Meet the Staff
In the Office of Career Services (Ute Student Center), you will find friendly staff to assist you in the process of developing your career plan. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please note, we strongly encourage scheduling an appointment to meet with a staff member for for resume/cover letter critiquing, career counseling, or internship/job search information.
Svea Whiting, Director
970.943.7057; swhiting@western.edu
Kristin Livingston, Program Coordinator
970.943.3068; klivingston@western.edu
Colleen Smith, Program Assistant
970.943.7122; csmith@western.edu
Erin Nelson, Career Peer Assistant
Hometown: Centennial, Colorado
Major: Double major in Psychology & Business Administration with an emphasis in Professional Land and Resource Management
Graduation Date: December 2009
Plans after graduation: I plan on working in the oil and gas industry and living in Denver, Colorado
Favorite part of the Career Services Office: Putting on the Career Services Job Fairs, Career Fair, and Etiquette Dinner
What do students need to know about the Career Services Office: I would like students to know that we are here for them. We are able to help them prepare for the interviews they are going to need to do, and the resumes they will have to submit. Our whole purpose is to help them succeed in the professional working world.
970.943.3068; erin.nelson@western.edu
Melissa Diaz, Career Peer Assistant
Hometown: Thornton, Colorado
Major: Pre-Allied Health
Graduation Date: May 2010
Plans after graduation: Plan on attending Graduate School for a masters in Pathology
Favorite part of the Career Services Office: Interacting with WSC faculty and students
What do students need to know about the Career Services Office: I would like students to know that we are here to help and provide career guidance. We are able to help them find a job that will suit them best and allow them to pursue their career.
970.943.3068; melissa.diaz@western.edu