Robert Shindell

As the President and "The Career Doctor" at ILostMyJob.com, Robert Shindell invests his work with more than 10 years of experience in education, human resources management, and other areas of business. Through ILostMyJob.com, Robert maintains a broad database of information and rich media content to steer motivated job seekers in the right direction. An indispensable resource for recent college graduates, laid-off employees, or anyone else searching for work in a difficult economy and highly selective job market, ILostMyJob.com has grown into one of the most comprehensive free advisory services on the Web--a testament to the tireless efforts of Robert Shindell.

Since November 2008, Robert Shindell has served as President and "The Career Doctor" at ILostMyJob.com, a website which consists of videos and articles aimed at job seekers of all stripes and occupational specialties, providing specific recommendations for winning applications, resumes, interviews, references, and much more. Writing such point-driven articles as "Top Tips for Job Hunters: Questions to Get the Job," "Can You Talk About Yourself," and "Never Have Interview Butterflies Again," Robert and his team at ILostMyJob.com offer a wealth of experience regarding proven methods to impress potential employers. With a focus on the occupational needs of mid-career job seekers, Robert also shares his expertise through "Dealing With the Stress of Career Transition," "5 Tips for Going Back to School as an Adult," and "Getting Your Finances in Order," among other detailed articles.

In addition, Robert Shindell and his colleagues at ILostMyJob.com regularly make podcasts and videos to help job hunters in an interactive, targeted format, including the Career Doctor's Tuesday Tips. To read more about Robert and the free services of ILostMyJob.com, visit the company website at ilostmyjob.com.

Established and built internationally two recognized, award-winning web properties with world-wide distribution of web content, www.ilostmyjob.com and www.careercentertoolbox.com. Formulated strategies to reach out and assist individuals suffering from job-loss and/or extended unemployment. Engaged state workforce agencies, government officials and other service providers.

• Implemented virtual career services delivery tools utilizing on-demand video; facilitated aggressive international social media campaign attracting 35,000 unique users per month.
  

• Reached profitability 13 months prior to projections through aggressive international social media campaign.
  

• Implemented virtual career services delivery tools, including daily webinar series, utilizing on-demand video.
  

Reorganized the Division of Enrollment Services at a Big XII university to increase recruitment of undergraduate and transfer students. Analyzed and identified problem areas and challenges; devised and generated multiple solutions; engaged participatory leadership skills with management team on implementation of solutions; trained admissions staff in areas of proactive customer service and relationship sales. Results: 15% increase in applicant pool, 40% increase in historically underrepresented population resulting in the largest freshman and transfer class in the history of the institution.

Launched budget reduction initiative within a division of a Big XII University. Identified areas of savings; formed multi-divisional teams to analyze expenses; established target objectives and zero-based budgeting techniques; implemented enhanced accounting techniques; motivated management team through participatory leadership; documented and reported results to Board of Regents. Results: Reduced budget by 15% (over $1 million dollars) while increasing employee engagement and morale.

Established and managed task forces to focus on the enrollment of Hispanic and African-American students at a Big XII university. Recruited community leaders, students and faculty of under-represented populations to serve; formulated strategies to increase enrollment; researched, evaluated and reported methods currently used by competitor institutions; spearheaded aggressive marketing plan to increase scholarship fundraising. Result: 42% increase in African-American applicants, 52% increase in Hispanic applications, and over $280,000 of unrestricted scholarships.

Envisioned, then created and implemented a college specific career center in a Top 50 public Business School. Developed comprehensive strategic plan; wrote initial policies and procedures; hired and trained staff; integrated career management into existing curricula; expanded career services delivery through increased web presence; developed secondary funding streams to support services. Recruited over 500 employers to hire business students for jobs and internships. Results: Center was ranked #28 in the nation by Business Week, highest undergraduate starting salary in the state; 95% placement of b-school students within 3 months of graduation.

Implemented web-based career services portal in a "Top 50" public business school. Conducted needs analysis with both employers and students; identified software solution vendors; created content and design; led branding and marketing initiatives. Results: Launched web portal that is now utilized by all employers and students in the college to facilitate employment connections.

Implemented program to bring world-renowned business leaders to a "Top 50" public business school to speak and interact with MBA candidates. Prospected potential CEO's and other corporate business leaders; communicated benefits of program; facilitated schedules and persuaded individuals to come to campus. Results: Each month a CEO or other corporate business leader would visit the college to interact with students. Guests included: Dr. Randal Pinkett, Christopher Gardner, Bob Prosen, Gary Kelly, Joe Forehand, Brad Anderson, Winston Churchill III, T. Boone Pickens and Herb Kelleher.

Envisioned, developed and implemented a First-Year Experience course for students in a College of Business Administration. Convinced Dean and senior faculty members to fund the project; researched and evaluated similar programs from other schools; recruited students into the class during orientation. Results: 74 students signed up successfully completed class during the first semester, generating 222 credit hours equating to over $16,000 profit through Texas State Higher Education Formula Funding.

Developed cooperative education program within a College of Engineering. Created opportunities for with companies in the US and Canada; solicited companies to fund the Cooperative Education Scholars Program; authored, implemented and facilitated Professional Development Course for freshman engineering students; instituted and developed Career Expo. Results: Over 250 companies hired cooperative education students, raised $300,000 in scholarships and increased college national ranking significantly.

Pi Kappa Phi National Fraternity, The Livestrong Foundation, PUSH America, United Way, American Red Cross

2005 Young Alumni of the Year Award Winner at The University of Toledo, Helen DeVitt-Jones Scholarship Recipient at Texas Tech University

Robert Shindell
Rob Shindell
Texas Tech University
Strategic/Mission Planning
Program Management
Public Speaking
Client Relationship Management
Program Development
Change Management
Management Training/Development
Leadership Development
Corporate Culture Change
Administration
Time Management
Sales
Employee Relations
Business Startups
Key Account Management