Patty Bishop, Director

   (925) 631-4793    
   pbishop@stmarys-ca.edu

I'm Known For:  Being born on St. Patrick's Day, being Irish, and being named Patty
Guilty Pleasure:  Watching the Bachelor
Favorite Local Restaurant:  La Note in Berkeley
Last Meal On Earth:  Fried Calamari and a nice cold Italian beer for starters…
Favorite Book I Ever Read:  The Secret Life of Bees
Movie That Inspired Me:  Remember the Titans
Favorite Pastime:  Cooking, Cycling, Entertaining
Interview Tip:  Send thank you notes!

  Brother Glenn Bolton, F.S.C.,  
  Graduate School Advisor

   (925) 631-6267
   bgbolton@stmarys-ca.edu

I'm Known For:  Encouraging our graduates to go to distant universities so I'll have some fantastic schools to visit when they graduate. (It's only partially true. Ok. Largely true, but think of the education they'll receive.)
Guilty Pleasure:  Late night card games (no money involved, just ego)
Favorite Local Restaurant:  Little Shin Shin - Chinese food place in Piedmont
Last Meal On Earth:  Lemon chicken, kung pao beef, and brown rice at Little Shin Shin's and then just down the street to Fenton's Ice Cream for a pint or two
Favorite Book I Ever Read:  Augustine's City of God
Movie That Inspired Me:  Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Favorite Pastime:  Visiting archeological sites, museums, and cities dealing with past civilizations
Interview Tip:  Watch what you reveal...matching socks and no clip-on ties, please!

  Kate Cole, Career Counselor and
  Graduate and Alumni Outreach

   (925) 631-4380
   kacole@stmarys-ca.edu

Guilty Pleasure:  Pure organic dark chocolate
Favorite Local Restaurant:  Postino - Lafayette
Favorite Book I Ever Read:  Thorn Birds
Interview Tip:  Every question is about 3 topics:  Strengths, Motivation, and Fit

  Paula Conrad, Internship and
  Career Fair Coordinator

   (925) 631-8280
   pconrad@stmarys-ca.edu

I'm Known For:  My accent. (It's British)
Guilty Pleasure:  Chocolate and shopping
Favorite Local Restaurant:  Vic Stewart's
Last Meal On Earth:  Toad-in-the-hole with peas and gravy, Strongbow cider
Favorite Book I Ever Read:  Alice in Wonderland
Movie That Inspired Me:  The King's Speech; Billy Elliott
Favorite Pastime:  Playing word games
Interview Tip:  Think of WIFE (What's In it For the Employer) i.e. What can you do for them?

  Vicki Davis,
  Employer Relations Manager

   (925) 631-8281
   vdavis@stmarys-ca.edu

Favorite Local Restaurant:  Do I have to choose one?
Last Meal On Earth:  Pasta or fresh baked bread with butter
Favorite Pastime:  Cooking, especially with my kids

  Jarod Handel,
  Administrative Assistant

   (925) 631-4600
   jgh2@stmarys-ca.edu

I'm Known For:  Being very helpful and kind.  Also, I'm a fantastic baker
Guilty Pleasure:  I love to sing, not many people know this
Favorite Local Restaurant:  Amaroma Italian Restaurant - Moraga
Last Meal On Earth:  My mother's chicken and dumplings
Favorite Book I Ever Read:  Princess Bride
Movie That Inspired Me:  Forest Gump
Favorite Pastime:  I love Christmas.  All the decorating and energy in the air just makes me happy
Interview Tip:  Confidence and composure

  Brother Brendan Madden, F.S.C.,
  Scholarship Counselor

   (925) 631-4710
   bmadden@stmarys-ca.edu

I'm Known For:  Being a founder of the Career Center
Guilty Pleasure:  I eat Durian. (Smells like rotting flesh, tastes like custard)
Favorite Local Restaurant:  LaLimes in Berkeley
Last Meal On Earth:  A Chinese Banquet
Favorite Book I Ever Read:  A Person by Carl Rodgers
Movie That Inspired Me:  Cool Hand Luke
Favorite Pastime: Watching PBS or MSNBC
Interview Tip:  Eye contact and a firm handshake

  Christine Oh, Career Counselor
  and Diversity Outreach

   (925) 631-4354
   hoh@stmarys-ca.edu

Last Meal On Earth:  Crab Dinner
Favorite Book I Ever Read:  Glimpses of World History by Jawaharlal Nehru
Movie That Inspired Me:  Three Colours Blue, White and Red
Favorite Pastime: Writing cards to friends
Interview Tip:  Do your homework (research about the position, company/organization, and industry)

  Gina Snyder,
  Career Counselor

   (925) 631-4556
   gsnyder@stmarys-ca.edu

I'm Known For:  Being the Etiquette Queen (my real name is Regina so it fits!)
Guilty Pleasure:  One and one half hour massage every two weeks!
Favorite Local Restaurant:  Anything Japanese
Last Meal On Earth:  Cracked Crab, artichokes, sourdough bread with Italian Prizzeles for dessert
Favorite Pastime: Watching Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert
Interview Tip:  Be prepared with 5 PAR stories. Problem, Action, Result.