John Parks, Assistant Director, Career Center

Education: 

Gonzaga University, Master of Arts in Teaching, English, 1993

Arizona State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education, 1987

Contact info:  parks@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-4055

Responsibilities:

• Designs and manages career development training curriculum and preparation for students and alumni
• Plans and develops collaborative efforts with academic departments regarding career development programs and presentations
• Advises Career Center Representatives (CCR) student group, who are career development peer mentors to students on-campus and abroad
• Provides career development services including résumé and cover letter construction

My definition of success:  “Happiness + Constant Improvement + Contribution = Success.  --The Minimalists”