Carol Coston's Resume - Experienced HR and College Advisor
1. CAROL COSTON
1143 S. Plymouth Ct. #509, Chicago, IL 60605 carolcoston@ymail.com
312-859-0588 www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoston
EXPERIENCE
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Student Employment Office 7/2015 – Present
Human Resources Representative
• Coordinate the Job Location and Development Program (JLD) that cultivates relationships with employers and helps
students with career development
• Supervise and manage student employees in the Student Employment Office
• Provide customer service and guidance to employers and UIC departments
• Counsel students regarding resumes, cover letters, and job search strategies
• Coordinate events including Career Fairs and Workshops
• Present at Career Development Workshops
Pearson Education/ Assessments, Remote/Online Essay Test Scorer 3/2010 – Present
• Score elementary school standardized tests in a variety of subjects
College Nannies & Tutors, Glenview, IL, Tutor/ Presenter 1/2015 - Present
• Advise student on the College Admission Application Process including Standardized Testing
Lycee Francais de Chicago, Chicago, IL, College Advisor 8/2007 - 8/2014
French International School of Chicago (PS – 12) offers multilingual instruction and awards International and French
Baccalaureate degrees
• Managed and coordinated school-wide standardized testing for grades 3-12
• Proctored exams including Terra Nova, PSAT, PLAN, EXPLORE, AP, IB, French Bac, and French/ UK university entrance
• Ran the U.S. College and International University Advising Program
MacCormac College, Chicago, IL, Adjunct Professor 1/2005 -9/2010
Junior college in downtown Chicago that awards Associate Degrees in Court Reporting, Criminal Justice, Paralegal
Studies (ABA accredited), and Business
• Taught Paralegal Studies courses in a wide range of legal subject areas
• Wrote, administered, and proctored exams
Morgan Park Academy, Chicago, IL, Director of College Advising 8/1997-8/2007
143 year old independent, college preparatory institution for grades PS-12
• Managed college advising program and high school standardized testing
• Proctored college admissions and high school entrance exams
EDUCATION
IIT/ Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, IL, Juris Doctor 1981
Scripps College, Claremont, CA, Bachelor of Arts in American Studies 1979
• Student Athlete Wall of Fame, Cross-Country
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite 2010
Specialized Programs: Relativity, Pearson ePEN2, Oracle, HR Front End, Banner, Tracker 1-9, Naviance, Symplicity