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Alexx Arnold

Shelton,CT

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, collaboration and organizational skills. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Academic Advisor

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
09.2022 - Current
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
  • Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
  • Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.

Graduate Academic Advisor

Post University
Waterbury, CT
12.2016 - 09.2022

· Advise students individually and/or with groups regarding academic core and/or

departmental requirements, appropriate class selection, academic policies and procedures,

and campus resources.

· Assist students with identification of long-term goals and career plans.

· Work to position students to meet requirements for graduation within appropriate periods

of time while preparing them to meet future goals.

· Advise special populations of students within scope of responsibility, such as new or

transfer students, undeclared majors, minority groups, etc., assisting in exploration of

academic programs, and focusing on academic direction, procedures, policies, and available

resources.

· Maintain advising records and confidential student evaluation records.

· Serve on appropriate department, college and/or campus advisory committees.

· Perform related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the Academic Advising

goals within the Advisor's scope of responsibility.

Intensive Family Preservation Worker

Klingberg Family Services
New Britain, CT
11.2015 - 12.2016
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
  • Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.

Community Support Specialist

Continuum Of Care
New Haven, CT
08.2013 - 02.2016
  • Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
  • Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
  • Produced crisis management and intervention plans for communities in need.
  • Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
  • Maintained professional and productive working relationships with community leaders and organizations to promote teamwork and boost rapport.
  • Aided in identification of individuals and families in need of social services to provide benefits and resources.
  • Developed and implemented programs to meet social service needs of community.

Education

MBA - Business Marketing

Post University
Waterbury, CT
10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
05.2013

Skills

  • Behavior Policy Enforcement
  • Resource Identification
  • Student Recruitment Knowledge
  • Employment Barrier Identification
  • Curriculum Requirements Expertise
  • Administration Collaboration
  • Higher Education Practices Knowledge
  • Student Development
  • Professional Referral Networks
  • Listening Actively
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Excellent Written and Oral Communication

Timeline

Professional Academic Advisor

Sacred Heart University
09.2022 - Current

Graduate Academic Advisor

Post University
12.2016 - 09.2022

Intensive Family Preservation Worker

Klingberg Family Services
11.2015 - 12.2016

Community Support Specialist

Continuum Of Care
08.2013 - 02.2016

MBA - Business Marketing

Post University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Salve Regina University
Alexx Arnold