Leroy Giles
Summary
Experience building and leveraging strategic partnerships, customer relationships, alum engagement, student development, and competitive intelligence to develop value-added solutions and drive business growth. Capable of managing and leading efforts that advance the institution's mission with professionalism and sound judgment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alumni Relations Manager
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
- Developed and implemented programs to secure commitments from alumni, and retirees to contribute their professional expertise and time.
- Tracked expenses and managed $105,000 budget.
- Established the Alumni Newsletter.
- Established and cultivated relationships with university leadership, deans, and partners across the campus to increase alumni and student engagement.
- Coordinated with fundraisers to develop fundraising communications and program engagement strategies that increase alumni support; routinely identified, cultivated, and qualified alumni prospects for gifts and volunteer opportunities.
- Lead Liaison for 12,000+ alumni and retirees.
- Managed all alumni social media content and increased engagement.
- Enhanced HSC Connect-Mentor Platform.
- Oversaw the merchandise and brick sell.
- Planned, and executed alumni events.
- Provided consistent representation of the university at business, community, and events.
- Attended events to develop professional network of potential donors.
- Administered database and maintained complete alumni records.
- Used data-driven approach to review key results and strategize improvement plans.
- Lead for Senior giving.
- Additional roles served: Chair of Alumni Committee, Commencement Committee Member, Values Committee Member, HSC Awards Committee Member
Business Development, Alumni Relations Coordinator
Odessa College
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained constituents information and accounts in company databases.
- Communicated with local organizations to build networks and develop leads.
- Established, cultivated, and maintained key strategic corporate partnerships with business, community, and government leaders throughout the Permian Basin
- Oversaw the career fair and created a path to job success for eight thousands students, and alumni participants
- Established and cultivated relationships with leadership, deans, and partners across the campus to increase alumni and student engagement.
- Facilitated interviews of candidates with business partners to ensure that the college continues to grow by interviewing candidates for business partnerships and open positions.
- Provided weekly reports to the Institutional Advancement team, highlighting key partnerships, communication timelines, and emerging needs.
- Provided consistent representation of the college at business, community, and government meetings and events.
- Lead multiple special projects and coordinated cross-functional team efforts across the college's divisions.
- Assisted in the coordination of capital campaigns.
- Developed Industry Months to connect employers and students.
- Implemented a new alumni system and created alumni cards that offer campus and community discounts.
- Prepared reception scripts and agendas for vice presidents and assisted with graduation ceremonies.
- Facilitated and created new advisory committees focused on department-specific needs.
- Assisted the VP Academic Partnership in developing GoEducate to provide current students and alumni with a path to better employment opportunities.
- Achieved over $100,000 in monetary gifts to benefit academic programs.
- Gift processor
- Lead development for all three schools and assisted in establishing scholarships
- Additional roles served: Chairman of Career Fair, Chairman of Alumni, Chair of Search Committee.
Lead Mentor/Campus RA
University of Texas Permian Basin
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Handled questions, interpret assignments, and assist in resolving work-related issues as a liaison between supervisor and student employees
- Produced high-quality documents and presentations for internal and external needs
- Planned and coordinated room reservations, event logistics, and accommodations
- Organized and executed strategic meetings to brainstorm new events.
- Planned and coordinated daily activities and operations with cross-functional teams
- Managed a team of six mentors, directed initiatives, and performed special projects as assigned
- Assisted in the administrative operation of the building including opening and closing periods.
- Served in a duty rotation (4:30 PM - 8 AM)
- Documented residential and university policy violations.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with residents.
- Organized student events/activities.
- Provided academic and vocational guidance for fall, spring, and summer enrollment
- Provided leadership, guidance, or direction for students with integrity, and served as orientation tour guide
- Provided academic support to first-generation, local, international, and at-risk students
- Documented student meetings and gift inventories in a database
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Supported campus events to increase student engagement and promote campus-wide initiatives.
- Utilized websites and social media to promote campus life, events and opportunities.
- Developed marketing efforts such as posters and social media ads to encourage student participation for campus events.
Education
Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration - Educational Leadership -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA03.2025
Master of Business Administration and Management -
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX01.2021
Skills
- Contract negotiation, and closing tactics
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Business-to-business background (B2B)
- Candidate pipeline development
- Presentation software
- Content management system
- Strategic planning and thinking
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Student Development
- Microsoft Office 365
- Document control
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership
- Organization
- Monitoring expenditures
- Marketing
- Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge
- Solicitation
- EAB
Certification
- Social & Behavioral Research-(ID 130170)
- GCP - Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research (ID 155530)
- Information Privacy Security (IPS)-(ID 155534)
- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research (ID 155571)
- CITI Conflicts of Interest-(ID 155574)
- Leadership and influence-(ID IS-00240.c)
- Ford Certified
Timeline
Alumni Relations Manager
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
09.2022 - Current
Business Development, Alumni Relations Coordinator
Odessa College
08.2021 - 09.2022
Lead Mentor/Campus RA
University of Texas Permian Basin
08.2018 - 05.2021
Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration - Educational Leadership -
Liberty University
Master of Business Administration and Management -
University of Texas Permian Basin
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Texas Permian Basin
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of Texas Permian Basin
- Social & Behavioral Research-(ID 130170)
- GCP - Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research (ID 155530)
- Information Privacy Security (IPS)-(ID 155534)
- Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research (ID 155571)
- CITI Conflicts of Interest-(ID 155574)
- Leadership and influence-(ID IS-00240.c)
- Ford Certified
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