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Career Center Staff
• Mary Roberts, Director
• Jennifer Cash, Assistant Director
• Michelle Berg, Internship Coordinator
• Pam Spires, Administrative Assistant
Career Peer Advisors
• Caroline "Cara" Davis
• Roslyn Ellis
• Amy K. Gilbert
• Kaitlyn MacDonell
• Marianna Miller
Mary Roberts, Director
Mary has been the Director of the Career Center since July 2007. In her role, she assists employers who want to recruit on campus and as well as seniors, graduate students, and alumni who are exploring career options as well as conducting job and graduate school searches. She also manages the strategic direction of the department and supervises the staff.
After working in Career Services at Newberry College and Maryville College, Mary moved to Macon in 2002 to work as Assistant Director at Mercer University. Mary has a Bachelor's degree in English with minors in history and psychology from Presbyterian College and a Master of Education in Student Personnel Services from the University of South Carolina.
Mary is originally from Florida and lives in Macon, Georgia with her Irish Setter/Golden Retriever mix named Emma and her cat named Maggie. Mary is also actively involved in the Georgia Careers Consortium, the University System Committee for Career Services and Cooperative Education, and the Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers.
Advice to GCSU students: Explore and experiment with career choices while you're a student. It's much easier right now for you to "try on" careers. Explore every interest you have through internships, volunteer experiences, campus leadership roles, and networking with people in those fields. Most of all, major doesn't always equal career. Pick a major you love and with the right experience in college, you'll find a career you love as well.
Jennifer Cash, Assistant Director
A member of the Career Center staff since 2003, Jennifer Cash provides career advising for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. She also develops, implements, and presents student programming, and is the Career Peer Advisor Program Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Mercer University. Prior to coming to GCSU, she served as the Re-Employment Unit Services Specialist at the Georgia Department of Labor.
Currently residing in Macon, GA, Jennifer is very involved in a variety of activities. Jennifer is an active member of the Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers and the Georgia Careers Consoritum. She is also a member of the GCSU Enrollment Management Customer Service Initiative Team. Jennfier is also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Her advice for students: Cook up some Career Success Stew
• 1 tsp of your major of choice
• 2 cups of experience (experience can be from internships, student
organizations, volunteering, or employment)
• 3 tbsp of interests
• 3 tbsp of work values
• 3 tbsp of skills
• 1 cup of networking
• A fresh resume and cover letter (be sure it's error proof)
• 1 lb of interviewing skills
• A dash of enthusiasm
• A heaping dose of the Career Center
Simmer in a pot for 4 years (hopefully you're in school while it's cooking). After that time, take your Career Success Stew anywhere you want. No refrigeration required!
Michelle Berg, Internship Coordinator
Michelle joined the Career Center in August 2008 and works with students as they find and complete internships. In addition to working with academic paperwork, Michelle facilitates workshops and classroom presentations while also serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and employers during internships. Michelle also enjoys working with underclassmen as they explore majors and careers.
While completing her Master's degree and Education Specialist in Professional Counseling at Georgia State University, Michelle completed internships with the Career Centers at both Agnes Scott and Oglethorpe. She also served as a Graduate Assistant in New Student Programs at Georgia State. Michelle also has a B.A. in Psychology and minor in Music from Agnes Scott College, which would explain all of those Scottie dogs in her office!
Michelle has spent most of her life in the Atlanta area, but she also spent some of her childhood in Seoul, Korea. In her free time, Michelle enjoys using her creativity for craft projects, including cross-stitch, stamping, crochet, and especially beaded jewelry.
Advice to GCSU Students: "Find out what your passions are and get as much experience in those areas as you can. You can do a summer job, shadow a professional at work, attend a professional development program, conduct informational interviews with professionals in the field, complete an internship, or volunteer. If a career is not a good fit for you, you will discover it relatively quickly!"
Pam Spires, Administrative Assistant
After working in the Registrar's Office at GCSU for nine years, Pam joined the Career Center staff in 2007. Pam greets all students and employers who visit the office suite for the Career Center as well as the Advising Center. In addition to supervising our student staff, Pam provides administrative and assessment support to both the Career Center and the Advising Center.
Pam is a native of Macon, Georgia and has lived at Lake Sinclair since 1993. In addition to working at GCSU, Pam has worked as a secretary in the legal and financial industries.
Advice: "Knowledge is power."
