Alvenia Davis
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Dynamic outreach and admissions professional with a track record of enhancing student engagement through strategic recruitment and community partnerships. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills while fostering high-performing team environments. Committed to aligning outreach initiatives with organizational goals to drive enrollment success.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach & Admission Counselor
Job Corps
Bronx, Brooklyn and Jamaica, NY
11.2018 - Current
- Conducted direct recruitment activities through speaking engagements and presentations at community events, job fairs, and resource fairs, while enhancing visibility and engagement with potential students.
- Developed and maintained linkages with referral sources including colleges, school districts, and community agencies to identify potential students and drive outreach initiatives.
- Coordinate and maintains communication with Career Transition Services (CTS) for coordinated support of outreach and placement.
- Coordinates and maintains communication with Job Corps Centers pertaining to input needs.
- Interview potential candidates to obtain information to support eligibility and complete applicant folders.
- Participates in student orientation for OCT inputs on Center or other location.
- Participates in OCT student information sessions.
- Participates in the development of new and revised policies and procedures affecting outreach activities.
- Promoted Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students, and monitoring their progress to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
- Engaged in industry advisory councils and community relations council.
- Assisted Centers and CTS in contacting AWOL students and nonresponsive former enrollees and graduates.
- Complete all required documentation in individual folders for enrollment per the Program Requirement Handbook (PRH) and company requirements.
- Supports the Career Development Services System (CDSS) as it relates to individual position, department and overall goals.
- Ensures that all Personally Identifiable Information - PII (including Department of Labor (DOL) issued Laptop) is securely stored.
- Participated in mandatory staff training sessions to enhance professional skills.
- Cultivates and maintains a climate that is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
Administrative Assistant
CHP International / Job Corps
Bronx, NY
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Perform secretarial duties including preparation, typing and management of correspondence, special reports and documents on a desktop computer.
- Maintaining appointment calendar and scheduling appointments.
- Organized and coordinated meetings, took notes, typed and distributed minutes.
- Prepared recurring reports independently, contributing to informed decision-making through clear documentation.
- Receive and handle incoming mail and handle outgoing mail and maintain follow up dates for action items.
- Assisted Manager in preparing and arranging special events, enhancing overall event organization and execution.
- Establishes and maintains confidential files and records.
- Placed orders for essential office supplies and equipment to maintain operational efficiency.
- Facilitated orientation sessions for departing students, ensuring they received essential information and resources for a smooth transition.
- Depart students from Port Authority BI-weekly.
- Help OA's assess students.
- Handle weekly reports for NY & NJ
- Operates office machines and instructs others in the operation of the same.
- Attends in-service training sessions.
- Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Administrative Services Team Leader
State Farm Insurance
Parsippany, NJ
10.1986 - 09.2013
- Provided leadership in the following business functions; Customer Services, Business Services, Fabrication, Document Storage, Transportation & Facilities Management
- Managed loss prevention strategies and oversaw transportation, fabrication, and internal relocation to ensure operational efficiency.
- Developed and monitored business goals, plans, and budgets for assigned areas to align operations with organizational objectives.
- Collaborated with upper management to reorganize mail center operations for improved efficiency and service delivery.
- Managed expense-related items, securing a $16,000 refund from a local business and implementing cost-saving solutions for agent seminar communications.
- Developed and analyzed reports to control and monitor areas of responsibility
- Researched, documented, and presented cost effective business solutions and recommendations
- Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency on various software and applications utilizing company software and computer equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to operate applicable business equipment including but not limited to electronic publishing, high volume digital printers, bindery, fork truck, stock picker, conveyor, pallet mover, automated inserting, mail sorting, computer printers, busters, mail delivery systems, postage meters, loss prevention, purchase orders, event planning, accounts payable/receivable processes, and external vendor management.
- Provided support for management positions during peak business periods
- Ensured a safe working environment
- Served as the chairperson for the annual diversity and inclusion employee event
- Served as the chairperson for the annual diversity and inclusion employee event
Education
Associate - business education
University of Phoenix
09-2026
John F. Kennedy High School
Paterson, NJ06-1986
Skills
- Recruitment strategies
- Financial aid coordination
- Communication skills
- Organizational management
- Planning and scheduling
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Logistics coordination
- Resource allocation
- Research skills
- Lease management
Additional Employer provided education State Farm Insurance
- Insurance Industry Knowledge Courses
- Administrative Services Leadership Program
Timeline
Outreach & Admission Counselor
Job Corps
11.2018 - Current
Administrative Assistant
CHP International / Job Corps
03.2016 - 10.2018
Administrative Services Team Leader
State Farm Insurance
10.1986 - 09.2013
Associate - business education
University of Phoenix
John F. Kennedy High School