Over 19 years of experience in Higher Education with duties including advising students, evaluating transcripts, and facilitating orientations. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Easily adapts to new concepts and responsibilities; ability to maintain composure in a fast paced, high stress environment. Self-motivated; honed communications and interpersonal skills supporting interaction with a diverse set of professionals, students, and team members.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
NCAA Division I Womens Basketball Referee
NCAA
09.2009 - Current
Instructed players and coaches on basketball game rules.
Worked competitive athletic basketball games, tournaments and special sporting events. (Average 50 collegiate games per season, 5x NCAA Tournament Official)
Handled high-stress situations using calming techniques with basketball coaches, fans, and players.
Maintained standardized expectations of fairness concerning penalties and acts not adhering to required sportsmanship.
Called game violations with confidence and integrity while officiating basketball games (Call Accuracy rating >90%)
Demonstrated advancement from high school through current collegiate level
Used critical thinking to break down on court problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Academic Advisor II
College of Education, University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
09.2005 - 01.2022
Advise approximately 500 students in four majors including Kinesiology, Development and Family Studies, Health Promotions, and Recreation and Leisure Studies
Lead Transfer Orientations and assist with Freshman Orientations per year; evaluate approximately 100 transcripts per orientations
Prepare records and paperwork associated with academic requirements and graduation processing
Serve as lead processor for Teacher Education applications
Perform advanced assignments including project leadership and training of new advisors (Average 5 projects / advance assignments per year)
Responsible for developing and presenting recruitment, outreach, and information sessions across DFW metroplex for university
Through system development, ensure athletes are enrolled in correct courses and maintaining proper GPA in order to transfer to University.
Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
Mentored on accountability, course selection to align with career goals and achieve on-time graduation.
Received multiple nominations as Academic Advisor of the Year
Clerical Assistant III
Housing, University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
08.2004 - 09.2005
Performed administrative functions including purchasing, payroll records, departmental fiscal records and confidential student records (accountable for over 1000 students)
Processed and analyzed records and accounts
Disseminated information to administrations, faculty/staff, students, and public contacts
Supervised part-time staff and student workers. (Oversight of 8 staff / resident assistants)
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance. (Decreased cost by 14% through paper reduction and standardization)
Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Served as a member of Campus Improvement Committee
Coordinated travel budgets and Health Department budget.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05.2000
Associates of Applied Science - Associate of Science
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX
12.1994
Skills
Process and Procedure development and implementation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Promotion of Rule, Regulations and Requirements
Strong Verbal and Written Communications
Work Platforms - Microsoft, Salesforce, Academic
Relationship / Team Building
Affiliations
UCAN – University Counselors and Advisors Network
North Texas Basketball Officials Association, Board Member
Greater Southwest Officials Association
NCAA Division I-III Basketball Official
Timeline
NCAA Division I Womens Basketball Referee
NCAA
09.2009 - Current
Academic Advisor II
College of Education, University of North Texas
09.2005 - 01.2022
Clerical Assistant III
Housing, University of North Texas
08.2004 - 09.2005
Teacher/Coach
Rockwall ISD
08.2000 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of North Texas
Associates of Applied Science - Associate of Science