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Career
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Director
Drema Howard, Ph.D.
(813) 974-2171 |
Oversees delivery of all Career Center services and programs and provides direction for the Administrative and Technology, Career Development and Employer Relations teams. |
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Media Publishing Specialist
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Creates and manages office publications, edits website, schedules appointments for and assists Director. |
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Office Manager
Wanda McClelland
(813)
974-9733 |
Manages office operations including payroll, purchasing and
budgets. Responds to inquiries from external vendors. Ensures
the Career Center is in compliance with USF policies/procedures. |
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Student Assistant
Office Operations
Daria Booker |
Assists Office Manager with various duties. |
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Development / Cooperative Education |
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Career Counselor
Terry Dowling, M.A.
(813)974-0131 |
Liaison to College of Social Sciences, Arts & Sciences (except Govt & International Affairs) Physical Therapy. |
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Career Counselor
Jean Keelan, M.S.
(813)974-2101 |
Liaison to School of Natural Sciences & Math, Biomedical Sciences |
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Career
Counselor
Marjorie Ludwig, M.A.
(813) 974-4461
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Liaison to College
of Business.
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Staff
Assistant
Amanda Marshall
(813)974-9728 |
Assists with Cooperative Education and Alumni Career Services. |
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Career
Counselor
Diane Mellon, M.S.Ed.
(813)
974-9635 |
Liaison to Honors College, University College, Undergraduate Studies and School of Global Sustainability. |
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Career
Counselor
Roberta Muir, M.A., SPHR
(813)
974-9636 |
Manages Career Center's Career Peer program; supervises student Career Peers. Liaison to Govt & International Affairs, School of Social Sciences |
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Career Counselor
Rosaria Pipitone, M.A.
(813)974-8425 |
Liaison to College of the Arts, Architecture, School of Humanities and Women and Gender Studies |
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Career
Counselor
Diane Russell, M.A.
(813)
974-9721 |
Liaison to College of Engineering and Marine Science faculty. |
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Career Counselor
Harold Shaw, M.B.A
(813)
974-9725 |
Liaison to USF Health, including: Colleges of Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine (except for physical therapy, sports medicine and biomedical sciences).
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Career
Counselor
Daneen Whatley, M.S.
(813)
974-9715 |
Liaison to College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and College of Education; Rehabilitation Counseling-College of Arts & Sciences. |
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Student Assistant
Career Development
Amanda Hall |
Assists Career Development and Co-op Team. |
Employer
Relations / Customer Relations |
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Info Tech Support Specialist
Helena Brown, B.S.
(813)
974-9714 |
Processes
Electronic Resumes and provides technical assistance to students. |
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FWS Career Advisor & Employer Relations Coordinator
Ashley Motley, M.Ed.
(813) 974-9722
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Provides services to students seeking Federal Work Study positions, and to USF employers with allocations to hire these students. Assists in developing partnerships with employers, and with development of USF’s Job Location and Development Program. Also serves as job coach and career counselor. |
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Staff
Assistant
Kathi Roche
(813)
974-3202 |
Posts part-time, internship and full-time positions in Career
Center's job listings and handles resume referrals for
internships and full-time, degreed positions. |
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Coordinator
for Employer Relations & Special Events
Kelly Rzeszut, M.A.
(813)
974-7519 |
Coordinates Career Networking Fairs and employer-related special
events. Assists Assistant Director in developing partnerships
with employers. |
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Coordinator for On-campus Interviews
Ashley Styers B.A.
(813)974-2489
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Coordinates on-campus interview schedules and assists employers with on-campus interviews and development of recruitment programs. |
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Graduate Assistant
College Student Affairs
Terrance Jagrup |
Assists with the coordination of on-campus events and the development of employer partnerships. |
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Student Assistant
Info Tech Support
Pedro Perez |
Assists Info Tech Support Specialist; processes Career Connections accounts. |
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Student Assistant
Front Desk
Aurora Filipski |
Serves as a member of the Front Desk Staff, greeting and welcoming visitors to the Career Center, identifying visitor needs, and making referrals to the appropriate services. |
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Student Assistant
Front Desk
Bethany Porcelli |
Serves as a member of the Front Desk Staff, greeting and welcoming visitors to the Career Center, identifying visitor needs, and making referrals to the appropriate services. |
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Student Assistant
Front Desk
Jennie Robinson
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Serves as a member of the Front Desk Staff, greeting and welcoming visitors to the Career Center, identifying visitor needs, and making referrals to the appropriate services. |
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Student Assistant
Logan Detweiler |
Serves as a member of Employer Relations Team, completing various projects as assigned. |
Career Center Career Peers |
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Stacey Brown |
I’m a graduate student majoring in Architecture, and am also a member of the National Council of Negro Women at USF. I intend to get a Masters in Architecture and work with firms using sustainable materials in their designs. I believe that a step toward using environmentally-friendly materials in new buildings is a step toward a better future for everyone.
As a Career Peer I intend to help others in the USF community see their potential and reach their career goals. I am certain that I will be helpful to both undecided majors and those with a confident career track. With the resources available at the Career Center, I can steer students in right direction - one they will love and enjoy! |
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Danerys Germosen |
I am a General Business Administration Major with a Minor in Spanish. After completing college, I hope to gain some experience before continuing my education and obtaining a Masters in Medical Administration. I aspire to help others in my career, and would enjoy working in the business side of health care. As a former FSI student, I still participate in their Service Ambassadors program, which hopes to make a difference in the Tampa Bay area.
