Hi, I’m
Brina Coppi
Des Moines,IA
Summary
An experienced Assistant Registrar with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry and event management. Largest role in this position is managing Drake University's two commencement ceremonies for 15,000 guests each year in the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
I am energized by both the methodical planning that takes place behind the scenes in event planning, and the by the little oddities and quick problem solving that occurs on the day of the event (because no matter how much you plan, something new and weird is bound to pop up).
I am seeking opportunities specifically dealing with event management.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Drake University
Assistant Registrar
2007.11 - Current (16 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Coordinate all office aspects of the degree release/graduation process including providing lists of graduates to external constituents, producing and mailing diplomas, maintaining database of graduate
- Create and maintain the Commencement Web Page and develop the “commencement communication plan” for prospective graduates and internal constituents
- Coordinate commencement activities, in conjunction with the Registrar, college deans’ offices and other appropriate officials
- Ensure accuracy of information printed in commencement program
- Order adequate supplies and materials from vendors and ensure that they are delivered accordingly
- Plan and execute logistics of pre-commencement ceremony activities
- Publish schedule of events and other commencement activities on Office web page
- Assist Registrar with identifying and recognizing students who have achieved Dean's List and President's List status
- Process electronic degree verifications that Drake receives from National Student Clearinghouse
- Assist other Student Records Office personnel with National Student Clearinghouse file submissions
- Provide general office support
- Respond to phone, email, and walk-in inquiries
- Assist other Student Records Office personnel as necessary
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
DeVry University
Academic Advisor
2006.11 - 2007.11 (1 year)
Job overview
- Responsibilities included meeting with new and resuming students to provide advice about course selection, counseling students on academic and personal issues, assisting with new student orientations, assisting in supervising temporary staff, student workers and peer advisors, and facilitating student retention initiatives
- Position also included working with three Center locations (Colton, San Diego, and Irvine) via phone, email, and personal visits
- Responsibilities included maintaining academic records adhering to North Central Association (NCA) accreditation standards including transfer credit, graduation, proficiency credit, probation/suspension ect
- Member of National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
DeVry University
Admissions Advisor
2005.09 - 2006.11 (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Responsibilities included generating prospective students for enrollment in, ’s academic programs, using established leads, contacting students to obtain their approval to start the enrollment process, was responsible for all phases of the student admissions process from marketing the program with students to qualifying them for enrollment and helping them register for their DeVry education.
Ameritrade Inc
Account Sales representative
2004.01 - 2005.05 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Position involved direct client interaction through inbound calls and/or e-mail related to education, account information, trading matters and general client service issues
- Primary areas of responsibility required a general knowledge of the securities industry, account management, and principles of general equity, option and mutual fund transactions.
Education
Drake University
MS from Mental Health 9 Credits
Keller Graduate School of Management
MBA from Project Management 15 Credits
Northwestern College
Bachelor of Arts from English
Skills
- Proofreading Documents
Higher Education • Academic Advising • Project Management • Event Management •
- Data Communications
- Active Learning
Timeline
Assistant Registrar
Drake University
2007.11 - Current (16 years & 10 months)
Academic Advisor
DeVry University
2006.11 - 2007.11 (1 year)
Admissions Advisor
DeVry University
2005.09 - 2006.11 (1 year & 2 months)
Account Sales representative
Ameritrade Inc
2004.01 - 2005.05 (1 year & 4 months)
Drake University
MS from Mental Health 9 Credits
Keller Graduate School of Management
MBA from Project Management 15 Credits
Northwestern College
Bachelor of Arts from English
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