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Cori Dykeman

1290 Half Moon Rd. Cheshire,CT

Summary

Highly qualified International Student Program Coordinator and Advisor with excellent communication, interpersonal, event planning and management skills; ability to work independently or as part of a team to exceed requirements of the position; multicultural awareness with high level of adaptability and dependability.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

International Student Coordinator - PDSO SEVIS

Cheshire Academy
08.2012 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting all inclusive on-boarding program and experience for new international students and families.
  • Reported to Head of School and Director of Admissions.
  • Coordinated and managed logistical details for New Student Orientation and inter-cultural programs.
  • Served as international student liaison to all school departments and administrative offices.
  • Worked with Dean of Students to resolve any behavioral conflicts or safety issues with students.
  • Designed and executed programs and activities with Student Activities Coordinator to enhance international student experience.
  • Worked directly with Director of Residential Life and Health Office to assist with international student cultural adjustment and wellness education.
  • Developed schedule and programming, managed budgets, and built a team to execute Thanksgiving and Spring break programs held on campus for international boarding students.
  • Coordinated and lead two student community service trips abroad to Peru and Cuba during school annual spring break.
  • Assisted with planning logistics, overseeing budgets and recruiting for student community service trips to China, France, Morocco and Tanzania.
  • Organized logistics, budget and programming for domestic student trips to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington D.C., NYC and Boston during annual school breaks.
  • Senior Advisor for Global Student Union, Peer Counselor program and Senior class officers '13, '14, '15, '16, '17, '18.
  • Served at Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for SEVIS.
  • Supervised and executed all data entry into Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and issued all Form I-20 documents to incoming F-1 Visa students.
  • Advised new incoming students, families and consultants on maintaining lawful immigration status each academic year.
  • Maintained all student immigration files for compliance with SEVP.
  • Maintained and updated Form I-17. "Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student" and obtained schools certification from Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
  • Participated in several conferences and workshops with NAFSA, NAIS and TABS to enhance personal growth and professional development and maintain required certifications.

Alumni and Advancement Development Assistant

Worcester Academy
08.2009 - 08.2011
  • Reported to Alumni and Advancement Director.
  • Provided administrative support to members of Advancement team.
  • Acquired, evaluated and organized reference material pertaining to objects under research.
  • Worked with a wide variety of institutional databases to connect school with accurate Alumni information.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with Alumni to provide strong and consistent connections.
  • Assisted with various Alumni and Development activities and fundraisers.

Second Grade Teacher

Holy Trinity School
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social and educational development.
  • Encouraged student engagement and implemented student-centered classroom management techniques to promote academic curiosity.
  • Implemented a positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce good behavior, resulting in a more productive classroom environment.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Organized supplies, including art and musical resources, to foster creative and welcoming classroom environment.
  • Involved parents in student education to cultivate strong relationships.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings lead by school Principal to enhance professional learning and development.

Program Coordinator-Center for Student Aspirations

University Of Maine
08.2003 - 06.2005
  • Worked within Department of Education for the University.
  • Responsible for working with CSA team to develop a robust student leadership training program for high school and middle school students and staff throughout the state of Maine.
  • Planned programming, coordinated logistics and executed an all-day large scale on site leadership training event for over 500 students, teachers and administrators.
  • Collaborated with University of Maine - Maine Bound Adventure Center to provide an outdoor overnight leadership training event for local students and students visiting abroad from Scotland, U.K.
  • Served as direct contact for CSA to school Principal's within my assigned school districts.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with leadership program advisors and students to ensure consistency with implementation of training content learned.
  • Lead team member for CSA summer program dedicated to provide education and continued learning support for Somalian refugee students integrating into various schools and communities throughout the state of Maine.

Program Coordinator

AmeriCorps - Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America
08.2002 - 08.2003
  • Served one year and participated in robust training in Washington D.C. to be a member of a full time National Service program with AmeriCorps.
  • Responsible for working directly with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as Program Coordinator and liaison to public school systems in the Downeast region of Maine.
  • Collaborated with other team members to develop effective mentorship programming for students in need.
  • Worked with school administrators to better understand academic and social needs of students enrolled in BBBS, providing more targeted support.
  • Honored confidentiality agreements while maintaining open lines of communication with all participants regarding any concerns about student welfare or safety issues.
  • Maintained accurate records documenting progress notes following each contact session with students.
  • Facilitated open communication between students and their families to strengthen relationships and build trust.
  • Monitored progress of each student, tracking improvements in academic performance, social skills, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Provided guidance and training to all adult mentor volunteers to promote safe and memorable experiences.
  • Coordinated safety training sessions for mentors and students.
  • Participated in marketing and fundraising to promote organizational awareness throughout the community.
  • Assisted in establishing partnerships with local businesses to participate in programming opportunities for mentors and students.
  • Coordinated volunteer activities for special events, enhancing community involvement and support.
  • Participated in staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and progress.
  • Developed a regional BBBS newsletter to share success stories, fundraising updates and volunteer opportunities.

Headhunter

Franklin Pierce Associates
08.1999 - 08.2002
  • Networked with companies throughout Boston to manage job-opening opportunities for candidate placement.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews to evaluate candidates'' qualifications, ensuring alignment with clients'' expectations.
  • Streamlined recruiting process for clients by maintaining an organized database of top-tier candidates in various industries.
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, from initial job posting through offer negotiation and acceptance, ensuring a smooth experience for all parties involved.
  • Negotiated competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract high-quality candidates for each client job opening.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, fostering trust and confidence in recruitment process.

Skills

    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    Pro-active & self-motivator

    Flexibility and Adaptability

    Timeliness and professional demeanor

    Project and event coordination

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Effective interpersonal skills

    Multicultural awareness

    Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Outlook)

Education and Training

Simmons University 

Boston, MA 1999

Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood Education and Sociology 


Bangor High School

Bangor, ME 1995

High School Diploma 


Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) - Certified 

NAFSA Member 

TABS - "On-Boarding our International Students through Student Mentorship" - Speaker 

TOEFL ibt Primary TCA - Certified 


Timeline

International Student Coordinator - PDSO SEVIS

Cheshire Academy
08.2012 - 06.2022

Alumni and Advancement Development Assistant

Worcester Academy
08.2009 - 08.2011

Second Grade Teacher

Holy Trinity School
08.2005 - 06.2007

Program Coordinator-Center for Student Aspirations

University Of Maine
08.2003 - 06.2005

Program Coordinator

AmeriCorps - Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America
08.2002 - 08.2003

Headhunter

Franklin Pierce Associates
08.1999 - 08.2002

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