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Staff
Career Services Staff
 | Wayne F. Stark Wayne has over twelve years of solid commitment to teaching, education, and student development augmented by administrative and managerial experience in corporate human resources and higher education. Before coming to Sweet Briar College in March of 2001, Wayne served as the Associate Director of the Arts and Sciences Placement Office at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Prior to that, Wayne was an Assistant Director at the University of Kansas's University Career and Employment Services. Wayne also has taught a variety of subjects at the primary, secondary, and collegiate level and has worked for First Virginia Banks, Inc., now BB&T, as the their corporate EEO Administrator. Mr. Stark is a polished presenter, a highly motivational career counselor, and a results oriented collaborative professional with energy, enthusiasm, a commitment to excellence, and a genuine concern for the growth and advancement of college students and the organizations that serve them. Mr. Stark has been recognized as a leader among his peers as he was awarded a commendation for Leadership in 2002 by the Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers. Wayne has also presented well received programs at regional conferences such as the Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers and the Southeastern Association of Colleges and Employers. Most recently in April of 2008, Wayne, along with Kristin Dane Ewing, presented a program at the annual VACE conference. The program entitled "Tapping Potential In Your Own Back Yard: Forging Synergistic Relationships Between Campus And Community" was also presented at the 1st Annual Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE) conference in San Antonio, Texas. Wayne has also been recognized by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) through their acceptance of his program entitled "From Caboose to Engine: Revitalizing, Empowering, and Shaping Career Services to be a Key Player in Student Affairs and Institutional Decision Making" which was presented at the 50th anniversary National NACE Conference in May of 2006 in Anaheim, California. Wayne subsequently went on to present a national "webinar" based on his program in March of 2007. Wayne is also engaged substantively with the local community. He serves on the Board of Directors for both Amherst County Department of Social Services and the Center for Adult Learning and Literacy. Wayne and his wife Karen live on campus in the old dairy farm manager's house with their dog Riley and their cat Sadie. |
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Tandilyn R. Phillips Assistant Director/Internship Coordinator of Career Services tphillips@sbc.edu (434) 381-6465 B.S. English/Government – Liberty University M.A. English/Classics – University of Texas San Antonio Native of San Antonio, Texas, Tandilyn brings with her a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of students, an enthusiastic and vibrant personality, and strong experience working in a variety of higher education settings and student focused positions. Before coming to Sweet Briar, Tandilyn served as the Transfer Evaluation Coordination Supervisor at Liberty University. Prior to that, Tandilyn was a student development specialist for the College of Education and Human Development Dean’s Office at the University of Texas San Antonio. There she gained a deep knowledge of student development and marketing of academic programs. Preceding her tenure at the University of Texas San Antonio, Tandilyn sharpened her skills in academic and career advising, when she served as an Academic Advisor at Wayland Baptist University. Tandilyn and her husband John live in Rustburg on their 12 acre farm with their dogs Annie, a boxer, and their chihuahua, Gus. They enjoy being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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 | Alison Crehore Campus Student Employment Coordinator/Office Manager acrehore@sbc.edu (434) 381-6580 Prior to coming to Career Services, Alison worked at the Riding Center for six years. A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, Alison graduated from Brookville High School and earned a BS in Nursing from Liberty University. Alison and her husband, Andy have a son Will, who is a freshmen in college, and a daughter, Alie, who is in the 8th grade. She enjoys supporting her children in soccer, tumbling, and cheer. She also enjoys running, biking, and volunteering at her daughters school. She is very excited to be a part of the Career Services team and looks forward to working with students. |
