约翰镀
呼叫与职业中心主任

Ph.D., 历史, The Ohio State University
B.S., 历史, United States Air Force Academy

706.419.1663
john.plating@covenant.edu

约翰镀 leads the college’s 呼叫与职业中心 by serving as the office’s director and external interface, working with corporations, agencies, & organizations both locally and nationally to establish internships and vocational opportunities for Covenant students. He has a profound esteem for the value and strength of a Christian liberal arts education as being foundational in shaping the lives of Covenant students, students who will go forward and shape the world of the next generation.

Prior to coming to Covenant, John worked as the chief operating officer and chief financial officer for the academic component at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He also served as an associate professor of history, with specialties in military history and the history of technology, with his main published work covering the history of “最困难时期,” the largest airlift operation of World War II. John was a senior pilot in the US Air Force, where he flew as an instructor and C-130 transport pilot, logging combat flying time during US military operations in the Balkans in the late 1990s. While stationed in Germany, he directed the airlift of nuclear weapons throughout the European theater.

勒达古德曼
呼叫与职业中心的助理主任

Certified Professional Resume Writer
Certified 职业生涯 Transitions Coach
Entrepreneurship Certificate - Academic Program Coordinator
B.A., 跨学科研究: Math, 教育 & 心理学, 威尼斯人平台, ‘90

706.419.1156
leda.goodman@covenant.edu

勒达古德曼 offers guidance to students and alumni as they identify avenues for using their skills, gifts, and desires to meet needs in the world around them. As a professional resume writer and career transitions coach, she shares insight on how to explore career options, ask questions relevant to unique student interests and goals, and communicate clearly and professionally.

Leda enjoys helping people effectively communicate their stories with targeted audiences, including, but not limited to potential employers, graduate schools, and business professionals. Prior to returning to Covenant in this capacity, she traveled the country as a recruiter and managed systems in various types of business, a non-profit, a christian school, and a wholesale and retail company. When she isn’t teaching students, she can be found in the entrepreneurial world, collaborating with others, contributing to the family coffee business, and cheering global coffee growers on in their craft. 她嫁给了96岁的伊恩·古德曼，他们有两个孩子，18岁的科西和泽维里。 They all enjoy being part of a family business that seeks to make every day better for people in Chattanooga and around the world.

凯特·雷
ScotsWork通讯协调员

BA Communications, Anderson University
Opera Performance, Indiana University

706.419.1120
kate.raiford@covenant.edu

凯特·雷 leads the ScotsWork program at 威尼斯人平台, coordinating campus and community-based student employment while ensuring compliance with federal work-study regulations. She views work as a space for spiritual formation and supports both students and supervisors in fostering meaningful, character-building employment experiences.

With a background in the arts and nonprofit sector—including roles in development, federal grant administration, and tour management—Kate brings a unique blend of creativity, structure, and strategic insight to her work. She is a founding member of North Shore Fellowship in Chattanooga and the proud mother of three.