Keshawn "Kash" LaPlante
Almond
Summary
I am looking for a position that will further cultivate my technical skills, ability to support students on their journey into higher education and early adulthood, as well as provide an opportunity to foster positive change to my department and those around me.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Dean- College of Business
Alfred University
01.2025 - Current
- Promote academic excellence through recognition of outstanding achievements by students and faculty members.
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among departments within college and the University at large.
- Utilize tools such as Degreeworks and EAB Navigate for advising, communication, and scheduling purposes.
- Manage facility renovations and construction projects affecting academic buildings within the College of Business.
- Assist faculty in the classroom setting with technology troubleshooting and through curriculum support.
- Primary editor of curriculum and advising supporting paperwork for all of the College.
- Meet with prospective students to provide an informative overview of the College of Business at Alfred University.
Biology Laboratory Administrator
Alfred University
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Handled all laboratory prep work to fulfill department needs in a timely fashion.
- Acquired, developed, and expanded on a digital inventory system for all equipment, chemicals, and consumables within the department.
- Maintained laboratory equipment, such as water purification systems, steam sterilizer, balances, centrifuges, spectrometers, and more.
- Worked collaboratively with faculty and other departments to ensure proper safety protocols are followed for all chemical products and waste.
- Supervised laboratory assistant work-study students while allowing them to gain experience in lab prep and maintenance.
HEOP Admissions/Financial Aid Counselor
Alfred University
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Reviewed applications of students that were deemed not admissible through regular admissions.
- Worked with HEOP office to make sure current students are on track and financial aid is in order.
- Oversaw the financial aid process of incoming students; including but not limited to retrieving and reviewing income documents for eligibility into the program.
- Maintained documentation of all HEOP student records for the regulated time (seven years) in digital and/or physical format.
- Coordinated communications for all information required of students from inquiry to enrollment.
Visits and Events Specialist
Alfred University
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained a clean work environment and desk space as point person in lobby of department building.
- Worked with the assistant director to coordinate and develop daily tours and larger scale recruitment events, such as open houses, accepted students' days, and orientations.
- Oversaw the student ambassadors in terms of scheduling, development, and training.
- Directed emails and phone calls to proper departments and individuals.
Store Manager
Stewart’s Shops
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Interacted with customers at the point-of-sale (POS) with proper customer service.
- Provided a welcoming and wholesome environment for patrons to best boost shop sales.
- Performed weekly audits of inventory goods, specifically, tobacco, ice cream, coffee, and instant tickets.
- Performed daily cash checks and deposits to track cash flow within the shop.
Store Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Maintained colleague compliance, various store and company tasks, and CFR functions.
- Counted drawers and handled daily office paperwork.
- Supported store through scheduling, seasonal transitions, and shrink management.
- Intermediate knowledge base in pharmacy tasks such as: customer prescription pick-up, drop off tasks like insurance inquiries, and prescription production.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Alfred University
Alfred, NY12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry & Biology
Alfred University
Alfred, NY05.2019
International Baccalaureate Diploma - undefined
Schenectady High School
Schenectady, NY06.2014
Skills
- Slate
- EAB Navigate
- Banner INB
- Canvas
- Degreeworks
- Diversity and inclusion
- Enrollment management
- Academic advising
Awards
Delts Mu Delta Honor Society for Business- Beta Epsilon Chapter, Inducted April 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Dean- College of Business
Alfred University
01.2025 - Current
Biology Laboratory Administrator
Alfred University
01.2023 - 01.2024
HEOP Admissions/Financial Aid Counselor
Alfred University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Visits and Events Specialist
Alfred University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Store Manager
Stewart’s Shops
01.2020 - 01.2021
Store Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry & Biology
Alfred University
International Baccalaureate Diploma - undefined
Schenectady High School
Master of Business Administration -
Alfred University
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