Meet the Employer Development Team

Amy Ferman is the Associate Director for Employer Development & Outreach. Amy earned a M.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of North Texas and a B.A. in Communications from Stephen F. Austin State University. She likes helping UNT students by recruiting employers to take part in career fairs and other campus events.  When she is not at UNT, she is exploring Denton’s Downtown Square or working out at the UNT Rec Center. The best piece of advice she received was, “Be yourself.” She has been described as caring, determined, and helpful.

Want to find out more about how you can recruit UNT students? Email Amy at amy.ferman@unt.edu or call 940.565.2622.

Daisy Gillam is the Assistant Director of Events & Employer Services. Daisy is working on a B.A. in General Studies from Southern New Hampshire University to be completed fall 2019. She likes helping UNT students by being an end resource–either giving students the answer or getting students directly to the person who has the answer. When she is not at UNT, she is outdoors, crocheting, binge watching Netflix, or starting way more projects than she ever finishes. The best piece of advice she received was, “If someone offers you a breath mint, always take the breath mint; they probably offered it to you for a reason.” She has been described as motivated, result-oriented, and flexible.

Want to find out more about our special events and fairs? Email Daisy at daisy.gillam@unt.edu.

Tammy van der Leest is the Employer Development Coordinator. Tammy earned a M.A. in Organizational Management with a concentration in International Business from Ashford University and a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Tammy likes helping UNT students to turn all the hours of studying and hard work into a great job offer! When she is not at UNT, she is traveling, kayaking, and out having fun with her kiddo. The best piece of advice she received was, “Get your education!” She has been described as energetic, fun, and curious.

Want to find out more about how you can recruit UNT students? Email Tammy at tammy.vanderleest@unt.eduor call 940.369.8656.

Desiree Johnson is the Scheduling & Events Coordinator. Desiree earned a B.A.A.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Texas. She likes helping UNT students because she loves seeing UNT students grow socially and market themselves. She believes if you are here at UNT, it is because you deserve to be here, and you have the right to showcase that. When she is not at UNT, she enjoys cooking because there is something about reading a recipe and attempting to create it that is exciting for her. Of course, Food Network is LIFE! The best piece of advice she received was, “You only get one life… have no regrets!” She has been described as dedicated, caring, and vivacious.

Want to find out more about our interview suites? Email desiree.johnson@unt.edu.