Leanne Joy Burck
Baltimore
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Program Services Coordinator
University of Maryland-Baltimore
Baltimore
12.2025 - Current
- Orchestrate the administrative operations of the Neurology department and its residents, alongside interrelated activities of other programs, departments, or staff, to ensure peak efficiency and adherence to all relevant policies and procedures.
- Consolidate and coordinate joint programs with Johns Hopkins and Baltimore VA Medical Centers for resident rotations.
- Organize, track, and correspond with 4th-year visiting medical students through the VLSO applicant system in compliance with ACGME requirements.
- Serve as the liaison between the Neurology and PM&R programs to establish a new residency program by 2028.
- Compile and present periodic reports and records on academic program activities, progress, and status, as well as other special reports for management.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned.
- Department of Neurology
Undergraduate Academic Advisor & Coordinator
Howard University
Washington
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Guide students in setting personal academic goals and develop personalized academic success plans based on their progression and process, ensuring comprehensive program support.
- Facilitate student navigation of Howard University's policies and procedures, employing a holistic advising model to mentor, challenge, and support students.
- Design and deliver student workshops, informational sessions, and town hall meetings to foster student success and retention.
- Generate evaluation and assessment reports detailing student advising and academic progression.
- Maintain current knowledge of student retention and academic progression strategies.
- Monitor and document student traffic during peak advising periods.
- Achieve or surpass academic, assessment, and progression performance metrics annually.
- Act as the liaison for study abroad programs, assisting with course equivalency determination and integration into students' academic plans.
- Department of Political Science
Academic & Career Advisor
Prince George's Community College-University Town Center
Hyattsville
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Disseminate comprehensive knowledge of the college catalog, curricula, and programs.
- Provide career, job, and transfer articulation guidance to a diverse student body.
- Deliver advising services for prospective, new, and current students through various formats, including peak registration, individual sessions, classroom visits, and group meetings.
- Offer comprehensive advising services to international students (F-1 and other nonimmigrants) covering admissions, placement testing, academic program planning, international credential evaluation, work authorization, reinstatement, visa status changes, I-20 extensions, travel authorization, and F-1 transfer guidelines.
- Interpret Accuplacer, Michigan, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL test results to identify appropriate prerequisites and course sequences.
- Maintain proficiency in Colleague, Owl Link, Navigate, the email system, Microsoft Office suite, and other essential technologies for advising.
- Enforce the completion of developmental sequences once initiated and maintain ongoing communication with students regarding academic benchmarks at 15, 30, 45, and 60 billable hours.
- Manage the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal process.
- Respond to and manage cases assigned through the Retention Alert System.
- Offer individualized and group guidance on career decisions, degree plans, and transfer opportunities.
- Identify skill gaps and recommend relevant workforce programs to address student needs.
- Analyze student needs and propose effective success strategies and referrals.
- Assist students with registration and appropriate course selection.
- Leverage data across multiple software and computer systems to track and analyze student progression and retention.
- Analyze student retention data and implement targeted actions to promote success, including case management for at-risk students.
- Inform students about current job markets through research on career options.
- Facilitate student orientations.
Assistant Director of Pre-Health Advising
Georgetown University
Washington
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Guided first-year and sophomore pre-health students on prerequisite coursework and the medical school application process.
- Served as the liaison for the Early Assurance Program (EAP) with Georgetown School of Medicine, advising students on program prerequisites and application procedures.
- Tracked EAP applicant data and organized student files.
- Collaborated with the Pre-Health Recommendation Committee (PHRC) to select candidates for consideration to Georgetown School of Medicine for both EAP and general applications.
- Delivered presentations at student workshops covering topics such as AMCAS requirements, personal essays, and the CASper exam.
- Coordinated meetings between PHRC committee members, the Career Center, and Georgetown University School of Medicine (GUSOM).
- Edited content for the Pre-Health Advising website using WordPress.
Senior Academic Advisor II, Biomedical Sciences Program
Texas A&M University
College Station
03.2015 - 04.2021
- Provided academic counsel to undergraduate students regarding their career aspirations and program requirements, monitoring their progress through Common Body of Knowledge courses to ensure advancement to upper-level coursework in Biomedical Sciences (BIMS).
- Facilitated student enrollment (transfers, freshmen, and major changes) into the BIMS degree plan during New Student Conferences and Change of Major meetings.
- Acted as the primary advisor and coordinator for the 'Spanish Certificate' program (BIMS International Certificate in Cultural Competency and Communication in Spanish), liaising with the Hispanic Studies Department and the Office of Institutional Assessment as needed for certificate administration.
