COURTNEY A. VAUGHN
Bowie,MD
Summary
Highly qualified individual with experience supporting students and adults as they transition to higher education. Excels at guiding and motivating people to reach their goals. Takes pride in creating supportive environments and encouraging positive interactions. Proven professional and self-starter with excellent communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Assistant
Martin Monroe
01.2023 - Current
- Streamlined marketing processes, optimizing efficiency through the use of project management tools and software.
- Strengthened brand identity with consistent messaging across various social media channels.
- Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
- Input new data, updated old records and cross-checked information to keep marketing database up-to-date.
Stay-at-Home Mom
Self-employed
04.2018 - Current
- Owned and operated a small wellness business called Candid Tea from 2017 to 2023.
- Volunteered as Room Parent which required effective email correspondence with 20+ parents, organizing & planning class parties and collecting & managing money
- Member of the PTA, specifically aiding in school wide events and co-leading the Health & Wellness Committee
- Brownie Co-Leader for Girl Scouts
- Volunteer Service Team Member for a nonprofit call District Motherhued where I've served as team lead on various community outreach projects
Special Assistant, Dean of Libraries and Academic Innovation
George Washington University
12.2014 - 04.2018
- Served as a project manager to facilitate administrative initiatives i.e The Gelman Library space planning initiative
- Managed administrative tasks for the Dean including scheduling, telephone communications, preparing meeting agendas, drafting emails, meeting minutes and other correspondence
- Coordinated and planned the Dean's travel schedule, organized travel arrangements and processed travel expenditures and reimbursements
- Supported the senior leadership team by providing feedback on matters that impacted the University Libraries' operations
- Collaborated with the Finance Director to ensure budget targets for the Dean's office
- Worked with the Communications Director to manage high-priority events for the Dean's office including open houses, donor events etc.
- Collaborated with other Special Assistants to coordinate and oversee logistical support activities
- Handled confidential information about faculty, staff and students with discretion and professionalism.
- Communicated with university administrators and school officials.
Development Coordinator
George Washington University
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Coordinated department logistics, including data management for university constituents and donors including individual, foundation and corporate
- Developed standard operating procedures, processed charitable gifts and expense reports, supervised student intern(s), prepared reports, presentations, materials and donor correspondence
- Served as a liaison to high level university and library officials, advisory council members, students, alumni groups and volunteers
- Assisted senior management with development and execution of library funding initiatives that exceeded goals in 2013 by raising 3.9 million.
Admissions Advisor
National American University
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Reviewed applications and conducted interviews to assess applicant qualifications, ensuring a competitive incoming class each year.
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of recruitment strategies and retention initiatives that yielded 200+ students
- Improved student enrollment rates by conducting personalized admissions counseling sessions.
- Streamlined the application process for prospective students, resulting in increased enrollment numbers.
- Maintained accurate records of all applicant information, ensuring efficient communication between various departments within the institution.
- Provided ongoing support to enrolled students through regular check-ins and progress meetings, contributing to higher retention rates.
- Lead the Culture Club as well as mentored and trained new admissions staff members on department policies, procedures and best practices, leading to a more cohesive team environment.
Substitute Teacher
Pleasantville Board of Education
02.2010 - 05.2011
- Cultivated a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment
- Implemented and created teacher lesson plans
- Assigned student class work/homework, graded assignments/projects and administered tests
- Attended faculty meetings and participated in general school duties as requested
- Held both short and long-term assignments.
Intervention Specialist
Plesantville Board Of Education
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Provided individual and small group instruction to at-risk third grade students
- Administered and analyzed diagnostic assessments
- Attended grade level meetings to share ideas and plans about strengthening classroom outcomes
- Assisted first grade teachers with 'in-class' instruction in all subject areas
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to student intervention.
Events Coordinator
Bluegreen Corporation
09.2008 - 12.2008
- Developed event work plans, business plans and contracts
- Served as a liaison to event attendees, staff, vendors and exhibitors
- Coordinated all aspects of meeting and conference preparations
- Reviewed and prepared written job descriptions for company-wide positions
- Facilitated new hire orientation and conducted initial interviews for new applicants.
Education
Certification Program - Women's Entrepreneurship
Cornell University
Online11.2022
Certification Program - Nonprofit Management
George Washington University
Washington, DC01.2015
Master of Science - Education
Purdue University Global
Online01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ01.2005
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Strong Work Ethic
- Detail Oriented
- Problem Solver
- Data Management
- Organization, Prioritizing, and Multi-Tasking
- Schedule Management
- Relationship Building
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Project Management
Timeline
Marketing Assistant
Martin Monroe
01.2023 - Current
Stay-at-Home Mom
Self-employed
04.2018 - Current
Special Assistant, Dean of Libraries and Academic Innovation
George Washington University
12.2014 - 04.2018
Development Coordinator
George Washington University
08.2012 - 12.2014
Admissions Advisor
National American University
09.2011 - 06.2012
Intervention Specialist
Plesantville Board Of Education
09.2010 - 12.2010
Substitute Teacher
Pleasantville Board of Education
02.2010 - 05.2011
Events Coordinator
Bluegreen Corporation
09.2008 - 12.2008
Certification Program - Women's Entrepreneurship
Cornell University
Certification Program - Nonprofit Management
George Washington University
Master of Science - Education
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
The College of New Jersey
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