Amanda Churchill
Wakeman
Summary
Currently the Career & Academic Advisement Specialist for Early College Academy & Ohio’s Dual Enrollment Program for k-12, College Credit Plus (CCP).
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Career & Academic Advisement Specialist-Dual Enrollment
Lorain County Community College
01.2016 - Current
- Establish & maintain a unique partnership between the college and the Lorain City School District, including its faculty & staff to provide 6th-12th grade, underrepresented students with dual enrollment opportunities resulting in exposure and knowledge of higher education and a degree, certificate, or industry-recognized credential upon high school graduation.
- Implement the Early College High School in the Lorain City School District, building academic pathways, faculty contracts, student services, and programming.
- Collaborate with K12 administration and counselors to implement a strong cohort model within the high school building.
- Oversee & advise 350+ students from recruitment & orientation to graduation, with an end goal of obtaining an Associate of Arts and/or short-term certificates.
- Advise students in obtaining college credit for transfer or degree completion, along with providing additional high school graduation requirement options working closely with the district’s guidance office.
- Create publications including the application, advising material, orientation packets, etc.
- Create a comprehensive calendar for recruitment, testing, advising, field trips, etc. each year.
- Coordinate the CCP program at five school districts, on campus and online with a caseload of 550+ students a year.
- Advise each student through their individual program of choice, utilizing academic pathways built in partnership with the district.
- Recruit at each district, including mailers, Eloqua campaigns, and CCP information nights.
- Proctor admission/placement testing at high schools, specifically Accuplacer and ALEKS.
- Organize freshmen/new student orientations, onboarding students for an easy transition.
- Conduct campus visitation days, information nights, scholarship information nights, etc.
- Organize & implement requested specialty visits from schools, organizations, and businesses.
- Steering committee member representing LCCC for a United Way collaboration, 231GO, focusing on youth in South Lorain.
- Assist with advising & student services at two remote campuses within the city of Lorain.
- Collaborate with various personnel/departments on campus to achieve common goals, including Tech Prep, Academic Divisions, Tutoring, Financial Services, Career Services, etc.
- Other duties including work on temporary grants, online new student orientation, participate in hiring committees, etc.
- School & Community Partnerships Office
Business & Community Relations Manager
Education Management Corporation
Akron
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Constructed an annual, comprehensive marketing plan within 5 counties to assist all academic departments with the matriculation of students through promotional events, facilitated workshops & interactive presentations.
- Maintained an effective regional business plan to strategize and implement community involvement of the college to meet monthly and annual enrollment goals and boost partnership moral.
- Created & distributed marketing material internally and externally for admission purposes and internal campus moral including promotional calendars, employee newsletters, programmatic information, and corporate press releases.
- Developed partnerships with government agencies, non-profits, and businesses to assist in community event planning and execution while providing volunteer services from faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
- Sought and created new business opportunities through community engagement, positioning Brown Mackie College to meet unmet business needs and serve community members with the opportunity to further themselves or their business.
- Developed new corporate partnerships that lead to internship/hiring opportunities for our students and graduates.
- Member of several organizations including advisory boards, chambers, and networking groups to research how Brown Mackie College can best serve our community and its organizations.
- Assisted in planning and executing recruitment, enrollment, and alumni events including open house, graduation, orientation, regional presentations, training sessions, conference calls, and other school-based events.
- Served as the Student Ambassador Advisor and the Campus Community Service Coordinator through our corporate office.
Recruiter-High School Market
Education Management Corporation
Albuquerque
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Created and maintained partnerships with over 200 public schools, educators and administrators in an assigned regional territory.
- Created an annual marketing plan for the East region to efficiently meet enrollment goals during recruiting season.
- Scheduled and conducted interactive presentations with educators regarding programmatic information and professional development.
- Generated inquiries from students interested in a higher education by interactive, career-based presentations in the classroom, local fairs, and events at a national level.
- Achieved annual production goals involving high school visits, presentations, inquiries, and applications set by the Regional Director of High School Admissions.
- Worked as a team with admissions officers on campus to create a good experience for students enrolling.
- Maintained in compliance with governmental regulations and standards of accreditation as they relate to enrolling students.
- Completed all required production reports and admissions training (daily, weekly, monthly, & annually).
- Graduate of the Leadership Development Program- Underwent management training and currently implement the training in my current position.
- Assisted in hiring, training, and certification of new admissions representatives and recruiters for the East region.
