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 Warren Riles, Director
Warren Riles has worked in Career Services for the past twelve years. He began work at Georgia Southern as the Cooperative Education Coordinator and now serves as Director. He provides overall leadership to Georgia Southern on all matters pertaining to Career Services. Warren is also a retired Colonel from the U.S. Air Force and worked for 10 years as Program Manager for NASA. He received his MBA from Georgia Southern, Masters in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee Space Institute, and his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Tuskegee Institute. He may be reached by email at rileswl@georgiasouthern.edu.
 Amy Rowell, Assistant Director

Career Advisor: College of Education

Amy Rowell is starting her ninth year at Georgia Southern and began as the Career Resource Specialist before becoming Assistant Director. Her main responsibilities include assisting students with major decisions, résumé writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies, and graduate school planning. Amy received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Education and her Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services from Northwestern State University. She has also worked at the University of Arkansas, Monticello in Residence Life, Student Activities, and Career Services. She may be reached by email at awilliams@georgiasouthern.edu.

 Karen Townsend Murphree, Career Resource Specialist

Career Advisor: College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Karen Townsend Murphree began working at Georgia Southern in 2001 and serves as the Career Resource Specialist. She has worked in Student Affairs for twelve years. Karen assists students with making major/career decisions, résumé writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies and planning for graduate/ professional school. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Centenary College of Louisiana and her Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services from Northwestern State University. Karen may be reached by email at townsend@georgiasouthern.edu.

 Rachael A. Barrett, Career Services Specialist, COBA

Career Advisor: Colleges of Business Administration & Information Technology

Rachael Barrett is the liaison to the College of Business Administration. She has over 19 years of experience in the areas of student employment, human resources and career services. She assists business students with making major/career decisions, résumé writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies and planning for graduate/professional school. She has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Mary’s Dominican College and a Master of Education, Concentration in Higher Education Administration from the University of New Orleans. She has worked in a highly selective private institution and in several comprehensive public institutions. She may be reached by email at rabarret@georgiasouthern.edu.

 Dorsey Baldwin, Recruitment Coordinator

Career Advisor: College of Health and Human Sciences

Dorsey Baldwin has been with Career Services since 2005 as the Recruitment Coordinator. Dorsey manages the professional employment process at Georgia Southern, coordinates the Eagle Expo and Education Career Fair, On-Campus Recruitment and manages the Eagle Career Net database. She is a member of the Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers and currently serves as a college director. Originally from Gary, Indiana she received her Bachelor of Science degree from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana and her Master of Science from Georgia Southern University. She may be reached by email at dbaldwin@georgiasouthern.edu.

 Connie Franklin, Senior Secretary

Connie Franklin is our Georgia Southern expert and mom. She has worked at Georgia Southern for the past 18 years in both the Office of Admissions and Career Services. Connie welcomes the students to our office and assists them in receiving the information that they need. She may be reached by email at confrank@georgiasouthern.edu.