Ashlee Cherry
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable and versatile professional with proven background in academic planning, course advising, and event management. Successfully implemented personalized advising strategies that enhanced student retention and satisfaction. Demonstrated proficiency in large-scale project management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student, and Young Alumni Programs Event Manager
Cornell University
03.2024 - Current
- Serves as the lead coordinator for large-scale events such as Cornell Reunion, welcoming over 8,000 alumni back to campus, while partnering with affiliates across Cornell, external vendors, and AAD teams
- Manages various logistical aspects of these events, including registration operations, vendor contracts, budgeting, space reservations, and transportation coordination
- Collaborates with team members to facilitate successful multi-event scenarios based on returning class visions and budgets
- Additionally, supports AAD signature events and milestone celebrations in coordination with other university stakeholders
- Facilitates partnerships with Cornell’s Transportation Services, Conference and Event Services, Cornell Catering, and other campus partners to streamline event execution
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Cornell University
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Operated independently under general supervision, collaborating with the Director of Undergraduate Studies and CALS Student Services
- Oversaw the entire undergraduate program, providing guidance and support for over 275 undergraduate students and fostering inclusivity within the program
- Primary responsibilities included: overseeing undergraduate advising services; managing all course offerings each semester; co-teaching the first-year experience course; and accurately maintaining multiple department budgets
- Coordinated events, including department commencement, orientation, and COMMConnect alumni networking event
- Developed and maintained relationships with students, faculty, staff, and alumni
- Leveraged relationships with faculty and administrative staff across the university by seeking out collaborative opportunities
- Used clear and concise written and oral communication to share information between multiple stakeholders
- Led the department's Media Internship Program, using project management skills to advertise, interview, and hire candidates each semester, ensuring seamless onboarding for interns
- Conducted weekly meetings to monitor intern progress, assign tasks, and address any challenges
Administrative Assistant
Cornell University
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Served as the primary point of contact in the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) administrative office, demonstrating proficiency in managing diverse responsibilities
- Independently completed a variety of administrative tasks such as inventory management, fielded inquiries via phone and email, and providing general support to all of SIPS
- This role acted as location scheduler for three buildings worth of spaces in 25Live
- Worked closely with other department staff to plan and execute events such as department commencement and orientation
- Acted as the Interim Undergraduate Program Coordinator, with responsibilities including:
- Managed requests for class edits from faculty and staff throughout SIPS
- Accurately and clearly documented all course coordination changes for department review
- Served as location scheduler for three buildings worth of bookable spaces
- Fielded classroom scheduling inquiries from academic departments, student organizations, and event organizers
Universal Banker, Mortgage Customer Outreach Specialist, Service Associate
M&T Bank
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Successfully performed retail transactions, educated customers on banking processes, and facilitated account openings based on needs assessments
- The Mortgage Customer Outreach Specialist role was responsible for initiating contact with consumers in early stages of mortgage default, collecting financial information, and arranging payment plans while adhering to compliance standards
- Additionally, as a Service Associate at M&T Bank, various financial transactions were completed, provided general member support, and ensured branch compliance with policies and legal requirements
- Demonstrated high level of empathy and understanding while serving as a Mortgage Customer Outreach Specialist
- Proactively engaged with M&T Bank mortgage customers in default, conducting thorough assessments of their financial situations to evaluate the feasibility of repayment
- Achieved a notably high rate of repayment by leveraging strong relationship-building and exceptional customer service skills
- Played integral role in branch passing annual audit exams
- Meticulously managed branch operations, ensuring balanced cash and check figures and conducting regular micro audits
- Oversaw document care and effectively replenished inventory, contributing to the overall operational excellence of the branch
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Ecology
The College At Brockport, State University of New York (SUNY)
Brockport, NY05.2019
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Event Planning
- Student Advocacy
- Course planning and organization
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Presentations and public speaking
Professional Development
- Cornell University Disability Colleague Network Group, Co-Chair, 01/01/22
- School of Integrative Plant Science Diversity & Inclusion Council Disability Awareness Working Group, 08/01/21 - 07/01/22, Member of the Diversity and Inclusion Council.
- Turning Point, 03/01/22, A front-line staff leadership development program.
Certification
- Teaching with Artificial Intelligence, CourseHero, October 2023
- Leadership@Cornell Certification, Cornell University, April 2022
Timeline
Student, and Young Alumni Programs Event Manager
Cornell University
03.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Cornell University
07.2022 - 03.2024
Administrative Assistant
Cornell University
08.2021 - 07.2022
Universal Banker, Mortgage Customer Outreach Specialist, Service Associate
M&T Bank
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science And Ecology
The College At Brockport, State University of New York (SUNY)