- Attended high school events and fairs, local and national conferences, and conventions including DECA, HOSA, FBLA, Leadership Workshops etc.
Intern to Hire, Sponsorship Sales Assistant
Live Nation
Albuquerque
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Began as an intern and hired into sponsorship sales.
- Assisted in the implementation of a major name change/sponsorship with the Hard Rock Corporation.
- Maintained documentation to reflect a positive partnership with current clients for continued contracts.
- Assisted the Sponsorship Director in soliciting, negotiating and managing partnerships with local and national sponsors for signage, on-site promotions, consumer contracts, one-off promotional events, and more.
- Created a partnership packet for tours to reflect local businesses and services offered while in our regional territory.
- Organized and managed on-site media coverage during show days including television, radio, and newspaper personnel.
- Assisted the Director of Premium Seat Sales in creating business contracts for employee incentives to meet annual revenue goals through promotional packages.
- Implemented the summer internship program and assisted in hiring and training seasonal staff for the pavilion.
Student Activities & Organizations Coordinator
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
09.2006 - 12.2009
- Registered new student organizations and assured all organizations were in active compliance with University regulations.
- Held annual student leadership meetings involving organization leaders and campus administrators.
- Planned and implemented staff and coordinator orientation and training.
- Assisted the Director of Student Activities and Organizations with fiscal year budgets.
- Improved quality of promotions and events, tripling attendance and generating awareness.
- Wrote weekly press releases publicizing on-campus events.
- Tracked media and coverage of campus events showing attendance and quality improvements.
- Performed basic secretary work including filing, database entry, and phone etiquette.
- Managed the office’s web page and social networking sites.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, Public Relations
Eastern New Mexico University
01.2010
Skills
- College admission practices
- Registrar expertise
- Dual enrollment strategies
- Academic advising
- Recruitment and retention
- K-12 and community partnerships
- Public speaking
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Admissions software knowledge
- Accuplacer and ALEKS proctoring
- FERPA compliance training
- Remote work experience
Testimonials
- Antonio Rojas, Previous Student- Thank you so very much Mrs. Churchill for everything you have done and provided for me! I look forward to graduation and the rest of my life, and I will remember all of you and my time at LHS! You were all kind, helpful, and supportive towards me, and I am extremely grateful for that! I hope to see you all at graduation, take care.
- Dina Ferrer, Previous Branch Campus Manager- Amanda Churchill did an incredible job with Spectrum today. It took all day, but she got all the necessary paperwork in, completed orientations, finished a roster with everything done . . . She is a great team player and I appreciate all her help – and she does it with a smile. Who could ask for more. LCCC is lucky to have her.
- Tracy Green, Vice President, Strategic and Institutional Development- Extraordinary! I am certain the impact of the experiences you created for these kids will shape the trajectory of their careers -- you opened their minds to new possibilities and gave them the path to make it possible...what could be more important! Thank you for all you do!
- Nadia Leary, It was no secret that I wanted Amanda on my team, dating back to when she first interviewed at LCCC for a different position. While that original role did not come to pass, I feel that, in her current position, Amanda is able to shine SO brightly. Her hard work, positive energy and can-do attitude do not go unnoticed by both LCCC employees and outside groups.
- Jason Gibson, Previous Manager, Enrollment & Advising Services- Hi Amanda, I have heard several compliments about you lately. You all have done an excellent job on the high school visit days! Felicia has bragged about you, how organized you are, and mentioned how easy you are to work with.
- Mr. Ali Gurbuz, Previous Horizon Science Academy Guidance Counselor- Thank you again for today. It was great to have informative presentations from different offices including enrollment, financial aid, counseling, etc. There is a high percentage of alumni returning to LCCC after their first or second semester at 4-year colleges.
- Staci Starr, Previous Lorain High School Teacher- Thank you all for allowing us to bring this special group of Lorain High seniors to Lorain County Community College this past Thursday. I am grateful for the opportunity to expose our seniors to all the campus has to offer.
Timeline
Career & Academic Advisement Specialist-Dual Enrollment
Lorain County Community College
01.2016 - Current
Business & Community Relations Manager
Education Management Corporation
07.2013 - 04.2016
Recruiter-High School Market
Education Management Corporation
07.2010 - 07.2013
Intern to Hire, Sponsorship Sales Assistant
Live Nation
01.2010 - 07.2010
Student Activities & Organizations Coordinator
Eastern New Mexico University
09.2006 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, Public Relations
Eastern New Mexico University