Christina Faulkner

(607) 731-5316 ● 1401 Brixham Cove, Austin, TX 78753

cfaulkn1@gmail.com ● linkedin.com/in/christinaannfaulkner/

Education
Master of Science, Counseling Aug. 2017
Syracuse University, The School of Education Syracuse, NY
(60-credit CACREP accredited degree; 140+ hour practicum; 600+ hour internship)
GPA: 3.88; Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Honor Society
• Earned degree while working full-time
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, Minor: French May 2012
Ithaca College, School of Arts and Sciences Ithaca, NY
GPA: 3.78, Magna Cum Laude
• Study Abroad at the Université Gaston-Berger, St. Louis, Sénégal Jan. 2011 – June 2011

Professional Experience
Talent Acquisition Recruiter Oct. 2017 - Present
PrincetonOne Austin, TX
• Made average of two placements per month for direct-hire permanent positions
• Completed first placement within first two weeks of employment
• Assess and make recommendations for improvement of talent acquisition process, candidate experience, and
brand representation
• Build pipeline in advance of expansions by building relationships with institutions and candidates
• Stay up-to-date and maintain knowledge of recruiting and sourcing methods
• Develop relationships with hiring managers; intake internal PrincetonOne job requisitions with TA team; fully
understand job requirements, responsibilities, preferences of hiring managers, and selling points
• Provide input on job descriptions, job titles, and timelines
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, internal database, and applications; reach out to candidates via phone,
email, and/or LinkedIn connection
• Promote positions and PrincetonOne to candidates; elicit candidate interest and pre-screen
• Conduct phone interviews with qualified candidates and present qualified candidates to hiring manager
• Coach candidates in preparation for interviews with hiring managers
• Follow up with candidates and hiring managers for feedback; modify submittals based on feedback; close
candidates on interest and potential offers

Career Consultant Oct. 2013 – Oct. 2017

Career Services, Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
• Investigated and evaluated the unique interests, goals, values, and strengths of individual students and
alumni and introduced them to career paths and opportunities which fit, resulting in 800+ one-on-one
interactions per year
• Wrote five conference presentation proposals of which 100% were accepted; co-presented each
• Developed and delivered 25-35 career presentations per year to groups of up to 190 people
• Contributed to the training and supervision of 30+ practicum students, student ambassadors, and student
employees over the course of Career Services tenure; independently trained and supervised 10 of the 30+
• Planned and instructed a 1-credit career development course over 10 weeks for students in 2014 and 2016
• Taught students techniques to research people and careers through social media and internet research

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 Christina Faulkner
(607) 731-5316 ● 1401 Brixham Cove, Austin, TX 78753
cfaulkn1@gmail.com ● linkedin.com/in/christinaannfaulkner/

• Developed and maintained relationships with alumni and recruiters in person and on LinkedIn to facilitate
networking connections
• Coached students on interviewing, communication skills, resumes, cover letters, and applications
• Connected students and alumni with relevant online and campus resources by continuously researching and
maintaining knowledge of resources which promote career development and success
• Assessed and improved events and presentations semesterly by evaluating attendance data, surveys, and
debriefings
• Employed a variety of counseling techniques and listening skills to determine the needs and goals of
individual students
• Conducted online research of initiatives, promotions, and best practices of comparable universities
• Partnered with HEOP/SSS, Residential Life, LGBT Resource Center to provide unique initiatives

Program Coordinator, Employer Relations Sept. 2012 – Oct. 2013

Syracuse University Career Services Syracuse, NY
• Contributed to the planning, management, and advertisement of 50+ employer-focused events
• Recruited 30 student volunteers for two career fairs, delegated their tasks, and supervised during event
• Promoted to Career Consultant position as a result of strong performance and expressed interest
• Professionally represented Syracuse University at events and provided customer service for visiting recruiters
• Coded student weekly update emails in HTML and uploaded to CSM system

Additional Experience
Intern Therapist Jan. 2017 – Aug. 2017
Brownell Clinic at Liberty Resources (OMH Licensed) Syracuse, NY

Mentor Aug. 2013 – May 2016

Syracuse University FullCIRCLE Mentoring Syracuse, NY

Resident Assistant Jan. 2010 - May 2012

Ithaca College Office of Residential Life Ithaca, NY

English Teacher Intern Feb. 2011 – June 2011

Institution Presentation de Marie St. Louis, Senegal

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2011

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program St. Louis, Senegal and Ithaca, NY

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