About Us
MEET OUR STAFF
Regina Storrs, Director
As Career Services Director for the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Regina M. Storrs leads a student-driven, committed staff of professionals, in supporting the career development and employment goals of our students and recent alumni. Offering career and job search programs and services to our students and recent alumni in all academic units, under Regina's leadership the central Career Services Office provides career and job search counseling to 700+ students and alumni and job recruiting services to 1400+ constituents. A graduate from the historic Hampton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Central Michigan University with a Master of Management and Supervision, she has conducted numerous workshops on career and employment trends, job search preparation, career topics and the like. A certified True Colors facilitator, she has participated in the UM-Dearborn Leadership Enhancement Services, the American College Personnel Association Management Institute, the National Association of Colleges and Employers Management Leadership Program and the Center for the Education of Women- Advanced Leadership Seminar. A strong contributor toward community partnerships, Regina was the winner of the 2001 - 2002 YMCA Minority Achievers Carrrie Terrell Volunteer Award and the YMCA Metro Collaborative 2006 Volunteer of the Year Award. She has taught as an adjunct lecturer on both the community college and university level. Some of Regina's career messages can be found at "How good are you at Career Focusing?", Your Roadmap to deciding on a Major, Letter to Graduating Seniors. Quoting Regina, "Career growth requires being academically prepared, deliberate in self-assessments, intentionally building professional alliances, keeping your career radar open to all prospective opportunities, open to constructive comments and going for your career dream." She encourages everyone to build a strong academic foundation, get work experience (through co-op, internships, student employment or volunteer work) and to make every effort to convert their career dreams to reality.
Britta Roan, Senior Career Counselor
Britta has been with the Career Services office since 2001. She currently teaches the Career Planning Course (EXPS 102) which helps inform students in their decision-making through exploring skills, values, majors as they relate to career options and goal-setting. She guides students of all majors on career planning and job search strategies individually and in groups. Britta has studied Counselor Education at the post-graduate level and has a Masters`s degree in Clinical Psychology. She completed her undergraduate studies at UM-Dearborn in the fields of psychology and sociology. She supervises undergraduate and graduate interns in the Career Services office and serves as a member of the CASL-SOAR Advisory Board.
Mai Qazzaz, Career Services Specialist
Mai graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a degree in Public Relations. She has been working at the Career Services Office since 2000. She started as a Co-op after graduation and she continues to work as a permanent UM-Dearborn employee. Mai coordinates Career Fairs once in the Fall and once in Spring. She also reports salary information to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers). One of the biggest areas that she works with is Student Employment. She gives advice to Federal Work-Study students, helps them find jobs on-campus and off-campus, and she also places them and refers their applications to different departments and organizations.
Julie Kell-Wolf, Career Counselor
Julie began working for the Career Services Office in January 2007 as a Graduate Intern, and after completing her internship was hired as a Career Counselor. She received an M.A. in Community Counseling from Oakland University and a B.A. in Psychology and English from Washington & Jefferson College. Julie is a National Certified Counselor and a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor working toward full Licensure. Students and alumni of all majors meet with Julie for resume reviews, job searches, career exploration and other career needs. Additionally, Julie co-teaches the Career Planning Course (EXPS 102) with Britta Roan. The course assists students at all levels with their career growth and development through career assessments, job searching techniques, values exercises, and exposure to employers.
Krystle Beseler is a Student Assistant in the Career Services office. Her main duties include assisting students, faculty, staff and alumni in understanding how to utilize career resources. Krystle also posts jobs submitted by employers, assists with special projects and provides program support.
Krystle is a senior at UM - Dearborn concentrating in Accounting Information Systems as well as Financial Accounting and Reporting. She will be graduating with 150 credits in April 2013, which makes her eligible to sit for the CPA exam. She is currently the Director of Alumni Relations with Beta Alpha Psi, an honors organization for Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems majors. Previously, she was the Vice President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for 2 years.
OFFICE HOURS
SEPTEMBER-APRIL**
- Monday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Thursday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
MAY-AUGUST**
- Monday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Career Services
University of Michigan-Dearborn
4901 Evergreen Road, 2149 UC
Dearborn, MI 48128-1491
PH 313-593-5020 FAX 313-593-3263
www.umd.umich.edu/careerservices
careersv@umd.umich.edu
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