Christopher L. Davis Jr.
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Committed higher education expert with extensive experience supporting first-generation and underrepresented students in achieving academic and personal success
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Success Coach, TRIO Student Support Services
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Provide holistic academic, personal, and career coaching to 70+ first-generation and low-income students.
- Develop individualized success plans, monitor academic progress, and provide interventions for retention and graduation.
- Coordinate workshops and cultural programs including financial literacy, imposter syndrome, and career readiness.
- Lead college tours and transfer preparation initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with federal TRIO grant requirements through documentation and reporting.
Program Counselor, TRIO Talent Search
Academic Institute of Central Carolina
Charlotte, NC
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Counseled middle and high school students on academic, career, and college readiness.
- Organized workshops and college visits to prepare students for postsecondary opportunities.
- Assisted with financial aid, scholarship, and admission applications.
- Supported program evaluation and federal compliance requirements.
Academic Counselor, Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Advised students on course selection, graduation planning, and career pathways.
- Coordinated recruitment and admissions of first-generation and economically disadvantaged students.
- Developed and implemented student engagement initiatives to promote retention.
- Represented HEOP in community outreach, accreditation processes, and campus partnerships.
Lead Instructor, First Year Seminar 101
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated weekly discussions with 20 first-year students focused on belonging, identity, and student success.
- Guided conversations around diversity, bias, and college transition issues.
- Utilized Blackboard to manage attendance, assignments, and communication.
Promise Zone Specialist
Coordinated Care Services
Syracuse, NY
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided crisis intervention to students in challenging school situations.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student needs.
- Prepared reports and supervised staff and interns.
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2026
Certificate of Advanced Study - Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05-2010
Skills
- Counseling & Advising
- Student Development & Retention Strategies
- Project Management
- Public Speaking & Advocacy
- Conflict Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office & Blackboard
- Canva & Social Media Engagement
- Solutions-Oriented
- Academic advising
- Career coaching
- Student engagement
- Community outreach
- Motivation techniques
- Data collection
Activities
- Co-Presenter, SUNY Career Development Organization Conference, 2022, Leveraging Social Media for Student Engagement
- Co-Presenter, HEOP Professional Organization Training, 2022, Engaging Gen Z in a Post-Pandemic College Environment
- Committee Member, HEOP/SSS Young, Gifted & Excellent Celebration, 2022-Present
- Founding Member, HEOP Social Media Committee, 2019-Present
- Committee Member, HEOP/SSS Scholars of Distinction, 2018-Present
Certification
- Coaching Powered Relationships Micro-credential
- Certificate of Advanced Study for Athletic Advising
Accomplishments
Omega Nu Lambda,Tau Chapter Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Counselor, TRIO Talent Search
Academic Institute of Central Carolina
07.2024 - 07.2024
Success Coach, TRIO Student Support Services
Central Piedmont Community College
08.2023 - Current
Lead Instructor, First Year Seminar 101
Syracuse University
08.2022 - 12.2022
Academic Counselor, Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP)
Syracuse University
08.2016 - 07.2023
Promise Zone Specialist
Coordinated Care Services
11.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Louisiana State University
Certificate of Advanced Study - Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Delaware State University
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