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Patrick Fuller
Admissions Counselor, Senior
2705 Inland Street Northport,AL
Summary
Adaptable Admissions Counselor with 17 years of experience. Expert using educational and career techniques to prioritize workload and set goals. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team on internal workflow procedures and software production. Flexible mentor individualizing intervention strategies and activities for supportive services to serve students.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Counselor, Senior
The University Of Alabama Graduate School
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2008 - Current
- Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Developed and led special events that increased enrollment.
- Reviewed admissions applications and evaluated student credentials.
- Assessed student interests and skills and provided strategic information about pursuing suitable courses.
- Developed and implemented specific recruitment projects and completed routine reports pertaining to recruitment.
- Compiled academic reports and drafted official letters.
- Increased interdepartmental relationships within university to improve student success.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
- Organized, detailed and excellent track record of working well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
Visiting Professor
The University Of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning, incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Developed instructional resources, such as powerpoint slides and game materials, for use in class.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Led and prepared lectures for Comparative, American, Theory and Public Administration classes, including Comparative World Leaders and Composition Writing courses.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Graded over 150 assignments per week and entered grades into Moodle.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Created lesson plans for courses, modifying throughout year to meet time constraints and specific interests of class.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.1999 - 05.2004
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Optimized learning plans and quantified student progress through test administration.
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to 150 by reviewing lesson teachings and quiz averages to recognize at risk students.
- Maintained schedule of support services and attended all sessions.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
Training and General Manager NPC Incorporated
National Pizza Company
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.1991 - 10.1999
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 20 employees each year.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
- Drove departmental performance and achievement of service levels through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching and managing to enterprise targets.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
Student Librarian
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.1984 - 10.1991
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with any issues or needs.
- Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials using Lotus 1,2,3. (Government Documents Library)
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs. (Reference Room)
- Resolved patrons' complaints tactfully and professionally.
- Sorted and shelved hundreds of items everyday. (Main Desk and Government Documents)
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALBachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALHigh School Diploma -
Tuscaloosa County High School
Northport, ALSkills
Professional development training
On-campus event planning
College counseling
Admissions
Educational process knowledge
Classroom management
Strategic decision-making
Group Instruction
Academic counseling
Course planning and organization
Higher education practices knowledge
Academic advisement
Administrative abilities
College application assistance
Student records management
Adult Education
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of APPREVIEW and SLATE.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop student application tracking spreadsheets and calculations of various GPAs.
Software
APPREVIEW/APPDOCS data base
Slate
Certification
Certified Graduate Admissions Professional
Timeline
Admissions Counselor, Senior
The University Of Alabama Graduate School
08.2008 - Current
Visiting Professor
The University Of South Alabama
08.2005 - 08.2006
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
The University Of Alabama
08.1999 - 05.2004
Training and General Manager NPC Incorporated
National Pizza Company
08.1991 - 10.1999
Student Librarian
The University Of Alabama
01.1984 - 10.1991
Master of Arts - Political Science
The University Of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
The University Of Alabama
High School Diploma -
Tuscaloosa County High School