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Work History
Education
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Core Accomplishments
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Darrick Owens

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Experienced education professional with 20+ years in enrollment services, encompassing registration, financial aid, and student accounts. Known for integrity and strong work ethics, leading teams to achieve continuous improvement and operational excellence. Proven ability to influence and implement effective solutions that drive student success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Registrar of Enrollment Services

Georgia State University
Atlanta , GA
06.2008 - Current
  • Managed the implementation and ongoing administration of the CRM systems, including Q-Nomy, Parature, and Salesforce.
  • Oversaw setup, maintenance, upgrades, and training for the CRM platform to ensure optimal staff utilization, and service delivery.
  • Provided comprehensive counseling to students regarding enrollment and registration, working closely with academic departments on policy issues.
  • Led staff recruitment, training, and development for the Enrollment & Registration Services Center (20 staff members, 7 managers, and 30+ work-study students).
  • Monitored demand forecasts and quality assurance metrics, producing daily, weekly, and monthly reports to inform service improvements.
  • Served as the primary liaison for university policies related to enrollment and FERPA guidelines, ensuring compliance and confidentiality.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of Banner Student Records and cross-departmental contacts to facilitate referrals and issue resolution.

Enrollment Services Supervisor

Georgia State University
Atlanta , GA
06.2005 - 06.2008
  • Pioneered the creation of the One Stop Shop Call Center at Georgia State University, the call center location.
  • Pioneered the creation of the One Stop Shop for Georgia State University in-person location in 2005.
  • Pioneered Enrollment Services areas in coming together to centralize and efficiently help assist each student and parent during the beginning of each fall and spring semester (Mega-ERS).
  • Public contact by investigating and problem-solving questions and issues from current and previous students, parents, faculty, staff, and other offices in all aspects of the enrollment process, including, but not limited to, in-depth registration and Office of the Registrar questions.
  • Conducted outreach for orientations, registration, and the office of the Registrar's information to assist students, parents, and others in navigating the enrollment process.
  • Working knowledge of academic records, student financial aid, student accounts, and registration. Experience dealing with student issues, following those issues to resolution.

Employee Relations Specialist/Human Resources Dept

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
11.2002 - 07.2003

Advised management and staff on disciplinary actions and performance issues to resolve disputes.

Investigated departmental problems affecting employee relations through interviews and documentation review.

Established relationships with managers to monitor current and future employee relations issues.

Maintained knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Interpreted policies and recommended procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.

Education

Master of Arts - Higher Education Emphasis Athletics Administration

University of Mississippi
Oxford
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05-2001

Skills

  • Student counseling
  • Enrollment management
  • CRM administration
  • Project management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer service

Committee Involvment

  • Emergency Withdrawal Committee (2017- Present)
  • Customer Relations Management Team Committee (Lead)
  • Enrollment Management Group (Georgia State University) (2008 – Present)
  • Executive Customer Relations Management Team Committee (2013-Present)
  • Salesforce Committee 2017 - Present
  • Georgia State Staff Council Member 2018 - Present

Professional Affilations

  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) (2008 – Present)
  • Regents Advisory Committee on Records and Admissions (RACRA) (2008 – Present)
  • National Football League Players Association (1994 -Present)
  • University of Mississippi M-Club Member (2010 – Present)

Core Accomplishments

  • Spearheaded the creation of Georgia State University’s inaugural One Stop Shop in 2005, consolidating enrollment functions to streamline student services.
  • Led the development of the One Stop Call Center (2006), improving responsiveness and efficiency across university departments.
  • Unified Enrollment Services functions into the Mega–ERS, centralizing processes for fall and spring semester spikes, significantly enhancing capacity and service quality.
  • Implemented advanced CRM systems, including:
  • Q-Nomy Inc. (2011)
  • Parature (2013), a customer relations management (CRM) tool
  • Salesforce (2017), transforming student engagement and operational workflows
  • Recognized by Georgia State’s ex-president Carl V. Patton as a Star Player in the university’s calendar (2008).
  • Awarded the Governor’s Commendation for Customer Service Excellence (2007) and a Silver Award from the Georgia Governor’s Office for outstanding service.
  • Featured in the Governor’s Office publication on customer service initiatives (2007).
  • Recipient of the Maynard Jackson-Ellen Sirleaf Award (2007) and Team of the Year — Enrollment Services Center (2009).
  • Transitioned from NFL athlete to higher education leader, bringing discipline, teamwork, and resilience into his professional career.

Timeline

Associate Registrar of Enrollment Services

Georgia State University
06.2008 - Current

Enrollment Services Supervisor

Georgia State University
06.2005 - 06.2008

Employee Relations Specialist/Human Resources Dept

Florida State University
11.2002 - 07.2003

Master of Arts - Higher Education Emphasis Athletics Administration

University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Mississippi