BRIA K. BUNCH
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Knowledgeable College Advisor with a background in providing comprehensive support to students in their academic journey. Strengths include an understanding of college admissions processes and the ability to guide students towards suitable career paths based on individual aspirations. Skilled in creating effective student relationships and fostering positive learning environments. Previous work has resulted in improved student motivation, goal setting, and overall academic success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
College Advisor: UNC Chapel Hill
Carolina College Advising Corps
Walnut Cove, North Carolina
08.2024 - Current
- Assist 130 seniors in college application and financial aid processes.
- Foster college exploration by coordinating three college field trips for South Stokes High School juniors and seniors.
- Provide support to first-generation college students during their transition into higher education.
- Completed two Financial Aid workshops.
- Collects and analyzes academic data via GRACE to assess student needs.
- Guides students through the proper utilization of career exploration and preparation platforms.
- Manages and spends the college advising budget for student engagement purposes.
- CCAC Recruitment Ambassador Program: Recruit prospective college advisors via social media and college events.
Choral Scholar
Covenant Presbyterian
Charlotte, North Carolina
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Attended weekly Covenant Choir rehearsals and Sunday Services
- Sight-read Choral parts during rehearsals
- Adapted quickly to tempo, dynamics, and phrasing changes during rehearsals and performances
Chorale Experience Committee Member
University Chorale
01.2022 - 05.2024
Youth Development Leader
Mary Perry Ragsdale Family YMCA
Jamestown, North Carolina
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Organized, led, and promoted interest in camp activities
- Assessed the needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities around available equipment and facilities
- Attended staff meetings and relayed important information to campers
- Collaborated with staff members to plan camper activities
- Addressed camper concerns and promptly resolved disputes
- Documented attendance and incident reports and submitted records to supervisors for review
- Supervised field and pool areas and responded to accidents and emergencies
Member
Model United Nations (MUN)
08.2021 - 05.2022
University Honors Program Member
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Honors Program
08.2020 - 05.2022
HELPS Program Reading Tutor
Read Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Documented tutoring session details, maintaining accurate and updated files for record-keeping
- Determined tutoring needs by assessing student performance against previous reading assignments
- Tutored students remotely via video calls
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Vocal Performance
The University of North Carolina Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2024
Skills
- Advising
- Data analysis
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Project management
Websites
Courses Certifications
- General Psychology, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- U.S. Constitutional Law and Policy, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Entrepreneurship in the Arts, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Music Theory IV, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Microsoft and PowerPoint Word Certifications
Timeline
College Advisor: UNC Chapel Hill
Carolina College Advising Corps
08.2024 - Current
Choral Scholar
Covenant Presbyterian
10.2023 - 05.2024
Chorale Experience Committee Member
University Chorale
01.2022 - 05.2024
Member
Model United Nations (MUN)
08.2021 - 05.2022
Youth Development Leader
Mary Perry Ragsdale Family YMCA
06.2021 - 02.2023
HELPS Program Reading Tutor
Read Charlotte
02.2021 - 05.2021
University Honors Program Member
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Honors Program
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in Vocal Performance
The University of North Carolina Charlotte
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