TERRY FUMIKO CUMMINS

Director of HDFS World Campus Internships

tfs2@psu.edu

PERSONAL SUMMARY
A committed, compassionate leader to traditional and non-traditional college students, staff, alumni, and
volunteers. Highly focused mentor with comprehensive knowledge in career development areas such as
resume, cover letter, behavioral and case-based interviews, professionalism, and poise. Focused on (1)
coaching and engaging under-represented populations in their self-recognition of areas for development
and discovery of resources to achieve success, and (2) educating faculty and staff on the importance of a
diversified and inclusive work environment.

EDUCATION
Master of Education, Counselor Education Emphasis: Career Counseling
The Pennsylvania State University, In Progress
Master of Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
The Pennsylvania State University, 2005
Bachelor of Science, Recreation & Park Management Concentration: Commercial Recreation & Tourism
The Pennsylvania State University, 1998

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Human Development & Family Studies Fall 2015 - Present
College of Health & Human Development, Penn State University
 HDFS 395.1: internship preparation course to help associate degree students secure an internship.
Topics include: creation of resumes and cover letters, discussions on cultural competence, ethics,
internship negotiations and strategies for success in an internship
 HDFS 395.2: associate level internship combined with a series of assignments to help students reflect
on their experiences including organizational analysis, policy analysis and internship project
 HDFS 490: internship preparation course for bachelor degree students that focus on resumes, cover
letters, interview skills, internship proposals, and demonstration of professionalism
 HDFS 495A: bachelor level internship enhancing hands-on learning with reflective daily logs,
interactive class live chats, and quizzes to tie in previous coursework
 HDFS 495B: taken concurrently with HDFS 495A, the primary aim of this course is to help students
to identify their strengths and weaknesses and to promote professional development through weekly
reflection assignments, organizational and policy analyses, and the integrative processing model
First-Year Business Seminar (PSU 006) Falls 2010 - Present
Smeal College of Business, Penn State University
 Course topics include: leadership, diversity, time management, honor & integrity, ethics, business
majors, campus resources, resume development, presentation skills, and basics of case competitions
Introduction to Business Writing Summers 2010-2015
B.O.S.S. Summer Program, Smeal College of Business
 Taught grammar, spelling, punctuation, thank you cards, email etiquette, voice mail messages,
presentation skills during two-week program to under-represented high school students

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 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HDFS World Campus Internship Director & Instructor Aug 2015 – Present
Human Development & Family Studies, College of Health & Human Development
 Teach, advise and mentor students on matters related to internship and career development (all five
courses are taught every fall, spring, and summer)
 Review and verify internship proposals for accuracy and appropriateness; work with the Office of
General Counsel when affiliation agreements are required
 Cultivate and manage relationships with internship sites
 Develop and revise online internship curriculum and career-related courses
 Collaborate with departmental and World Campus advisers on matters related to HDFS internships,
current students, and future students
 Study metrics to measure student learning and course satisfaction; create surveys to evaluate internship
supervisor satisfaction with both student knowledge of the field and performance during internship
 Serve on the HDFS Diversity Committee, which monitors the department climate, promotes a healthy
environment, and organizes learning opportunities for all

Director Jan 2015 – Aug 2015

Coordinator and Program Advisor Jul 2009 – Aug 2015
Diversity Enhancement Programs, Smeal College of Business
 Served as director and previously as both coordinator for Diversity Enhancement Programs and
academic advisor for 150 Smeal students belonging to an under-represented population
 Co-coordinated recruitment and retention strategies and programs to enhance the academic and
student life experience of under-represented students
 Organized professional development workshops to increase student internship and full-time job
placement percentages; worked closely with students to develop professional soft skills
 Partnered with corporate representatives to identify students who match company job opportunities;
worked with both company and student to ensure a seamless transition from school to work life
 Co-coordinated the S.T.A.R.T. Conference; worked closely with the student committee
www.smeal.psu.edu/startconference
 Assisted in the planning and development of the Business Opportunities Summer Session – a two-
week summer program for rising high school seniors interested in studying business
 Participated in Diversity Scholars meetings, Diversity Case Competition, Achiever’s Weekend, and
other various multi-cultural events sponsored by Smeal or other PSU offices
 Supervised eleven Bunton-Waller graduate assistants in the MBA program, including program
assignment, job performance, and program evaluation
Academic Advisor Jul 2008 – Jul 2012
Undergraduate Education, Smeal College of Business
 Advised students on the requirements for entrance to major, the seven business majors and four
minors offered, and the necessary courses needed to graduate
 Met with prospective students and their families; give presentations to large groups of students and
their families at NSO, Spend a Summer Day, Accepted Students Program & other recruitment events
 Proactively tracked student progress in regards to meeting graduation requirements, following-up on
late drop notification, and providing resources for additional educational or personal assistance
 Provided references/recommendations; assist with course substitutions, sign minor forms, prepare pre-
departure forms for education abroad, and submit audit adjustments
 Worked with under-represented students from the Division of Undergraduate Studies and other PSU
colleges about change-of-major to Smeal or other Penn State major options

