Kyle O'Neal

Associate Director, Employer Development & Relations

 

I value the work that I’m able to take part in at the Olinde Career Center because its immensely impactful in so many ways. Whether it’s engaging with a new employer and helping them better understand how LSU can assist them with their talent needs or seeing a student interact with an employer at one of our recruiting events, eventually leading them to the first step of their career journey—it’s those moments that keep me coming back through the doors morning after morning.

Our work is also impactful to the state as the Flagship university of Louisiana. We are thought leaders within our industry and provide new concepts and ideas to our other career center partners across the state. Our staff and the center is respected amongst our peers regionally and nationally as well, with many of us serving in leadership capacities across all levels. The ability to impact those around me in such a positive way is my “why”—everything else that comes with this job is just the cherry on top.

The ability to impact those around me in such a positive way is my “why”— everything else  is just the cherry on top.
-Kyle

Sportsman's paradise

I’m an outdoor enthusiast and passionate about spending time in nature. I cherish connecting with my sons, hunting and enjoying the outdoors. Every morning I spend in a tree stand watching the woods wake up around me is an unforgettable memory that I’m blessed to enjoy.

Authentically me

“Be just who you is, not who you’re not, Folks who do this, are the happiest lot.” This quote from an episode of Rocky and Bullwinkle is something my Dad told me starting at a really young age, and still reminds me of when I call him as I’m facing a difficult situation or decision in life. It’s simple, but it’s impactful and something I’ve
tried to do my entire life—just be an authentic......me.

In another life

I'd be a meteorologist, no doubt. Weather is something I completely geek out on and it’s been that way since I was young. 

Education

MA, Louisiana Tech University
BA, Louisiana Tech University

Contact Kyle

koneal10@lsu.edu
225-578-4707
158 LSU Student Union