Jessica Edwards
Nashville,NC
Summary
Excellent communicator with problem-solving and organizational skills, adept at maintaining operations, organizing programs, and written and verbal communication on a variety of platforms
A collaborative team member who demonstrates active listening, empathy, and professionalism
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Designated School Official/ Academic Advisor
North Carolina Wesleyan University
07.2021 - Current
- Delivers supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns
- Analyzes student academic records to assess educational and career goals
- Provides resources to support students
- Advocates for students to access available resources
- Communicates with government agencies regarding F-1 student visas
- Follows instructions from Director of International Student Services
- Follows instructions from Dean of Students
- Helps students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interprets institution/government policies and requirements
- Investigates complaints and worked with students and professors to find positive resolutions
- Meets firm deadlines while applying results-driven and goal-oriented methodology initiatives
- Determined validity and reliability of data-gathering methods.
- Collaborates with staff and faculty to help students reach success
Youth Theology Institute Administrator
North Carolina Wesleyan University
09.2020 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented training programs for student staff
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development
- Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training, and week-long high school camp
- Managed volunteer programs
- Coordinated with community stakeholders to assess community needs and identify resources for social and community service programs
- Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services
- Developed and implemented creative solutions to complex problems
- Liaised with food and housing service
- Offered 40 campers and staff compassionate support for personal and social issues
Piano Teacher
Self
09.2013 - 08.2020
- Conducted individual and group music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials, and prepared assignments
- Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests
- Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies, Music
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC05.2012
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Process Research
- Organization
- Writing
- Communication
- Empathy
- Collaboration
- Office Administration
- Proactive Mindset
- Event Coordination
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Behavioral Health
- Resources for Resilience Training
Timeline
Designated School Official/ Academic Advisor
North Carolina Wesleyan University
07.2021 - Current
Youth Theology Institute Administrator
North Carolina Wesleyan University
09.2020 - 12.2023
Piano Teacher
Self
09.2013 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies, Music
Bob Jones University
- Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Behavioral Health
- Resources for Resilience Training
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