Michael Metellus
Greenville,SC
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
College Advisor
BLU Educational Foundation
07.2023 - Current
- Plan Events for outreach programs once a quarter for school company engagement and retention of students returning back home.
- Improved student retention rates by providing personalized academic guidance and developing individualized success plans.
- Enhanced college application processes for students through comprehensive workshops on essay writing, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
- Increased graduation rates by closely monitoring student progress and implementing targeted intervention strategies when necessary.
- Strengthened relationships with local universities to facilitate seamless transfer of credits and improve the likelihood of student acceptance into desired programs.
- Developed curriculum for College Preparation course, equipping students with essential skills for success in higher education.
- Conducted data analysis on student performance trends, identifying areas needing improvement and implementing necessary changes for positive outcomes.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate college readiness strategies into daily instruction across all subject areas.
- Mentored at-risk students in developing effective study habits, time management skills, and stress reduction techniques, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Assisted families in navigating the financial aid process, maximizing available resources for tuition assistance.
- Led professional development sessions for colleagues on best practices in college advising, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the school community.
- Implemented early-intervention strategies to identify struggling students before issues escalated, improving overall student success rates.
- Provided support during course selection periods by guiding students through program requirements and aligning their choices with future goals.
Assistant Director
Judson Mill Social Innovation Center
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for continuous improvement of instruction and curriculum alignment.
- Managed department budget to ensure adequate resources for staff development and instructional materials.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as college fairs, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Social innovation, networking and working with and alongside entrepreneurs and nonprofits for community engagement, and community restoration
- IT Support
- Completing community analytics and developing strategies to implement.
Assistant Dock Manager
PPR
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for all of the products going into and out of the warehouse
- Responsible for tent set-up and take down in a timely manner and responsible once everything comes back to the shop in one piece
- Leading teams in size from two to five individuals on a daily basis across the city, state and regionally
- In all departments
- Out of state for projects - Time management, director of operations amongst small teams.
- Enhanced dock efficiency by implementing effective scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Streamlined workflows for increased productivity by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Reduced operational costs with efficient utilization of available resources and minimizing waste.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely delivery of goods.
- Spearheaded safety initiatives, prioritizing employee wellbeing and reducing workplace accidents.
- Supervised dock staff to maintain high-performance levels, providing guidance and mentoring as needed.
- Optimized loading/unloading processes, speeding up turnaround times for trucks and vessels.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address logistical challenges in a timely manner, preventing delays in deliveries.
- Implemented inventory management systems, streamlining stock organization and reducing discrepancies in product counts.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication and coordination for smoother operations.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC05.2023
High School Diploma -
John W. North High School
Riverside, California11.2020
Skills
- Time management
- Project management
- Meticulous to detail
- Customer Service relation
- Product management and delivery
- Collaborative
- Adaptability
- Research
- Organizational skills
- Public Speaking
Honors Awards
Dean's List, Limestone University May 2022
Timeline
College Advisor
BLU Educational Foundation
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
Judson Mill Social Innovation Center
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Dock Manager
PPR
08.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Limestone College
High School Diploma -
John W. North High School
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