Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Trauma Informed Care Certification
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Nicholas Vincent

Summary

Dynamic Educator with a strong background in case management, youth development, academic advising, and team management. Expertise in fostering partnerships to provide holistic support for students and families, coupled with strong leadership in managing community programs. Proven ability in building relationships with students, families, and school staff, while fostering a college-going culture. Committed to leveraging skills in student coaching and strategic goal-setting to excel as an Assistant Director for Intensive Advocacy through the Choice Program at UMBC to guide for students to reach their full potential.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Learning Center Manager

Foundation Communties
Austin , TX
11.2021 - 07.2025
  • Lead development and implementation of educational programs and community improvement initiatives in affordable housing areas.
  • Foster collaboration among partners, school administration, and Foundation Communities departments to enhance wrap-around support for students, residents and families.
  • Oversee budget management and maintain accurate student data for effective program operations.
  • Execute comprehensive grant reporting to secure funding and support program sustainability.

Youth Mentoring Program Director

Refugee Services Of Texas
Austin, Texas
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Case Manager; Counsel Refugee Youth Clients ages 15-24 years old who are partnered with Mentors from Austin community to attain career and life goals.
  • Program Director; Designed engaging curriculum and effective problem-solving strategies for Clients to achieve career and academic goals.
  • Lead Mentor and Client Training in facilitating career and educational developing workshops.

Student Success Coach

Austin Community College
Austin, Texas
08.2016 - 05.2021
  • Advise caseload of undergraduate students from Student Accessibility Services (SAS) program on academic progress, course selection, and graduation planning.
  • Coached high school and first generation college students with facilitating transition into community college or university setting.
  • Collaborated with SAS staff and ACC educators in ensuring SAS students received best quality academic support and guidance to accommodate their needs to achieve their academic goals
  • Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including using attention to detail on all reports and follow- through with staff and students

Program Coordinator/ Match Support Specialist

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
Austin, Texas
08.2017 - 11.2020
  • Case Manager: Used assessment skills to identify any potential problems and barriers within matches as early as possible, coaching parties, and intervening as needed toward a successful resolution.
  • Brother to Brother Program Coordinator and Lead Facilitator. Designed and put into action Youth programs focused on team building, career readiness, personal development, skills enhancement, and to provide exposure to new interests and/or activities for young male teens and their mentors.
  • Case Manager for Match Pair that achieved "National Match of the Year" Award from National BBBS Agency through personal Advocacy and Coaching.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science

Guilford College
Greensboro, NC
05-2009

Skills

  • Academic advising & counseling
  • Data-driven academic monitoring & reporting
  • Communication & multicultural competency
  • Organizational & time‑management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
  • Supervising & Management skills

Trauma Informed Care Certification

  • Mental Health First Aide Certification Student-centered Academic Advisor certified in Mental Health First Aid and Trauma-Informed Care, with a strong understanding of how psychological and emotional well-being impacts academic success. Skilled at fostering safe, inclusive, and supportive advising environments.
  • Sports Social Work Certificate Alliance of Social Workers in Sports; Certificate program designed to help professionals transfer the theoretical, practice, research, and policy components of social work education into the athletic arena

Timeline

Learning Center Manager

Foundation Communties
11.2021 - 07.2025

Youth Mentoring Program Director

Refugee Services Of Texas
11.2020 - 11.2021

Program Coordinator/ Match Support Specialist

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
08.2017 - 11.2020

Student Success Coach

Austin Community College
08.2016 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science

Guilford College