Deven Williams
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Advisor
2u
03.2019 - Current
- Interview, counsel, and consult with students on program values and offerings
- Manage over 100 files within salesforce pipeline while utilizing tools for efficient workflow
- Utilize creative problem-solving skills to overcome any obstacles while guiding potential students through course enrollment process
- Protect integrity of university partners by upholding their brand through engagement with prospective students
- Responsible for maintaining KPI metrics which include over 100 dials a day & 5 or more interviews a day with students.
Chief Communications Officer
Manlook Productions, LLC
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging.
- Coordinated and directed public relations activities to align with corporate strategic goals.
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term communications strategies.
- Developed media strategies to support product launches for over 50 consumers, increase public visibility and drive customer engagement.
Program Assistant
FAU Student Accessibility Services
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports for staff members.
- Created and updated records and files for over 100 students to maintain document compliance.
- Contacted professors for student accommodations ensuring accessibility needs were met.
Career Development Coach
Florida Atlantic University
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisting Freshman students in developing a career plan & staying focused
- Mentoring Freshman students about how to balance college life
- Collaborated with professional staff to develop methods of outreach & marketing for student population
- Created & hosted events for over 60 students to highlight importance of career development
Student Ambassador
Florida Atlantic University
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Provided direct connection between professional staff and student population
- Answered questions from visitors and potential students about university life.
- Interacted with university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions, and providing insight.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of university resources and services and promoted to prospective students.
- Worked with over 200 visitors during one semester to explain the university experience
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Leadership
05.2018
- Awarded [Visionary Leader Award: Issued by Florida Atlantic University in 2018
- Dean's List [Spring Semester/2018]
- Vice President of Progressive Black Men Inc. (2017/2018)
- Certificate of Value Creation: Issued by Florida Atlantic University (2023)
Skills
- Internal Communications
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing and Advertising
- Social Media Oversight
- Communications Strategies
- Consumer Behavior
- Student Services
- Salesforce
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Workday
- Advise Students
Accomplishments
- Successfully led an organization (Progressive Black Men Incorporated to National honors, being awarded The community service award, the award for Academic Excellence and being recognized as the National Chapter of the year in 2018.
- Awarded the visionary leader award by FAU for the impactful work done on campus and off campus. (2018)
- Certificate in Value Creation issued by The Madden Center of Florida Atlantic University
Timeline
Admissions Advisor - 2u
03.2019 - Current
Program Assistant - FAU Student Accessibility Services
10.2018 - 01.2019
Career Development Coach - Florida Atlantic University
09.2016 - 05.2018
Chief Communications Officer - Manlook Productions, LLC
07.2016 - 08.2019
Student Ambassador - Florida Atlantic University
02.2016 - 05.2016
Florida Atlantic University - Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Leadership