Ms Debra Clay

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Description of Services : Advise on high school coursework, extra-curricular and summer activities

Help student ask and begin to answer questions on life goals & direction

Develop a college search plan to include:
Key search criteria
Target list of schools
Standardized testing plan
College visit plan
Interview coaching

Advise on college application process

Advise on final acceptance decision

Description of Experience : I’m thrilled to be doing something I truly love – helping match students with colleges where they can thrive.

My life before College Knowledge:
•32 years with Caterpillar Inc.
•Responsible for recruiting, hiring and developing Marketing talent including intern and mentor programs
•Career Development for 2000+ employees, matching employee strengths with company needs
•Strategic Planning Consultant analyzing trends in the environment and making associations across fields
•B.A. Communications, Northern Illinois University
•MBA, Bradley University

I served as District Commissioner for the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc., a youth equestrian education organization. I served on the board of the Fine Arts Society of Peoria and also volunteered as a mentor to small businesses at the Peoria Chapter of SCORE.