Gracia Talbott
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Versatile and Team oriented professional dedicated to overall success of students and faculty. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator III
Lone Star
11.2022 - Current
- Successful planning and execution of : HEAPCON 2023, Innovation Symposium, Are you APP to date-Tech Rich series and Coordinate LSC-Tomball Choose Learning Day, Summer LinkedIn Series.
- Conducts research, collects data, and creates a variety of reports, presentations, correspondences and communications
- Coordinate and develop Tech Rich workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development as part of Title III grant. Partner with multimedia services to kick off Fall 23 cohort of 10 participants.
- Coordinate with the graphic designers to create campus marketing materials and keep records of all print advertising and work with College relations to promote events.
- Maintain the Strategy and Innovation website, making sure it is updated with the most recent information while maintaining brand standards
- LinkedIn social media coordinator to promote PD for college presence online.
- Campus Administrator for MyWorkShops: create, update and mark workshop completion.
- serve on several committees for various events on campus such as Culture In Action, Innovation,
- Successful planning and execution of : HEAPCON 2023, Innovation Symposium, Are you APP to date (spring series) and Coordinate LSC-Tomball Choose Learning Day, Summer LinkedIn Series.
Academic Advisor (Paid)
Lone Star College
08.2016 - Current
- Member of Excellence in Academic Advising Professional Development Taskforce and Professional Development Advisory Committee at University Park
- Developed 30-60-90 post training for new academic advisors using best practices
- Create partnerships with other departments in Lone Star college to assist in overall Student Success
- Meets with students on a regular basis to track their academic progress
- Advise FTIC students and assist Honors, ESOL, workforce and transfer students
- Compile and create case load management reports for advising cohort of 350+ students
- Led Hiring committees for several positions
- Managed all candidate paperwork, reviewed resumes, and coordinated interviews with committee members and candidates.
Executive Recruiter
Global Recruiters The Woodlands
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Partner with customers to get a clear view on their strategic and financial objectives and hiring needs
- Research clients, competitors, and market place
- Track and identify prospective candidates using a variety of channels through social media, cold calling, and networking
- Assess candidates to ensure qualifications match, culture fit and compatibility
- Follow up with clients and assist with the candidate’s transition and onboarding process
- Coach and develop others by identifying their needs and improving their knowledge and skills
Outreach Specialist
Lone Star College
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Explain the admissions and registration process
- Follow up with students who are interested in attending school
- Participate in local recruiting events
- Follow up on lead generation
- Give presentations to a variety of audiences
Senior Advisor
Herzing University
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Schedule and Interview potential students and guide them through the enrollment process while explaining accreditation of school and programs
- Give guided tours of the campus
- Assist students in the completion of all paperwork including education funding, application, and testing Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and University guidelines as they apply to student admissions
- Follow up with students to increase retention
Account Representative
Intralox
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Input orders on Oracle Software Open new customer accounts
- Ensure customer satisfaction by resolving product or service problems Recommend potential products to customer Placed orders via fax, email, and telephone
- Place and cancel orders
- Use telephone to reach out to customers and verify information
- Recommend products and use technical support when specialized information needed
Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
05.2008 - 02.2013
- Responsible for staffing, employee retention, and benefits Managed payroll for $32 million revenue store
- Responsible for training and employee development Recruitment of on-campus and professional employees
- Coordinated orientations and exit interviews
- Advised top management on appropriate employee corrective actions
- Completed training in OSHA, FMLA/ADA, EEOC Compliance, Labor Laws
- Coordinated monthly wellness activities as store volunteer captain Ran the bi-weekly payroll process
- Processed all salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Louisiana State University
05.2008
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Texas A&M University
12.2019
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Project Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Innovation and Creativity
- Microsoft Office
- Grant experience
Additional Information
- Awards , 2022 Student Focused Staff Award – LSC-University Park Skill Highlights Analytical Organized and Detail Oriented
Certification
Certified Life Coach
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Coordinator III
Lone Star
11.2022 - Current
Academic Advisor (Paid)
Lone Star College
08.2016 - Current
Executive Recruiter
Global Recruiters The Woodlands
04.2015 - 08.2016
Outreach Specialist
Lone Star College
09.2014 - 12.2014
Senior Advisor
Herzing University
05.2014 - 09.2014
Account Representative
Intralox
02.2013 - 04.2014
Executive Team Leader
Target Corporation
05.2008 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Louisiana State University
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Texas A&M University
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