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EDWIN GINO  RAAGAS

 

 

EXPERIENCE

NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development at the School of Professional Studies (New York, NY)

Assistant Director and Career Coach

October 2016 - Present

  • Conduct one-on-one coaching of both graduate and undergraduate students (experienced professionals, career changers, and international students) on career and life planning strategies

  • Host career and industry-specific workshops and seminars both in-person and virtually

  • Partner with student organizations, senior leadership in academic departments and affiliated departments (academic advisement, office of global services, admissions, etc.) to strategize and assess career development needs of students

  • Serve as the liaison to MS in Project Management (STEM), MS in Translation, MS in Professional Writing, MS in Integrated Marketing, MS in Public Relations and Corporate Communications

 

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NYU School of Professional Studies (New York, NY)

Manager, Non-Credit Career Development

April 2015 - Present​

  • Create the JobPaths career development suite for non-credit diploma students, inclusive of online modules comprised of lessons, videos, and exercises that provide industry-specific best practices for students' job search process 

  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with corporate and not-for-profit organizations to create job opportunities for NYU students and alumni on a curated online job portal

  • Administer career development program and career-related events on and off-campus and identify employment needs and target competitive fields that require job development initiatives

  • Facilitated the career development component of the NYU Abu Dhabi Graduate Associate Program and the inaugural class of Professional Advantage, which entailed sourcing industry guest speakers, curating career development content, and presenting a session on Personal Branding to a predominantly international student body

 

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CME Group (New York, NY)          

Senior Specialist, Corporate Marketing & Event Management

April 2013 - April 2015

  • Planned, executed, and reviewed brand and customer marketing events in the New York region

  • Organized high-level visits of government agencies, foreign delegations and university students to the exchange

  • Coordinated efforts as the only New York-based member of a team that primarily operates in Chicago

  • Managed consistency of corporate branding throughout renovations in the New York office

 

 

New York Stock Exchange (New York, NY)            

Event Marketing Specialist

August 2010 - April 2013

  • Developed 8-12 events per month, including Opening & Closing Bells, IPO launches and conferences

  • Managed the recruitment, onboarding, and performance of interns according to a self-created intern program

  • Facilitated a 3-day NextGen Financial Bootcamp for 60 college students, which involved generating content, managing registration, creating event website, negotiating vendor contracts, arranging offsite excursions

  • Directed production staff for the NYSE Insights launch event at Southern Methodist University (Dallas, Texas)

  • Promoted to full-time employee after one-semester internship

 

 

Marketing Eye (Sydney, Australia)          

Marketing Intern

June 2010 - August 2010

  • Customized digital marketing opportunities for 13 clients to increase website traffic and product sale

  • Created an industry-specific blog database to advertise client promotions and events

 

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SIDE HUSTLES

FindSpark (New York, NY)

Program Coordinator & Advisory Board Member

January 2014 - Present

  • Manage event logistics and up to 40 volunteers at Find & Follow Your Passion career conferences

  • ​Recruit featured speakers for community events and prepare briefing materials and correspondence

  • Curate jobs industry-specific topics and issues to address via events, blog posts, website and social media channels

  • Present workshop on event logistics and management skills for program volunteers

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Advancement for Rural Kids (New York, NY)

Chief of College Partnerships and Engagement

January 2015 - May 2017

  • Managed existing relationships with colleges and developed outreach to new campuses for partnership opportunities

  • Supported student-led fundraising initiatives through advisement on strategy, branding, and event management

  • Increased engagement with online community via social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)

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SKILLS-BASED VOLUNTEER WORK

iMentor                                                                                

Mentor, 4-year College Ready Program

 

Hofstra GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade)              

Committee Co-Chair (2011-14)

 

Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro)                

Staff Writer

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EDUCATION

New York University (New York, NY)                           

May 2018

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Master of Arts in Higher Education and Student Affairs

 

Hofstra University (Hempstead, NY)                           

May 2010

Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Honors College

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (Minor: Management)

 

Internships:

• Event Marketing Intern, New York Stock Exchange

• Junior Planning Intern, SWANK Productions

• Assistant Coordinator, Office of Event Management & Conference Services

• Undergraduate Assistant, Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center

 

University Leadership:

• Event Operations Volunteer, 2008 National Presidential Debate: Obama vs. McCain

• Co-Chair, Senior Class Challenge Committee

• Resident Assistant

• New Student Orientation Leader

• Promotions Coordinator, Educate '08: Jazon Mraz Concert 

• Face of Hofstra, "At Hofstra" Brand Campaign

 

Frank G. Zarb School of Business Leadership:

• President, Alpha Kappa Psi

• Founder, Hofstra Marketing/International Business Career Fair

• Founder, "Hofstra Inter-chapter Day", Alpha Kappa Psi

• Professional Events Committee, Alpha Kappa Psi

• Master of Rituals, Alpha Kappa Psi

• Inter-chapter Relations Committee Chair, Alpha Kappa Psi

 

Activities and Societies:

• Alpha Kappa Psi

• Alpha Mu Alpha

• Order of Omega

• Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities

• Public Relations Student Society of America

• Residential Programs Marketing Task Force

• Advertising Club

• Danceworks

• Imani Dance Ensemble

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HONORS & AWARDS

Professional:

• Speaker at NYU International Students Career Conference

• Excellence Award 2x - CME Group

• Outstanding contributions in the reopening of the NYSE after Hurricane Sandy - NYSE

 

Pre-Professional:

• Presidential Scholarship

• Dean's List

• Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities (2010)

• Homecoming King (2009)

• Most Professional Brother (2009, 2010)

• Most Successful Brother (2009, 2010)

• Most Innovative Brother (2008)

• Best Programmer for Residential Programs (2008)

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