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Gina Thomason

Parrish,AL

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Upward Bound Project Director

Bevill State Community College
05.2004 - Current


  • Prepare and submit Upward Bound Program applications as required to sustain funding for Upward Bound activities.
  • Ensure that objectives of the Upward Bound Program are congruent with the basic purpose of Upward Bound and the goals and objectives of the College and that these objectives are achieved effectively and efficiently.
  • Ensure that Upward Bound Program activities address the assessed needs of its participants.
  • Ensure that Upward Bound Participant records are maintained and that program activities are documented adequately.
  • Ensure that program fiscal transactions are in accordance with EDGAR, Upward Bound rules and regulations, and institutional and state policies.
  • Maintain a complete record of grant awards, authorizations, fiscal obligations, and non-obligated budget amounts.
  • Supervise the activities of other Upward Bound personnel to ensure that they are performing effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Perform administrative, instructional, and counseling tasks as outlined in the approved project proposal.
  • Conduct program evaluations, submit periodic reports, and undertake other program essential activities as might be prescribed by the project plan of operation.
  • Implement program revisions as needed to ensure that program activities are in accordance with applicable regulations and that they effectively address the needs of program participants.

Testing Coordinator

Bevill State Community College
09.2003 - 08.2012
  • Implemented institutional testing policies.
  • Ensured the security of all tests and testing materials.
  • Developed monthly testing calendar.
  • Utilized the AS400 software system.
  • Maintained up to date knowledge of academic advising process.

Upward Bound Project Coordinator

Bevill State Community College
09.1999 - 05.2004
  • Assist project director in selecting program participants, assessing their individual needs, and prescribing individualized services.
  • Provide academic, career, personal, and financial aid counseling for program participants.
  • Obtain all pertinent proof of eligibility documentation for participants.
  • Assist in collecting and maintaining all prescribed records for program participants and any other records as may be necessary to achieve the objectives of the program.
  • Monitor progress of program participants as they work toward achievement of their individual goals.
  • Plan and organize monthly seminars, field trips, banquets, etc.
  • Create flyers and newsletters to notify participants of upcoming events.
  • Conduct Summer Component and Bridge activities.
  • Organize and make work-study mentoring assignments.
  • Serve as liaison between Program Director and On-Site Coordinators/Tutors.
  • Tracking graduated Upward Bound participants.

Veterans Affair Official/Third Party Accounts

Bevill State Community College
09.1996 - 08.1999
  • Coordinated and maintained files for all veterans affairs and third party accounts.
  • Assisted with scholarship selection and maintained scholarship files.
  • Assisted with coordination of special events.
  • Assisted with semester registration and schedule change period.
  • Assisted students with various financial aid forms including FAFSA.
  • Sponsored Sumiton Campus Ambassadors.

Student Services Secretary

Bevill State Community College
11.1991 - 10.1996
  • Operated switchboard, greeted and provided information to students and visitors.
  • Scheduled appointments for placement and GED testing.
  • Filed student documents and performed data entry.
  • Monitored inventory of forms and supplies.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
12-2002

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL
05-1998

Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Science

Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL
06-1991

Timeline

Upward Bound Project Director

Bevill State Community College
05.2004 - Current

Testing Coordinator

Bevill State Community College
09.2003 - 08.2012

Upward Bound Project Coordinator

Bevill State Community College
09.1999 - 05.2004

Veterans Affair Official/Third Party Accounts

Bevill State Community College
09.1996 - 08.1999

Student Services Secretary

Bevill State Community College
11.1991 - 10.1996

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Stillman College

Associate of Applied Science - Secretarial Science

Bevill State Community College

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