Are you seeking help with finding a "job that matters"? Heather has over 14 years' experience as a career coach and provides individual career coaching to mission-driven job-seekers through her work as Director of Candidate Services at the Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group. (Click the links to find out more or schedule an appointment). She also works with organizations seeking outplacement solutions and advice on college recruiting and internship programs, and is available for speaking engagements and custom trainings.

She has spoken to audiences of up to 800, at the National Association of Colleges and Employers, InternBridge.com, Princeton University, the Net Impact International Conference, Washington State Nonprofit Leadership Conference, Support Center for Nonprofit Management, Baruch College, University of Washington, Seattle Society for Human Resource Management, and many more.

Upcoming public speaking engagements:
* How to create a profile that shows up in recruiter searches and markets you
as a nonprofit professional--even when switching sectors
* How to find and connect with your existing network quickly and easily
* How to use Linkedin to research career histories of others in your target field
and discover the skills most in demand
* How to use Linkedin Groups and Companies to research, connect with other
professionals, and gain expert advice to your questions
* How to leverage Advanced Search and "Introductions" to rapidly expand
your contacts in a targeted field, by identifying the top super-connectors in
your mission area
* How to use your Linkedin knowledge in the nonprofit sector in development,
board management, outreach and community-building for your nonprofit
organization.

Recent past speaking engagements:
  • Prolango Career Mixer, Aug. 9, 6-9pm, 2010, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Lincoln Center, 10455 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA
  • Private workshop for Seattle Society for Human Resources Management nonprofit sub-group on building an excellent internship program, Aug. 10, 2010
  • KUOW Radio appearance, The Conversation with Ross Reynolds Tues. Sept. 21, 2010 at 12:40pm PST
  • Recognized at the Washington State Americorps induction ceremony, Oct. 2010
  • Returning to the Nonprofit Workforce webinar ($10 registration, which includes 10% off a job search package), Thursday May 5, 9am PST/12pm EST. Have you taken some time off from work, to raise a family, to take care of an ill family member, or to travel the world? Perhaps you would like to re-enter the nonprofit sector after working in the private sector or government. This webinar will cover everything you need to get back to work, from identifying the resources you will need to get started, how to address recruiter concerns about an employment "gap," how to write a compelling resume, and networking for success.
  • Find the Right GovGig for You webinar (free). Wed. May 11, 9am PST/12pm EST.  With 20 million potential jobs in Federal, state and local government, it's hard to know where you belong. Even if you like your current job and feel it's the right fit, you may always be wondering in the back of your mind if the grass is greener on the other side. Or maybe you're trying to break into a government gig and don't know where to start! This 1-hour webinar will:
* Guide you through the process of discovering which government job (aka
"gov gig") is best for you
* Help you to identify what motivates you the most in a career: mission, job
function, or values, and
* Offer some little-known methods for getting insider information on agencies
and careers.

Heather speaks on numerous career-related topics, including:
  • Secrets of the Nonprofit & Government job search
  • Resume writing
  • Interviewing
  • Networking
  • Job Search Boot Camp
  • Making the Most of a Career Fair
  • Social Networking in the Job Search: Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter for job seekers
  • Crafting an Excellent Internship Program, a workshop for employers

Contact Heather to learn more about speaking engagements.

OTHER PAST WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, and TV APPEARANCES:
  • Presenter, "Federal Employment in our Community," TV Tacoma, June 4, 2009
  • Dale Carnegie Training--graduated from "Strictly Business" 3-day immersion training, New York City; graduated from Product Endorsement and Training of the Trainer 3-day training; as a tandem trainer under Gene Ritchie, trained a group of 19 Baruch College students in a modified version of the 12-week course.  Received numerous awards for excellent public speaking.
  • Panelist, New York Association for Volunteer Administration Conference, 2006
  • University of Washington Law School Marketing Subcommittee: guest speaker on Facebook as marketing tool for college students, Fall 2008
  • Resume Writing and Managing Your Career Success: Volunteer Trainer for Inroads, a nationally-recognized program that helps under-represented minorities launch their careers in business
  • Internship Seminar, Career Discovery Workshops, Alumni Job Search Workshop, Career Counseling for Creatives, Interviewing, Resume Writing, "Making the Most of your Final Year," internship search workshop, choosing a major, searching for federal government jobs,  networking/working the room, etc.and many other presentations at Brooklyn College, Baruch College, and University of Washington


BOARD LEADERSHIP:
  • Founder and steering committee chair, University of Washington's "Making the Difference" campaign to make students aware of careers in public service, 2009-present
  • Founder and former committee chair, Internship Coordinators' Group of City University of New York
  • Former advisory board member, WBAI-FM
  • Former Steering Committee/Board Member, Peoples Music Network (PMN)
  • Webmaster, Peoples' Voice Cafe

MEMBERSHIPS:
  • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs & Administration) Career Director's Group
  • University of Washington, Career Directors' Discussion Group
  • National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)
  • New York State Co-operative and Experiential Education Association (NYSCEEA)
  • Former member, Career Counselors Consortium of NY
  • Former member, Network of Music Career Development Officers (NETMCDO)
  • Internship-NET Messiah College Listserve

HONORS/AWARDS:
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Honorary Inductee of Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society at Baruch College

OTHER:
  • Professionally published songwriter; received foundation grant for publication of music as well as two songwriting awards.
Coaching Services & Speaking Engagements
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Heather Krasna
Author, Speaker &
Public Service Career Expert