ABDULLAH CARTER
Denver
Summary
Education professional skilled in curriculum development, student engagement, and program coordination. Proven ability to foster collaborative environments and drive successful outcomes in educational and business settings. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Adaptable and reliable, consistently meeting evolving needs, and delivering impactful results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduation Coordinator, College and Career Success
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora
08.2018 - Current
- Evaluated policies and procedures related to degree completion regularly, recommending improvements where necessary to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
- Developed training materials and resources for staff members involved in the graduation process, increasing overall efficiency and effectiveness across departments.
- Collaborated with academic advisors to develop personalized plans for at-risk students, resulting in higher retention rates.
- Enhanced graduation rates by closely monitoring student progress and implementing effective intervention strategies.
- Established positive relationships with key stakeholders such as faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, alumni, vendors, and community partners to support successful graduation initiatives and ceremonies.
- Reviewed student credit hours to help students meet graduation requirements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on evolving graduation requirements and policies, ensuring accurate guidance was provided to all parties involved in the process.
- Designed comprehensive tracking systems to monitor student progress toward degree completion, identifying potential roadblocks early on.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Improved communication between students, faculty, and administrators, serving as a liaison to ensure timely resolution of issues related to graduation requirements.
- Worked with students one-on-one to pick classes coinciding with educational plans.
- Optimized commencement ceremony logistics through detailed planning and coordination with various departments, resulting in a seamless event experience for graduates and attendees.
- Organized successful pre-graduation workshops that prepared students for life after college by providing information on career services, alumni networking opportunities, and other relevant topics.
- Resolved discrepancies between enrolled courses and needed courses.
- Managed the accurate reporting of graduation statistics for institutional record-keeping purposes and external audits.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
Global Admissions Executive
RMCAD
Denver
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Interviewing and assisting prospective students and parents on a daily basis. Effectively communicate educational degree programs, admissions steps, conveying FAFSA information, registration steps, and processing contractual documents.
- Conducting interviews on a daily basis, in person and on the phone.
- International Travel Ambassador, Study Abroad Recruitment and Marketing. Media Presentation, Public Speaker.
- B2B (Business to Business Operations) Establishing new business partners for program and alumni outcomes.
- Conducting and establishing MOUs for partnerships.
- WBL (Work Based Learning) Programming.
Admissions Counselor
Alta Colleges
Denver
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Conducting phone and face-to-face interviews of perspective students looking to further their educational goals.
- Completing registration process and assisting with employment.
- Above standard in external, internal, TV, and representative generated leads.
- Prospecting.
Pursuing Professional Athlete
National Football League
Buffalo
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Attended Buffalo Bills camp as a professional athlete. (Practice squad and assisted in charity events and hosting mini-camps for the organization.)
- Consistently demonstrated exceptional work ethic both individually and within a team setting, motivating others toward collective success.
- Served as a mentor to younger players, providing guidance on skill development, technique refinement, and overall improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OkHS Diploma -
El Reno High
El Reno, OkSkills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Educational Leadership
- Performance Metrics
- Detail-Oriented
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Operational Efficiency
- Stakeholder Engagement
References
- Lodia Lyle, Former VPH Department Counseling Chair, Aurora, Colorado, 617-308-3807
- Brandon Wright, ESC2 Student Engagement Coordinator, Aurora, Colorado, 720-347-8181
- Adonis Carbarle, Equal Opportunity Counselor (EEO), Tampa, Florida, 850-333-1356
- Carmen Kittrell, VPH Department Counseling Chair, Aurora, Colorado, 303-525-0031
- Alisha Perry, District Lead Graduation Manager, Aurora, Colorado, 720-971-9491
Timeline
Graduation Coordinator, College and Career Success
Aurora Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Global Admissions Executive
RMCAD
01.2010 - 12.2017
Admissions Counselor
Alta Colleges
01.2008 - 12.2010
Pursuing Professional Athlete
National Football League
01.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
Oklahoma State University
HS Diploma -
El Reno High