Adrian Brantley Wells
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Dedicated leader with years of proven results using organizational management strength in promoting career, diversity, and social development programs. Driven to achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices, and methodize planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Student Service Coordinator
Aviation Institution of Maintenance
10.2022 - Current
- Design and implemented unique development program contributing to 20% increase and employee, productivity and engagement.
- Manage smooth transition for student into educational process through orientation, acclimation, retention, support, and connection efforts that link individuals to campus and campus experience.
- Provide support to assist students toward successful matriculation from educational programs, aiding in documentation of student outcomes.
- Plan and Direct activities on campus by soliciting community involvement through Career Fairs, Scholarship events, Seminars, and workshops to provide housing and critical needs resources.
- Communicate with students to assist students to resolve any issues or concerns that impact their ability to remain active and in good standing within their selected program area ensuring student satisfaction and academic success.
- Advise and maintain student access to campus Disability Services, acting as liaison for campus with Office of Disability Services within Corporate Department of Student Affairs.
- Monitored curricula and course sequencing and developed tutoring programs to help students excel in studies.
- Implement effective change strategies, which increased assess rate by 80% for significant organizational changes.
- Led career team development and policies meetings for student training and development, which has reduced enrollment time by 30%.
- Advise students when issues arise that may cause students to contemplate withdrawal from school.
- Coordinate with Director of Compliance and Administration or Assistant Campus Director to ensure all ODS policies, procedures, and protocols are followed and documented.
- Planned and implemented staff development resource tools and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of over 300 students and instructors.
Senior Evaluation Advisor
Penn Foster
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Analyzed data from transcripts to evaluate course credits.
- Counseled students and guardians by providing information on high school and universities.
- Trained employees across different departments including James Madison High School and Ashworth College to promote organizational development strategies leading to 35% increase in team performance efficiency.
- Facilitated meetings and projects to enhance employees’ and students’ experiences.
- Achieved perfect attendance for all 4 quarters during 2020-2021 fiscal year.
- Managed and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Leveraged statistical analysis to improve awareness, change behavior and drive continuous improvement in programs and processes.
- Developed and executed strategic employee engagement incentives that decreased turnover by 15%.
Evaluation Advisor
Penn Foster
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Trained new and existing employees in best practices of Registrar Department policies and development
- Developed and adjusted policies to improve transcripts processes, students’ relations, department productivity
- Managed projects dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project, and team leadership to enhance success.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
Enrollment Coordinator
Penn Foster
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Developed and adjusted policies to improve transcripts processes and students’ relations.
- Explaining transcript evaluation process and their program of study.
- Facilitated meetings and projects to enhance employees’ and students’ experiences.
- Executed all Georgia Nonpublic Post-secondary Education Commissions policies and procedures.
- Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
- Met or exceeded enrollment over 48% and retention goals consistently.
- Used computer-aided guidance packages such as skills assessment tools, career planners, psychometric tests and personal inventories to assist clients in determining strengths and weaknesses.
Admission Advisor
Ashworth College
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Executed all DEC programs’ policies and procedures which are established within accredited school.
- Organized college tours for graduating students and coordinated group visits from high schools for over 100 Students.
- Created and designed marketing materials for student recruitment and retention.
- Developed new student orientation programs to build excitement around transfer and enrollment.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Education
Master Of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mercer University
3001 Mercer University Dr, Atlanta, GA 3034105.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Valdosta State University
1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 3169805.2009
Skills
- Facilitating Meetings and Large Scale Events
- Organizational Leadership
- Staff and Policy Development
- Plan Institutional Strategies
- Performance Management and Evaluations
- Workshop Development
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Non Profit Development Experience
Victory World Church 06/2018 – Current
Cover Ministries- Lead and facilitate “Small Groups” for coaching Males Ages 18+, to promote leadership development volunteer work with the Firefighter Dept., Mental health awareness, Men's Health and Lifestyle. Also, partnered with other non-profit organizations such as- Fully Furnished Ministries and Mending The Gap to encourage community involvement.
Penn Foster ERG: The Black Onyx Group 05/2021 – 10/2022
Founding Member- Established the African American employee resource group creating a space for all to discuss and help approach policies and procedures. Organized keynote speakers to promote African centric themes that are supported globally. Help establish Juneteenth as a holiday to cultivate diversity in the workplace and employee engagement. Celebrate African American culture through MLK Birthday, Juneteenth, and Black History Month.
Penn Foster Votes 06/2020 – 01/2021
GA Campus Representative- Promoted voting rights on campus and helped disenfranchised groups in regards to registering and voting at poll locations
PF Community Engagement DEI Discussion Group 05/2020 – 04/2021
Co-Facilitator-Develop discussion groups to implement and promote team building, future diversity, succession planning,and equity to cultivate an inclusive workplace for Employees.
PF Culture Awards Selection Committee 09/2019 – 10/2019
Committee Member- Annual committee created to highlight performance and the excellent Achievements of many employees.
James Madison V.O.T.E. Committee 06/2018 – 03/2019
Executive Secretary- Assist with primary votes and engagement.
DeKalb County Board of Health-12/2013 12/2014
Intern/Member of Tobacco Prevention Action/Go Green Committee-Connected with health-related non-profit organizations in the DeKalb County area and assisted with committees to update non-profit organizations on potential grants for projects Formulated, executed, and evaluated plans for tobacco free homes and families and businesses.
Timeline
Campus Student Service Coordinator
Aviation Institution of Maintenance
10.2022 - Current
Senior Evaluation Advisor
Penn Foster
03.2019 - 10.2022
Evaluation Advisor
Penn Foster
04.2016 - 03.2019
Enrollment Coordinator
Penn Foster
03.2015 - 04.2016
Admission Advisor
Ashworth College
05.2014 - 03.2015
Master Of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Valdosta State University
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