Ashley Nowicki
Rogers City,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Central Michigan University, adept in information coordination and creative problem-solving. Excelled in training over twenty mentors, enhancing program operations, and leading event coordination. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and research abilities, contributing significantly to staff development and program planning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Orientation Program Assistant
Central Michigan Univ. New Student Orientation
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
01.2024 - Current
- Trained a group of more than twenty orientation mentors on executing program operations and activities with mentees.
- Supervised orientation mentors during orientation days, guiding them through internal and external challenges and conflicts.
- Organized special events, such as workshops and training sessions, for mentors and incoming students.
- Contributed to the hiring committee for selecting a new assistant director for the New Student Orientation Program.
- Assisted management in the coordination of logistics for program activities and resources, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and providing administrative support.
- Partnered with various CMU campus departments to provide informative presentations to potential orientation mentors, and to coordinate other orientation-related operations.
- Created informative slideshow presentations and calendars for mentors, ensuring simple and effective reference materials.
- Reviewed mentor applications, conducted interviews, and participated in selection processes.
- Resolved conflicts and identified solutions to challenges within the orientation team and with supporters of incoming students.
Office Assistant
Central Michigan University Student Employment
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
08.2022 - Current
- Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
- Provided customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Processed and prepared business or government forms.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
Orientation Mentor
Central Michigan Univ. New Student Orientation
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Shared school or college experiences and gave advice on campus life, classes and professors and teachers.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during challenging times, guiding mentees towards appropriate resources.
- Advised mentees on academic programs, providing insights into different pathways and opportunities.
- Provided resources related to mental health awareness including stress management strategies.
- Managed a diverse group of mentees, adapting mentoring approaches to accommodate different backgrounds and learning styles.
- Facilitated group activities for mentors and mentees to build relationships and foster collaboration.
- Acted as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, ethical behavior, and a positive attitude in all interactions.
Student Alumni Assistant
Alpena Community College Alumni Relations
Alpena, Michigan
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
- Connected with ACC alumni to build and maintain relationships with the institution's earliest graduates.
- Enhanced the college's archival records through the systematic scanning and filing of historical photos and documents.
- Conducted thorough research to update contact information for Alpena Community College alumni.
- Archived confidential material using established procedures.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Reported to the ACC Board of Trustees on Alumni Relations developments and prospective projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Science; Focus in History, Minor in Math
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2025
Associate of Science - General Science
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI05-2022
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI08-2021
Skills
- Information coordination
- Operations assistance
- Creative problem solving
- Data entry
- Logistics support and assistance
- Event and activity planning and coordination
- Project management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Driven and outgoing
- Research abilities
- Staff support
- Program planning
- Training coordination
- Partnership development
Affiliations
- Alpena Community College Student Leadership Commission |Fall 2020-Spring 2022|Acted as a dedicated member of this group of carefully selected student leaders by planning, organizing, and hosting several free on-campus and off-campus services and activities for members of the Alpena Community College student body
- Alpena Community College Focus Group | Fall 2021-Spring 2022 |Served on a small committee of highly trusted and esteemed Alpena Community College student leaders to provide honest and constructive feedback to faculty and staff of Alpena Community College, with the intention of improving the quality of life on campus for ACC students, to improve enrollment and retention Members were nominated by staff and faculty and later carefully selected by the Alpena Community College Dean of Students.
- CMU Infusion Dance Team | Fall 2022 – Present |Member, Treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year|Participated in various team performances, on and off campus, including the team's semesterly showcases, having contributed to the organization and financial planning during two semesters as Treasurer. I also contributed to the choreography of several dances in various styles, choreographing collaboratively and independently
- Rogers City Community Theatre | Summer 2008 – Present |Performer and crew member|Performed in and assisted with production tasks in roughly thirty plays and musicals, contributed to creative projects as a performer, and volunteered in production roles such as assistant director, stage manager, and choreographer
- Alpena Community College Players Club| Member, Public Relations Representative, and President | Fall 2018, Spring 2022 |Participated in plays, other performance opportunities, and attended meetings and various local theatrical performances, and also acted in leadership positions during membership
- Alpena Community College Sigma Zeta |Member and president|Fall 2021-Spring 2022|Earned membership in this national honor society through achieving academic excellence in math and science courses at Alpena Community College, and contributed to running meetings and organizing events for the group while acting as president
Accomplishments
- Alpena Community College President's List| Spring 2019
- Alpena Community College Dean's List| Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021
- Alpena Community College Magna Cum Laude| August 2021
- Alpena Community College Cum Laude| May 2022
- Central Michigan University Dean's List| Fall 2022, Fall 2024
- Alpena Community College Anna Besser Award| May 2022|This award is dedicated to one female graduate of Alpena Community College each year. Candidates for the award are nominated by faculty and staff, and the recipient is carefully selected by a committee after observance of a written testimonial detailing their outstanding contributions to the life of the college through scholarship, leadership, and expression of responsibility in solving social problems.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Orientation Program Assistant
Central Michigan Univ. New Student Orientation
01.2024 - Current
Orientation Mentor
Central Michigan Univ. New Student Orientation
05.2023 - 12.2023
Office Assistant
Central Michigan University Student Employment
08.2022 - Current
Student Alumni Assistant
Alpena Community College Alumni Relations
09.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Science; Focus in History, Minor in Math
Central Michigan University
Associate of Science - General Science
Alpena Community College
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Alpena Community College
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