Motivated Academic Admissions Advisor and articulation specialist with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Successful at guiding students through course registration steps, course selection and academic planning. Expertise in goal setting and active listening.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NSHE Specialist
Great Basin College
02.2018 - 09.2019
Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
Received and articulated over 80 incoming transcripts daily to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs and any transfer credit applicable to college.
Used TES program to evaluate and create new rules for transfer credit
Answered student inquiries and resolve problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
Cultivated relationships with local businesses to provide students with internships and career opportunities.
Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
Visited local businesses to ensure continuing internship opportunities.
Organized annual community career fair, including contacting potential employers and inviting community and student applicants.
Worked closely with both administrative staff and faculty on issues pertaining to transcript articulation.
Attended all Faculty Senate meetings and transcribe Senate minutes.
Approved students for on-campus employment based on completed credit hours and GPA.
Maintained social media presence by posting messages, answering posts and monitoring responses.
Director Of Public Relations
Summit Engineering Corporation
01.2015 - 11.2017
Development of Facebook, Google Business, Twitter, and YouTube sites
Directed video showcasing specialties used at Night in the Country
Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences
Determined optimal targets, competitor offerings and tactics by studying and analyzing demographic data
Coordinated and held meetings with state entities and other companies to create new partnerships and finalize contracts
Resolved internal employment-related disputes through proactive communication
Supervised all corporate communications and communication training for staff members
Developed and taught internal safety training program for 50 staff members
Designed and developed all career fair and mining expo displays
Responsible for writing proposals and Statement of Qualifications for engineering and land surveying division
Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews
During employment shortages, developed promotions to recruit new employees
Developed and promoted corporate brand, logos and identity for media relations and public awareness
Performed initial client assessment and analysis to determine viability for partnership with corporation
Managed media relations and campaigns to address public perception during internal crisis situations
Communicated marketing teams' plans and accomplishments to senior management to verify alignment with corporate objectives
Developed and deepened relationships with key customers by closely monitoring projects, providing information and resolving concerns
Created boardroom, planning commission, and courtroom multimedia presentations including video and text- depositions for enhanced understanding
Oversaw and optimized work of 3 employees who performed high-quality communications and administrative work
Managed expense reports and project budgets
Mentored and guided executive team during business development decision-making to optimize profitability, marketing strategy and communications planning
Collaborated with external creative agencies to produce and distribute marketing materials
Monitored trends in social media, industry and competitive landscape to create new material
Handled employee disputes, termination of employees and administering disciplinary procedures
Career Center Assistant
Casper College
06.2009 - 04.2011
Answered and quickly redirected up to 100 calls per 4 hours and sent messages directly to employees via email.
Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to fixed office budget.
Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements for faculty.
Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews for student employment openings on-campus.
Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
Responsible for helping students find available employment in community or within college.
Responsible for posting job openings and coordinating with employers throughout community.
Responsible for helping to plan job fairs for students.
Independent Marketing Specialist And Web Designer
Kristina Hart
01.2008 - 05.2009
Traveled to client locations to photograph and produce high-quality images for both print and Internet distribution.
Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments via use of Photoshop and Illustrator.
Archived photographs and advertising media on company computers and servers.
Completely updated and redesigned user experience for automotive client websites.
Increased customer credibility and client awareness by developing technical/non-technical marketing collateral and presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.
Reviewed corporate records, existing advertising and other documents to obtain business information and key data in order to respond to client advertising and web development requests.
Communications Specialist/Accounting Associate
Weatherford International
02.2007 - 11.2007
Traveled both nationally and internationally to meet with customers to personally deliver corporate messages and proposals.
Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
Produced effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data.
Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies with clients.
Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation for myself and corporate executives.
Drafted biweekly time sheets for 40 executives and employees.
Developed and enhanced relationships with key customers by closely monitoring projects, providing information and resolving concerns in person.
Increased revenues and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns for Weatherford and their clients.
Worked closely with clients to identify needs and challenges and provide solution-oriented marketing themes.
Established and maintained corporate external communications calendar, and scheduled assignments for corporate staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
Arizona State University
Tempe
2014
Associate of Arts - History
Casper College
Casper
2011
Skills
Incoming Credit Evaluation
Curriculum Requirements Expertise
Academic Majors Mastery
TES program for evaluation
Academic Monitoring
New Student Orientation
Interview Skills Instruction
Job Placement Referrals
College Application Assistance
Academic Advising
Certification
Notary of the Public
References
References available upon request
Timeline
NSHE Specialist
Great Basin College
02.2018 - 09.2019
Director Of Public Relations
Summit Engineering Corporation
01.2015 - 11.2017
Career Center Assistant
Casper College
06.2009 - 04.2011
Independent Marketing Specialist And Web Designer
Kristina Hart
01.2008 - 05.2009
Communications Specialist/Accounting Associate
Weatherford International
02.2007 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History and Political Science
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - History
Casper College
Notary of the Public
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