Hallie Crawford

Undergrad and Master's in Communication-Vanderbilt and University of Illinois at Chicago

Over 5 years as career coach

Over 10 years work experience in corp and non-profit orgs as communication and mktg speciliast, manager, trainer

Teaching experience (see full resume below)

Program Committee Co-Chair for Georgia Coach Association

Member Coachville, ICF, GA Coach Association

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Resume: Hallie Crawford

HALLIE CRAWFORD
354 CLIFTON ROAD NE. ATLANTA, GA 30307
404.228.6434. HALLIE@HALLIECRAWFORD.COM
www.HallieCrawford.com

Certified professional life and career coach with 8 years of experience conducting and facilitating workshops, coaching groups, and working with individuals on determining a career path and finding greater direction. Adept at individual and group coaching using co-active coaching tools and skills. Experience working with executives, adults and young adults.

GROUP FACILITATION, COACHING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Founder, Authentically Speaking
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, 2002-present
Coach young adults and adults on finding a fulfilling career path.
Coach executives and professionals on life balance, fulfillment and achieving professional and personal goals.
Moderated young adult forums.
Facilitate coaching groups and workshops.

Northeastern Illinois University: Adjunct Faculty
Department of Speech & Performing Arts, Fall 2001 and Fall 2002, Chicago, IL
Foundations of Communication course.
Coach students in presentation skills and improving interpersonal communication skills in a group-centered, autonomous learning environment.
Curriculum includes self-reflective assignments and experience-based learning.

University of Illinois at Chicago: Teaching Consultant
Professor Jane Tompkins, College of Education, Fall 1999, Chicago, IL
Assisted Professor Tompkins in teaching her course Teaching from the Self.
Consulted on teaching techniques, planning the course, and assisted in class facilitation.
Utilized self-reflective teaching techniques.

University of Illinois at Chicago: Presentation Skills Teacher
Health Science Enrichment Program, Summer 2000 and Summer 2001, Chicago, IL
Presentation and communication skills.
Syllabus included team building, presentation skills, and interpersonal communication.
Students required to complete a science-based presentation.
Skill-building, team-building and interactive knowledge-building curriculum.

University of Illinois at Chicago: Teaching Assistant and Newsletter Editor Communications Department, September 1997-March 1998, Chicago, IL
Assisted professor in research and teaching.
Facilitated classroom activity and discussion for undergraduates.
Co-creator and editor for first departmental newsletter: Commpass.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Illinois at Chicago: Special Projects Coordinator
Office of the Provost, Campus Environment, 2002-2004
Coordinated campus renovation projects for Project Oasis and classrooms.
Managed lounge and classroom renovation projects.
Liaison for vendors and facilities management.
Assistant and coach to Special Assistant to Provost for Campus Environment.

University of Illinois at Chicago: Communications Coordinator
College of Business Administration, 1999-2001, Chicago, IL
Responsible for creating internal and external college publications, implementing and developing a comprehensive marketing strategy and coordinating college communications.
Managed college web site re-design. Maintained web site by developing content and providing design recommendations.
Developed, wrote and edited internal newsletter and other communications pieces.
Coordinated communications, public relations, and marketing efforts for academic and administrative departments and centers.
Created inaugural college publications including: alumni magazine, annual newsletter, monthly on-line newsletter, case for support for building campaign, initiative card, fact sheet, and holiday cards.
Oversaw creation of and developed content for department web page.
Responsible for developing and implementing marketing plan for the college along with appropriate publications.
Developed presentations for Deans.

University of Illinois at Chicago: Graduate Assistant/Marketing Specialist
College of Business Administration, Family Business Council, 1997-1999, Chicago, IL
Created new marketing strategy and publications to improve member-relations as a communications specialist.
Supervised web site creation and maintenance.
Created and edited first newsletter, and subsequent issues.
Developed marketing brochure and sales presentation.
Designed meeting and event invitations.
Planned and scheduled events and meetings.
Coordinated audio/visual needs and publication needs for meetings.
SPECIAL SKILLS/PROJECTS
College web-site re-design received accolades in Crain’s Chicago Business, October 2001.
CNN, Atlanta-Researched for and assisted in the production of Network Earth, Earth Matters for the environment unit.
Filmed, produced and edited 20-minute documentary on homeless persons to heighten awareness and fundraise for Meals on Wheels program.
Interviewer, CBA Intern for a Day Program, January 2000

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/TRAINING/AWARDS
Certified Coach: Coaches Training Institute (ICF Accredited Certification), Sept 2005
Member: International Coach Federation (ICF), Coachville
Scholarship to National Training Labs Experiential Education seminar, May 2001
Member of Dean’s Task Force (UIC), Revising introductory freshman orientation, 1999

EDUCATION
M.A., Communication, Fall 2000
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Thesis: Entry-Level Professor’s Perception of Their Classroom Role and Their Classroom Communication
B.S., Communication, May 1995
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Interests and Hobbies:
Writing, blogging

Reading for personal development as well as pleasure

Horseback riding

Cooking

Travel

Homepage:
http://www.HallieCrawford.com