Ebonie Rayford
@ebonierayford
Training and orientation professional with 20+ years supporting diverse communities, bringing transferable strengths to onboarding and client services
SwitzerlandWhat I'm looking for
I help people navigate new environments, understand their options, and build confidence through clear guidance and practical support. My background spans university orientation, training, career development, and intercultural communication, with strengths relevant to onboarding, client services, and customer education.
As Director of Orientation & Campus-Wide Programming at Franklin University Switzerland, I led programs supporting students’ transition into university life. My work also included career-readiness curricula, workshops, and partnerships supporting internship, mentorship, and employment opportunities for students and alumni.
At EucA, I co-created and co-facilitated Intercultural Connections: Becoming Globally Fluent, a four-day program providing 20 hours of intercultural development training. Using IDI and ICS assessments, guided reflection, and interactive activities, I helped university students strengthen communication, navigate conflict, and collaborate across cultures.
Through Rayford Consultants, I provide individual coaching, assessments, and practical guidance for professionals navigating international job markets and career transitions. Across these roles, I bring experience identifying individual needs, explaining unfamiliar processes, facilitating learning, and building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Career Strategist Consultant
EucA (European university college Association)
May 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)
• Co-created and co-facilitated Intercultural Connections: Becoming Globally Fluent, a four-day immersive program providing 20 hours of intercultural development training for university students. Administered the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS), incorporating pre- and post-experience evaluations, guided reflection, and interactive activiti
Career Strategy & Intercultural Development Consultant
Rayford Consultants | Career, Leadership & Intercultural Development
May 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)
• Supported participants preparing for an international experience by administering the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), with pre- and post-experience evaluations to assess intercultural development and encourage reflection on engaging with cultural differences.
• Designed and facilitated an interactive leadership workshop for university student leaders, integrating the Intercultural Co
Asst. Dean of Student Life and Career Strategy & Director of Orientation and C
Franklin University Switzerland
Sep 2010 - Jan 2026 (15 years 4 months)
• Led institution-wide career development strategy serving 300+ students and alumni annually, integrating coaching, experiential learning, and employer engagement.
• Designed and delivered career readiness curricula, workshops, and alumni networking initiatives focused on employability, leadership, and professional identity.
• Built and sustained partnerships across Europe to create internship, me
Interim Dean of Student Life and Engagement
Franklin University Switzerland
Jun 2015 - Jul 2015 (1 month)
Worked as Interim Dean of Student Life and Engagement at Franklin University Switzerland.
Assistant Resident Dean at John Muir College
Jun 1999 - Sep 2010 (11 years 3 months)
Worked as Assistant Resident Dean at John Muir College at University of California, San Diego.
Resident Director
Semester At Sea / ISE
Jun 2007 - Aug 2007 (2 months)
Worked as Resident Director at Semester At Sea / ISE.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HRCI
Learning and Development
Feb 2026
University of Minnesota
Managing Employee Performance
Aug 2026
HRCI
Talent Acquisition
Dec 2025
ICS Inventory, LLC
ICS Certificate Program
Nov 2025
Harvard Business School Online
Negotiation Mastery
May 2022
University of South Florida Muma College of Business
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
May 2021
Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches
Certified Professional Career Coach
May 2021
IDI, LLC
Intercultural Development Inventory Certification
Mar 2019
GS Consultants, Inc.
Strong Interest Inventory Certification
Jan 2011
Type Resources
Myer's Briggs Certification
May 2009
Miami University
M.Ed., Education Curriculum and Teacher Leadership
1995 - 1997
Kentucky State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Elementary Education and Teaching
1990 - 1994
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
SwitzerlandAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Skills
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