Brian Wynder Jr
Petersburg,VA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, problem-solving skills to help post-secondary students successfully complete their college education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Coordinator of Academic Services
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Provide administrative support for the Department of Focused Inquiry (FI) and the Common Book Program within the University College.
- Responsible for scheduling and supporting course maintenance for the Department of Focused Inquiry in consultation with the Focused Inquiry Department Chair.
- Responsible for scheduling all FI classes and completing course maintenance forms for the FI department, managing classroom space requests, maintaining FI course databases, creating FI departmental registration documents, and coordinating course overrides.
- Provides logistical support to the Common Book program and other University College committees and programs, providing direct support for both the Common Book program.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Enrollment Coordinator
University Of Maryland, School Of Nursing
Baltimore, MD
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Served as a liaison between students and the School of Nursing by guiding prospective students through the admissions process, including prospect awareness of program and application requirements/expectations
- Assisted with reviewing, transferring, and scanning prospective students' and current applicants’ information
- Provided high customer service and ensured follow-up with prospective students, UMSON faculty, campus constituents, and off-campus contacts
- Ensured that all required forms and documentation are complete
- Compiles, updates, and maintains all records related to assigned administrative processes
- Received, screened, and responded to phone or in-writing inquiries
- Provides general information about the program, such as admission requirements, basic academic policies, and general program content
- Corresponded with prospective students as a follow-up to assist them in completing the admissions process via telephone and email
- Recommended opportunities to enhance student services from inquiry through orientation
- Assisted with program evaluation activities and recommended ways to utilize space, equipment, and personnel resources efficiently
- Maintained, reviewed, and evaluated such as transcripts, test scores, and other application-related materials
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Academic Advisor
Lord Fairfax Community College
Warrenton, VA
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided new student advising, removed registration holds, advised on programs, assigned advisors, tracked student progression, and coordinated with the Graduation Specialist on student completions
- Connected with assigned students at key periods throughout the semester, providing information, support, and resources to the student
- Provided structured support and guidance to students at designated progression points to encourage undecided students to utilize “getting decided” resources and to guide students through timely and appropriate academic, career, and transfer planning steps
- Utilized retention initiatives to support students in their progression toward completion
- Maintained an accurate and up-to-date record of students served
- Made appropriate referrals to college and community resources.
Welcome Center Assistant
Lord Fairfax Community College
Warrenton, VA
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted students in resolving any issues they were experiencing
- Scheduled and reserved room requests
- Assisted with class scheduling for non-credit and credit courses
- Answered phones and operating chat rooms
- Answered questions about student accounts while adhering to FERPA
- Provided preparation for new student orientation
- Assisted with the tracking of new applicants
- Assisted with the process of assigning students to advisors
- Performed outreach for new applicants as needed
- Assisted with the hiring process.
Graduate Assistant
Loyola University of Maryland, School of Education
Baltimore, MD
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Assisted with research for academic journal publications
- Collected data for course loads
- Assisted with administrative tasks and assignments.
Education
Doctor of Education - Higher Education Administration
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA 05.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction for Social Justice
Loyola University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD 08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Fashion Merchandising, Music Industry & International Business
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 08.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Retailing
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD 08.2014 - 06.2016
Skills
Student records management
File and data retrieval systems
Consulting
Strategic planning
Confidentiality understanding
Effective communication skills
Timeline
Coordinator of Academic Services
Virginia Commonwealth University
09.2022 - Current
Enrollment Coordinator
University Of Maryland, School Of Nursing
03.2022 - 09.2022
Academic Advisor
Lord Fairfax Community College
10.2021 - 03.2022
Doctor of Education - Higher Education Administration
College of William & Mary
05.2021 - Current
Welcome Center Assistant
Lord Fairfax Community College
02.2021 - 10.2021
Graduate Assistant
Loyola University of Maryland, School of Education
02.2020 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction for Social Justice
Loyola University of Maryland
08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Fashion Merchandising, Music Industry & International Business
University of Memphis
08.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Retailing
Baltimore City Community College
08.2014 - 06.2016