Dr. Crystal Green, PhD

 

 

Crystal Green, PhD

 

Professional Summary/Objective

Dr. Crystal Green is a highly committed, enthusiastic, and talented career consultant, health/wellness and life coach with more than 15 years of service to the community and at the college level.

  Additional keys to success include:

     Self-motivated and valued career consultant and life coach that inspires and support clients and students in achieving their academic, career and lifestyle goals.  Adept in career counseling, career identification, career development, career advising, career exploration, and career transition process.

    Experienced recruiter who is efficient in matching appropriate candidates with appropriate career opportunities.
    Expert in educational programs and project management with an established reputation for quality, satisfaction, and results.
    Proficient in the design and development of curriculum and lesson plans.
    Written and published books and scholarly articles.
    Presented in conferences, workshops, and seminars.
    Advised over 75 students with the successful completion of their theses.
     Adept in creating motivational plans and programs to enhance the learning environment and promote educational excellence.

 

 Education & Credentials

Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Emphasis on Career Development, Kent State University, 2010 (Dissertation: Perceptions of Usefulness, Using Multiple Career Assessments to Determine a Career Niche in the Fashion Industry for First Quarter Fashion Students)

 Certifications:

Global Career Coach Facilitator, Thomas Edison State College, 2011

College Teaching, Kent State University, 2006

 Ed.S., Higher Education Administration, Kent State University, 2002

M.A., Clothing, Textiles & Communications, The University of Akron, 1998 (Thesis: Communications in the Field of Family and Consumer Sciences)

B.L.S., Fashion Merchandising, Sociology, Psychology & Ethnic Studies, Bowling Green State University, 1991

 Academic Awards:

Graduate Assistantship, Kent State University; Dean of Education Scholarship Recipient, Kent State University;

Graduate Assistantship, The University of Akron; and Dean’s List, Bowling Green State University

 Academic Affiliations:

Academic Success Committee; Break Housing Committee; Residence Hall Opening and Closing Committee; Resident Assistant Recruitment and Selection Committee; Chairwoman – Resident Assist, Awards &

Recognition Committee; Learning Communities Task Force; and Resident Assistant Training & In-Service Committee

Consulting& Writing Experience

 Dr. Cris, the Dream Life Doctor LLC, Charlotte, NC (2010 – Present)  Certified Career Consultant, Health/Wellness  & Life Coach                                                                                                                                                                              Develop and apply customized coaching strategies and targeted plans of action to help clients meet their career goals and health/wellness aspirations.

 

    Write for AskDrCris blog where topics include the following; career opportunities, education, fashion, health tips, spirituality, and lifestyle.

Publications

    How to Enter Your Promised Land: Transforming your life and career to live your greater purpose (2014)
    School Girl Skinny: Eat Your Way to a Healthy Weight and Life (2013)
    Don’t be Afraid (Chapter written for the book  Mosaic Cross) (2012)
    Dissertation – Perceptions of Usefulness: Using Multiple Career Assessments to Determine a Career Niche in the Fashion Industry for First Quarter Fashion Students (2010)

 Teaching Experience

 The Art Institute of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC (2007 – Present)                     Associate  Professor                                                                                                                                                                                        

Create lesson plans, develop curriculum, advise and instruct students in Fashion Marketing and Management coursework that includes Fashion Industry Survey, Fashion Product Knowledge, History of Art & Fashion, Textiles, Apparel Evaluation, Fashion Coordination, Cosmetic Marketing, Buying I, Survey of Fashion Designers, Business of Retailing, and Fashion Marketing Thesis.

 

    Founder and Adviser of Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society for Fashion and Interiors, Gamma Mu Chapter
    Worked closely with students from diverse backgrounds and cultures on all subject matter, as well as coaching/advising on career paths related to Fashion Marketing and Management.
    Developed and utilized creative learning strategies that engaged, motivated, and challenged students.
    Served on Faculty Sabbatical Selection Committee, 2010 to Present; Library Committee, 2008 to Present; and Student Success Committee, 2007.

Kent State University, Kent, OH (2005 – 2006 & 2001 – 2004)             Instructor, School of Fashion Design & Merchandising (Part Time) & Residence Hall Director                                                                                                                                                                                        

Created lesson plans, developed curriculum, and instructed students in Fashion Marketing and Management coursework that included Fashion Visuals, Fashion Fabrics, and Fashionomics. Served as Residence Hall Director and instructed L-E-A-D-E-R-S and The Upperclassmen Experience courses.

 Virginia Marti College of Art & Design, Lakewood, OH (2004 – 2005 & 2000 – 2002)                                                                                                      Instructor, School of Fashion Design & Merchandising (Part Time)                                                                                                                                                                                           

Created lesson plans, developed curriculum, and instructed students in Textiles, Fundamentals of Textiles Science I, and Fundamentals of Textile Science II.

Akron Public School District, Akron, OH (1999 – 2000)                                  Elementary Teacher  (Substitute)                                                                                                                                                                                           Created lesson plans developed coursework, and instructed Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students.

 

Professional Organizations

 

    Phi Upsilon Omicron, National Honor Society for Family & Consumer Sciences
    North Carolina Career Counseling Association