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Aniefiok "Nerf" Udoekong

Appleton,WI

Summary

Strategically-minded Higher Education professional with a focus on student engagement, retention, and holistic support. Proven expertise in navigating academic administrative settings to provide guidance and education on social and community issues for diverse student populations. Experienced in institutional strategic planning, leadership development, and fostering inclusive campus environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruitment and Admissions Advisor

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
11.2021 - Current
  • Student Advising: Provide individualized career counseling to 550+ high school seniors annually, facilitating the transition to post-secondary education.
  • Program Development: Design and execute recruitment programming and marketing strategies to drive institutional enrollment.
  • Strategic Leadership: Appointed to the NWTC Strategic Planning Core and Implementation Team (2024) to collaborate with executive leadership on the college's three-year strategic direction.
  • Professional Development: Selected for the Looking at Leadership Fall 2024 Cohort, a nomination-based program focused on director-level growth and management.
  • Public Speaking: Deliver large-scale presentations to diverse student groups regarding academic programs and technical college opportunities.

Mechanic Assistant

Community Traffic Control
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Maintained fleet vehicles and operated heavy machinery (forklifts) for large-scale logistics and deliveries.

Barista

Starbucks
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Fostered a hospitable environment through high-volume customer service and genuine connection.

Case Manager – Wellness Screening Program

Samaritan Counseling Center
01.2019 - 10.2020
  • Wellness Assessment: Provided emotional wellness screenings for students across Northeast Wisconsin school districts.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Partnered with local mental health providers and community services to coordinate care for high-need students.

Inside Sales Agent

Exterior Custom Solutions
08.2018 - 01.2019

• Scheduled and set appointments for estimates on windows, doors, and siding
• Completed follow-up calls from local events to gain business and set appointments for estimates

Unit Administrator / Supervisor

Rawhide Youth Services
06.2014 - 08.2018
  • Departmental Management: Managed unit budgets for food, activities, and basic needs while ensuring facility safety and quality of care.
  • Supervision: Provided direct oversight and training for House Parents and Resident Youth Care Workers.
  • Facilitation: Led weekly life skills groups for residents to promote social development and personal growth.

Resident Youth Care Worker

Rawhide Youth Services
08.2012 - 05.2014

• Responsible for the care, wellness, and training of each youth in the home
• Assumed responsibility as lead staff when House Father was off-duty
• Responded to conflict and provided healthy and appropriate conflict resolution

• Worked with living unit staff to provide a safe, stable environment for youth
• Responded to crisis situations, assisting in de-escalating adolescents
• Edited behavioral case contact notes and daily logs of residents
• Led life skills group weekly for standard residential residents

Residence Life Intern

Calvin University
07.2011 - 05.2012
  • Student Life Programming: Planned and organized events for a cohort of 70+ Residence Life student workers.
  • Administrative Oversight: Shadowed and assisted the Dean and Assistant Dean of Residence Life to master departmental administrative processes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI
05-2012

Skills

  • Software: Workday, Salesforce & CRM platforms, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Google Suite

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Student Engagement: Academic advising, career counseling, and student life programming.
  • Leadership & Strategy: Strategic planning, mission implementation, and budget management.
  • Operational Excellence: Case management, crisis intervention, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Communication: Public speaking, large-group presentations, and community partnership building.

Timeline

Recruitment and Admissions Advisor

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
11.2021 - Current

Mechanic Assistant

Community Traffic Control
10.2020 - 11.2021

Barista

Starbucks
09.2019 - 10.2020

Case Manager – Wellness Screening Program

Samaritan Counseling Center
01.2019 - 10.2020

Inside Sales Agent

Exterior Custom Solutions
08.2018 - 01.2019

Unit Administrator / Supervisor

Rawhide Youth Services
06.2014 - 08.2018

Resident Youth Care Worker

Rawhide Youth Services
08.2012 - 05.2014

Residence Life Intern

Calvin University
07.2011 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Calvin University
Aniefiok "Nerf" Udoekong