Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Director for TRIO Student Support Services
Central Carolina Community College
03.2022 - Current
Assist with student recruitment, review of applications, interviews, enrollment process, and Grant-Aid applications
Develop a College Success Plan (CSP) with each new participant, including a checklist of recommended services and a timeline for completion, and share CSPs with other SSS staff for review and action
Advise appropriate Deans or department chairs regarding student concerns
Supervise planning and implementation cultural enrichment trips and transfer trips for program participants as well as attend assigned cultural and transfer student trip
Assists in the preparation of Annual Performance Reports for the Department of Education
Assist Director in programmatic budget ($500k)
Attends meetings, conferences and seminars (State, Local and National) related to programs mission and goals- up to 15 days per year
Meet weekly with other SSS staff to discuss achievements and concerns of the program and individual students, and implement program modifications for improvement, if necessary
Report monthly to Director of Student Support Services
Assist in interviewing, hiring, and training staff
Ability to assist students with development of non-cognitive skills, achieving academic success by overcoming challenges, financial aid, preparing for university transfer, and career readiness;
Working extensively with first generation college students, low income students, and students with disabilities
Planned or assisted with TRIO SSS events such as graduation, semester welcome back, winter celebration, "First Gen Student Day", Prep For Success, and Co-Chaired the HBCU Block Party transfer fair
Executive Dir. of Enrollment Management/Athletic Director
Virginia University of Lynchburg
06.2018 - 02.2022
Supervisor of four departments (Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Services, & Athletics)
Managed an Athletic Department Budget of $400k
Worked closely with university leadership and board of trustees to guide university strategy.
Set university goals and objectives to guide and direct the focus and achieve mission fulfillment for the university
Managed and Supervised Enrollment Department budget of $600k (Admissions, Financial Aid, & Student Services)
Designed and implemented the university’s strategic plan to increase student enrollment
Increased enrollment and retention each year
Monitored university compliance with laws and regulations to prevent penalties.
Designed and implemented university tutoring programs to increase student academic progress
Built relationships with donors, government officials and other local organizations/businesses to secure funding and support for student scholarships, internships, and employment opportunities
Created student workshops to help develop student skills in academics, life skills, and social skills
Worked to create panels of employers for each major from the local community
Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
Coordinated with Academic Department Chairs to have professors use free e-books to cut cost for students
Admissions Recruiter and Academic Advisor
ECPI-Greensboro
08.2017 - 05.2018
Responsible for a recruiting area
Responsible for creating partnerships with companies to help their employees attain or finish their degree
Consistently finished in the top three for recruiting monthly totals out of 10 admissions recruiters
Academic Advisor for enrolled students in the Criminal Justice & LPN program.
Executive Director/Founder
Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice
01.2015 - 05.2018
Founded a state athletic association for private schools and charter schools in North Carolina
Director of 70 High School and 50 Middle School athletic programs for 13 sports
Responsible for securing sponsorship deals with Eastbay, Under Armor, Sprint, and Team App
Included in the above partnerships were internships for member schools’ students
Manage the state level championship tournaments and games for the CAASC member schools
Help create and manage the budget for the CAASC
Managed officials, coaches, vendors, the budget, and volunteers.
Varsity Head Coach Women’s Basketball/College Recruitment Coordinator
Oak Ridge Military Academy
07.2016 - 08.2017
Responsible for the creation and implementation of the strength and conditioning program
Director of College Recruitment
Coached team to an 8-5 record during fall league
Led team to the most wins in the last 5 years (10 wins)
Athletic Compliance and Clearinghouse director (NCAA/NAIA/USCAA/NCCAA).
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