Cameron Smith
Orlando,FL
Summary
Talented professional, with hands-on experience guiding and directing students/families in developing education plans and career awareness. Goal-oriented and persuasive individual possessing multitasking, organizational, and time management abilities. Familiar with various academic guidance services and student counseling processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
College Counselor
University of Central Florida, UCF
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Provides direct career counseling to individuals and groups to help them make effective decisions regarding academic and professional goals
- Administers and interprets individual personality, interest, skills, and values assessment instruments
- Assists students with job search strategies such as networking, resume writing, and interviewing preparation
- Assigned as a liaison to one or more academic programs, special populations, student organizations or student support offices
- Builds strong relationships with liaison partners and Academic Advisors to form collaborative partnerships that increase the presence of academically imbedded career education and programming
- Develops targeted services along with identification of career-related materials and resources
- Serves on various university committees as needed
- Organizes and/or Conducts outreach presentations, facilitating career related workshops, providing summer orientation support, and helping to implement successful career fairs or special events
- Assists with developing and maintaining information regarding academic/career planning and employment preparation materials
- Collecting and contributing to accurate collection of student data and reporting
Academic Coach
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
02.2020 - 01.2024
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss academic performance, challenges, and goals
- Approached student situations with a holistic mindset to maintain meaningful relationships, and help foster self-awareness and personal accountability.
- Assisted students in developing and executing academic plans that fit their individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other data related to academics.
- Integrated technology into instruction whenever possible.
- Generated reports detailing the progress being made by individual learners.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Provided guidance on course selection, study skills, and time management techniques.
- Encouraged positive behavior and provided support for at-risk students.
Academic Advisor
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
10.2015 - 02.2020
- Advised students on academic course selection to ensure alignment with degree requirements.
- Developed personalized academic plans for students to achieve their educational goals.
- Monitored student academic progress and provided interventions to support success.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Evaluated student needs and developed educational plans, fostering academic progress
- Assist student inquiries via phone, email, walk-in, video calls, and chat
- Participate in proactive outreach campaigns to connect with students.
- Discuss, advise, and process student schedule adjustments.
College Counseling Office
Western Reserve Academy
Husdon, OH
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Mentored students with development and updating of an educational plan
- Guided and interacted enthusiastically with students
- Supplied academic, career and social counseling to a diverse student population
- Served as a responsible, adult presence, delivering guidance and support in residence halls for staff and Student Athletes
- Provided leadership and moral support as a football, basketball, and track coach at WRA
- Consulted with universities/colleges on official visits to WRA for students in application process
- Office work included but not limited faxing, emailing, data entry, and daily phone calls
Residential Counselor
TRIO Upward Bound
Northfield, MN
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Associated myself with over 70 low-income and first generation students, facilitating and supervising small group activities
- Conducted meetings throughout the day, reviewing student behavior and manage responsibilities and tasks
- Influential leader and mentor, empowered students to lead a successful life and build strong communities
- Tutored students when needed in a variety of subject areas
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and Anthropology
Saint Olaf College
Northfield, MN04-2014
Skills
Resource advocacy
Program support
Data collection
Positive communication strategies
Academic monitoring
Team management
Flexible
Communication student mentorship
Student mentorship
Timeline
College Counselor
University of Central Florida, UCF
01.2024 - Current
Academic Coach
Full Sail University
02.2020 - 01.2024
Academic Advisor
Full Sail University
10.2015 - 02.2020
College Counseling Office
Western Reserve Academy
07.2014 - 02.2015
Residential Counselor
TRIO Upward Bound
06.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and Anthropology
Saint Olaf College
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