As a Career Peer, I hope to help others overcome the same obstacles that I have had as a student here at USF. Also, I will assist student to the best of my abilities to reach their goals. |
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Megan Hartnett |
I am a graduate student in the Counselor Education program, specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
After graduation, I hope to work in a university counseling center and help students reach their fullest potential.
As a Career Peer,
I hope to help other students solidify their career goals. I have found that the Career Center has so many great resources for students and I am excited to share them with my fellow students. |

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Jonathan Hopkins |
I am a graduate student in the Counselor Education program with a focus on clinical mental health counseling and find it both daunting and fascinating. When I am not busy plowing through my course work I can usually be found somewhere between the cities of Seminole, St. Petersburg, and Tampa hanging out with my friends.
As a Career Peer it is my hope is to serve with excellence the students who cross my path in the Career Center. I know how complicated it can be trying to figure out the next step, whether it be work or academically rooted. We can all use some direction or advice from time to time. |
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Wendy Malagon |
I’m attaining my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology here at the university. My undergraduate experience has motivated me to pursue a career in academia. I hope to integrate my interest in psychology with my interest in education. I aspire to be a psychology professor at a university and participate in research.
I enjoy helping others through teaching and that is what has encouraged me to become a Career Peer! As a Career Peer, I will strive to communicate information in a simple and effective way. I want students to gain valuable skills that will aid them in conducting a successful job search! Most importantly, I want students to dream, plan, and achieve their goals!
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Catherine Margetiak |
I am a graduate student in the Counselor Education program with a concentration on Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Upon graduation, I hope to serve our military service members and their families as they deal with deployment and reintegration. When I am not busy with my schoolwork, I can be seen volunteering for different mental health agencies like Northside Mental Health Center and the MacDill AFB Mental Health Clinic. As a Career Peer, I hope to help USF students in their job search and career exploration. I plan to connect them with all the resources available so they can be successful in their transition from their school life to the world of work. |
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Edivan Martinez |
I am a Finance major at USF. My career goal is to work for a big company such as Macy’s or more
finance related like Goldman Sachs. I aspire to be a Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O.). I’ve gained a lot
of experience in my time at USF as a Public Relations chair and brother of Lambda Theta Phi Latin
Fraternity, Incorporated, Unified Greek Council Treasurer and my other positions in organizations on
campus.
As a Career Peer I intend to use all the information I have learned to help my fellow students have a
competitive resume and cover letter as well as make the job process as clear as can be. I also want to
help the students that do not know exactly what they want to be, to look at the resources we offer that
can be beneficial for them. |
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Antonio Morales |
I am a Criminology major at USF, with a minor in Leadership Studies. My career goal is to work for a federal law enforcement agency such as the U.S. Marshalls. I’ve gained a lot of experience in my 2 years at USF as a brother of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Incorporated, Resident Assistant, Orientation Team Leader, Transfer Orientation Team Leader and other offices/organizations at the USF Tampa campus.
As a Career Peer I intend to use all the information and experience that I have accumulated throughout the years, to steer my fellow students in the right direction by helping them get the best information I can possibly offer. GO BULLS!!! \_/ |
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Callie Nettles |
I am a graduate student in the Counselor Education program, with an emphasis on Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I received my undergraduate degree at Florida State in Psychology. I enjoy working with college student of all ages and giving back to my community. I love to help others empower themselves and reach their goals! |

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Brice Parr |
I am a Mechanical Engineering major at the University of South Florida. I hope to one day work at a major automobile manufacturing company developing cars for the future. As a Career Peer, I hope to aid my fellow students in their path towards a successful future. From finding a major to finding a job, if I can be of assistance to a peer, then I will do my best to see that their needs are met. |
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Stephen Sewar |
I am a Graduate Student recently accepted into the School of Architecture and Community Design; My minor is Art Studio with a concentration in Photography. I am also the President of Faces Modeling troupe Inc. and the Vice-President for Progressive Black Men Inc. on the USF campus. With my degree I plan to work internationally, helping to rebuild and restore a variety of old town and cities to renew them while keeping its original ideologies.
As a Career Peer, I enjoy the ability to help students who are lost or confused about how to find success. I strive to reach out to all the incoming students to help get them on the right path. It’s a joy to see smiles and a look of relief because I have helped with a problem. |
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Robert Stahl |
I am a Mechanical Engineering major at the University of South Florida. After I graduate I plan on working in either the automotive industry or in the field of aviation. As a student myself, I understand the frustrations and stresses that come with earning a degree. As a Career Peer, I want to aid each student to the best of my abilities. From Job prep to career possibilities, I will do everything in my power to make sure each student has the information and preparation they need to achieve each and every one of their career goals. |
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Chelsea Stewart |
I graduated with a degree in Psychology from USF in December 2012. Currently I am a graduate student in the Rehabilitation and Mental Health program. One day I expect to be a Marriage and Family Therapist, or work as a Guidance Counselor in the school system. I am proud to be a founding sister of the Kimimela Chapter of Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority Incorporated.
As a Career Peer, I want each student I work to be satisfied that I helped them to be successful, because we are the future! |
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