Staff

Brenda Allen
Director, Career Connections and Experiential Education

A 1983 ULM graduate, Brenda has extensive experience in corporate sales, sales training, and sales management. During her ten years at global financial services firm JP Morgan Chase, Allen served in various capacities, most recently as a treasury specialist in the investment bank, serving aerospace and defense and transportation companies. Prior to JP Morgan, Allen served as Director of National Accounts for Entergy Systems & Service, sales trainer for Clarke American, and various purchasing, sales, and marketing positions at Graphic Packaging, formerly Riverwood International.

"I'm pleased to be back at the university where it all began. The education I received at ULM allowed me to have a productive career in the corporate world for over 25 years. Through my job, I was able to travel extensively and work with extremely successful people at various Fortune 500 companies all around the globe. My goal as Director, Career Connections & Experiential Education, is to use that experience to help ULM students and alumni maximize their career opportunities by providing them with necessary training and networking opportunities."

Office: Library 314
Phone: (318) 342-3386
Fax: (318) 342-3502
Career Connections: (318) 342-5338
Email: ballen@ulm.edu

Ann Bloxom Smith,
Director of Academic Internships

As director of Academic Internships, Ann works with employers, students, and faculty to enrich the university experience with relevant on-the-job learning.

A Shreveport native, Ann earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in English literature from Louisiana State University. She has 25 years' experience teaching English and business communication classes here at ULM, as well as 15 years as an independent business communications consultant. Her specialties, in recent years, include the design and production of publicity and informational publications and job search documents.

"Contact me for help in establishing and coordinating internships, creating or polishing resumes, and other job search activities. I welcome all opportunities to help ULM students and alumni make the most of their careers and their civic and personal lives."

Office: Library 314
Phone: (318) 342-1144
Fax: (318) 342-3502
Career Connections: (318) 342-5338
Send Ann an email: asmith@ulm.edu
Browse or sign up for internships: www.ulm.edu/internships

Roslynn Pogue
Student Employment Administrator

Roslynn graduated from ULM in 1981 with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. She has over 15 years' experience working in the Office of Financial Aid Services, which includes reviewing and awarding financial aid, counseling students and parents, presenting outreach programs to area high schools and organizations, and managing the Federal Work-Study Program. Prior to her work at ULM, she worked with Entergy as Senior Communications Specialist for the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. Her position with the company required her to travel extensively throughout Mississippi and parts of Louisiana presenting outreach programs about nuclear energy.

Roslynn's position with Career Connections and Experiential Education will be to work closely with the on-campus Federal Work-Study Program and the Job Location and Development Program (JLD). The JLD program locates and develops off-campus job opportunities for students currently enrolled at ULM, regardless of financial need or academic progress.

"It is a pleasure for me to be working with our faculty/staff as well as area employers in locating and developing employment for our students. Being employed helps students achieve self-independence as well as time management, and communication skills, and also reduces their dependence on student loans. Please come by and visit me if you have any questions."

Office: Library 314
Phone: 318-342-5327 or 342-3444
Fax: 318-342-3445 or 342-3502
Email: pogue@ulm.edu

Alberta Brown Green,
Career Advisor in Career Connections

Alberta received her bachelors degree from ULM in 2003. During her undergraduate years, she participated in the Sound of Today Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Union Board, Prep Staff, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and was a member of the Senior Honor Society. Alberta is currently pursuing her Masters in Career/Community Counseling. She plans to utilize her master's degree by enhancing the services provided through Career Connections and Experiential Education with career counseling and other career services to the student body.

"During my years at ULM, I met some of the most remarkable, helpful, and caring faculty and staff who truly desired to see students prosper in life. Enrolling at ULM was one of the best decisions I could ever have made, and now I look forward to helping students meet their own career goals for many years to come."

Office: Library 314
Phone: (318) 342-5338
Fax: (318) 342-3502
Career Connections: (318) 342-5338
Email: agreen@ulm.edu