handshake system to ensure quality of

employers who are approved and to protect the students of the University from fraudulent employers

Deliver engaging presentations to courses virtually by crafting major/career-field specific examples to teach students about the features of and how to utilize Handshake for events, resources, and job/internship searches
Enforce and counsel students on the “No Show” policy for on-campus and mock interviews to provide a learning opportunity

as to how their actions have an impact on others and what is/will be expected of them from their future employers

Actively participate in bi-weekly Employer Relations team meetings by providing input on efficiency of events, updating staff on projects, and recording meeting notes
Assist in preparation for job and internship fairs virtually and on-campus by assisting in the planning process, day-of

coordination, answering student/employer questions, and post-event Handshake analytics.

Conducted student outreach and promotion of Career Center events through the office’s weekly “Popcorn Tuesday” event

The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN

Management Intern January 2018 – May 2018

Exercised leadership and event coordination skills through planning and leading job fair preparation sessions
Collaborated with Career Services staff to create and implement training/educational materials for the department
Developed assessment process for resumes and mock interviews, involving collaboration with local hiring managers

to identify best practices and key areas of focus to best guide students

The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN

Job Skills Assistant August 2017 – May 2018

Provided information and guidance to 150+ students in developing and/or revising cover letters and resumes
Consulted with co-worker and supervisor to maintain efficiency and open communication in regard to work completion
Recognized by supervisor during mid and end of year evaluation for high level of professionalism, ability to work independently, and attention to detail

Counseling Experience

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2020 – Present

Develop and facilitate small group activities to aid in students’ exploration of college life, diversity and equity, and identity development
Encourage reflection and meaning making of students’ curricular and co-curricular experiences at St. Cloud State University
Cultivate rapport with and amongst small group consisting of four members by using intergroup dialogue techniques to help build a network of peer support and a sense of belonging on-campus

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Academic Collegiate Excellence (ACE) Program Coach January 2020 – May 2020

Created an inclusive and safe space with four ACE program students through weekly one-on-one sessions by employing micro and multicultural counseling techniques that allowed for the exploration and discussion of personal and academic areas of concern and/or interest for each student.
Utilized Sanford’s theory of challenge and support to build confidence while encouraging growth and development, resulting in increased clarity of each students desire to be in and succeed in college

Leadership Experience

The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN

School of Business and Technology Student Club, Founder and President August 2017 – May 2018

Identified the need and initiated creation of student club based on analysis of results from research conducted with a faculty member that focused on Authentic Leadership among the College’s undergraduate student population
Developed and successfully led a group of 14 students in activities related to improving leadership, networking, and communication skills
Created a campus-wide product pitch competition to inspire creativity and entrepreneurial spirit on-campus

Additional Experience

North Suburban Eye Specialists, Coon Rapids, MN

Optometric Assistant January 2019 – July 2019

Conducted pre-examination testing on 25+ patients each day
Created a positive and welcoming environment for each patient interaction and was frequently commended by patients and the Doctors worked with for ability to make patients feel heard and at ease
Documented and/or updated each patient’s electronic health record

North Suburban Eye Specialists, Coon Rapids, MN

Ophthalmic Medical Scribe October 2018 – January 2019

Transcribed medical information from 20-35 exams each day
Collaborated with clinic staff and doctors on a daily basis to provide the best experience for every patient
Assisted in maintaining clinic flow and keeping exams on schedule

The College of St. Scholastic, Duluth, MN

Research Assistant February 2016 – February 2017

Helped develop short answer questions for two surveys through collaboration with lead researcher on the study of Authentic Leadership.
Successfully maintained a high degree of confidentiality with 100+ participant responses.
Helped collect, review, and interpret data from two surveys and provided content analysis reports for over 100 participants' information.