All are Welcome! The UMD Career Center helps undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni from all majors and backgrounds to connect their learning to career and life. We help you explore majors & interests, engage with employers & opportunities, and design your educational & career roadmap. We are here to help!
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm | career.d.umn.edu
carserv@d.umn.edu | 218-726-7985
Jill Kolodzne
Sue Holm
Susan Hudec
Sherrill Yeaton
Ellen Hatfield
Molly Stonesifer
Mara Rosenwinkel
Rachel Hagley
Career Center Director
Strengths: Relator, Individualization, Arranger, Learner, Developer
How did you gain experience when you were a student?
As a history and recreation double major, I spent a summer as camp counselor, 3M HR intern, and the 10 months after college as an SCA AmeriCorps member. I also was the volunteer coordinator for our Therapuetic Recreation & Recreation (TRREC) student club, played intramural basketball & flag football, worked on campus as a senior water aerobics instructor and life guard, and was a Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society member.
Advice for Students
Have fun! Be safe. Challenge yourself. Do the hard things. Ask questions. Step outside your comfort zone. Ask for help!
Career Development Assistant Director
Strengths: Achiever, Input, Empathy, Learner, Intellection
How did you become a career development professional?
I got the opportunity to do an internship in the Career Office as a graduate student. As a first generation college student I immediately saw the value of the office. It was then I knew that was what I wanted to do as my career – to help others figure out majors and careers.
Advice for students
Be adventurous! Try things you are interested in exploring. Do that study abroad or take that class that interests you. You never know who you might meet or where that might lead you in terms of your future!
Employer Engagement Assistant Director
Strengths: Responsibility, Harmony, Arranger, Discipline, Maximizer
Out of work obsessions: Finding unique ways to spend time with my 3 teenagers, whether it’s cheering them on at their sporting events, cooking together, watching movies, or exploring the outdoors.
Career Development Specialist & Multicultural Outreach Coordinator
Career Development & Communication Specialist
Strengths: Maximizer, Input, Learner, Futuristic, Strategic
How did you gain experience when you were a student?
I earned a Bachelors degree in Organizational Communication with a minor in Management from UW-Eau Claire. While at UWEC, I worked in the Career Services office throughout all of college reviewing resumes & cover letters and helping students find career resources. I was involved in a variety of student organizations both related and not related to my major. I also completed an internship with a national non-profit organization. I went on to earn a Masters degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Higher Education from UW-Whitewater. At UWW, I did graduate assistantships in both Career Services & Student Conduct. I also did a summer internship at Eastern Oregon University with the VP of Student Affairs where I got to work with departments throughout the divison. I capped off my grad school experience with a year-long internship at UW-Madison in the College of Letters & Science Career Services office.
Advice for Students
Be an active participant in shaping your career goals/plans. Every experience builds on your previous experience and can teach you something new. Sometimes you need to just try something to see if you like it or not.
Out of work obsessions: photography (especially nature & travel), reading for fun, and design & content creation
Career Development Specialist
Employer Engagement Associate
Office Manager
Strengths: Harmony, Empathy, Positivity, Context, Consistency
Out of work obsessions: Taking my dog on adventures, swimming in Lake Superior, mountain biking, and anything to do with the woods!