- Served as the primary advisor for study abroad opportunities, functioning as the liaison to the Study Abroad Program office.
- Provided primary advising for the BIMS Neuroscience concentration track.
- Directed and coordinated the annual Veterinary Enrichment Camp for high school students, acting as a liaison to Camps and Programs for Minors through Student Activities and Campus Housing.
- Utilized BANNER/COMPASS for student registration, degree audits, course prerequisite verification, transfer equivalencies, withdrawals, and Q-drop processing.
- Maintained certifications in Child Safety & Protection (TAMU) and Suicide Prevention (QPR).
- Monitored, approved, and signed degree planners, course substitutions, add/drop requests, Q-drops, withdrawals, and curriculum changes.
- Mentored students under the oversight of the Academic Advisor II regarding cross-training initiatives.
- Assisted in the development and revision of informational materials, handbooks, and newsletters for students and departments.
- Collaborated closely with fellow advisors to integrate retention and mentorship programs.
- Served as the liaison to the University Honors Program and contributed as a team member in developing new honors programming and initiatives for freshmen entering the university with over 50 credit hours.
- Contributed to prospective student sessions and coordinated recruitment efforts as required.
- College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Program Services Specialist, Dual Credit Program
Richland College
Dallas
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Coordinated and procured Texas Success Initiative (TSI) testing at area high schools for prospective dual credit students.
- Ensured adherence to stringent standards set by the Texas Education Agency for specific coursework applicable to high school graduation and potential transferable credit.
- Communicated program admission standards and requirements to students, parents, teachers, and counselors via email, school visits, and one-on-one consultations.
- Developed official policy regarding academic integrity in the classroom for dual credit students.
- Advised students on coursework applicable for both high school and college credit.
- Registered students for classes and verified documents using Datatel, WebUI, and Groupwise.
- Submitted official departmental work orders and supply requests to the Business Office.
- Maintained detailed records and reports for current dual credit students using Microsoft-based programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Dallas County Community College District
Bartender/Server
Texas Roadhouse
Garland
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Delivered a courteous and enjoyable full-service dining experience by taking orders and serving food and beverages.
- Executed suggestive selling techniques with various menu items to increase restaurant sales.
Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
02.2008 - 07.2011
- Delivered PowerPoint presentations and informational sessions for high school seniors and transfer students to enhance marketing and student recruitment.
- Traveled extensively for recruitment visits, transfer expos, and college and job fairs.
- Advised traditional and non-traditional students on diverse programs of study, preprofessional concentrations, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curricula.
- Processed and evaluated transcripts for transfer students to ascertain transferable credits.
- Organized, planned, and coordinated travel schedules for the recruitment staff.
- Made admission decisions for transfer applicants.
- Authored and edited proposals and advertising materials for the admissions office.
- Maintained weekly and monthly reports on admitted and enrolled students using Microsoft-based programs: Outlook, Word, Excel.
- Collaborated with the processing team utilizing various systems such as PeopleSoft, OnBase, and Student Information Systems (SIS).
- Assisted in planning an annual update program for community college advisors and counselors.
Server Trainer/Server
Texas Roadhouse
Longview
11.2002 - 01.2008
- Provided guests with a courteous and enjoyable full-service dining experience by taking orders and serving food and beverages.
- Conducted training sessions for newly hired servers to ensure a comfortable and proper work experience aligned with Texas Roadhouse employee policies.
- Performed suggestive selling techniques with various menu items to enhance restaurant sales.
Recruiter/Free-lance Marketing copy editor
Kilgore College
Kilgore
08.2007 - 12.2007
- Organized school visits and delivered presentations to local high schools to disseminate information to prospective students.
- Attended college fairs in the Dallas/Fort Worth and East Texas regions for recruitment purposes.
- Edited and updated content on student-accessible web pages.
- Assisted in the organization and execution of campus tours.
Timeline
Academic Program Services Coordinator
University of Maryland-Baltimore
12.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Academic Advisor & Coordinator
Howard University
08.2023 - 07.2025
Academic & Career Advisor
Prince George's Community College-University Town Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Director of Pre-Health Advising
Georgetown University
12.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Academic Advisor II, Biomedical Sciences Program
Texas A&M University
03.2015 - 04.2021
Program Services Specialist, Dual Credit Program
Richland College
04.2014 - 02.2015
Bartender/Server
Texas Roadhouse
09.2011 - 07.2013
Admissions Counselor/Recruiter
The University of Texas at Dallas
02.2008 - 07.2011
Recruiter/Free-lance Marketing copy editor
Kilgore College
08.2007 - 12.2007
Server Trainer/Server
Texas Roadhouse
11.2002 - 01.2008