
Stuard Baldwin
Career Mentor
Guiding professionals to unlock potential and achieve career aspirations.
Highly empathetic and results-driven Career Mentor with over 10 years of experience empowering individuals to navigate their professional journeys. Proven expertise in career development strategies, talent management, and personalized coaching. Successfully guided hundreds of clients through career transitions, skill enhancement, and job search optimization, resulting in significant placement rate improvements and career advancement. Adept at designing and facilitating impactful workshops and developing robust mentorship programs. Seeking to leverage extensive experience to foster growth and success for diverse professionals.
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Arts (September 2010 to May 2012)
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science (September 2006 to May 2010)
Metropolitan University Career Services - New York, NY
Senior Career Counselor August 2017 to Present 8 years & 11 months
Developed and delivered 30+ workshops annually on topics including resume writing, interview skills, and networking, engaging over 1,500 participants.
Managed and expanded the university's alumni mentorship program, growing participation by 40% and facilitating 200+ successful mentor-mentee pairings.
Collaborated with employers to identify talent needs and connect students with relevant internship and job opportunities, securing 100+ new partnerships.
Innovate Solutions Inc. - San Francisco, CA
Talent Development Specialist March 2014 to July 2017 3 years & 5 months
Coached 75+ employees on career pathing, skill development, and leadership potential, leading to 30 internal promotions.
Facilitated quarterly performance review cycles and provided guidance to managers on employee growth plans and feedback delivery.
Conducted needs assessments and curated external training resources to address skill gaps across various departments.
Community Career Center - Oakland, CA
Career Advisor June 2012 to February 2014 1 year & 9 months
Provided guidance on vocational training programs and educational opportunities to enhance employability.
Organized and led weekly job club meetings, offering peer support and practical advice on navigating the job market.
Developed a resource library of career development materials, including industry-specific guides and online tools.
Youth Empowerment Network
Volunteer Career Advisor (January 2018 to Present)
- https://www.youthempowerment.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Mentor (September 2015 to December 2017)
- https://www.bbbs.org
Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC)
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) (October 2015 to October 2015)
- https://www.ipeccoaching.com
Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) (March 2013 to March 2013)
- https://www.cce-global.org
- Career Assessment Tools
- Resume & CV Optimization
- Interview Coaching
- LinkedIn Profile Development
- Job Search Strategies
- Talent Management Systems (HRIS)
- Workshop Facilitation
- CRM Software (e.g., Salesforce)
- Program Development & Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting