Denny Ciganovic, the Director of the office, has been with the College of Charleston since 1992. He has also held director positions at 2 other institutions-Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts and Salem College in West Virginia. He earned a master's degree in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University and a bachelor's in chemistry from Franklin & Marshall College. He enjoys traveling, bicycling and reading and the cooler parts of the year vs the summer heat and humidity.
Erin O'Dea is the Internship Coordinator. After receiving her BA in American Studies from Providence College in 2004, Erin pursued her Masters in Counseling Education while she worked as a graduate assistant in the Office of Career Services. She moved to Charleston after completing her degree in May 2007. Professional memberships include: National Association for Experiential Learning (NSEE), American School Counselor Association (ASCA), and the Southern Association of Colleges & Employers (SACE). In her free time Erin enjoys the beach, golf, yoga and rooting for the Red Sox.
Kristine Barry is the Student Employment Coordinator. Kristine served six years in the Air Force as a Therapeutic Assistant and the Exceptional Family Member Program Coordinator for Charleston Air Force Base before attending the College of Charleston in 1997. She graduated with a B.A. in English in 1999. Before joining Career Center, Kristine was a financial planner and financial aid counselor for Johnson & Wales University and the Medical University of South Carolina. She has been involved with the South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SCASFAA), the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), the Southern Association of Student Employment Administrators (SASEA), and was a charter member of the SCASFAA Peer Network.
Meredith Gerber is the Career Counselor. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1998. After interning in the Office of Career Services at Tennessee Tech, she pursued a Master of Science in Counselor Education, specializing in Student Affairs Administration, at Radford University. While earning her master’s degree, she worked as an academic advisor at Radford and interned in the Career Development Center at Hollins University. She was the Assistant Director in Career Services at Washington and Lee University. Prior to joining the Career Center, Meredith served as an academic advisor in the Academic Advising and Planning Center at CofC and Bloomsburg University.
Jessica Krasny is the Job Location and Development Coordinator. She received her Bachelor of Science in Communication from East Carolina University in May 2004. After graduation, Jessica accepted a job as the Public Relations Coordinator for a golf school in Orlando, FL where her duties included designing and developing public relations and marketing campaigns. Prior to returning to her hometown of Charleston, Jessica pursued a professional golf career and played on the FUTURES Tour for a year and a half. In her spare time she enjoys golfing, reading, traveling, and watching sports. She is also an active member of the Southern Association of Student Employment Administrators (SASEA) and The National Student Employment Association (NSEA).
Heather Scarboro is the Career Advisor. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English in May 2004 and her Master of Education in Instructional Technology in May 2007, both from Georgia Southern University. For the past two years, Heather worked in the Office of Career Services at Georgia Southern as a graduate assistant. Her experience includes resume critiques, conducting mock interviews, classroom presentations, and recruitment. In her free time Heather loves reading, watching movies, and trying to keep up with her dog.
Linda Robinson has been employed by Career Center since 1992. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Science in Human Resources Development from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. She has experience working in career development and in human resources with both public and private organizations, including responsibilities for recruiting, interviewing and hiring job candidates. She is a member of the the Southeastern Association of Colleges and Employers and the South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers.
Annette VanHannegeyn has been with the Career Center for over 10 years serving as Office Manager. Prior to joining us, she was in banking for over 20 years. Annette attended Trident Technical College. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, sewing, cooking, gardening, entertaining and helping others.