Mary Konow M.s., Ccc, Gcdf, Csns

Mary Konow, M.S., CCC, GCDF, CSNS has a diverse and extensive work experience in career counseling and development. Their most recent role is as a Senior Specialist at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, where they support the Resilient Careers in Forestry workforce development project. Mary assists in expanding training programs in forestry and ensures equitable access to good jobs in the field.

Prior to that, Mary worked as an Assistant Director of Career & Life Planning / Career Counselor at William Jessup University. In this role, they provided career guidance and counseling to students, helping them with skill development, interviewing, and job search strategies.

Mary also has experience as a Certified Career Counselor and Salary Negotiation Specialist, where they assisted numerous job seekers and career changers in preparing for their career search. Mary marketed their services, solicited clients, and managed confidential data.

In addition, Mary has served as an Adjunct Faculty member at California State University, Sacramento, where they led and instructed graduate students in career counseling and systems development. Mary also supervised counseling sessions and ensured adherence to counseling standards.

Mary has volunteered as a Career Coach at Bayside, providing one-on-one coaching to job seekers in finding direction and communicating their qualifications to employers. Mary also worked at Golden Sierra as an Assistant Business and Employment Specialist, supporting workforce development programs and preparing for changes in workforce legislation.

Earlier in their career, Mary worked as an Adjunct Instructor at ITT Technical Institute, teaching career development material and partnering with Career Services to assist students with their employment goals. Mary later became the Director of Career Services at ITT, where they managed the department and successfully increased employer partnerships and workshops on career development.

Mary's work experience also includes roles as a Project Intern at UC Davis, where they collaborated on the revision of career development resources, and as a Career Center Counseling Intern at Fresno Pacific University Career Center, where they created career-focused programs and maintained a career resource library.

Overall, Mary Konow has a strong background in career counseling, workforce development, and supporting individuals in their career journeys.

Mary Konow has an extensive education history in the fields of career development and counseling. In 1995, they obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from Fresno Pacific University. Mary went on to pursue a Master of Science in Counseling with a focus on Career Counseling from California State University-Sacramento, completing their studies in 2002. In 2014, Mary completed the Career Development Facilitator (CDF) Training and Certification Program offered by the National Career Development Association (NCDA).

In 2017, Mary enrolled at Azusa Pacific University to pursue a Certificate in Strengths Approaches in Higher Education Leadership & Student Success from the Noel Academy for Strengths-Based Leadership and Education. It is unclear from the provided information when they completed this certificate program or if they are currently still enrolled. However, it can be inferred that they have been actively involved in their professional development throughout their career.

Alongside their formal education, Mary Konow has also obtained several additional certifications. Mary became a Global Career Development Facilitator through the Center for Credentialing & Education in September 2014. In February 2018, they obtained the Certified Career Counselor certification from the National Career Development Association. Most recently, in July 2020, Mary completed the Certified Salary Negotiation Specialist program offered by the Career Planning Academy. It should be noted that the information provided does not specify when Mary obtained the Certificate in Strengths Approaches to Higher Education Leadership & Student Success, nor the institution from which it was obtained.