Career Services Staff

Located at E334 Student Union.
Phone: (937) 775-2556
Fax: (937) 775-3381

Career Services Staff

Cheryl Stuart, Director, cheryl.stuart@wright.edu

Charlene Walker, Associate Director, charlene.walker@wright.edu

Office hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Call (937) 775-2556 and speak to the front desk to schedule an appointment.
Bring both a paper and an electronic copy of your résumé to appointments.

Areas of Specialization

Liaison to University College and Lake Campus
Coordinator, Education Fair and Interview Day

Credentials and Affiliations

MBTI® Master Practitioner
Master Career Development Professional (MCDP)
Global Career Development Facilitator Instructor (GCDF Instructor)
Collegiate Business Etiquette Trainer certifed by DTN Productions

Dr. Kim Gilliam, Associate Director, kim.gilliam@wright.edu

Serves all students and alumni in transition with an emphasis on decision-making: deciding a major, mid-career change, going back into the workforce, and other critical points in career decision-making.
Serves as the Student Employment Manager leading the human resource functions for approximately 2,200 student workers on-campus.

Areas of Specialization

Associate Director, Student Employment
Learn more about Student Employment ›
Career Development advising
Learn more about Exploring Careers ›

Credentials and Affiliations

Doctor of Education, Counselor Education, University of Cincinnati
Master of Science, Community Counseling, Wright State University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Wright State University
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Ohio (# C 0500500)
Global Career Development Facilitator Instructor (CDFI)
Qualified, Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator; Strong Interest Inventory; Campbell Interest & Skill Survey
Adjunct Faculty in Human Services and Educational Leadership Departments
American Counseling Association, member
National Career Development Association, member
Ohio Counseling Association, member and Awards Committee
Miami Valley Counseling Association, member

Local and National Presenter

Career and Personal Counseling Topics

Carleen Beckermann, Assistant Director, carleen.beckermann@wright.edu

Providing students and alumni with lifelong skills for securing rewarding careers

Individual advising appointments available for personalized assistance with a wide range of career related topics including career exploration, résumé and cover letter critiques, interview preparation, job search strategies and salary negotiations.

Appointments available Monday through Friday, 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Call our front desk at (937) 775-2556 to schedule an appointment.

Areas of Specialization

Liaison to College of Engineering and Computer Science
Creates and delivers customized presentations by request for faculty, staff and student organizations in the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Committee member for the EmployAbility Expo and liaison to the Office of Disability Services

Credentials and Affiliations

Master of Education, Student Affairs in Higher Education, Wright State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Minnesota
Collegiate Etiquette Presenter
Start Smart Facilitator

Lisa Duke, Assistant Director, lisa.duke@wright.edu

Helping Wright State University business students and alumni develop vital career search and planning skills; facilitates programs that connect employers with Wright State talent.

Advising appointments and services for students and alumni cover a full range of career related topics including but not limited to career exploration, resume reviews, cover letter development, interview preparation and salary negotiation.
Appointments available Monday through Friday, 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Call our front desk at (937) 775-2556 to schedule an appointment.

Areas of Specialization

Manages On-Campus Interviewing Program and serves as Employer Relations Liaison

Each quarter, employers visit campus to recruit Wright State students and/or alumni for career employment and co-op/internship opportunitie
Learn more about other recruiting opportunities through Career Services ›
Administrator/Coordinator for targeted networking events: Accounting Mock Interviews; Digital Mixer, an annual, regional collaborative networking event with the Raj Soin College of Business Management Information Systems Department, University of Dayton, Sinclair Community College and Technology 1st
Visit our Events Calendar for information on The Digital Mixer ›
Develops and presents career-related workshops and information sessions on request for faculty, staff and student groups in the Raj Soin College of Business.
Read more about how faculty and staff can connect with Career Services ›

Credentials

Master of Arts, Human Resources Development/Management, Webster University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems/Management, Northern Michigan University

Noteworthy Tidbits

Completed Global Career Development Facilitator Program, 2009
16-years of experience as a military spouse, encompassing 7 bases throughout the U.S. and Europe
Volunteer Manager and Instructor for the Career Focus Program at Nellis Air Force Base

Kathleen O'Brien, Assistant Director, kathleen.obrien@wright.edu

Assisting with transitions at all stages from student to professional.

Appointments available Monday through Friday, 9 to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Call our front desk at (937) 775-2556 to schedule an appointment.

Areas of Specialization

Liaison to College of Education and Human Services
Creates and delivers customized presentations by request for faculty, staff and student organizations in the College of Education and Human Services.
Review Kathleen's Tips and Trends for Education and Human Services ›
Liaison to College of Liberal Arts
Liaison to College of Nursing and Health
Liaison to Fifth Year Athletes
Liaison to Student Organizations

Credentials and Affiliations

Master of Arts, Education, Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of Akron
Teaching experience in Middle Childhood and Adult Vocational
Higher education experience in English as a Second Language, International Admissions, Career Services

Debra Wilburn, Assistant Director, debra.wilburn@wright.edu

Facilitating success in career exploration, career planning, job search, and career change.

Office hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Call (937) 775-2556 and speak to the front desk to schedule an appointment.
Bring both a paper and an electronic copy of your résumé to appointments.

Areas of Specialization

Managing and developing Career Services Web presence
Liaison to College of Science and Mathematics, Boonshoft School of Medicine
Liaison to Special Programs:
Mentoring students for successful application to The Washington Center
Visit The Washington Center website »
Providing program information to Disney College Program applicants
Visit the Disney College Program website »
Working in collaboration with COSM Pre-Health Professions office to provide mock interviews for students applying to health professions graduate programs
Visit the Wright State University Pre-Health Professions website ›
Presenting "Manage Your Professional Image" to Horizons in Medicine program
Visit the Horizons in Medicine Program website ›
Liaison to Wright State University Honors Program
Review details of the Honors Program ›

Professional Affiliations

Master of Education, Student Affairs in Higher Education, in progress, Wright State University
Master of Arts, Wright State University
Bachelor of Arts, Cornell University
Collegiate Etiquette Presenter
Start Smart Facilitator
MBTI Administration and Interpretation
American Marketing Association, national and local chapter member
NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Ohio College Personnel Association

Other Noteworthy Tidbits

Member, Wright State University Second Mile Group for continuous quality improvement of the Wright State student experience
Founder, FilmDayton
Visit the FilmDayton website »

Connie Nunamaker, Student Services Coordinator, connie.nunamaker@wright.edu

Area of Specialization

Student Employment

Skip Rinehart, Student Services Coordinator, skip.rinehart@wright.edu

Area of Specialization

Student Employment

Barbara Halabi, Student Services Coordinator, barbara.halabi@wright.edu

Areas of Specialization

Employer and Job Database Services

Theda Hoskins, Student Services Coordinator, theda.hoskins@wright.edu

Areas of Specialization

Employer and Job Database Services

Charene Thornton, Student Services Coordinator, charene.thornton@wright.edu

Areas of Specialization

Office Administration and Reading Tutor Program

Cathy Dalton, Student Services Specialist, catherine.dalton@wright.edu

Areas of Specialization

Office Administration and Customer Service

Schedule an Individual Appointment

In individual appointments, our advisers assist students and alumni with the full range of career exploration, job search, and career development issues.

When you schedule an appointment with a Career Services adviser, your conversations may include:

completing and reviewing assessments;
determining criteria for choosing a major;
identifying the academic preparation, skills, and experience for a chosen career;
seeking student employment positions, co-ops, or internships;
developing job search strategies;
writing résumés and cover letters;
networking;
practicing interview technique through mock interviews;
applying for career employment.

You may bring additional topics and concerns to the appointment.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling (937) 775-2556 and speaking to the assistant at the front desk.

In the News

Affiliations

We maintain memberships in the following professional associations:

Location, Contact, Hours

Location and Contact Information

Career Services is located in E334 Student Union.
Send mail to: Career Services, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio 45435.
Telephone: (937) 775-2556.
FAX: (937) 775-3381.
email: career_services@wright.edu

General Office Hours

Our business hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We are closed on official, university holidays.

Hours for Student Employment Paperwork Processing

Hours for Student Employment paperwork processing are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.