Focused Senior Career Advisor with 10+ years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Career Advisor
Miller Motte College
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina
02.2014 - Current
Maintain student database and electronic records for each student contact.
Answer student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
Educate students on course selection to align with career goals.
Mentor students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
Advise students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
Provide support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
Coordinat follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
Conduct seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
Discuss student success strategies and development of study skills.
Assist students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
Place and monitor students on externship sites.
Review and create coverletters and resume for students.
Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
Reviewed student files to meet deadlines for completing various graduation requirements.
Organized, detailed and excellent track record of working well under pressure to meet deadlines.
Program Director for Business Administration
Miller Motte College
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina
06.2012 - 02.2014
Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Taught online and hybrid courses for Business and Allied Health programs.
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Created Schedules for Students.
Advised students of upcoming schedules and career goals.
Taught Finance, Economics, Management, and Organizational Leadership courses.
Managed and supervised 13+ faculty members
Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
Maintained and updated project related documents.
Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
Pitched and built new programming strategies and one-off feature shows to boost audience interests and diversify offerings.