Katy Hinz1238 12th Ave NW New Brighton, MN 55112 ۰ Cell (651) 357-0042 ۰ katyhinz@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/katyhinz1SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS__________________________________________________________________

Over six years of student affairs experience, including four years of career counseling Experience teaching and facilitating career curriculum Skilled at creating and implementing programs and events

EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________________Master of Education, Student Development Administration (June 2008) Seattle University Seattle, Washington

Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies, Psychology minor (May 2006)University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin, Wisconsin-in-Scotland Program: Dalkeith, Scotland (Fall 2004)

CAREER SERVICES EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________Adjunct Instructor, BA 3000: Career Skills, Carlson School of Management (Fall 2013) and CFAN 3201: Career and Internship Preparation, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources (Fall 2012)University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)

Career Counselor, Career Center for Science and Engineering (July 2008-June 2012)University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN)

Served a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Science & Engineering and College of Biological Sciences

Counseled students regarding career exploration & choice, resume & cover letters, internship & job searching, interviewing, graduate school, and evaluating and negotiating job offers

Interpreted StrengthsFinder, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and Strong Interest Inventory Managed resource center and developed handouts, such as career guides for interviewing and job searching Co-led company site visit program for College of Science and Engineering students in Seattle, WA Created and implemented survey tools to assess students’ growth in making progress towards the Student

Development and program outcomes Wrote proposal for, developed curriculum, and taught two new career courses, CSE 1411: Exploring Careers in

Science and Engineering and CSE 1413: Preparing for Careers in Science and Engineering Collaborated with College of Science and Engineering colleagues to create curriculum for a first-year experience

course (CSE 1001) and taught course section Planned Mock Interview Week including all employer and student communication and marketing Collaborated with advising colleagues to prepare and present information at new student orientations

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________Program Coordinator, Office for Student Engagement (June 2012-Present)University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN) Coordinate the SELP (Student Employment Leadership Program): a professional development program for undergraduate student employees and assist with implementing Strengths at the U: Building a Strengths-Based Campus Initiative

Coach students on how to use their strengths in academics, career, experiences, and daily life Create and facilitate workshops for student groups, classes, and SELP on topics such as Linkedin, Strengths and

job searching, career exploration, leadership, and motivation Lead trainings for staff and faculty on Strengths philosophy and team development Consult with departments, staff, and faculty on how to incorporate Strengths into their work with students, such as

CLA 1001 and Success Over Stress course Supervise five student staff members, including facilitating training and development Plan the annual Student Employment Recognition (SELPies) event to recognize over 350 student employees Collaborated on writing and producing 11 videos about Strengths, including job searching & career exploration Increased the student participation of SELP by 50% and implemented changes to improve SELP, including new

logo and marketing materials, updated program requirements, and SELP blog Developed and launched a Strengths and Engagement Coaching program with the aim to help students get

connected to involvement opportunities on campus and utilize their Strengths in collegiate lifeHinz, Page 2

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________________Career Development Network (CDN)

Diversity Committee, Chair (Fall 2013-Fall 2014) Chair (Summer 2011-Summer 2013); Board Member (Summer 2010-Summer 2011) Teaching Circle, Founding Member & Co-Chair (Fall 2010-Fall 2012)

Minnesota College and University Career Services Association (MCUCSA) Programming Committee, Co-Chair (Fall 2011-Spring 2012)Leadershape, Cluster Facilitator (January 2009)

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA INVOLVEMENT_____________________________________________________Office for Student Affairs Staff Enrichment Committee, Member (Fall 2014-Present) Career Integration Committee, Member (Spring 2013-Present) Welcome Week Advisory Board (Summer 2012-Present )International Student Liaison Committee, Member (Fall 2012-Present) Strengths Advisory Board, Member (Spring 2010-Present) Career Development Network, Member (2008-Present) Career Development Network Diversity Committee, Member (Fall 2010-Fall 2014) Academic Advising Career Counseling Standing Committee, Member (Fall 2009-Spring 2010) Student Unions & Activities Grants Committee, Member (Fall 2009-Spring 2010) Academic Advising Career Counseling Retreat Planning Committee, Member (Fall 2008-Spring 2009)

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS_AND PUBLICATIONS_________________________________________________K.Soria, B. Arnold, K. Hinz, and J. Williams. “Helping College Students Navigate Their Career Development through Strengths Awareness.” ACPA Developments Journal. Accepted for publication, to be published Fall 2015.

“Student Employment Leadership Program.” Presenter, National Student Employment Association (NSEA), Fall 2014.

“Strengths at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and Abroad: Using a Strengths Based Approach to Enhance Career Development.” Co-Presenter, Career Integration Conference, Fall 2014.

“Lean In: Advancing Gender Equality in Higher Education from Students to Administration.” Co-Presenter, Minnesota College Personnel Association (MCPA), Fall 2013. Tate Conference (Advising Conference at UMN), Spring 2014. CLASS (College of Liberal Arts Student Services Conference at UMN), Spring 2014.

“Reinventing Campus Culture: Using Strengths to Build Engagement & Wellbeing.” Co-Presenter, College Students Educators International (ACPA), Spring 2014.

“I am ready! A Look at How Career Classes are Preparing Students for Career Success.” Presenter, Careers Conference, Spring 2013. Minnesota Colleges & Universities Career Services Association (MCUCSA), Spring 2013. Co-Presenter, Tate Conference (Advising Conference at UMN), Spring 2012.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS_________________________________ Thriving Conference (Fall 2014), Strengths in Education Conference (2011, 2012, 2013), MAP StrengthsQuest

Seminar (Summer 2011), StrengthsQuest Educator Seminar (Fall 2010) National Student Employment Association (NSEA) (2013-Present) Minnesota College Personnel Association (MCPA), Member (2012-Present), College Student Educators

International (ACPA), Member (2012-Present) Minnesota College and University Career Services Association (MCUCSA), Member (Fall 2008-2012) Career Coaching Training through the National Association of Colleges and Employers (June 2010), National

Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Member (2008-2011), Minnesota Association of Colleges and Employers (MNACE), Member (Fall 2009-2012),

Women’s Leadership Institute graduate (Spring 2011)

CERTIFICATIONS________________________________________________________________________________ Facilitator Certificate, Strengths-Based Education. Gallup (Fall 2014). Certificate in Strengths Approaches to Higher Education, Leadership, and Student Success. Noel Academy for

Strengths-Based Education and Leadership, Azusa Pacific University (Fall 2014). Silver Certificate, Diversity & Inclusion Recognition Program. Career Development Network (Summer 2012).