Delando Crooks, Ph.D
Lithia Springs,GA
Summary
A high-energy, self-starter with a talent for quickly mastering new concepts within the business and customer service environment. An attentive listener and effective communicator who easily establishes relationships with clients, families, corporate teams, and administration to foster collaborative efforts and improve business outcomes, with the ability to promote the agency's mission and vision of the organization. Extensive knowledge of program management and business development, in a learning climate and generating an environment that facilitates positive outcomes and new business opportunities. Dedicated Associate with extensive experience in collaborating with clients, other organizations, and promptly identifying needs and recommending products and services to accomplish clients' and agency goals.
Overview
1824
1824
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Parker Executive Search
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive research on 50+ clients and target institutions
- Develop thorough and targeted search strategies
- Conduct candidate research and identification through 150+ weekly screening conversations
- Assist in 500+ candidate sourcing and name generation
- Initiate background screening and provide data management
- Successfully assist with management and execution of searches utilizing the firm's proven search process
- Effectively communicate with clients, candidates, and internal team members
- Successfully complete assignments on schedule.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.
- Developed strong client relationships through timely and thorough follow-up on inquiries and concerns.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Oversaw budget planning and allocation activities, optimizing financial resources to support organizational objectives efficiently.
Program Coordinator
Inclusive Campus Support
08.201 - 08.2018
- Provided peer support for students impacted by campus climate experiences
- Participated in community outreach and marketing to promote the initiative
- Incorporated administrative planning to develop a campus climate mechanism
- Expanded the office with additional team members to advocate the initiative.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
Assistant Coordinator
Vanderbilt University Athletics
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed a caseload of 15+ student-athletes with curriculum advising, tutoring support, and academic success strategies
- Conducted data management tracking to provide student-athletes with resources for academic success
- Highlighted and promoted student-athletes and the Student Services Office on social media with the Student Recognition Committee
- Served on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to use more equitable and inclusive practices in the workplace
- Served on the Professional Development Committee to incorporate future practices and connecting regional athletic departments in Tennessee
- Provided communication with coaches and university faculty and staff regarding student-athletes' academic performance.
- Forged strong relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners through regular communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
Conference Administrator
Black Student Athlete Summit
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Coordinated event planning for 400+ conference attendees annually
- Evaluated over 100 presentation proposals for conference programming
- Produced student-athlete programming for conference participants
- Provided conference support to attendees with registration
- Served as a moderator with conference programming.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
Strategy Tutor
The University of Texas Athletics
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided learning strategies promoting academic success among 20+ student-athletes
- Created assignment calendars with student-athletes to stay on track throughout the semester
- Motivated student-athletes to engage and complete all course assignments
- Assisted with reading comprehension and content applications for course assignments
- Planned assignment schedules if student athletes were missing classes for travel or health purposes.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with fellow tutors to develop effective strategies for addressing diverse student needs and abilities.
Graduate Research Assistant
Longhorn Center for Academic Equity
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided weekly academic advising to 15+ students transitioning into higher education
- Created lesson plans and led 3 weekly discussion sections with 50+ students each
- Communicated with 100+ academically at-risk students to re-entry into the university.
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
Graduate Research Assistant
Heman Sweatt Center for Black Males
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Co-planned and moderated 70+ first-year male students at Black Male Orientation
- Conducted program evaluations with 15+ graduating seniors
- Co-administered an annual Black Male retreat with 150+ Black male undergraduates across Texas
- Facilitated internship site management, student service, and expectations for 70+ students in Cape Town, South Africa
- Created weekly Power Hour programming for 50+ Black male students.
- Developed comprehensive reports, effectively communicating complex research findings to diverse audiences.
Graduate Assistant
Vanderbilt Peabody College Admissions
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Worked 20-30 hours weekly processing applications, communicating with prospective students through email and phone, and aiding in student recruitment
- Assisted admissions events such as Graduate Student Fairs, and Admitted Students' visit days
- Conducted enrollment management with prospective student recruitment.
- Contributed to departmental initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, accreditation processes, or program evaluations.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
Program Coordinator
The Graduate School VU:EDGE
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Recruited students at graduate fairs, mentored and advised student interns
- Created a graduate school fair for student-athletes by facilitating and communicating a graduate school presentation to each of the university's athletic teams
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Education
Ph.D. -
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXMaster of Arts -
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Arts -
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Higher Education Administration
- Race, Diversity, & Equity Studies
- Student-Athletes
- Athletic Staff
- Continuous Professional Development
- Student Success Management
- Relationship Development
- Organizational Function
- P-20 Education Pipeline
- Development & Identity in Higher Education
- Strategic Development
- Program Coordination
- Recruiting
- Student Programming
- Advising & Mentoring
- Curriculum Development
- Data Analysis
- Interviewing
- Black Male College Student Programming
- Program Evaluation
- Grant Application
- Canvas
- Blackboard
- Advisor Toolkit
- Box
- One Drive
- NVivo
- WordPress
- Dedoose
- Cvent
- Courscicle
- Zoom
- Zotero
- Microsoft Office
- Mac OS X
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc)
- Web Design
- Qualitative Coding
- STATA
- Project tracking
Publications
- Legal and political activism: the next wave of student-athlete protest, Crooks, D., Logan, A., Thomas III, D., Clark, L., Gill, E., Sport, Education and Society, 28, 4, 434-447, 10.1080/13573322.2021.2023490
- Chapter Three: Let's Work: Identifying the Challenges and Opportunities for Mentoring Across Difference, Reddick, R. J., Crooks, D. L., Taylor, M. Y., Hughes, T. N., Becton, D. E., Mentoring While White Culturally Responsive Practices for Sustaining the Lives of Black College Students, 57-78
Timeline
Associate
Parker Executive Search
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Coordinator
Vanderbilt University Athletics
01.2022 - 07.2022
Strategy Tutor
The University of Texas Athletics
01.2020 - 07.2020
Conference Administrator
Black Student Athlete Summit
08.2018 - 05.2021
Graduate Research Assistant
Longhorn Center for Academic Equity
08.2018 - 07.2020
Graduate Research Assistant
Heman Sweatt Center for Black Males
08.2018 - 05.2020
Graduate Assistant
Vanderbilt Peabody College Admissions
08.2017 - 08.2018
Program Coordinator
The Graduate School VU:EDGE
08.2017 - 08.2018
Ph.D. -
The University of Texas At Austin
Master of Arts -
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Arts -
Vanderbilt University
Program Coordinator
Inclusive Campus Support
08.201 - 08.2018
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