Administrative & Communications Staff

Heather Allen

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Heather Allen

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Research and Writing on Industry Trends

Program Marketing

Social Media

Employer Development

Managing Program Data and Information

Program Coordinator

Allen

Heather

Heather Allen is a Program Coordinator at the Heldrich Center where she focuses on monitoring projects and grants in the Research and Evaluation program as well as on events and communications for the center, including the New Start Career Network. Prior to this position, Heather was a Project Manager with the New Jersey Health Care Talent Network and was responsible for managing the state's Southern Region Targeted Industry Partnership. She also spent four years as the Program Manager for the New Jersey Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution Talent Network. She has worked for the School of Management and Labor Relations, the Heldrich Center, and other research centers at Rutgers for 17 years. Her expertise includes researching and writing reports on industry trends; program marketing, including social media; employer development; presentations to job seekers and employers; and managing program data and information. She has a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Developmental and Educational Psychology, both from Boston College.

Telephone

848.932.1078

hjallen@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-allen-95a583170/

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Administrative & Communications Staff

Pamela Blumenson

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Pamela Blumenson

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Project Management

Communications

Program Coordination

Program Coordinator

Blumenson

Pamela

Pamela Blumenson is a Program Coordinator at the Heldrich Center, supporting the Research and Evaluation team. Prior to joining the center, Pam worked as a Project Manager in the Creative Services departments of IEEE, Rutgers University's Department of University Communications and Marketing, and Rutgers University-New Brunswick Office of Communications.

Telephone

848.932.1031

p.blumenson@rutgers.edu

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Administrative & Communications Staff

Michael Calabria

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Michael Calabria

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Fiscal Operations

Grant Management

Decision Support

Contract Management and Accounting

Auditing

Center Administrator

Calabria

Michael

Michael Calabria is an accomplished finance executive with experience in various industries. Michael graduated magna cum laude from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and summa cum laude with an MBA in Finance. Upon graduation, he worked at Price Waterhouse, one of the Big Eight public accounting firms in the United States, performing independent audits of companies’ financial statements and internal controls. He audited clients in multiple industries, including manufacturing, financial services, communication, nonprofit, mining, and real estate.

After Price Waterhouse, Michael worked for L’Oreal USA, the world’s leading beauty company in the consumer products industry. Michael started and eventually led the internal audit department. He became the first Controller of the research & development division and over time was responsible for the accounting, finance, purchasing, and facility budgets, and financial reporting. He then transferred to the operations division and oversaw the corporate operations division’s budgets and financial reporting for the Americas zone (United States, Canada, Mexico, and Latin & South America).

Before joining the Heldrich Center, Michael volunteered at the Professional Services Group of Central New Jersey (a nonprofit organization) as its Director of Finance, Membership, and Fundraising. He was a member of the executive committee, creating and executing the mission of the organization. He is actively involved in the sophomore student mentor program at the Seton Hall University business school as well as a former blood drive champion. Michael wishes to continue these volunteer efforts at Rutgers.

Telephone

848.932.1208

michael.calabria@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcalabriamba/

Contributor Type

Administrative & Communications Staff

Joanne Hamza

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Joanne Hamza

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Education Pedagogy

Career and Education Development

Workshop Design and Facilitation

Social and Emotional Learning

Technology Integration

Cultural Competence and Diversity

Professional Development Training

Mentorship Program Coordinator

Hamza

Joanne

Joanne Hamza brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Heldrich Center. With a strong background in education and career development, Joanne has taught in the New Jersey public school systems for seven years, teaching and creating curricula for multicultural education. Holding a Master of Arts in Teaching, Joanne has also served as the statewide trainer for the New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator, a career navigation system funded by the New Jersey Department of Education that empowers students to navigate their career pathways with confidence. Over the span of eight years, Joanne honed her skills in presentations and creating workshops, including presenting at the New Jersey Education Association’s annual convention for educators and staff.

Currently, Joanne serves as the Mentorship Program Coordinator on the Heldrich Center’s Certified Home Health Aide project in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Human Services. She is spearheading efforts to facilitate meaningful mentorship experiences for aspiring professionals in the healthcare sector. With a strong passion for empowering others to succeed, Joanne’s unique blend of educational experience, career guidance, and presentation skills, coupled with her current role as a Mentorship Program Coordinator, makes her a valuable resource in the field of workforce development

Telephone

848.932.1490

joanne.hamza@rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannehamza/

Contributor Type

Administrative & Communications Staff

Robb C. Sewell

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Robb C. Sewell

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Social Media

External Communications

Public Relations

Using Social Media for the Job Search

Career Explorations

Event Planning and Management

Internal Communications

Copy Writing/Editing

Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations

Sewell

Robb C.

Robb C. Sewell is Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations at the Heldrich Center. He has over 25 years experience in editing, grant and collateral writing, web and visual development, event planning and management, publication development and production, project management, media relations, and social media. Prior to joining the Heldrich Center in October 2004, he managed communications at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of four plays, a novel, multiple short stories, and an array of research briefs and e-magazine articles. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor of public relations at Drexel University and an adjunct professor of career explorations at Rutgers University.

He received a B.A. in English from Rutgers University and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Rosemont College, where he was honored for outstanding writing.

Telephone

848.932.1489

rcsewell@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbcsewell/

Contributor Type

Administrative & Communications Staff

Benjamin Shen

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Benjamin Shen

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Systems Administration

Data Management

Data Ingestion

Data Security

Systems Administrator

Shen

Benjamin

Benjamin Shen is the Systems Administrator at the Heldrich Center and is responsible for maintaining, automating, and optimizing the data ingestion processes for the New Jersey Statewide Data System (NJSDS). He is also responsible for extending NJSDS to provide a user-friendly means of accessing de-identified data while maintaining data security. In addition, he has extensive experience in supporting large data environments comprised of disparate sets of data. He is a member of Rutgers University's graduation class of 1993 with degrees in Computer Science and Psychology.

Telephone

848.932.2760

benjamin.shen@ejb.rutgers.edu

Contributor Type

Administrative & Communications Staff

Bernadina Smiley

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Bernadina Smiley

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Contract Management and Accounting

Financial Management

Accounting Coordinator

Smiley

Bernadina

Bernadina Smiley has worked for the Heldrich Center for 22 years, starting in December of 1998. She now holds the position of Accounting Coordinator. She received her Master of Labor and Employment Relations degree from Rutgers University. She also received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management/Human Resources from Park University. Bernadina has held many positions for various departments at Rutgers University, including Head Accounting Clerk, Principal Accounting Clerk, Senior Clerk, and Principal Bookkeeper. Prior to working at Rutgers University, she worked for many corporations in New York, including The Hearst Corporation and W-G Vinyl Corporation as an Accounts Payable Assistant.

Telephone

848.932.1735

dsmiley@ejb.rutgers.edu

Contributor Type

Administrative & Communications Staff

Renee Williams

heldrich_robb — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:14:14 +0000

Renee Williams

heldrich_robb Mon, 09/26/2022 - 12:14

Project Management

Process Improvement

Data Analytics and Insights

Survey Research

Data Collection

Senior Project Coordinator

Williams

Renee

Renee Williams is a Senior Project Coordinator at the Heldrich Center where she assists in the implementation of a project for the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Aging Services that increases access to certified home health aide training. Renee has over 30 years of professional experience from Verizon Communications serving in her last role as a Project Manager; she holds certification as a Lean & Six Sigma Blackbelt. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Phoenix.

Telephone

848.932.1094

renee.williams@ejb.rutgers.edu

Contributor Type

Administrative & Communications Staff