About Us
Student Staff
Career Resource Assistants (CRA'S) are students who work in Career Services and have been trained to assist students in the career development library. CRA's can assist students with library research, resume critiques or mock interviews. CRA's also assist the consultants and administrative staff on special projects. Student workers also keep things running smoothly in Career Services. They provide support in the clerical, technical or custodial functions within the department.
Tyson Carter, Career Resource Assistant
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- Major: Human Development & Family Studies
- First Job: Babysitter
- Hobbies: Tap Dancing. Shopping. Hanging out with Friends
- Favorite TV Show: Re-Runs of the OC on SoapNet
- Favorite Music: Depends on my mood!
- Favorite Movie: Uptown Girls
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- Best Vacation Spot: Anywhere Tropical
- Email: tyson.carter@uconn.edu
- Favorite Website: http://www.coach.com
- Favorite Book, Author or Genre: Jane Austen
- Tip for Students: Get involved to meet valuable, new people and stretch your personal boundaries!
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Patty Payano, Career Resource Assistant
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- Major: Psychology/Human Development & Family Studies
- First Job: Summer Camp Counselor
- Hobbies: Watching Movies
- Favorite TV Show: Desperate Housewives
- Favorite Music: R&B
- Favorite Movie: The Sandlot
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- Best Vacation Spot: Dominican Republic
- Email: patricia.payano@uconn.edu
- Favorite Website: http://www.google.com
- Favorite Book, Author or Genre: Catcher in the Rye
- Tip for Students: Work hard from the very beginning; time management is key! You need to find a balance between getting your work done, staying on top of your classes, and having fun.
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Amy Holland, Career Resource Assistant
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- Major: Psychology/Human Development & Family Studies
- First Job: Telemarketer
- Hobbies: Reading
- Favorite TV Show: House, NCIS, Live with Regis & Kelly, Secret Life of the American Teenager
- Favorite Music: Whatever makes me happy!
- Favorite Movie: Shrek, Because I Said So, Duck Soup, Love Actually, 10 Things I Hate About You
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- Best Vacation Spot: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Email: amy.holland@uconn.edu
- Favorite Website: http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com
- Favorite Book, Author or Genre: Anything by Katherine Neville or Stephanie Meyer
- Tip for Students: Stay organized with your time in order to balance your academics, extra-curriculars, and social life.
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Lindsey Cunningham, Career Resource Assistant
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- Major: Journalism/Criminal Justice
- First Job: Office Work at an assisted living facility
- Hobbies: Shopping. Concerts. Trips to Boston.
- Favorite TV Show: Friends & What Not To Wear
- Favorite Music: John Mayer & Dave Matthews Band
- Favorite Movie: Step Up
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- Best Vacation Spot: Ogunquit Beach in Maine
- Email: lindsey.cunningham@uconn.edu
- Favorite Website: http://www.smilebox.com/
- Favorite Book, Author or Genre: Jane Green
- Tip for Students: Learn to balance your time and learn what works best for you. It’s important to do well in college academically but also be sure to make time for fun, friends, and yourself!
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Aryn Cordner, Career Resource Assistant
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- Major: English/History
- First Job: Assistant Program Leader at CASTLE Daycare
- Hobbies: Reading. Writing. Traveling.
- Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy & most recently, Gossip Girl
- Favorite Music: Rock and Pop – one of my favorite bands is a British band called McFly!
- Favorite Movie: Titanic
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Kailey Stockenbojer, Career Resource Assistant
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- Major: Finance & Political Science
- First Job: Health and Safety Intern at the American Red Cross
- Hobbies: Skiing
- Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
- Favorite Music: John Mayer
- Favorite Movie: P.S. I Love You
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- Best Vacation Spot: Anywhere beautiful and warm
- Email: kailey.stockenbojer@uconn.edu
- Favorite Website: http://www.tmz.com/
- Favorite Book, Author or Genre: I’ll read almost anything!
- Tip for Students: Take advantage of every opportunity that presents itself and don’t be afraid to go after the ones that don’t. Challenge yourself, exceed your own expectations, and of course, have fun!
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Marian Sampong, Career Resource Assistant
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- Major: Human Resource Management
- First Job: Health & Nutrition Aid
- Hobbies: Reading & Cooking
- Favorite TV Show: CSI – Miami and NCIS
- Favorite Music: Gospel/R&B
- Favorite Movie: Borat
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Sarah DeAngelo, Career Resource Assistant
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- Major: Human Development & Family Studies
- First Job: Limited Too
- Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and photography
- Favorite TV Show: Friends
- Favorite Music: U2/Coldplay
- Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting & Breakfast at Tiffany’s
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- Best Vacation Spot: Costa Rica
- Email: sarah.deangelo@uconn.edu
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- Tip for Students: Get involved as soon as you can; it’s a great way to meet new people that share similar interests!
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Stacey Somsichack, Career Resource Assistant
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- Major: Sociology
- First Job: Bacio Ice Cream Shop
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- Favorite TV Show: The Office
- Favorite Music: International Music
- Favorite Movie: My Heart
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- Best Vacation Spot: Thailand
- Email: stacey.somsichack@uconn.edu
- Favorite Website: http://www.beautycrunch.com/
- Favorite Book, Author or Genre: Ten Thousand Sorrows by Elizabeth Kim
- Tip for Students: Connect with a manager, professor, or advisor and ask them to mentor you with your academic and career endeavors.
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Viviane Trinh, Career Resource Assistant
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- Major: Anthropology, Minor: Business
- First Job: Tutor
- Hobbies: Dancing, Shopping, Taking trips, Going to the beach, Trying new things
- Favorite TV Show: Gossip girl, The Hills, Beauty and the Geek
- Favorite Music: I basically love all types of music from country to classical to rap.
- Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember, Patch Adams, Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle
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- Best Vacation Spot: Paris, Venice and Prague, or any place on the beach
- Email: Viviane.Trinh@uconn.edu
- Favorite Website: My email homepage, Online stores or Facebook
- Favorite Book, Author or Genre: Anything by Nicholas Sparks or the Harry Potter Series
- Tip for Students: Make the best of your four years, and never give up!
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