Alannah McGuffey
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Dedicated Communication Studies graduate with experience in administrative operations, admissions outreach, public relations, and social media coordination. Skilled in fostering student support, engaging families and staff, and enhancing positive educational environments. Proven ability in professional communication and relationship building with educators and community partners, while effectively managing multiple responsibilities in fast-paced settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Professional
John J. Lukancic Middle School
07.2025 - Current
- Supported daily front office operations by managing phone calls, email communication, visitor assistance, scheduling, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth workflow.
- Assist administrators, teachers, students, and families with timely communication, problem solving, and accurate information sharing.
- Prepared materials and organized office tasks while tracking documentation to effectively support school events, meetings, and daily operations.
- Maintain confidentiality while handling student records, attendance information, forms, and school-related documents.
Student Ambassador | Office of Admissions
North Central College
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Guided prospective students and families through campus visits, enhancing their understanding of North Central College's offerings.
- Communicated admissions information clearly, contributing to a safe and engaging visit experience for attendees.
- Supported admissions events and tours by answering questions and assisting guests, ensuring a welcoming environment.
Preceptor
North Central College
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Mentored students in clinical practice settings to enhance learning experiences.
- Coordinated clinical rotations and schedules for nursing students effectively.
- Guided students in developing strong essays, presentations, and class projects, contributing to their academic success.
- Developed educational materials and resources for nursing curriculum support.
- Acted as a subject matter resource for students in communication-focused coursework.
Social Media Assistant
North Central College
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Created content for TikTok and Instagram to support campus engagement and outreach.
- Leveraged social media trends to enhance engagement, resulting in increased likes, comments, and shares.
- Increased TikTok followers through targeted content strategies and engagement efforts.
Education
Bachelor - Communication Studies
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement -
ISBE
Substitute Teaching License -
ISBE
Emergencies Adult And Child First Aid/CPR/AED -
American Red Cross
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Speaking
- Team Collaboration
- Ethical Leadership
- Event Management
- Social Media Management
- Professional Communication
- School Administration
- Classroom Management
- Crisis Management
References
- Dr. Supna Jain, Professor, North Central College, 630-400-4131, scjain@noctrl.edu
- Kristin Guido, Associate Director of Admission Outreach, North Central College, kaguido@noctrl.edu
Awards
- Intro to Public Relations Project Winner, Developed a public relations project for an actual company in the City of Chicago. Completed a 16-week strategic plan and earned recognition for the most creative and engaging PR proposal.
- Social Media Management Start-Up Project Winner, Helped create a social media app concept designed to stand out from competitors. Completed the project within two days and won most creative and unique app in the class.
- Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, Earned the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and received recognition on high school diploma.
Timeline
Administrative Professional
John J. Lukancic Middle School
07.2025 - Current
Preceptor
North Central College
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Ambassador | Office of Admissions
North Central College
01.2022 - 01.2025
Social Media Assistant
North Central College
01.2022 - 01.2024
Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement -
ISBE
Bachelor - Communication Studies
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
Substitute Teaching License -
ISBE
Emergencies Adult And Child First Aid/CPR/AED -
American Red Cross