MONE ALEXANDER
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Dynamic College and Career Success Advisor with over 3 years of experience in enhancing student transitions and success in higher education. Expertise in academic advising and counseling, with a proven track record of developing impactful programming that fosters persistence and achievement among undergraduate students. Skilled in coordinating mentoring programs, conducting financial literacy workshops, and facilitating career readiness events. Committed to building strategic partnerships to improve program effectiveness and student outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Master of Social Work Intern
Double Discovery Center, Columbia University
New York City, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and managed programs promoting optimal physical, mental, and community health for DDC students and families.
- Planned classes, workshops, small group activities, and individual interventions utilizing an SEL framework.
- Cultivated life skills and reinforced positive health behaviors through targeted programming.
- Leveraged campus connections to expose students to diverse health resources and activities.
- Encouraged holistic wellness through comprehensive programming and community engagement.
Program Manager, College & Career Success
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
New York City, New York
07.2025 - Current
- Supported 150 enrolled first and second year college students to enhance persistence and success.
Delivered tailored coaching, guidance, workshops, and resources for Scholar & Mentor matches.
Maintained regular contact with mentorship matches to evaluate mentoring relationships and address barriers.
Co-facilitated Summer Transition Workshop Series for rising freshmen and juniors.
Conducted college campus visits to provide support and facilitate engagement sessions for participants.
Led enrollment meetings with incoming freshmen, collecting financial aid information and assessing transition barriers.
Leveraged internal and external resources to promote successful college experiences.
Fostered strong mentor-student relationships through proactive communication and support strategies.
Assistant Director
Double Discovery Center at Columbia University
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Recruited, trained, and supervised program staff, including mentors and peer mentors
- Matched mentors with students and coordinated training sessions to ensure effective mentoring relationships
- Collaborated with the Executive Director to develop strategic plans aligned with organizational goals
- Coordinated all aspects of Project Start Right, including academic enrichment activities and financial literacy programming
- Conducted workshops and provided counseling to enhance student financial literacy and success
- Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, tracking data on academic performance and community engagement
College and Career Success Advisor
Double Discovery Center at Columbia University
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed and executed high-quality programming to support student transition and success in college
- Provided individualized advisement to a caseload of college-enrolled students, facilitating their progress towards graduation and career readiness
- Designed and facilitated group workshops and special events, enhancing student engagement and empowerment
- Built and maintained partnerships with key stakeholders to support student success and coordinated logistics for career readiness programming
- Collected and analyzed program data to assess impact and improve effectiveness
College Affordability Advisor
uAspire
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided text-message advising based on college affordability curriculum to assist students in completing financial aid forms
- Advocated for students to engage with relevant resources and organized financial aid events in collaboration with community partners
- Maintained detailed records in Salesforce to track student progress and facilitated college affordability presentations to enhance student understanding of financial resources
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hampshire College
Amherst, MA12.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
Columbia University
New York (City), NYSkills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Mentorship matching
- Communication proficiency
- Organizational abilities
- Counseling and advising
Timeline
Master of Social Work Intern
Double Discovery Center, Columbia University
09.2025 - Current
Program Manager, College & Career Success
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Director
Double Discovery Center at Columbia University
01.2025 - 07.2025
College and Career Success Advisor
Double Discovery Center at Columbia University
01.2024 - 01.2025
College Affordability Advisor
uAspire
02.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Hampshire College
Master of Science - Social Work
Columbia University