Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I'm a passionate recruiting advocate preparing the next generation of talent for the career of their dreams. I'm a social media enthusiast who loves technology and how it's connecting people in ways like never before. My day job is Director of Career Connections for SIFE USA, working with Fortune 500 & 100 companies, helping them recruit top talent for their organizations as well as working directly with students, alumni, and young professionals on career development, helping them find their dream job.

My blog, Campus to Career (http://campus-to-career.com), is dedicated to jobseekers of all kinds, with a particular focus on college students and preparation for their career after graduation. Articles focus on the job search, social media and leadership with a little motivation sprinkled in.

Follow Campus To Career on Twitter: @campustocareer or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/campustocareer.

Interested in guest blogging for Campus To Career? E-mail me at kirk.baumann@att.net

Work History

• SIFE
• Director of Career Connections
• August 2006 to Present

• I currently serve as the SIFE Director of Career Connections, managing the SIFE Career Connections Network and Career Connections Advisory Council and serving as a Recruitment Specialist for over 40 of our key partners, including many Fortune 500 and 100 companies. Through the creation of strategic and targeted action plans, I help our partners acheive their recruitment goals through SIFE and serve as a catalyst for business and academic development.

• Walmart Stores, Inc.
• Campus Relations
• March 2005 to August 2006

• Assisted Recruitment Manager with applicant tracking reports, new hire database, and Walmart & Sam's Club Home Office & field recruitment. Served as SIFE liaison, securing over 250 judges and recruiters to participate in SIFE events nationwide. Instrumental in confirming over 30 Walmart & Sam's Club officers (VP and above) for the SIFE USA National Exposition.

• Radioshack
• Senior Sales Associate
• Febuary 2000 to August 2004

• Identified the request of customers, enabling them to make a informed decision when purchasing cellular telephones/service plans and home electronics. My knowledge of each piece of merchandise from high-definition televisions to the parts, batteries, and accessories that make up the finshed product allowed me to intelligently recommend the right merchandise and/or diagnose/repair the item on-site.

• KSSU 91.9 FM
• General Manager
• January 2002 to December 2003

• Responsible for on-air programming for campus non-commercial radio station, including airtime sponsorships, supervision of staff and on-air content, and general maintainence/observation of the transmitter in accordance with the FCC and university protocol. Also hosted a 2-hour LIVE morning show weekdays while classes were in session (including summer and winter break).

Education

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University
• Bachelor of Arts: Communication, Broadcast Journalism, Leadership
• 2001 - 2003

• Carl Albert State College
• Associate of Arts: Pre-Journalism, Broadcasting, Music
• 1999 - 2001