Alexa Markel
Upper Saddle River,NJ
Summary
Committed professional with a proven track record at Bergen County Technical Schools, enhancing student support through effective coordination and problem-solving skills. Excelled in connecting students with opportunities, managing social media marketing, and leading compliance efforts. Adept in team collaboration, significantly contributing to educational and career advancement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Placement Coordinator
Bergen County Technical Schools
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with 50+ businesses and recruiters to build partnerships and increase job opportunities for students
- Attend monthly admissions events to recruit prospective students
- Counsel 75-100 clients one-on-one with regards to their career and personal goals, and mental health
- Maintain a $350,000 Perkins Grant by collecting price quotes and procurement details for classroom equipment while adhering to allocated budgets
- Co-chair on the school's leadership team alongside the program-wide network of administrators to support school policies, new programs, and additional administrative resources
- Ensure ongoing compliance of the accreditation for the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
- Manage social media accounts and develop marketing content for school
Recreation Program Coordinator
Bergen County Department Of Parks
05.2015 - 09.2021
- Monitored 15-20 workers for performance, professionalism and service quality.
- Boosted loyalty and retained customers by resolving diverse concerns with service or operations.
- Tracked spending, revenue and attendance to produce monthly reports for program director on an average.
- Scheduled ongoing events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to 15-20 workers for optimal scheduling.
- Maintained park-wide inventory of supplies and equipment and established sign-out procedures.
- Managed supply orders, storage and distribution to maintain adequate inventory
- Audited timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide timely payment.
- Supervised, trained and onboarded part-time and seasonal personnel to perform job functions of recreation center.
- Curated the social media pages specific to Darlington County Park and Ramapo Reservation
School Counseling Intern
Mahwah High School
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Oversaw college fairs to connect students with representatives from numerous colleges
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Assisted high school seniors with college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Attended professional development trainings with department (ex. High Focus Center in Paramus)
- Created monthly newsletters for Juniors and Seniors
School Counseling Intern
Northern Highlands Regional High School
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Organized College Panel for perspective students and their families to attend
- Collaborated with a team to implement Wellness Day
- Shadowed School Counselors
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes
- Provided support to incoming 8th grade students and parents during orientations
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Family Science And Human Development
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2018
Skills
- NJ Certified School Counselor
- Microsoft Office
- Team Player
- Coordination
- Student Support
- Problem-Solving Skills
Timeline
Academic Placement Coordinator
Bergen County Technical Schools
10.2021 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Mahwah High School
09.2019 - 12.2020
School Counseling Intern
Northern Highlands Regional High School
01.2018 - 05.2018
Recreation Program Coordinator
Bergen County Department Of Parks
05.2015 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Counseling
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Family Science And Human Development
Montclair State University
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