Rachel Roe
About Rachel Roe
Rachel Roe serves as the Employer Relations Coordinator at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master of Business Administration from The George Washington University and a Biotechnology Management Graduate Certificate from Harvard University.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Rachel Roe serves as the Employer Relations Coordinator at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the Washington D.C. Metro Area's career services. In her role, she develops and implements recruiting strategies that align with the specific needs of employers. Rachel oversees the operations of the Handshake Management System, managing job approvals, internships, and employer engagements. She collaborates with staff to create graphics and events that support job search processes and employment preparation.
Previous Experience at George Mason University
Prior to her current role, Rachel Roe worked at George Mason University in various capacities. She was involved in the GMU Italy Study Abroad program for one month in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Team Leader for the GMU Student Experiential Learning Internship for three months in 2017. Rachel also worked as an I/O Psychology Research Assistant for six months during the same period. Her experiences at George Mason University provided her with a strong foundation in academic and experiential learning.
Educational Background
Rachel Roe has a diverse educational background. She studied at George Mason University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, graduating Cum Laude in 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Biotechnology Management Graduate Certificate from Harvard University, completing the program from 2018 to 2020. Rachel also pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at The George Washington University, which she completed in 2023.
Experience in Marketing and Event Planning
Rachel Roe has a background in marketing and event planning, having worked at Starwood Retail Partners for one year from 2017 to 2018. In this role, she was involved in marketing initiatives and event planning at Blue Back Square in West Hartford, CT. Additionally, she served as a Marketing Intern at the Federal Communications Commission for four months in 2018 and as a Marketing Outreach Coordinator at M2D Global Life Sciences, LLC for 11 months in 2019. These positions enhanced her skills in marketing strategies and outreach.
Skills and Contributions
Throughout her career, Rachel Roe has demonstrated a commitment to continuous process improvement and engagement with career services. She has facilitated the development of new procedures, policies, and programs aimed at enhancing employer engagement with the Career Center. Her ability to collaborate with colleagues to design effective graphics and events showcases her skills in communication and project management, contributing to the overall success of the programs she has been involved in.