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Student Outreach Coordinator Jan 2008 – Jun 2009
Diversity, Outreach & International Engagement, College of Information Sciences & Technology
 Assisted with program development to increase student involvement including mentoring and high
school outreach initiatives
 Collected data, wrote grant proposals and submitted evaluations
 Collaborated with DOING staff to create new and effective outreach initiatives to increase awareness
and interest in technology from female and minority groups
 Provided support for DOING/IST programs including middle school girls summer camps, Take Your
Daughter/Son to Work day, IST Open House and high school visitation days
 Recruited and trained office and camp staff, including volunteer, work-study, wage payroll and
program support personnel
Business Manager Feb 2002 – Dec 2002
ID Card Office, Auxiliary and Business Services
 Responsible for business affairs, administration, budgeting and planning of PSU ID Card Office
 Developed annual budget; reviewed monthly financial statements to ensure proper recording of
income and expenses; explored, developed and implemented new revenue generating programs
 Worked with marketing department to develop and monitor marketing program
 Hired and developed full-time, part-time and temporary office staff; performed annual reviews and
disciplinary actions
Assistant Director Sep 2000 – Feb 2002
Unions and Student Activities, Office of Student Affairs
 Responsible for planning and delivering LateNight-PennState activities/programs on Thursday and
Friday nights at the HUB-Robeson Center: selecting entertainment, negotiating contracts, making
venue reservations, handling event-set ups, including layout, pipe & drape, and sound & lighting
 Maintained budget for Thursday and Friday LateNight activities
 Mentored student groups to be represented at LateNight
 Served as Student Activities/LateNight liaison to University Orientation Committee
Program Assistant Feb 1999 – Aug 2000
TRIO Training Institute, Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education
 Assisted in planning, administering, and implementing courses, off-site conferences, workshops, and
programs; handled all travel arrangements and reimbursements for instructors
 Developed brochures, advertisements, and various marketing materials
 Compiled, prepared, and designed periodic reports and statistics
 Contributed to annual grant writing submission and to annual reports of results
 Served as liaison with multiple PSU departments and other college locations

TECHNOLOGY
 Working knowledge of course management systems: Angel, Drupal, Canvas
 Working knowledge of social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
 Proficient in Microsoft Windows Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
 Experience with Database Management: FileMakerPro and Microsoft Access
 Experience with Web Design: HTML, Adobe Page Mill, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and CMS
 Experience with Penn State Programs: IBIS, ISIS, ERS, Data Warehouse, EARs, LionPath, Starfish

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 TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP
 Member, Equity Action Resource Team, 2017-Present
 Member, National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2017-Present
 Building a Safe Penn State: Reporting Child Abuse, Penn State University, Renewed January 2018
 Penn State Clery Act, Penn State University, Renewed January 2018
 Annual Compliance Training, Completed January 2018
 College Representative, Council of College Multicultural Leadership, 2012-2015
 EOPC Program Evaluation Team, Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity, 2011-2015
 Affiliate Member, Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity (CLGBTE), 2014-
2015
 Member, Commission for Women Education Planning Committee, 2014-2015
 The Supervision Series: Survival Skills for New Supervisors, Center for Workforce Learning and
Performance, completed July 2013

PRESENTATIONS
 Prospect Sessions, Smeal College of Business, Penn State (occasional family presentations promoting
the Smeal curriculum) – July 2008 to July 2012
 Ambassador Programs, Smeal College of Business, Penn State (occasional PSU campus location
presentations educating 1st and 2nd year students on the Smeal curriculum) – July 2008 to July 2012
 New Student Orientation, Smeal College of Business, Penn State (occasional student presentations
explaining the Smeal curriculum and scheduling process) – July 2008 to July 2012
 Recruiting Females into Technology Majors, The Pennsylvania School Counseling Association
(PSCA) 2009 Conference – April 2009
 Coordinating Events Like a Pro Workshop, Human Resource Development Center, Penn State
University – February and April 2002
 Collaborating with LateNight-PennState, Student Organization Training, Penn State Student
Activities – September 2001 and January 2002
 What’s Hot In LateNight Programming, National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) National
Conference, Nashville, TN – February 2001
 LateNight Alternative Programming, Freshman Orientation Class, Penn State University – October
2000
 Co-Sponsoring with LateNight, Student Organization Training, Penn State Student Activities –
September 2000

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